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FROM: DAVID J. BECHTOLD, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 14, 1993
RE: PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JAN. 18, 1992
DATE: JANUARY 18, 1993
PLACE: ROSEMOUNT CITY HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 21, 1992 MEETING
IV. AUDIENCE INPUT
OLD BUSINESS:
1. RAAA UPDATE
II. PARK EVALUATIONS / STAFF WORK
III. ARMORY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING UPDATE
IV. SUMMARY OF WORK SESSION OF JANUARY 7, 1993
V. BYLAWS DISCUSSION (JOIN WITH ITEM IV)
VI. SUMMARY OF CARROLLS WOODS AND TOWN GREEN MEETINGS
I. ITEM FOR FEBRUARY 4, 1993 WORKSHOP (ADOPT -A --PARK)
II. COUNTY PARK PROJECT (SPRING LAKE PARK)
III. CHANGE FEB. MEETING DATE TO 22ND
IV. C M C DEVELOPMENT
V. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
VII. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE:
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Erickson Community Square Subcommittee Meeting will be
conducted in council chambers.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Carrolls Woods Subcommittee Meeting will be conducted in the
council chambers lounge. (Enter through the Council Chambers).
PARRS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Rynerson, Deanna Simpson, Linda Ladzun,
John Howard, Dave Giliuson, Jerry Puciaty, Tom Reller
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Bechtold, Director; Lisa Jost, Assistant
Director; Rick Cook, Parks Supervisor
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by 7:40 p.m. by
chairperson Tom Reller.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 21, 1992 MINUTES: MOTION by Jerry Puciaty
to accept the minutes of December 21, 1992 meeting as printed.
SECOND by Linda Ladzun. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0.
AUDIENCE INPUT: None.
I. RAAA UPDATE: Terry Langager, Vice President of the RAAA Board,
represented RAAA this evening to give an update to the committee
members. The RAAA Board of Directors is hosting a workshop on
sexual abuse. They feel that as an association it is important to
address this issue and present it to the coaches. He extended an
invitation to any members of the committee that would like attend
the presentation at Scott Highlands on February 8.
RAAA has been working with the Director and Assistant Director
regarding summer programs. There will be a one site sign up for
track, softball, and baseball. This is experimental this year.
They are working with Dave to schedule ballfields. Sign up for the
soccer program will be later in the year.
The in-house and traveling soccer program donated $750 each for a
total of $1500 toward the soccer program for the park department.
This will be put in the donation account. Thank you notes were
sent to each of those directors.
II. CMC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY: Reed Hanson, legal council for the
CMC, represented the company this evening. He introduced Wayne
Delfino, Joe Hollett, and Peter Pfister, three of the principals
and planners for the CMC project. They presented a brief
background of the 103 and 226 acre developments they propose. He
also stated that because of the parks close proximity to downtown
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January 18, 1993
Page 2
CMC will be asking the Parks Committee and City Council to allow
its parks dedication fees to be used to enhance the park in the 103
acre development. Also, because the cost of development of the
park may exceed the park dedication fees from the 103 acre site,
CMC is requesting that they be able to use some of the park fees
that would come from the 226 acre site for this.
Joe Hollett, Director of Construction for CMC Heartland Partners,
presented a brief background on the development sites. Both
development sites will be single family residential dwellings.
There will be two sites, one of 103 acres with approximately 255
units, and another under option of 226 acres with approximately 665
units a bit further to the east of the same type of homes. He then
introduced Peter Pfister.
Peter Pfister, Architectural Planner, stated that one of the first
things they looked at with the park in the 103 acre development was
its proximity in relation to other parks in the area. The park
will be located approximately central to the development. It will
be a park that primarily serves the neighborhood, but will be set
up to connect and help support the rest of the park system as well.
He then gave a broad overview of the design of the development in
relation to the park and its access roads. He introduced several
options included in the park such as a tot lot area with a minimum
of play equipment, a possible small wading pool, an open space to
the east for frisbee, etc. or potentially a skating rink in the
winter time. On the north side there would be an area for older
children or adults such as volleyball type activities. Also part
of the proposal is to have the addition of a small building for two
primary reasons. One being to reinforce this as a central focal
point of the development, and secondly to extend the utility and
use of this park in both the summer and winter. It would be
primarily one space with restroom facilities, and potentially a
small kitchen area. There would only be a small parking area due
to the fact that the users of the park would be local residents of
the development.
Through questioning by the committee members it was determined by
Mr. Pfister that the park would be a 2 acre mini -park. Deanna then
reviewed what the Park Master Plan reads regarding a minipark. A
concern was expressed regarding the appropriateness of a shelter in
the minipark setting. Wayne Delfino added that it would be a low
maintenance building with concrete floors, garage type doors that
would be open in the summer. In the winter the doors could be
closed and the fireplace used. Picnic tables would be scattered
about inside with no refrigeration or heating.
It was reiterated by Mr. Pfister that the main purpose of the
presentation tonight was to begin a dialogue regarding using the
dedication from both developments to start the minipark in the 103
acre development. Dave Bechtold commented on the standard use of
park dedication funds. He stated that they have to give
consideration to the Park System as a whole when allocating park
dedication funds. The funds have to benefit all the park systems
that the residents of the development will also be using for
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January 18, 1993
Page 3
programs such as little league baseball, soccer, etc. He also
asked the committee members to keep in mind that the number of
amenities offered may increase the size and the initial intended
use of the park.
III. COUNTY PARR PROJECT (SPRING LAKE PARR): Barb Schmidt,
Director of the Dakota County Parks Department presented a brief
description of several of the major parks in Dakota County and the
difference between a park reserve and a regional park.
She then provided the committee members with a couple maps of the
Spring Lake Park area, the original master plan map, and an updated
version of a map of the same area. They have received several
partial grants for the campground at Schaar's Bluff, but still have
yet to receive the total amount needed. For this reason they have
down -scaled the original intent and size of the park. She also
listed several reasons the original location for the campground at
Schaar's Bluff has been causing concerns. Because of these
concerns they are interested in amending the master plan to
relocate the campground from the Schaar's Bluff area to an area
within the boundaries of Rosemount city limits. This is a more
desirable location due to easy access to the water, etc. The
campground is proposed to include a horse trail, and relocating the
archery range already in the area due to safety concerns at its
present location.
She informed the committee members that what she is looking for
this evening is a concurrence with the master plan amendment from
the Park Board. Dave reminded the committee members that even
though the Parks and Recreation Committee supports the idea of the
amendment, there are other development issues that the other
departments of the city will need to address. After several
positive comments from committee members regarding the relocation
Jerry Puciaty made a MOTION to support the amendments to the Master
Plan for campground relocation and relocation of the archery range.
There was a SECOND by Deanna Simpson. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. MOTION
CARRIED.
IV. ARMORY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING UPDATE: Steve Jilk was
present to review the management options for the Armory and the
recommended action. After a brief introduction to the presentation
he asked that the committee members feel free to offer input and
ask questions as he presents the options. He supplied a handout to
each committee member listing the options and the pros and cons of
each option.
The first option takes the existing Parks staff structure and
maintains it. It would require adding some additional staff to the
existing staff, but administratively leaves the Parks and Rec
Director in place, and splits the operation of all the Departments
functions including the community center facility into two separate
functions, maintenance and "programming". The coordination and
administration of the facility would be within the administrative
staff right now, but adds coordinating staff.
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January 18, 1993
Page 4
Second option would be Parks and Rec committee is the advisory
committee to the Parks and Rec Director and to the City Council.
Third, the facility is run as a stand alone enterprise fund under
the direction of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the
Director, as are the sewer, water, and storm sewer funds with the
Public Works Dept. and Utility Committee.
He reviewed the pros and cons of each option with the committee
members.
Some of the members voiced a concern about making any permanent
decisions or recommendations before being able to read and digest
the information supplied for them. Scott Rynerson recommended to
members of the committee to thoroughly review the information in
the handout and possibly meet in a week to discuss this in order to
be able to make an informed recommendation to the City Council.
Jerry Puciaty suggested discussing this at the next workshop
meeting. The committee members felt there was a need for
immediacy, and Deanna Simpson recommended that the workshop meeting
of February 4, 1993 be changed to an earlier date of January 25,
1993 in order to discuss the information in the handout.
A discussion regarding crossover of staff and programs followed and
some of the committee members expressed concerns regarding
budgeting such things. They wondered whether any type of computer
software has been sought out that will help with budgeting.
V. PARR EVALUATIONS / STAFF WORK: Rick Cook informed the
committee members that now that we are in the middle of ice skating
season the Parks Department is maintaining three hockey rinks and
eight pleasure rinks. They are cleaned and flooded every day.
John Howard told Rick that he has been told the ice has been the
best it has ever been.
VI. SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP OF JANUARY 7, 1993:
VII. BYLAWS DISCUSSION: MOTION by Linda Ladzun to table this
discussion until the next meeting. SECOND by John Howard.
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
This will be put on the agenda for the February meeting for
discussion.
VIII. SUMMARY OF CARROLLS WOODS AND TOWN GREEN MEETINGS: Ron
Pederson summarized the Carrolls Woods Committee meeting. The
committee is going to go to the woods and take a look at the
buckthorn problem in March. They will be looking at ways to
utilize volunteers in controlling this. The committee has decided
to utilize the greater portion of their time and effort in looking
for money to fund future projects.
Deanna Simpson took this opportunity to address the topic of
possibly recommending to the City Council to unencumber $30,000
that was set aside in the 1980's for a shelter in Twin Puddles.
She would like to see $15,000 to Town Green and $15,000 to Carrolls
Woods Committee for the projects of their choice.
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January 18, 1993
Page 5
MOTION by Deanna Simpson to propose to the City Council to
unencumber the funds that were set aside for Twin Puddles of
$30,000, and that those funds should be divided with $15,000 going
to Town Green, and $15,000 going to Carrolls Woods Committees.
SECOND Jerry Puciaty. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
John Howard presented a summary of the Town Green Committee
Meeting. The committee is disappointed in the fact that the Town
Green plan has had to be scaled back from the original intent.
Some ideas for development of the park were discussed such as get
the grading done, also some beautification done in the Park and
Ride area. They also came up with some suggestions for fund
raising for that project.
Another project would be maintaining the "Welcome to Rosemount"
signs. The first priority would be to grade and slit seed, and
then planting of bushes.
Deanna feels that more input is needed from other departments in
order to determine if any of the committees ideas are feasible.
The next meeting will be February 15, 1993. Dave related the fact
that Ron Wasmund, The Public Works Director, is eager to meet with
us on ponding issues, etc.
Scott Rynerson wondered if it may be better to have specific
projects for use of the $30,000 when the proposal is presented to
the City Council. Dave felt that it would have more impact, but
didn't feel that it was necessary to have specifics in mind since
the projects are not known at this time.
