Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/2002

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Classes from watercolor to poetry writing are among the exciting offerings this fall at BLCA. Taught by working profe-~sional.% these small, reasonably-priced classes mphasize ind/vidual learning in an enjoyable, relaxing tmosphere. Fall instructors include Grog Lipelt, Joyce Va. nderWyst, and writer Kate Kysar. Of special note is a class on Portfolio Development for Teens by printrnaker Owen Part[n as well as Saturday puppet workshops for ch~/dren by Lori Boberg who has taught and worked with t. ke prestigious In tl~ Heart.of th~ Beast Puppet and Theatre. Class schedules are available by calling 763-574-1850. BLCA is pleased to add art supplies to the Center's R~ce Creek Store at d/scounted pr{cos. Now, in add/t/on to art{st-made g£ft kerns, shoppers will find watercolor tubes, paintbrushes, sketchpads, small stretched canvases, and' much more. All store items are available for sale to the public. BLCA continues to introduce local writers to the public in .... the__Abou_t._Tow~l___Rea, ding§ series co-sponsored by S.A. S~.__E_.~._ ' The Write Place, a writ/ng center in Minneapolis. On Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. poets Mary Kay Rummel, Sharon Cb_m/elarz, and Pat Barone will be featured. The readings offer the public a rare, {r~t{n:late sett_[rlg to enjoy work by extremely talented writers. There is no charge for th/s event. Bunker Beach bev.elopment, The new name for the Wave Pool h~s changed and it is know called Bunker Beach. The new logo is geJCing its final touch up and will be ready in the next couple weeks. Then we wilt start to get the word out obout the new facility. Construction crews hove been working since the day after we closed ond hove mode good. progress so far. The pic~r~ below shows plumbing · installation far the plunge pool's water slid~. Things ere moving fas* end st~ff is busy pbnning the final de*ells like building color ~nd final fenc~ byout Plumge pool plumbing installation for the wat~ slides. It is an exciting time watching the pool take shape and planning for the big crowds next yeor. This fall ~e hope to 9et the pools plumbed and concrete poured for the floors ond walls. The new buildings will be up and most of the work done this fall and should just need.to be painted in the spring. This project is well under way and we ~re hoping for o good f~lt weather to get aheod on the project. Conservation Initiatives At Coon Lake County Park The recent new park facility upgrades at Coon Lake County Park have encompassed major improvements to the public boat launch, beach, picnic amenities, playground, parking lots, roads and trails. In an effort to complement the new park facilities, several conservation initiatives have also been implemented to enhance the natural resources within the park. Several native trees were planted to provide shade, screening, aesthetic appeal, and wildlife habitat values throughout the park, Tree species such as bur oak and red maple were used to complement the surrounding native plant communities. Also, some of the native white pine and eastern red cedar were transplanted from naturalized areas and integrated into some screen plantings to dose off old road beds that are being restored back to prairie. Some wetland restoration work was implemented adjacent to the main park road to effectively provide a filter buffer between the road and a wetland. Coconut fiber bio-logs were placed along the toe of the road's slope and native wetland plants were planted to function as a filter strip for surface water run off. Native prairie seed was also sown towards the top of the slope to provide a zone of deep rooted grasses and wildflowers near the road shoulder. Coconut fiber bio-logs were placed along the toe of the road's slope and native wetland plants were planted to function as a filter strip for surface water run off.