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STILLWATER
AREA SCHOOLS 1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET
STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082
351 -8303
Board
of
Education
Melva Radtke
Chairperson
Mary Cecconi
Vice Chairperson
Ann Gillen
Clerk
Roland Buchman
Director
Deb Gurke
Director
David "Choc" Junker
Director
Kathleen Macy
Superintendent
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
Mr. Tom Melena, City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 57 Street North
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mr. Melena:
Tom, here is the information requested by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak
Park Heights. There are eight sets of the same information.
Please contact me if you should have additional questions.
Sincerely,
Karen Rose
Treasurer
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Ka leen P. Macy
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STILLWATER
AREA SCHOOLS
Board
of
Education
Melva Radtke
Chairperson
Mary Cecconi
Vice Chairperson
Ann Gillen
Clerk
Karen Rose
Treasurer
Roland Buchman
Director
Deb Gurke
Director
David "Choc" Junker
Director
Kathleen Macy
Superintendent
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
Effective Learning Through Excellence in Education
1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET
STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082
351 -8303
To:
From:
Date:
Site Selection Review:
Site Selection
Course Use and Applicable Policy
Tree selection and placement
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Oak Park Heights Planning Commission
Kathleen P. Macy, Superintendent of Schools, District 834
March 22, 1999
RE: Request from the Planning Commission to District 834 for information
related to the application for an amendment to the 1991 Conditional Use
Permit for the creation of a ropes course on the grounds of Stillwater Area
High School.
Please accept this material in response to the questions presented to District 834
regarding the ropes course on the grounds of Stillwater Area High School. These
questions involved:
Considerable thought and review went into the placement of the ropes course. The
goal of the placement was:
1. safety while persons were on the course;
2. accessibility for learners and instructors;
3. minimization of disruption of sites used for other learning or team activities e.g.
scientific experiments, athletic contests, practice fields, or physical education
sites;
4. placement of the components of the course to secure optimal learning from the
components;
5. future site development.
Another question arose separate from the request for a conditional use permit
amendment. That question concerned the location of the fence installed at the southern
boundary of the ropes course. The process followed for the granting of the fence
permit is provided at the end of this document.
March 1998:
Site selection team comprising administrators, teachers, counselor, support staff toured
the grounds of SAHS several times reviewing many potential locations of ropes course
equipment.
After reviewing all field locations (athletic fields, parking lots, land along the side of
roads, the west side of the ELC and the area next to the ponds), the movement of
students around the campus, foot and vehicle traffic patterns around the campus, inside
courtyard locations for some components, three of the locations were found to have the
greatest potential.
Oak Park Heights Planning Commission
March 22, 1999
Page two of four
March 1998:
Three locations were found to be most suitable:
• The clearing within the Environmental Learning Center
* A location along 58 Street
® A location along the northern edge of the pond
March 30 and April 14:
Three locations considered most desirable were toured by the site selection committee and
consultants. The consultants were experts on ropes course construction and utilization one
from the company Project Adventure Inc. (April 14 and one from the company Ropes Course
Inc. (March 30 There was no charge or obligation to District 834 for this consultative
assistance.
The locations in the Environmental Learning Center were removed from consideration because:
1. Adding more people to the site will negatively affect the ecology of the area. This area is
specifically used for ecological study.
2. Scheduling the use of the ropes course would be difficult because of the high use of the
ELC already by both elementary and secondary students.
3. Additional use and traffic would negatively impact present projects and long term
scientific studies underway at the center.
4. District 834 would need to add a fence within the fenced area of the ELC.
5. Movement of other students in the area would be a distraction to ropes course
participants.
The location along 58 Street were removed from consideration because:
1. This area is the greatest distance from the gymnasium, staging area.
2. There is a high incidence of poison ivy in the area.
3. Present fence line would need to be moved.
4. There is a great deal of traffic along 58 This distraction is a safety concern for course
participants. Honking horns or the movement of vehicular traffic would be a serious
distraction of learners.
The location near the pond area was chosen because:
1. The location is nearest to the gymnasium, the staging area for participants.
2. No poison ivy exists in the area.
3. There was a fence on three sides of the proposed site.
4. The site is quiet and removed from distractions thus maximizing participant attention.
5. The site has a wide variety of topography that provides good locations for the various
course components.
6. The site has developing trees that will camouflage course components.
Oak Park Heights Planning Commission
March 22, 1999
Page three of four
The seven locations identified by the Blackwood community are generally unacceptable and had
been considered earlier by the site selection team. These sites are unacceptable because locating
the course there: would replace existing soccer or other athletic fields; would be over an area that
is targeted for parking lot extension; would have the course too far from the gymnasium area; or
represent one of the sites listed above and not selected because of the reasons given above.
Some of the locations suggested by the community would have the course placed closer to the
property line than currently is the case. Thus, their concerns for the current site ring hollow.
Dopes course Utilization:
Attached please find the policy of District 834 concerning facility utilization:
Use of School Facilities, Policy number 1330
Stillwater Area Schools 1998 -99 Facility Use Guidelines
Also find attached:
General Guidelines, Rules and Expectations of Adventure Learning Programs of
Stillwater Area High School.
These documents govern the process and utilization of all District 834 facilities.