The committee asked Dave to let them know when he will be making
the proposal to the City Council so they can be present to show
their support.
I. ITEM FOR FEBRUARY 4, 1993 WORKSHOP MEETING: MOTION by Tom
Reller to cancel the February 4, 1993 workshop because of the
workshop meeting scheduled January 25, 1993. SECOND by Scott
Rynerson. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
II. CHANGE FEBRUARY MEETING DATE TO THE 22ND: MOTION by John
Howard by change the regular Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
for February from February 15, 1993 to February 22, 1993. SECOND
by Linda Ladzun. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
III. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Dave Giliuson - None.
Scott Rynerson - Made calls to gather on the non-profit foundation
for Parks. Minneapolis and St. Paul will be sending him
information, and he will make this available to Dave when he
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January 18, 1993
Page 6
receives them. Dave asked Scott to obtain information from Edina
on their project also. Scott agreed that he would do this.
Deanna Simpson - None.
John Howard - Commended the staff for their fine work.
Linda Ladzun - None.
Jerry Puciaty - Questioned whether the city has began taking
applications for or reviewing applications for the new Park Board
members. Interviews are set for this Saturday January 23, 1993.
Tom Reller - Inquired on the status of Jaycee Park Construction.
Dave stated that it will be completed in approximately 1 1/2 week
in early February.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Tom Reller to adjourn the meeting. SECOND
by Linda Ladzun. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. The meeting was adjourned at
9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kerry Budinger, Recording Secretary
CITY OF ROS-:Y-O-U-N-T
EXE=IVE SU2*SARY FOR ACTION
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AGENDA ITEM:
I PREPARED BY:
I ATTACHMENTS :
AGENDA SECTION:
RAAA UPDATE
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R I AGENDA N0.
NONE
APPROVED BY:
Tom Nuemann will be present to give a. short summary of the RAAA
program. This is done each month to keep the lines of comunication
open with our Committee and with their youth board.
Mr. Nuemann will share other information from their Board Meeting
of January 11, 1992.
RECOi22,ENDED ACTION:
NO ACTION REQUESTED
COUNCIL ACTION:
C:T`r OF ROS=-�Oti -T
EXECUTIVE SUIn�,2Y FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / MFTTTNa nF -
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
PARK EVALUATIONS
AGENDA SKTT I3l iSINESS
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. p & f I AGENDA NOIf, I.
NONE
APPROVED BY:
Rick cook will present information relating to park projects.
With the skating season here Rick will let us know the schedule
for flooding rinks that he and his staff have put together.
RECO10=ED ACTION:
No action requested.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROS::. QUO i
EXECUTIVE SU.MARY FOR ACTION
PARKS &
RECREATION
/ MEETING OF
19
AGENDA ITEM:
ARMORY
UPDATE
AGE DAOSBEUSINESS
TION:
PREPARED BJAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R I AGENDA NII
ATTACHMENTS: NONE II APPROVED BY:
Steve Jilk will be present to give an update on items pertainging to the
Armory project.
RECO2RMENDED ACTION:
NO ACTION REQUESTED
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROS MUul
EXF=IV E SUy_v2,RY FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / ME'TTING OF JANUARY 18, 1993
AGENDA I=.: SUMMARY OF WORK SHOP AGENDLDSBUSINNESS
JANUARY 7, 1993
PREPARED BTAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R AGENDA N0{'.,
ATTAClNTS: COPY OF BYLAWS APPROVED BY:
Committee members are asked to read over the bylaws that are attached.
They have been written to include the comments and suggestions that were
discussed at the workshop meeting of January 7, 1993.
RECO10=ED ACTION:
NONE REQUESTED
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROS ,'1v�i-
EXE CII'TIL_ SUyjLA Y FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / MEETING OF
JANUARY 18, 1
Discussion at the December 21, 1992 meeting related to the bylaws
indicated that some members now.preferred additional consideration of. the
bylaws for the Parks & Recreation Committee. This was the topic selected
for the January 7, 1993 workshop meeting.
Included along with Item IV. of your packet is a copy of the bylaws with
the changers included.
RECOI*=ED ACTION:
APPROVE BYLAWS AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMEND THEM TO COUNCIL
FOR FURTHER APPROVAL.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Cy Y OF ROS M�vut
EXECU-TIVE SL��RY FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / ME'ETING OF
JANiTARY 1 R
AGENDA ITEM: CARROLLS WOODS COMMITTEE &
TOWN GREEN COMMITTEE UPDATES
PREPARED BY: DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R
ATTACffi=S: NONE
AGENDA SECTION:
OLD BUSINESS
AGENDA NO.
VI.
APPROVED BY:
Prior to this Parks & Recreati*on meeting the Carrolls Woods and
the Town Green Committee held their meetings. At this time members
from those two respective committees can interact with our
Committee to share information from their committees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
None requested.
COUNCIL ACTION:
C:.Y OF ROS .:vut.
EXECIITIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / MEETING OF JANUA Y
[AGEIN7MDAITEM: AGENDA SECTION:
WORKSHOP - FEBRUAR`i' 4, 93 NEW BUSINESS
pREPARED BY: AGENDA NO.
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R I I.
ATTACE =S: NONE I I APPROVED BY:
Prior to this time each of you should have received a copy of the
Adopt - A - Park policy that the Parks & Recreation Department has
put together. The city attorney has reviewed the document and
has given his blessing to move ahead with it.
It is my suggestion that this would be the major item (or "a"
major item) to discuss at the February 4, 1993 workshop meeting.
Other items that you feel could be workshop topics should be
brought up at this time.
REC0MME E:D ACTION:
SELECT -TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION AT THE FEBRUARY 4, 1993
WORKSHOP MEETING
COUNCIL ACTION:
C-_v O ROS:.Mvui.-
F=CUTIVF. SUI MA Y FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / MEETING OF : JANUARY
18,
[AG1==71k1ITEM: COUNTY PARK PROJECT AGENDA S.E!?OFOSINESS
PREPARED BY: DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R AGENDA NO. II
ATTACHMENTS: NONE APPROVED BY:
Bark Schmidt, the Director of the Dakota County Parks System, will
be at the meeting to present county Park development
concepts. -Her major subject in the presentation will be the
changes being worked on for the Spring Lake Park area.
The presentation of the Spring Lake area will deal with the
proposal that was on the books for a development plan in the past
and the new concepts that are being proposed at this time.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
SUPPORT FOR THE NEW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SPRING LAKE
PARK AREA AS PRESENTED BY SC'HM71�T
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROS.rM0001 ,
EXECUTIVE SU.MARY FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1993
AGENDA ITEM: AGENDA SECTION:
CHANGE FEB. MEETING DATE NEW BUSINESS
pRgpARFD $y: AGENDA NO.
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R III.
ATTACHMENTS: NONE APPROVED BY:
Our regular meeting for February is scheduled for the evening of
February 15th. Since that is a holiday it is staff recommendation
to make a'change in the meeting date to that of February 22nd.
REC0KKENDED ACTION:
CHANGE THE MEETING DATE FOR THE FEBRUARY 15, 1993 MEETING TO
THAT OF FEBRUARY 22, 1993
COIINCIL ACTION:
=fy OF ROSE-"lUutl
EXF.=IVE SuylSARY FOR ACTION
PARKS & RECREATION / METTING OF JANUARY 18, 1993
AGENDA ITEM: C M C DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AGENDA SE�R9bSINESS
PREPARED BY:
ATTACHNLNTS :
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR. P & R
NONE
AGENDA NO- IV
APPROVED BY:
Some time ago at our first Parks & Recreation Committee -workshop
our guests were Lisa Freese, the Director of Planning, and Rick
Pearson, the Assistant Planner. Their topic of discussion was the
property located near the Biscayne Park area that a group of -
developers are planning to develop.
I did receive a phone call this past week from their legal
council, Reed Hanson, requesting time on the agenda for January
18th for the developers to discuss their views of the property
with us.
One of the topics of major concern to them is communicating to us
the park design concepts that they have put together. They would
like to have as much of the dedication dollars required for parks
from this project to remain in their development as possible.
This is a logical and reasonable idea. I did express to Mr. Hanson
that the final decision for park design and dedication rests with
the City. That decision is made by the Parks & Recreation
Director, the Parks & Recreation Committee, and then recommended
to the Planning Commission and to the City Council for their
approval. But, the final decision does rest with the City.
I do not have any of the information to pass on to you at this
time. They expect to spend approximately thirty (30) minutes to
discuss their concepts with us and to have us share our ideas with
them.
Concepts presented at the Committee meeting can be used for
discussions within our Committee at a later date when more
detailed development plans are presented as they relate to
over all project. Types of housing, road locations, other
requirements of the development etc. need to be considered
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
NO ACTION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME
COUNCIL ACTION:
the
also.
January 15, 1993
FROM:,Stephan Jilk, City Administrator
RE: ROSEMOUNT.COMMUNITY CENTER "
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS' - RECOMMENDED ACTION
Based on the four alternatives listed for operations and
management of the Rosemount Armory and Community Center the
following is the recommended course of. action and timeline for
development.
OPTION n3 =k.
This option provides for the most cost efficient method of
staffing the management and operations of the facility. The
facility will provide for ample opportunity in conflict of
priority in staffing, funding and programmed use of the facility.
In order to operate it in a cost efficient manner while still
Providing appropriate operational standards, sharing of City
staff, equipment and funding resources must take glace.
Option #3 provides for consistent management of all city
operations relating to "Parks & Recreation". It provides for a
"central administrative function" both physically, being located
at the Community Center facility and figuratively, through one
Director and one commission.
The use of both full time and part time employees in a cost
effective manner so as not to duplicate many functions in the
areas of programming, scheduling and maintenance can be realized
in this option.
All other cities that we received information from including:
Dakota County Cities - Farmington, South St. Paul, Apple
Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, West St. Paul, Lakeville and
Inver Grove Heights
Other Cities - Chaska, Brooklyn Park
All these cities have administrative structures that are set uD
with all Parks and Recreation functions reporting through one -
director. Of these cities one does have a separate "Arena
committee" aside from the Parks and Recreation Committee. But in
all cities the entire maintenance and operations functions are
controlled through the Parks and Recreation Director.
The staffing needs are envisioned to be such that unless the
Sharing of personnel, both part time and full time, is considered
there will be great duplication of work and priorities which may
at times suggest something could be lost from the sense of
establishing and maintaining an overall mission for Parks and
Recreation programming in the City.
ARMORY / COMMUNITY CENTER
Revised Staffing Time Schedule
Jan. 18, 1993 P & R Committee Considers Alternatives
Jan. 19, 1993 City Council Considers Alternatives
Feb. 2, 1993 City Council Approves Chosen Alternative, Job
Description of Facility Manager, Authorize
Advertisement for Position
Feb. 23, 1993 Alternative Date for above
Feb. 24, 1993 Advertisement/Public Notice for Position
Mar. 22, 1993 Closing for Position Applications
Mar. 29-Apr. 2 Review Applications - Choose Five for Interview
Apr. 12-14 Interviews
Apr. 19, 1993 Selection Made - Preliminary Offer
May 4, 1993 Council Approves Hiring
May 24, 1993 Manager Starts
June 21, 1993 Manager provides preliminary job description for
additional staff.
July 6, 1993 Approval of job descriptions and authorization to
advertise, interview and recommend hiring of
additional personnel.
Sept. 7, 1993 Additional first line staffing approved for hiring
October 5, 1993 First line staff starts, may include full time
maintenance and programming coordinators
PARICS AND RECREATION
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING COMMUNITY CENTER
OPTION # 1
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PARKS .l'•. REC. DIRECTOR
RECEPTIONIST DEPT. SECRETARY
� DIR. OF PROGRAA-i�•11NG
MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
FACILITY NIAINTENANCE I I PARKS, TRAILS, RINK
Notes: 1.
2.
3.
ALL ATIILETIC i'ROGRANUIING I I ALI. NON-A-rilLETIC PIIOGRAN-IN41NG
Parks & Recreation Director maintains management- of all parks and recreation programs
and all facilities. All operation and maintenance is managed through the Parks &
Recreation Director.
Parks & Recreation Committee is advisory committee to Parks and Recreation Director
and City Council.
Facility is run as stand alone enterprise fund.under direction of Parks and
Recreation Committee and Director as are sewer, water, and storm sewer funds.
OPTIONS //I
PRO'S AND CON'S
PRO'S
A. All recreation programs continue to be managed by Parks & Recreation Department
B. All Recreation programming can be coordinated through Parks & Recreation Department
C. Maintenance, scheduling and programming of personnel and programs can all be managed more
efficiently by utilizing personnel to conduct or provide services in various areas. (i.e. Dir.
of Programming can manage all recreation programs; Maintenance Coordinator can utilize full and
part- time maintenance personnel in different- areas.
D. Public can turn to a single source for Parks & Recreation Administration
E. Since all Recreation operations will be located in "Armory" office, this will be consistent
with a single administration of all activities at the facility
cc,mn• , bl Ae
1:. Tying in the C'-r- '1 to other Parks & Recreation programs and facility planning can be
more efficiently completed
G. Computer use in accounting and programming will be more efficient _��`is� 0,
Ii. Takes workload off City Administrator and places it with Department Mead.
CON'S
A. Running facility as a enterprise is inconsistent with Parks & Recreation operations.
"Something New"!
B. Community may be looking to the Community Center as something all together different than other
Parks & Recreation programs and functions
C. This additional function will add stress and workload to Parks & Recreation Committee, may be
too much when added to existing workload
D. The prioritization of the financial and personnel support to the Community Center to other
Parks & recreation Programs may not be maintained
E. Existing Parks & Recreation management- may not be capable of handling additional
responsibilities
PARKS AND RECREATION
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING COMMUNITY CENTER
FACILITY MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Notes:
OPTION #2
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
COMMUNITY CGN'I'l3R MANAGER
FACILITY SECRETARY
[CONC:E-S�SIO:NS
SCHEDULING COORDINATOR
1. Community Center Manager manages all operations, scheduling, maintenance of facility.
Manager reports directly to City Administrator.
2. All recreation programs "utilize" facility as just another user like school district
and City Council.
3. Facility is run as stand alone enterprise like sewer, water, and storm sewer.
4. Separate Community CenteonComcnittees Portestablished
Authoaitywith
andePesidentsives from RAFiA,
RAAA, HS, Parks & Recreation
OPTION #2
PRO'S AND CON'S
PRO'S
A. Administration has direct control over operation of facility one department can cause
use no
B. facility can be operated as entpSenteglrityrofeasily
operatbonaand treat alluserssame
problem, Administration can maintain
C. Separate commission helps maintain strong mission for the facility use it is
D.
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stand alone
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A. Administrat
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This spreads out time to administrate.
B. Development commission another conission and additional involvement by City Administrator is needed
taking even more time from City Administrator creatiro ranmiing and facility
C. Potential for consistent conflict
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D. Use of any personnel would be less efficient
NON -FACILITY
Notes:
MAINTENANCE
PARKS AND RECREATION
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING COMMUNITY CENTER
SECRIL I'ARY
(MAINTENANCE)
FACILITY
OPTION #3
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PARKS &. REC. DIRECTOR
SCHEDULING
BUDGET
PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT
SECRE'I-ARY
ASS'I'. P&R DIRECTOR I (PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS)
(FACILITY MANAGER
CONCESSIONS
ecreation Director maintains facility under Parks & Recreation Program. New
1. Parks & R
position ec Assistant Parks & Rec. Director is formed and is Facility Manager. This
position is responsible for all programming and scheduling - basically an operations
person.
2. All maintenance is managed through Parks & Recreation Department, but 2 areas are
split to provide better control and use of part time personnel.
3. Facility is still run as enterprise fund with all users, including Parks and
Recreation other paying cost of use.
4. Parks & Recreation Committee advise Council and Parks & Recreation Director on
operations.
OPTION #3
PRO'S AND CON'S
PRO'S
A. All recreation programs continue to be managed by Parks & Recreation Department
B. All Recreation programming can be coordinated through Parks & Recreation Department
C. Maintenance, scheduling and programming of personnel and,programs can all be managed more
efficiently by utilizing personnel to conduct or provide.services in various areas. (i.e. Dir.
of Programming can manage all recreation programs; Maintenance Coordinator can utilize full and
part time maintenance personnel in different areas.
D. Public can turn to a single source for Parks & Recreation Administration
E. Since all Recreation operations will be located in "Armory" office, this will be consistent
with a single administration of all activities at the facility
F. Tying in the Community Center to other Parks & Recreation programs and facility planning can be
more efficiently completed
G. Computer use in accounting and programming will be more efficient
H. Takes workload off City Administrator and places it with Department Head
I. Develops a "Facility Manager" in addition to Parks & Recreation Director to take work load off
Parks & Recreation Director but defines role of Facility Manager. Also develops needed
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director position.
OPTION #3
CON'S CONTINUED, PAGE 2
CON'S
A. Running facility as a enterprise is inconsistent with Parks & Recreation operations.
"Something New"!
Community may be looking to the Community Center as something all together different than other
B.
Parks & Recreation programs and functions
C. This additional
function will add stress and workload to Parks & Recreation Committee, may be
too much when added to.existing workload
The prioritization of the financial and personnel
support to the Community Center to other
D.
Parks & recreation Programs may not be maintained
R. Existing Parks & Recreation management may not be capable of handling additional
responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
Notes:
PARKS AND RECREATION
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING COMMUNITY CENTER
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
SECRETARY
SCI IEDULING/PROGRAMMING
OPTION #4
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGER
RECEPTIONIST
MAINTENANCE
SECRETARY
SCI IEDULING/PROGRAMMING
1. Parks & Recreation Director and Community Center Manager are equal in levels of
authority. Both carry responsibilities for operational management in different
segments of Parks & Recreation creating a second Department Head.
2. A separate Commission/Committee should be formed to advise Community Center Manager
and City Council on operation of facility.
3. Facility is stand alone enterprise fund under direction of Facility Manager and City
Council as are Sewer, Water and Stormwater utilities.
OPTION ##4
PRO'S AND CON'S
PRO'S
A. Administration has direct control over operation of facility
B. Facility can be operated as enterprise much more easily because no one department can cause
problem, Administration can maintain integrity of operation and treat all users same
C. Separate commission helps maintain strong mission for the facility
D. Decisions on utilization of facility, revenue sources and program are easier because it is
stand alone
CON'S
A. Administration takes on another operation with another person reporting directly to him/her.
This spreads out time to administrate.
B. Development of another commission and additional involvement by City Administrator is needed
taking even more time from City Administrator
C. Potential for consistent conflict between other Parks & Recreation programming and facility
programs, this could lead to "community" relations deterioration for entire Parks & Recreation
Department
D. Use of any personnel would be less efficient
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
DATE: January 12, 1993
Position Title ASSISTANT PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR -
COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGER
Denartment PARKS AND RECREATION
Accountable To DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
Primary Objective of Position
To administer the Community Center in a method which meets the
mission statement through comprehensive programming, operation,
maintenance, staffing, and user development.
Major Areas of Accountability
1. Administer the Multi -Use Arena Comnonent
Actively promotes prime time and non -prime time ice
availability.
Directs proper scheduling and accounting procedure for arena
including ice sales, daily admissions, lessons, and concessions.
Hires, supervises and evaluates concession attendants.
Recommends and oversees any concession agreements.
Oversees the maintenance of the arena to ensure satisfactory
public service.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates rink attendants for indoor and
outdoor ice.
Administers contracts and agreements with schools, youth
athletic associations, and other groups desirous of using arena.
2. Administer Receptionist and Front Desk
Advertise, hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate front desk
personnel.
Coordinate and provide that information necessary for the front
desk to communicate regarding departmental programming.
Directs proper accounting procedure of all front desk
transactions.
Position Responsibility Write -Up
Assistant P & R Director - Community Center Manager
Page 3
Involves school and community groups in making Community Center
meet mission statement.
Keeps the Director of Parks & Recreation informed of all
important matters which require attention.
Serves as department key contact in computer operations.
Coordinates departmental staffing in all city leisure
programming.
Develop and recommend as necessary policy for the smooth
operation of the Community Center.
Perform other duties as required and directed by the Director of
Parks and Recreation.
8. Examples of Performance Criteria
9. Responsibility for Work of Others
Direct Supervision Over:
Secretary
Athletic and Recreational Programmers
Community Center Receptionist
Rink Attendants
Concession Coordinator
Building Monitors
10. Desirable Oualifications
a. Two year degree in Recreation Facility Management from a
vocation program-
b. Three years experience in the management of a similar size and
scope facility. A four year degree may be substituted for up to
one year of experience.
Experience in a similar size facility as an assistant operations
manager may be substituted at a ratio of 1:1 for up to two years
of the experience requirement.
C. Written and oral communication skills must be exhibited through
material provided and references.
RECREATION REPORT
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
JANUARY 18, 1993
Recreation Report includes programs for December and January, 1993.
I. PROGRAMS/PROJECTS THAT WERE COMPLETED OR PROGRAMS THAT ARE
COMING TO AN END THIS MONTH
A. Winter Vacation Activities were offered December 28-31 during the school vacation days.
The Sunshine Club was held at the Fire Hall with the Rocking Noon Years Eve Party held
at Camp Sacajawea. Games and activities for each day and each age group were planned and
conducted by recreational staff members. These programs are subsidized by the general
budget account for Special Programs. Excluding wages, the expense for operation of the
programs is less than $50.00.
Sunshine Club for ages 4-5 .... 27 75% of Rosemount residents
Sunshine Club for ages 6-12... 54 72% of Rosemount residents
Rocking Noon Years Eve 6-12 25 78% of Rosemount residents
106
B. The Family Fun and Skate program started with the first of three events being held on
Sunday, January 10, 1993. Assistant Program Director Wendy Foreman conducted the event.
A total of 20 people participated in the free events. Expenses for the program is subsidized
from the General Program account call Special Programs.
II. PROGRAMS BEING CONDUCTED
A. Tiny Tots Early Winter session is coming to and close January 28th with 31 registrants in the
programs. 78 % of the registrants are from Rosemount.
There are 34 registrants for the Late Winter session which begins February 1, 1993. 74%
of these are from Rosemount.
B. Skating Lessons are being offered at the RMS and Erickson Park. 4 skating instructors were
hired to accommodate a schedule of offering classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturdays. Program Director Jane Mollman has worked well with training in
the new skating instructors.
71 % of the basic skating class offered were conducted for a total of 12 basic classes.
All days included, the following registrations were received for the Skating programs:
Pre -Basic Beginners for ages 4-7 23
Basic 1&2 Beginners for ages 5-7 41
Basic 3&4 Beginners for ages 8-13 26
Basic Advance Beginners 8
Total 98
Plus
Power Skating Lessons
Total for Power & Basic Lessons 106
report.17
Recreation Report
January 18, 1993
p. 2
II. PROGRAMS BEING CONDUCTED - continued
C. Volleyball Leagues for the Mens and Womens Power started on January 5, 1993. This
program is a joint program with Apple Valley. The Womens league has 9 teams and the
Mens league has 7 teams in the program.
D. The Mens Broomball league started on December 29, 1993 and will run through mid -
February. The league has increased 2 teams from last year for a total of 7 teams in the
league for the 1992-93 season.
E. Warming Houses and Rinks have been open since December 24, 1992. The facilities
available for the 1992-93 winter season are as follows:
Rinks with Warming Houses ................... Erickson, RMS, Chippendale
Rinks with LIGHTS (no Warming House) Camfield, Winds Crossing, Connemara,
and Jaycee
Rinks without lights or warming house....... Biscayne
III. UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
A. Family Fun and Skate January 24 and February 2 at RMS rink from 1-3 p.m.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
None
C7ry'
Respect y submitted,
Lisa Jost, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Rosemount
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TO: ERICKSON COMMUNITY SQUARE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: Dave Bechtold, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: Friday, January 8, 1993
RE: Erickson Community Square Subcommittee Meeting January 18 a 6:30 p.m.
This memo is to inform you that the next Erickson Community Square Subcommittee meeting is
scheduled for MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers.
Chairperson John Howard will be leading the meeting for this subcommittee. Plan to attend and help
set the agenda for moving ahead with this committee. Jot down ideas of how the subcommittee can
continue working with the project this year. Bring your copies of the project plans for reference during
the meeting.
Your input is important for this community project to continue moving ahead so please mark January 18th
on your calendars. Thank you for your time and efforts to continuously enhance our parks system!
TO: Carrolls Woods Committe
FROM: David J. Bechtol &SCIt"Or of Parks & Recreation
DATE: December 29, 199
RE: January 18, 1993 Meeting
Due to a heavy work load this past summer there was not a great
deal of time spent on the Carrolls Woods project. There were short
discussions at the Parks & Recreation Committee meetings, however,
they were basically to give updates on what had taken place during
the preceding month.
When meetings were held the main item for discussion was that of
the buckthorn problem in this park. That remains a major concern
to address. During the budget process for 1993 some dollars were
requested in the general fund to assist with the buckthorn issues.
Staff of the Parks Department did do some cutting of buckthorn and
did some herbicide applications. Results of those efforts will be
clearly identifiable this spring.
The Parks & Recreation Committee feels that it is imperative to
start the meeting process again. There is much to be done in the
areas of funding, projection of projects that can be done,
volunteerism, etc.. Although there is limited funding from the
city budgets much can be accomplished when we all work together
and combine our resources.
The most important aspect of the meeting on January 18th will be
to discuss priorities for the committee to address. As mentioned
above this could deal with volunteerism, funding, project
identification, etc.. It should also include looking closely at
setting meeting goals and schedules. The Parks & Recreation
Committee feels strongly that our committee should function as a
"citizen committee" led by the Chairperson with support by way of
input and involvement from city staff members.
Plan to join the other Carrolls Woods Committee members on the
evening of January 18, 19�)3 at 6:30 P. M. in the Rosemount City
Hall.
I have enclosed information received from The Nature Conservancy
that discusses some of the aspects of buckthorn and some methods
of control attempted. (suggested) Others have faced similar
problems with buckthorn that we face. Those that I have contacted
have been willing to share their knowledge and ideas with us.
CARROLLS WOODS
COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 19, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT
LORETTA LOESCH
TOM RELLER
RICK COOK
DAVID GILIUSON
MIKE BUSHO
RON PEDERSON
DAVE BECHTOLD
ED HOWARD Recorder
1. It was decided that this committee will be a free standing panel that will
provide input to the Rosemount Park Commission concerning Carrolls Woods.
2. Dave Bechtold offered to provide all committee members with binders
containing information on Carrolls Woods for their use.
3. Dave Bechtold informed committee members that the city is providing $1500
for herbicides and $3000 for rental equipment such as the Brush Hog.
4. It was identified that the Park Department has five maintenance people to
perform all park improvements, maintenance and work on Carrolls Woods.
5. Rick Cook pointed out the best time to utilize city staff in the woods
would be from the end of February to possibly the end of April.
6. Tom Reller is going to work with Mark on possible herbicides and look at
the most effective opportunities available.
7. A suggestion was made that this committee should search out opportunities
to secure money from all sources to carry on the process established in the
master plan for Carrolls Woods. At the same time raise public awareness of
the problems and progress on the woods. The idea was raised that it will be
necessary to lobby and demand that City Council prioritize and budget funds
for the development laid out in the Master Plan for Carrolls Woods.
8. Ron Pederson offered to talk to the city insurance people to find out the
in what capacity volunteers could be employed on projects for the woods.
9. It was decided that the committee will meet at the old hockey ring on
February 6, 1993 at 10:00AM to define a test plot and procedures to be
employed this year to control and eliminate buckthorn in Carrolls Woods. At
this meeting we are to determine the number of people to utilize, tools, and
procedures for this years project.
10. It was suggested that we enlist support and aid for this years projects
from such groups as the Rosemount Chamber of Commerce, JCs, hockey
committee,Boy Scouts of America, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Rosemount
High School and Rosemount Vo-Tech.
11. Next Meeting is scheduled for February 22, 1993 at 6:30PM at the
Rosemount City Hall.
The API
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For
Rhamnus cathartica - Buckthorn, Common buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula - Glossy buckthorn, Fen buckthorn, Alder buckthorn
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NAME
RHAMNUS CATHARTICA
RHAMNUS FRANGULA (PDRHA00080)
COMMON -NAME
BUCKTHORN
OR COMMON BUCKTHORN (R. CATHARTICA)
GLOSSY BUCKTHORN, FEN BUCKTHORN, ALDER BUCKTHORN (R. FRANGULA)
DESCRIPTION
R. cathartica is a deciduous shrub or small tree two to six meters tal
(Rosendahl 1970). Dull green leaves are ovate -elliptic, glabrous
and minutely serrate. Leaf arrangement is alternate or subopposite
(Barnes and Wagner 1981). Gray -black bark and twigs have prominent
lenticels. Glabrous twigs may be tipped with sharp stout thorns
(Rosendahl 1970). Two to six greenish -yellow flowers, having four
petals are born in axillary umbels and are fragrant (Barnes and
Wagner 1981).
R. frangula is a shrub or small tree growing to seven meters (Rosendah
1970). Brown -green branches have elongate lenticels, and may be
slightly pubescent (Soper and Heimburger 1982). Thin glossy leaves
are obovate or elliptic with entire or obscurely crenulate margins.
They are glabrous or slightly pubescent beneath and are usually
alternate. Yellowish -green five parted perfect flowers are born
in sessile umbels.
HABITAT
Range: R. cathartica is native to most of Europe except Iceland
and Turkey; and grows in west and north Asia. R. frangula is native
to North -Africa, Asia, and Europe, except Iceland (Bailey 1976,
Polunin 1969).
In North America, R. cathartica is naturalized from Nova Scotia to
Saskatchewan, south to Missouri and east to Virginia (Soper and
Heimburger 1982). R. frangula occurs from Nova Scotia to Manitoba,
south to Minnesota, Illinois, New Jersey (Soper and Heimburger
1982) and Tennessee (Kral 1981).
Native Habitat (Europe/Asia): Native habitats of R. cathartica are
diverse and include the understory of open oak (Leitner 1984, Tansley
1968), oak -beech, or ash woods (Tansley 1968, Hinneri 1972). It
also occurs in riverine woods (Leitner 1984, Tansley 1968), thickets
on exposed rocky sites (Hinneri 1972), hedgerows (Eldin 1968,
Polunin 1969), pastures (Polunin 1969, Tansley 1968, Duffey et al.
1974) and alkaline shrub carr fens (Godwin and Bharucha 1932,
PDRHA00050 TNC ELEMENT STEWARDSHIP ABSTRACT 08/21/89 14:51:42 PAGE 2
Tansley 1969). It grows in well -drained sand, clay, or poorly
drained calcareous soils, but prefers neutral or alkaline soils. It
is less vigorous in dense shade, and may grow on woodland edges in
sunny southern or western exposures (Leitner 1984).
R. frangula typically inhabits wetter, less shaded, and more acidic
soils than R. cathartica (Tansley 1968). It grows in soils_ of any
texture (Sukachev 1928). Habitats include alder thickets (Eldin
1968, Tansley 1968) and calcareous wetlands (Godwin and Bharucha
1932, Tansley 1968). Heath -oak woods (Tansley 1968), pine (Kornev
1952) and spruce (Sukachev 1928) woods frequently have R. frangula
in the understory. R. frangula is recommended for reforestation
of degraded European sites having water-logged, podzolized clay
soils low in available nutrient and humus (Ziani 1957).
North America: These species were probably introduced to North
America before 1800 (Wyman 1971), but did not become widespread
and naturalized until the early 1900s (Howell and Blackwell 1977).
They are cultivated for hedges (Wyman 1971), forestry uses, and
wildlife habitat. R. cathartica is used in shelter belt planting
(Hubbard 1974). Naturalized habitats include pastures, fencerows,
roadsides, and slopes of ravines.
Management problems: In addition to the above naturalized habitats,
these species are problems in parts of some natural areas.
R. cathartica invasion is greatest in selectively cut or grazed
woods (Leitner 1984), along woodland edges, in openings created
by windfalls or deadstands because of canopy tree disease (Farrar
1983) or in thickets growing within prairies (Kline 1983). Open
oak woods (Kline 1983, Ware 1983), and lowland woods (Swink 1974)
are typically invaded; sugar maple woods are less frequently invaded
(Leitner 1984). Fire supres.ion along the prairie forest border has
possibly increased invasion in open woods and adjacent prairie
(Leitner 1984). R. cathartica tolerance of heavy clay soils, and
moist or dry sites increases its success in some of the above
habitats.
R. frangula sometimes invades similar woodland habitats (Brae 1980),
but more often invad-s wetlands that are comparable to its European
wetland habitats. North American wetlands invaded by glossy buck-
thorn include wet prairies, marshes, calcareous fens (Bacone 1983),
sedge meadows (McClain 10 3, Packard 1983), sphagnum bogs (Howell
and Blackwell 1977, Swink 1974) and tamarack swamps (Hasselkus
1983, Swink 1974). In these wetlands, somewhat dr:,-, conditions
that are more conducive to woody plant growth, are 'ncreased by water
manipulation including drainage (ditches, roads, sluices) and water
table reduction (Harris and Marshall 1963, Vogl 1969, Forsyth 1974,
Zimmerman 1978, Moran 1981, Lovely 1981, Gawler 1983). R. frangula
is most successful under drier conditions in wetlands. In Wicken
Fen of England, Godwin and Bharucha (1932) found that although
Rhamnus spp. grew in the same position relative to the water table
as did mixed sedge communities, its growth was limited by high winter
water levels. As drainage increased, drier conditions resulted in
Rhamnus dominance (Godwin et al. 1974).
Other possible reasons for invasion of wetlands include:
I. Acidification of surface peat of calcareous fens (Godwin 1974).
PDRHA00050 TNC ELEMENT STEWARDSHIP ABSTRACT 08/21/89 14:51:42 PAGE 3
2. Exposed mineral soil providing a seed bed (Andreas 1983).
3. Fire supression and cessation of routine mowing (Godwin 1936,
Curtis 1946, Vogl 1969, Godwin et al. 1974, White 1965,
Zimmerman 1978, Moran 1981, Gawler 1983).
BIOLOGY -ECOLOGY
Reproduction: Natural reproduction is primarily sexual; asexual
means are absent or insignificant.
Plants of both species reach seed bearing age quickly (Godwin
1936). Flowers of R. cathartica may be polygamous, but are usually
dioecious (Barnes and Wagner 1981) and bloom May through June
during leaf expansion (Fernald 1950). R. frangula blooms in late
May through September, after leaf expansion (Malicky et al. 1970).
Flowers of R. frangula can blossom on current season's growth
(Gleason and Cronquist 1963). In one known case, R. frangula
bloomed and produced fruit on resprouts the same season it was
cut (Brae 1980).
The globose black drupes of R. cathartica ripen in August through
September, and each contains three or four grooved seeds. The sub -
globose drupes of R. frangula are red turning to black. They ripen
in July through August and have two or three ungrooved seeds
(Fernald 1950). Fruit production of both species is abundant each
year (Hubbard 1974), but R. cathartica is apparently more productive
than R. frangula (Lovely 1983, Hasselkus 1983).
Dispersal: Fruit of both species is efficiently dispersed usually
by starlings, blackbirds, woodducks, elk, mice (Ridley 1930), cedar
waxwings, robins and blue jays. Mice are also seed predators (Godwin
1936). Apparently, few bird species readily tolerate the anthran-
quinones (emodin) present especially in the immature fruit, preventing
premature dispersal (Trail and Dimond 1979). R. cathartica retains
fruit into, or throughout, the winter, whereas fruit of R. frangula
more rapidly falls to the ground following ripening (Godwin 1936).
Because R. cathartica fruit is retained on the plant longer and is
therefore more visible to birds, seeds may be dispersed more fre-
quently over longer distances than seeds from R. frangula.
The importance of water dispersal is unknown, but dry fruit of
R. cathartica can float six days and seeds float three days before
sinking. Fresh fruit of R.,-frangula floats 19 days, and dry seed
floats one week (Ridley 1930). This dispersal could be significant
in areas of frequent and extensive fall and winter flooding.
Horticultural distribution of both species increases seed sources
for dispersal by the above vectors.
Establishment: Germination of both species varies because seeds
have either embryo or seed coat dormancy or both require strati-
fication and scarification (Godwin 1936, Hubbard 1974, Tyszkiewicz
and Dabrowska 1953). This variability is not necessarily consistent
within a species (Hubbard 1974) such that germination could be
opportunistic.
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Seedling Establishment: Although seedlings invade apparently stable
habit-ts, recruitment is most successful where there is ample light
(Leitner 1984, Kowlaski 1968) and e;:Oosed soil (Andreas 1983). Tests
of R. cathartica seedlings grown under various densities and light
intensities showed reduced growth as shade increased (Leitner 1984).
In a reforestation project, R. frangula seedling success was greater
in areas where previous vegetation was removed and soil cultivated, -
than in areas burned, lightly raked, or untreated prior to seedling
(Bodeux 1958).
R. frangula seedling density is usually high near seed sources
(Godwin 1936, Andreas 1983, Pauly 1983). In one invaded area,
seedling density averaged almost 54 per 0.1 m2 quadrant (Brue 1980).
Maintenance: These buckthorns have long growing seasons, rapid
growth rate, and resprout vigorously following top removal. Al-
teration of dormancy growth rhythms in Rhamnus spp. is not
significantly related to thereto- or photoperiods (Lavarenne et al.
1971). In North America, both species leaf out prior to most woody
deciduous plants; R. cathartica in late April to mid -May, and
R. frangula in mid to late May (Malicky et al 1970). They retain
leaves in late September through October and sometimes into
November (Hanson and Grau 1979, Lovely 1983). Leafdrop possibly
occurs earlier in open areas than in shade (Pauly 1984). In Europe,
shoot growth of R. frangula appears to be greatest in the earlier
part of the season (Raulo et al. 1975).
Plants of R. frangula `columnaris' of 0.7 m in height, are capable
of growing about 4 m in five years (Wyman 1971). Mature plants, cut
near the base early in the season can send up sprouts up to 2 m tall
in the same year (Wyman 1971, Andreas 1983, Brue 1980). In ;one case,
a plant with stems seven to eleven cm in diameter at the base sent up
to 50 sprouts following cutting (Wyman 1971).
Buckthorns rapidly form dense, eve -aged thickets. In an open
site, buckthorn establishment is .-ollowed by lateral crown
spread. This extension continues until branches touch jacent
shrubs. The large leaves and continuous canopy create :nse
shade. In Wicken Fen, Godwin (1936) found that a mixed sedge area
colonized by R. frangula seedlings became continuous shrub Carr in
about 20 years. Even -aged thickets are common in both wetlands
and in woodland understories.
The vigor of both species is often related to light availability.
It seems that seedlings of R. cathartica establish readily under
partial light and those of-R. frangula under full light. As plants
mature, R. frangula shows less shade tolerance than does R. cathartica
For example, it shades out its low,,r leaves and assumes a more
columnar growth habit in dense thickets, while R. cathartica may
retain lower leaves in its own shade (Godwin 1936). Seedlings of
both species may become established, but show little growth under
adult plants. Thickets may be even -aged because Rhamnus seedlings
are repressed.
Adult plants of R. frangula can be temporarily supressed by canopy
species. In a 50 year study of pine stands in Russia, R. frangula
decreased in the understory as canopy cover increased. However, as
pines matured and cover density decreased, R. frangula renewed
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vigorous growth mostly by basal sprouting (Kornev 1952).
Buckthorn affects the survival of co-occurring species. Other woody
plants such as Viburnum opulus L. (in Europe) and Betula pumula L.
,may be replaced by buckthorn, or are unable to invade buckthorn
thickets (Godwin 1936, Lovely 1982).
The effects of buckthorn on herbaceous vegetation is uncertain.
In Wicken Fen, dense thickets of both species altered herbaceous
understory composition (Godwin et al. 1974). Cypripedium candidum
Muhl. crown production decreased in the shade of woody plants in-
cluding R. frangula in a Wisconsin fen (Lovely 1981). In an oak
woods study, R. cathartica did not significantly alter herbaceous
ground cover composition, but did limit growth of other woody
seedling species (Leitner 1984, Brue 1980).
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Composition, especially of upland deciduous woods and of wetlands
may be altered because of invasion of R. cathartica and R. frangula.
These species are invasive for the following reasons:
1. They became widespread in North America when various
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disturbances (drainage, lack of fire, woodland grazing and
cutting, etc.) created ideal habitat for seedling recruitment and
maintenance of sexually mature adults.
2. Naturalized habitats are similar to indigenous habitats.
3. Seed production, dispersal and germination are effective.
4. Adult plants form dense colonies, have large shading leaves,
and are persistent.
5. Plants vigorously resprout after top removal.
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Cultural controls include cutting, mowing, girdling, excavation,
burning, and "underplanting."
Cutting/Mowing: Repeated cuttir.ig reduces plant vigor. In a
Wisconsin calcareous fen, R. frangula, cut manually twice in one
season (early June and late August) for two or three successive
Years, had fewer and shorter stems than a control (Lovely 1983).
Growth was similar in plots cut only once a year for the same
periods, but herbaceous groundcover was most vigorous in plots
cut twice a year (Lovely 1983). R. frangula cut in late September
may resprout the same season (Ohio)(Andreas 1983). In one case,
techniques of double cutting within several hours of the same day
did not control growth of R. cathartica (Coenen 1983). R. frangula
mowed closely (2 to 13 cm from ground) once or twice in June or
July, survives as small plants (Bristol 1983) or vigorous resprouts
(Brue 1980). Mowing maintains open areas by preventing seedling
establishment (Curtis 1946, Godwin 1936).
Girdling: R. frangula completel
to three cm wide saw cut into tt
1983). Girdling may be done all
nor adversely affects sensitive
application around the stem.will
4.5 cm in diameter (Reed 1983).
y encircled at the base by a two
e phloem, do not resprout (Reed
winter, does not disrupt the soil,
wetlands. A five second flame torch
kill the cambium of stems less than
Excavation: Seedlings or small plants may be hand pulled or removed
with a grubbing hoe (Kline 1983, Bacone 1983, Andreas 1983, Brue
1980) or larger plants may be pulled out with heavy equipment (Bristol
1983, Br!.=.e 1980). Excavation often disturbs roots of adjacent plants,
or creates open soil readily colonized by new seedlings (Bacone 1983).
This technique may be most useful to control invasion at low densi-
ties, or along trails, roads, and woodland edges.
Burning: Presently most fire treatments do not control Rhamnus spp.
Some data indicate limited effective use of fire management in a
recovery phase. The season of a burn and vegetation of the area
to be burned most influence this phase of fire management. Because
Rhamnus leafs out earlier than most native species, a late April or
early May burn in the upper midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan) -
potentially top kills Rhamnus. Because carbohydrate levels are low
in roots at this time, resprouting vigor may be reduced. In a
Michigan fall burn of a calcareous fen, stem density of R. frangula
was twice as great the following summer than before the burn. Re -
sprouts were one-third the height of the pre -burn stems (Kohring
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1978).
If herbaceous vegetation exists beneath Rhamnus, fire effectively
top -kills shrubs especially during dry weather (Godwin 1936). In
.most cases, however, groundcover is sparse beneath large shrubs or
dense thickets, preventing fire spread unless conditions are dry
and/or windy (Packard 1983). Resprouting usually follows top -kill, -
especially in wetlands where moisture protects the basal crown
(Godwin 1936). Harty (1983) found that burning an oak savanna on a
two year rotation for R. cathartica control resulted in resprouting.
A burning schedule to maintain vigor of native vegetation possibly
prevents easy seedling establishment, unless seed sources are nearby.
If seed sources are near burned areas, fire -exposed soils or peat
probably are more readily invaded by seedlings than groundcover of
unburned areas (Lampa 1984). In some wetlands, lack of flooding
following burning has been shown to increase general woody plant
invasion (Vogl 1969).
Underplanting: "Underplanting" disturbed woods with native woody
species is potentially effective to prevent primary invasion, or
re -invasion of Rhamnus spp. Sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh.)
seedlings have been planted in oak woods of the Morton Arboretum
Illinois (Ware 1983), and the University of Wisconsin Arboretum
(Kline 1983). Seedling success was poor in the Illinois planting.
In Wisconsin, sugar maple that were 2 to 3 feet (0.7 to 0.9 m) up
to 8 feet (2.4 m) tall in 1946 when planted, are 4 in. (10.2 cm)
dbh (diameter breast height) and have basal areas of 0.8 sq. dm.
The most invasive species in this planting has been red maple
(A. rubum L.).
Chemical: The following table summarizes chemical treatment. Best
control possible results from the following treatments:
I. Stump application of 20% glyphosate in August/September (Kline
1983).
2. Wick application of 2-1/2 - 3% glyphosate in May (Lampa 1983).
3. Mist application of 2.4 kg/ha fosamine (ammonium salt) in
September (Niehuss and Roediger 1974).
4. Frill application of Picloram (ready to use) during the
growing season (Farrar 1983).
5. Basal application of 2,4-D in diesel fuel at 2-4% (Sannikov and
Tykvina 1971) or 12.5% (Kline 1983) during the first half of the
growing season.
Some special features of herbicide use are as follows:
1. Without a surfactant, glyphosate should not harm non -target
vegetation or surrounding watersheds when used in anaerobic.
situations. It will degrade more slowly in anaerobic than aerobic
conditions (Jackson 1984).
2. Effectiveness of fosamine (ammonium salt) may be related to
downward translocation of plants preparing for dormancy (Niehuss
PDRHA00050 TNC ELEMENT STEWARDSHIP ABSTRACT 08/21/89 14:51:42
and Roediger 1974).
3. Picloram + 2,4-D is soil mobile and probably affects non -target
vegetation in certain areas (Farrar 1983).
4. If 2,4-D is carefully applied, there is no known damage to
surounding plants or soil fauna (Nat. Conservancy, Great Brit.
1962). Basal applications must completely encircle the trunk to be
effective (Pauly 1983).
2,4-D
Time
Ref. Sp. Rate Appl. method appl. Place Results
PAGE 8
Eglite &
0.3-0.7%
foliar. Knap-
June
Latvia
70-100% control
Zile 1957
(2,4,5-T)
sack/tractor
repeated applica-
Rhamnus
sprayer
tion needed for
sp.
100% control.
"
2%
aerial spray
"
(+2,4,5-T)
Sannikov
first
2-4% ester
basal painting
USSR
100%
& Tykvina
w/diesel
up to 10 cm
half
(?)
1971
fuel
basal diameter
grow-
Rhamnus
ing
spp.
season
Pauly
4% ester
basal spray
n.a.
WI
good control if
1983
(see *
completely encircl
Rhamnus
below)
trunk
spp.
w/diesel
fuel
"
stump
n.a.
WI
control
Rohrig
0.2-0.9%
foliar, hand
Mar-
Germany
poor, defoliated
1953
ester
sprayed
Aug
growth reflush
Rhamnus
aqueous
frangul a
growth
Parsons
1-1.5%
foliar, tractor
OH
some control of
1983
diesel
sprayer
flush
resprouts followin
Rhamnus
fuel
mowing
frangula
surfactant
2.5 lbs
,ne,
Ontario
Bennett
foliar, knap-
70-100% control
1960
100 gal
sack sprayer
July
Rhamnus
(+2,4,5-T)
cathar-
aqueous
tica
solution
MR11,i
12.5% in
basal
n.a.
WI
100%
1983
diesel
Rhamnus
fuel
cathar-
tica
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* combination of 2,4-D + 2,4-DP, each as 21.9% acid equivalent
or 2 lbs/gal
AMS
Time
Ref. Sp. Rate Appli. method appl. Place Results
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Packard aqueous as stump painting year IL control. Best
1983 concentra- round control on fresh
ted as cuts.
possible
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Glyphosate
Lampa
2.5% to
wick
May-
IL
90-100% control
1983
3%
June
Rhamnus
frangula
---------
Chapman
----------
10%
---------------
mist bottle,
------
Aug.
-------
MI
-----------------
control
1983
stumps less
Rhamnus
than 5 cm dbh
frangula
---------
Chapman
----------
10%
---------------
mist bottle,
------
Aug.
-------
MI
-----------------
resprouting
1983
stumps greater
Sept.
Rhamnus
than 12 cm dbh
frangula
---------
Kline
----------
20%
---------------
stump
------
Aug/
-------
WI
-----------------
100% control
1983
Sept.
Rhamnus
cathar-
tics
(Res.Mgmt
Notes)
---------
Ware
----------
n.a.
---------------
stump (cut fall
------
bud-
-------
IL
-----------------
control
1983
or spring)
break
Rhamnus
to
cathar-
June
tica
Fosamine
(Ammonium salt)
Time
Ref. Sp. Rate Appl. Method appl. Place Results
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Pauly 14% jmist sprayer (mid- I WI 160-70%. Recommend
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1983 seedlings late for fall (Oct)
Rhamnus summer application
spp.
------------------- ------ -----------------
Niehuss' 2.4 kg/ha mist/sprayer Sept. Great 97.5% control afte
1974 Britain) 1 year
Rhamnus
frangula
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Picloram (25%) + 2,4-D (75%)
------------------------------------------ ------ ----------------
Pauly ready to squirt bottle summer WI good control
1983 use stump
Rhamnus
spp.
------------------------------------------ ------ ----------------
Farrar paint into n.a. IA 100%. Some damage
1983 frills to non -target
Rhamnus species
cathar-
tica
Combination: Combined methods may increase control. In fens,
Lovel'v (1983) suggests cutting R. frangula in the spring at leaf
expansion and again in the fall, followed by spring burning the
next two years. Combining cutting with herbicide use may control
Rhamnus when burning conditions are poor or where jurning increases
Rhamnus invasion. Resprouts resulting from cutting or mowing pro-
bably are highly susceptible to translocatable herbicides because
of decreased distance to roots, and greater absorbtion by young
shoots. Depletion of root carbohydrates may increase transfer rates
of food (and herbicides) to roots (Leonard 1963).
Biological Ccntrol: R. cathartica and R. frangula are alternate
hosts for oat rust (Puccina coronata) (Hanson and Grau 1979).
Because North American insects do not readily feed on buckthorn
(probably bec--use of emodin), many host specific European insects
of the Rhamnaceae were evaluated for potential Canadian introduction
to control buckthorn (Malicky et al. 1970). Because R. cathartica
is agronomically a worse pest, and is of less ornamental - alue than
R. frangula, further studies have been limited to R. cathartica
pests including Scotosia vetulata Schiff. and Triphos dubiata L.
(Malicky et al. 1970): Results are unknown.
In England, R. frangula declined when diseased by Fusarium and
Nectria fungi (Godwin 1936). An attempt to simulate this decline
was initiated in Wisconsin by Rhamnus inoculation of Triocothecum
roseum, a fungus potentially causing root rot (Brue 1980). No
results are available.
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States where this is being managed and some contacts:
Illinois:
Fran Harty
Illinois Dept. of Conservation
Forestry and Natural Heritage NE Illinois
No. 8 Henson Place
Champaign, IL
217/333-5773
Wayne Lampa
Resource Naturalist Specialist
DuPage Co.
Forest Preserve Dist.
Wheaton, IL
312/790-4900
Steve Packard
The Nature Conservancy
Illinois Field Office
79 West Monroe St., Suite 708
Chicago, IL 60603
312/346-8166
George Ware
Research Director
Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL 63502
312/968-0074
Indiana
Iowa
Ohio
John Bacone
Director of Division of Natural Preserves
Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
601 State Office Bldg.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317/232-4052
Donald R. Farrar
Associate Professor
Department of Botany
Bessey Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515/294-4846
Barb Andreas
216/292-2389
Michigan
Kim Chapman
Department of Biology
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
517/373-1552•
Wisconsin
Virginia Kline
Ecologist
University of Wisconsin -Madison
Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7344 or 608/262-2179
Wayne Pauly
Dane Co. Naturalist
Dane Co. Hwy. Dept.
2302 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Madison, WI 53713
608/266-5922
Don Reed
Principle Biologist
SE Wisconsin Regional Planning
Box 162
Waukesha, WI
414/547-6721
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n1inois
Nature Preserves
Vol. 1, No. 5 Commissi0n
Approved 02/06/90
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINE
Exotic Buckthorns
Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica L.)
Other names: European buckthorn, Hart's thorn, waythorn
rhineberry
Glossy Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula L.)
Other names: Columnar buckthorn, European buckthorn
Dahurian Buckthorn (Rhamnus davurica Pall.)
SPECIES CHARACTER
DESCRIPTION
Common Buckthorn: This shrub or small tree reaches
heights of 25 feet (7.6 meters); trunk diameter is up to 10
inches (25 cm); crown is spreading and irregular. Bark is
gray to brown, showing a rough texture when mature. Twigs
often are tipped with a spine. Leaves and bud scars are
nearly opposite to opposite. Small black fruits up to 1/4
inch (0.6 cm) diameter and containing 3-4 seeds are typical.
Leaves are broadly elliptic, rounded to pointed at the tip,
and toothed. Both upper and lower leaf surfaces are smooth.
Leaves stay green late into fall.
Dahurian Buckthorn: Similar to common buckthorn,
however leaves, on average, are longer than 2.5 inches (6.4
cm) and are more lance to elliptic in shape. Leaves are brown
in fall.
Glossy Buckthorn: This shrub or small tree reaches
heights up to 20 feet (6.1 meters). No spine is present on
the ends of hairy twigs. Leaves are alternately arranged and
not toothed. The upper leaf surface is shiny, whereas, the
bottom leaf surface is hairy. Leaves range from 1/2 to 3
inches (1.3 to 7.6 cm) and are more or less obtuse in shape.
The fruit is red when young and turns black as it matures.
Flower stalks are hairless or nearly so. Buds are long, with
no bud scales. Leaves stay green late into fall.
SIMILAR SPECIES
Three native buckthorns are found in Illinois. Carolina
buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana) is native to the southern
one -fifth of Illinois and looks similar to glossy buckthorn.
However, Carolina buckthorn grows to a larger size and its
leaves are finely toothed and smooth on both sides. Alder
buckthorn (Rhamnus alnifolia), found in northern Illinois, is
a small shrub less than 3 feet (0.9 meters) in height. The
twigs of this native buckthorn are hairless and have dark
scales on the buds in winter. Lance -leaved buckthorn
(Rhamnus lanceolata), a shrub up to 6 feet high (1.8 meters)
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that occurs in fens and on river bluffs, has 2-6 inch lance -
shaped leaves, alternately arranged on the twig. This
buckthorn has bud scales in winter. Common, glossy, and
Dahurian buckthorn should be accurately identified before
attempting any control measures. If identification of the
species is in doubt, the plant's identity should be confirmed
by a knowledgeable individual and/or by consulting
appropriate books.
DISTRIBUTION
All exotic buckthorns mentic-;.ed are endemics of Eurasia
that were introduced to North America as ornamental shrubs.
While these species have spread into the northern half of
Illinos, the most serious problems occur in northeastern
Illinois in several biotic communities. Dahurian buckthorn
has only recently been found in natural areas around the
Morton Arboretum in DuPage County (Swink & Wilhelm, 1979).
HABITAT
Common buckthorn and dahurian buckthorn inhabit
woodlands and savanna. Common buckthorn apparently is more
sun -tolerant than dahurian buckthorn, as it is found in
prairies and abandoned fields. Glossy buckthorn is found
most frequently in wetland communities. However, glossy
buckthorn invades mesic upland sites, including roadsides and
old fields.
LIFE HISTORY
All exotic buckthorns produce a fruit that is readily
eaten by birds. The severe laxative effect of these fruits
readily distributes seeds. These shrubs readily resprout
from cut or damaged stems.
EFFECTS UPON NATURAL AREAS
Common and glossy buckthorn readily invade natural
communities. Once established, exotic buckthorns crowd or
shade out native shrubs and herbs. Common buckthorn invades
woodlands, savannas, and prairies. Glossy buckthorn invades
fen, bog and sedge meadow communities, as well as mesic
upland sites, such as prairies. Dahurian buckthorn invades
woodlands and savannas, but is not as widespread as the other
exotic buckthorns.
CURRENT STATUS
Exotic buckthorns are sold as ornamentals by several
nurseries, and are used as hedges in many urban areas. There
are no current legal restrictions on the sale or propagation
of these plants.
EXOTIC BUCKTHORNS
CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICES IN NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF HIGH QUALITY
As with all management, control efforts must balance
improvement of the biotic community with damage caused by the
management. It is always best to take the least damaging
approach that will affect the desired control of an exotic.
The following are effective control measures for exotic
buckthorns.
Fire is very effective in controlling buckthorns and is
the preferred method whenever feasible. Regular prescribed
fire will kill seedlings and shrubs of these species in fire -
adapted upland and wetland (e.g. fens, sedge meadows,
marshes) sites. Some control usually will be evident after
the first burn. However, for complete control in established
stands of buckthorn, burning yearly or every other year may
be required for 5-6 years or more. Fire should not be used to
control these species if the community will be affected
adversely (e.g. some bog communities). To conduct prescribed
burns, open burning permits must be obtained from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and often the
appropriate local agency also. Burns should be conducted by
persons trained or experienced in conducting prescribed
burns, and proper safety precautions should be followed.
In wetlands, where the water table has been artificially
low:red, restoration of water levels often will kill glossy
buckthorn. Care should be taken not to flood sensitive
communities by raising water levels higher than occurred
historically.
When burning is not feasible, larger trees can be cut or
girdled and resprouts clipped as they occur. when using
chainsaws and other power equipment, proper safety equipment
and precautions need to be used. For safety recommendations
refer to your chainsaw owner's manual. For girdling to be
effective, use an ax or saw to make 2 parallel cuts 4-5 inches
apart, cutting through the bark slightly deeper than the
cambium. The bark is then either knocked off, using a blunt
object like an ax head, or peeled away, using a blunt ax
blade. Phloem should be removed without damaging the xylem.
Girdles should be checked after a few weeks to make sure that
bark does not develop over the cut area. Girdled trees take
time to die and the results may not be seen until a year
later. Basically, the tree is slowly starving to death. All
suckers should be cut.
In upland areas where burning is not feasible, cut
stumps can be treated with Trimec (a formulation of 2,4-D,
MCCP and Dicamba) or Roundup (formulation of glyphosate) to
prevent resprouting. Trimec, an herbicide specific for
broadleaf plants, should be diluted with an equal portion of
water and applied according to label instructions. Roundup
is non-specific and kills all photosynthetically active
vegetation. Although the Roundup label recommends a rate of
EXOTIC BUCKTHORNS 4 of 6
50-100% for cut -stump treatment, a 50% solution has proven
effective. In wetland areas, Rodeo (a formulation of glypho-
sate approved for use in wetlands) can be used for cut -stump
treatment. As with Roundup, Rodeo is non-specific and is
effective when applied as a 50% solution. Autumn is the
preferred time to cut and stump -treat buckthorn, because 1)
buckthorns retain green leaves late into the fall, making it
easy to find all plants and 2) most native vegetation is
dormant, minimizing the potential harm to non -target plants.
To be effective, the herbicides mentioned above must be
applied immediately after cutting. Consult appropriate
herbicide labels) for specific application directions.
These chemicals can be applied either by spraying individual
cut stumps with a low pressure hand sprayer or else by wiping
the herbicide on each cut stump with a sponge applicator
(sponge -type paint applicators can be used). Care should be
taken to avoid herbicide contact with nontarget plants.
Native nontarget plants will be important in recolonizing the
site after buckthorn is eliminated. By law, herbicides only
may be applied according to label directions and by licensed
herbicide applicators or operators when working on public
properties.
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ON BUFFER AND SEVERELY DISTURBED SITES
Same as given above for high -quality areas, with the
following additions.
In addition to the cut -stump treatments recommended
above, Garlon 3A (a formulation of triclopyr) is a selective
translocated herbicide that can also be applied on cut
stumps. A 50% Garlon solution diluted with water can be
sprayed, using a hand sprayer, to the cut stump. Application
should be within a few hours of cutting. Cut -surface
application can be Wade during any season of the year, but
application during ,:he dormant season reduces the potential
for drift injury.
Dormant season basal -bark treatment using GARLON 4
herbicide is effective on trees and resprouts less than 6
inches in diameter, however, this treatment is not labelled
for use in wetlands. Two to 2 1/2 oz. of Garlon 4 is added to
one gallon of diesel fuel. Spray this mixture, using a hand
sprayer, to the basal portion of the trunk. Spray to a height
of 12-15 inches (30.5-38.1 cm). A thorough spraying is
necessary. This treatment should not be used in high quality
natural areas because the diesel fuel may kill vegetation
around the tree.
Use of Triclopyr is best done in the dormant season to
lessen damage to nontarget species. Great care should be
exercised to avoid getting any of the mixtures on the ground
near the target plant since some nontarget species may be
harmed. Avoid using Triclopyr if rain is forecast for the
following 1-4 days; otherwise runoff will harm nontarget
species.
EXOTIC BUCKTHORNS
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In wetland areas, buckthorn can be cut or girdled and
the cut stumps treated with Rodeo as described above. Any
resprouts should be cut and stump -treated again, or else hand
sprayed with a 1.5% foliar spray of Rodeo herbicide. Care
should be taken to avoid herbicide contact with nontarget
plants. As with most exotic plant control projects, follow-
up treatments may be needed.
FAILED OR INEFFECTIVE PRACTICES
No effective biological controls that are feasible in
natural areas are known.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Robert M. Mohlenbrock and the Southern Illinois
University Press generously permitted use of illustrations
from their Illustrated Flora of Illinois.
REFERENCES
Apfelbaum, S.I. 1984. Buckthorn control with herbicide
tested (Illinois). Restoration & Management Notes 2(1):36.
Beste, C.E. 1983. Herbicide handbook, 3rd ed. Weed Society
of America. Champaign, IL. 515 pp.
Converse, C.K. 1985. Rhamnus cathartica and Rhamnus
frangula. The Nature Conservancy Element Stewardship
Abstract. 17 pp.
Hefty, R. 1984. Buckthorn control with 2,4-D/2,4-DP
(Wisconsin) Restoration & Management Notes 2(1):36.
Klein, V. 1981. Control of honeysuckle and buckthorn in oak
forests (Wisconsin). Restoration & Management Notes
1(1) :18.
Swink, F. and G. Wilhelm 1979. Plants of the Chicago region.
The Morton Arboretum. Lisle, IL. 922 pp.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Glass, Bill. 1989. Division of Natural Heritage, Department
of Conservation, Springfield, Illinois.
Laurie, Dennis. 1989. Lake County Forest Preserve District,
Libertyville, IL.
Packard, Steve. 1989. The Nature Conservancy, Chicago,
Illinois.
EXOTIC BUCKTHORNS
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Written for the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission by:
Randy Heidorn
Illinois Department of Conservation
110 James Road
Spring Grove, Illinois 60081
57. Rhamnus cathartics (Common Buckthorn). a. Leafy branch, with flowers,
xY.. b. Staminate flower, x 12Vi. c. Fruit, x2Vt. d. Nutlet, xS.
6:. Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn). a. Leafy branch, with flowers,
x 3/a. 6. Flower, x i2ii:. c. Fruit, x 5, d. Nutlet, x io. var. angwNfolia (Nar-
row-►eaved Glossy Buckthorn). c. Leafy branch, with flowers, x Y4.
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58. Rhamnus davurica (Buckthorn). a. Leafy branch with fruits, x Yi. b. Stam-
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADOPT - A - PARK
PROGRAM
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:
To serve as a catalyst in providing an avenue for citizen
involvement that will generate community pride through
personal awareness and involvement.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this program is to organize a community
effort to clean up, beautify and develop pride in the parks
and open spaces of our community. This program will
generate a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for individuals
and organizations who participate in assisting with required
maintenance and up grades of city parks, wildlife areas,
trails, road entrances and school properties. Participants in
the Adopt - A - Park program will greatly improve the
appearance of our community, thereby fostering pride in
our homes and family life.
ADAPGUID.1 1
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADOPT - A - PARK
PROGRAM
I. Program Structure
A. Appropriate Tasks
1. Litter Pickup
2. Raking
3. Sweeping
4. Weeding
5. Hand Trimming and Edging
6. Planting Flowers and Trees
7. Painting
8. Watering Tree
B. Equipment Needed
1.
Trash bags
2.
Brooms
3.
Rakes
4.
Rags
5.
Other Garden Tools
6.
Paint/Paint Brushes
C. The Park and Recreation Department will provide trash bags, safety
training materials, temporary road signs, and any other materials or
supplies determined necessary by the department.
D. Borrowed or unused supplies shall be returned to the Parks and
Recreation Department within one week.
ADAPGUID.1 2
II. Safety
A. Safety training materials should be developed to include "safety
tips" to be read each time before the volunteers go out into the
parks
B. Equipment for the scope of our program, gloves may be the only
item needed. First Aid Kit should be available/supplied.
C. Adequate supervision of participants 18 years of age or younger
ADAPGUID.1 3
III. Staff Responsibility
A. Inspection of parks before and after volunteer work is done will be
completed
B. Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
1. Agreement
2. Waiver Form
C. Park Department will contact group for specific jobs as they come up to
see if group is interested, for example painting of a shelter
or planting trees that have been donated.
D. Promotion
1. Brochure
2. Contact list (Civic groups ect.)
3. Newspapers
E. Identify Project/Proposals
1. Areas to be adopted
-site maps of each park, detailed list of all maintenance
activities to be done at each park.
2. "Assign" (allocate) parks and/or projects
a) assist group supervisors in making participation in the
Adopt - A - Park program fun and enjoyable
b) Identify the job assignments best suited for volunteers and
avoid high risk assignments.
ADAPGUID.1 4
F. Recognition
- recognition sign, plaque, thank you cards, awards
1. Coordinate publicity with the group to solicit local media
coverage.
2. Erect a sign, or otherwise recognize the groups clean up effort.
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the rilght to
approve and/or edit names or acronyms.
G. Removal of Debris
1. Arrange to remove filled trash bags from the adopted park or
adopted area.
2. Arrange to remove any large, heavy or hazardous material from
the adopted area.
ADAPGUID.1 5
IV. Donations and Cash Contributions
A. Donate a one time cash contribution for the purchase of flowers, a tree,
shrubs or turf grass for a designated location within a park.
B. Donate an annual fee for the maintenance and care of flower beds,
planter boxes, tree(s), shrubs, turf grass, equipment, materials and labor.
C. Donate money, equipment, materials or labor to make improvements in
a park or plat, or to add a new facility such as a playground, picnic table
or park bench. Elect to maintain the facility or equipment themselves,
or pay an annual fee for Parks and Recreation personnel to maintain
those items as an added part of this process.
D. Process cash donations through the Finance Department
ie: Tax donations receipt (note: for personal tax deductions)
ADAPGUID.1 6
V. Volunteer Group responsibilities
A. The group shall report any vandalism and potential safety hazards to the
Park and Recreation Department.
B. Groups must furnish all transportation for workers
C. Groups shall place filled trash bags at agreed upon site
ADAPGUID.1 7
VI. Frequency of Program
A. A commitment of one year is desired, with a two (2) to three (3) year
commitment preferred.
B. Litter pick up and maintenance outings should be scheduled once a
month, April through October, more if desired
C. Outings are recommended for Mondays following busy weekends or
days directly following holidays.
D. The groups shall arrange pick up date(s) in advanced with the Parks and
Recreation Department.
E. Outings should take place only during daylight hours
ADAPGUID.1 8
ADOPT - A - PARK SAFETY TIPS
1. Plan Ahead
2. Review safety precautions and take them seriously.
3. Assign work teams and leaders before you begin work, and agree on a meeting
place when your done.
4. Bring along an adequate First Aid Kit. Identify the nearest hospital and how to
get there in an emergency.
5. Don't over exert yourself. Bring along a supply of drinking water and take
breaks.
6. Work only during daylight hours during good weather.
7. Do not crush collected trash to make more room in a bag: broken or jagged
objects could cause accidental injuries. Do not put syringes or hypodermic
needles in the trash bag, as they can easily puncture the bag and cause serious
injury. Take care to dispose of them properly.
ADAPGUID.1 9
ADOPT - A - PARK
(Check One)
Adopt -A -Park The group agrees to assist in park improvement project for
a minimum of one year.
Pick -A -Park The group agrees to assist in a park improvement project
for one time only.
We request permission to assist in park improvement projects at:
The City of Rosemount, Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to refuse,
cancel, or revise this agreement if in its sole judgement the nature of the group or its
sign is political, controversial, or in questionable taste, or if the group is not meeting
the terms and conditions of this agreement. By signing this agreement, the group
acknowledges the hazardous nature of the work and agrees to comply with the terms
and conditions herewith to the satisfaction of the City of Rosemount, Parks and
Recreation Department.
Except for the negligent acts of the City of Rosemount, its agents, and employees,
the volunteers or their agents shall assume all liability for, and save the City of
Rosemount, its agents and employees, harmless from any and all claims for darnages,
actions, or causes of action arising out of work to be done herein.
Any and all volunteers of the group, or other persons while engages in the
performance if any work or service performed under this agreement, shall not be
considered employees of the City of Rosemount, and any and all claims that may or
might arise under the Worker's Compensation Act of Minnesota on behalf of said
employees or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims made by any
third party of the group's volunteers or other persons while so engaged on any of the
work or services to be rendered, shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of
the City of Rosemount.
Name of Group
NameofGroup Representative
Signature
Address_
City
ADAPGUID.1
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Phone
State Zip
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John Howard
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Scott Rynerson
Tom Reller
Deanna Simpson
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Linda Ladzun
Harry Wilcox
Del Lorentzen
Merrill Stelling
Cathy Busho
Sheila Klassen
Lucy Holzer
Marge Ryan
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Sandy Todd
Ed Howard
Mike Busho
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FROM: DAVID J. BECHTOLD, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 14, 1993
RE: PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JAN. 18, 1992
DATE: JANUARY 18, 1993
PLACE: ROSEMOUNT CITY HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 21, 1992 MEETING
IV. AUDIENCE INPUT
OLD BUSINESS:
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ARMORY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING UPDATE
*V. SUMMARY OF WORK SESSION OF JANUARY 7, 1993
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NOTICE:
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Erickson Community Square Subcommittee Meeting will be
conducted in council chambers.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Carrolls Woods Subcommittee Meeting will be conducted in the
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Article 1. Name of Committee
The name of the Committee shall be the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of
Rosemount, Minnesota.
Article II. Membership
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed in
accordance with Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 2 of the 1983 Code and Administrative Policy
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Article Ill. Term of Membership
Members shall be appointed to staggered terms of three (3) years. The term of a Parks and
Recreation Committee member shall begin on February 1 of the year of the appointment.
Upon fulfillment of a three (3) year term, the member's termination date shall occur on
January 31 of the third year or until a new appointment is made by the City Council.
Article IV. Officers
Section 1. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and shall have
the duties and powers usually attendant upon such officer. The
Chairperson shall be elected by the committee members at the annual
meeting. The Chairperson or his/her appointee shall serve as the
Committee Liaison to the City Council.
Section 2. Vice Chairperson. Shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson. The
Vice Chairperson shall be elected at the annual meeting.
Section 3. Vacancies. Should the office of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson become
vacant, the Committee shall elect a successor from its membership at
the next regular meeting. Such election shall be for the unexpired term
of said office.
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Article V. Administrative Structure
Section 1. Parks and Recreation Director. The City of Rosemount shall employ a
Parks and Recreation Director who shall have general supervision over
the administration of the business and affairs of the Committee, subject
to the direction of the Committee. The Parks and Recreation Director is
also responsible for the preparation of the agenda and reviews of
business matters to be considered by the Committee. The Parks and
Recreation Director shall also serve as the advisor to the Committee and
shall perform all other duties incident to his/her position including serving
as a Committee Liaison to the City Council.
Section 2. Recording Secretary. The City of Rosemount shall employ a Recording
Secretary whose duties shall include the recording of the proceedings at
the regular meetings and transcription of the minutes for consideration
and approval by the Committee.
Article V1. Meetings
Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation
Committee shall be held at the time and date specified by the
Committee.
Section 2. Annual Meeting. The Annual meeting shall be held in conjunction with
the regularly scheduled meeting in February.
Section 3. Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called by the Chairperson
or by any three (3) Committee members by written request filed with the
Parks and Recreation Director who shall notify all members of the
meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting time. Special meeting notices must be posted and shall state
time, place, and purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be
considered.
Section 4. Quorum
A majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum.
A lessor number may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is
obtained. When a quorum is in attendance at a meeting, action
may be taken upon a vote of a majority in attendance. No voting
shall be done by proxy.
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Section 5. Governance of Meetings
The meetings of the Parks and Recreation Committee shall be
governed by Robert's Rules of Order, provided that said rules shall
be construed liberally to afford the Parks and Recreation
Committee flexibility in the conduct of its meetings.
Section 6. Members must attend eight (8) of twelve (12) regular monthly meetings.
During the one (1) year period a member(s) must resign after the fourth
(4th) meeting missed; except under extenuating circumstances and with
prior approval.
Article VII. Manner of Voting
The voting on all questions coming before the Parks and Recreation Committee :shall be by
a call for yea and nay votes. Such votes shall be entered upon the minutes of such meeting.
Article VIII. Purpose
Section 1. To give and make recommendations as to appropriate Parks and
Recreation staffing.
Section 2. To appoint subcommittees as needed.
Section 3. Evaluate budget priorities and various funding sources.
Section 4. Act as a Liaison for community input to the Parks and Recreation
Department and the City Council regarding the needs, wants, and ideas
of the community.
Section 5. Develop greater public awareness of the parks and what the Parks and
Recreation Department is and does.
Section 6. Evaluate on an annual basis the Parks System Master Plan. Recommend
future acquisition, development, and dedication using this plan as a
guide.
Section 7. Ensure a balanced recreation program: active and passive - individual and
group.
Section 8. Recommend and establish rules, regulations, and fees governing the use
of parks and recreation facilities.
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Article IX. Order of Business
At the regular meetings of the Committee, the following shall be the order of business:
1 .
Call to Order
2.
Additions to the Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
4.
Discussion
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Adjournment
Article X. Amendments to Bylaws
The Bylaws may be amended by a vote of a majority of the Committee members only when
a proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to all the Committee members two
weeks prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be considered.
Article XI. Approval of Bylaws
These Bylaws and any amendments to them shall be subject to the approval of the
Rosemount City Council.
Adopted: , 1993 at a regular meeting of the Rosemount
Parks and Recreation Committee.
ATTEST:
Parks and Recreation Director
Approved by the Rosemount City Council on
City Council meeting.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Chairperson
1993 at a regular
Mayor
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