The use of the ropes course will be limited by the following:
• Rain
• Snow
• Fog
• Cold weather
• Darkness ... there are no plans for lighting of the course
• Availability of certified, trained instructors
• Icy conditions on equipment
• Thunder and lightning storms
• Insect infestations or bees nests in the area
• High winds
• Any condition thought to compromise the safety of students
The course is not specifically seasonal in use. District 834 has year -round programs offered by
the St. Croix Valley Alternative Program. Community Education and the individual schools
offer programs throughout the summer. Summer is also an excellent time for staff training since
many of the staff do not need substitute teachers for their classrooms. Winter use may occur if
all safety concerns are met. The daylight hours after the school day may find the course used by
students and their families as a part of the commitment to involve families.
Oak Park Heights Planning Commission
March 22, 1999
Page four of four
Trees:
The District will cooperate fully with the City of Oak Park Heights in establishing the trees near
the course. To that end, District 834 personnel met with the arborist of the City of Oak Park
Heights on March 15, 1999 to review the location and type of trees to be used on the course.
Following the discussion with Kathy Widen, the Oak Park Heights arborist, the following will
occur:
• Spring 1999... cottonwood seedlings will be planted. The planting stock will be rooted
cuttings of male cottonwoods from the plantings of Dr. Carl Moen, retired geneticist,
University of Minnesota. District 834 has been assured of the availability of this stock by
Dr. David Rabas.
• Two rows of cottonwood seedlings staggered with 10 foot spacing in a semi - circle will
screen the ropes course from the neighbors' view. See attached map at location #2.
® Cottonwoods will be planted in two tiers to screen the element E. See attached map at
location #3. The expected growth of the seedlings is 5 -6 feet yearly.
O Red Pine will be transplanted on the southwest side of Area B. See map.
• Spring 1999. .. release and care for red pines that are already growing in the area to
encourage growth by decreasing competition
• To screen Area D white spruce and red pine will be transplanted to fill in where there are
no conifers on the map. See location #3
• Cottonwoods will be planted in two tiers to screen Area G from the neighbors' view. See
#4 on the map.
• White spruce will be placed on the south side of Area H. See map location #1.
• Erosion control blankets were previously placed over newly turned soil. Spring seeding
will take place in this area when the seasonal conditions are appropriate.
Fencin and valuation:
Independent of the placement of the ropes course, members of the commission and city staff
asked about the fencing that District 834 installed to decrease access to SAHS grounds around
the ropes course.
Attached is the permit #9855 for six -foot high fencing installed at the southern boundary of
District 834 property. Also attached is the diagram for the fence line submitted to the City as a
condition to receiving the permit.
In 1991 the City of Oak Park Heights issued a conditional use permit for the construction of a
high school. The structures on this site are consistent with the site development as a high school.
The homes that are immediately south of the high school site were built after the construction of
the high school.
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Article 1
Community Relations
Policy Adopted: 6-28 -71
Amended: 5 -8 -79
Reviewed: 5-8-85
Amended: 9 -22 -94
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Series 1 000
1330
The Stillwater Area School District subscribes to the principle that the public schools are owned
and operated by and for its patrons and that the schools are an integral part of the community. To
this end, the School Board policy is to encourage the public use of school facilities and grounds.
Authorization given for use of school facilities shall not be considered an endorsement or approval
of the activity, group or organization nor the purposes they may represent.
General procedures and regulations regarding the community use of school facilities shall be
developed and administered by the Community Education Department.
Legal Reference: 123.36 Schoolhouses and sites, access by persons for non -
curricular purposes; independent school districts
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 834
S TILLWATER, MINNESOTA
Article 1
Community Relations 1330
Policy Subject:
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Procedures and Regulations 1330 (a)
The following regulations are in effect year -round to govern the use of both indoor and outdoor
school district facilities.
A. Priorities for Facility Usage
To achieve maximum extended day and weekend usage of school facilities with minimum conflict,
it is necessary to schedule groups on a priority basis as follows:
Priority #1. All directly related Stillwater Area School District activities such as musical
events, school productions, athletic events, school meetings, parent group events, communi-
ty education sponsored activities, etc. No facility use fee assessed.
Priority #2. Cities, townships, political subdivisions, federal, state, and municipal agencies
conducting meetings of local interest. No facility use fee assessed.
Priority #3. District youth groups such as scouts, traveling teams, church athletic or social
groups. Facility use fee assessed from Fee Schedule A or B depending on nature of activity.
Priority #4. Nonprofit or social service groups such as barbershop singers, Rotary, Lions,
League of Women Voters, political party conventions and similar meetings. Facility use fee
assessed from Fee Schedule A or B depending on nature of activity.
Priority #5. Business/Commercial groups such as piano and dance studios etc.
Non - district groups. Facility use fee assessed from Schedule B.
Priority #6. District church groups shall be permitted to rent facilities for religious services
and instruction for a period of one year. After one year annual permits may be renewed at
the discretion of the School Board. Church and religious groups which are not locally orga-
nized or instituted shall be recognized only when they are a duly incorporated body and are
sponsored by a local church established and functioning within District #834 boundaries.
Facility use fee assessed from Schedule B.
B. Procedures for Scheduling Activities
Use of facilities shall be granted for programs or activities which are of an educational, cultural,
civic or recreational nature and are suited to the requested facility.
1. School District Sponsored Activities
School district sponsored after - school, evening and weekend activities are scheduled with
the Community Education Office during the first two weeks of the school year. School
activities must be scheduled before space allocations can be made for community use.
Community group applications received prior to the opening of school may be kept pending
until the school activities have been scheduled.
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Series 1000
2. AppIicatiot. or Use
All applicants must make arrangements to use facilities through the Community Education
Office. Requests must be made at least seven (7) days prior to the date of use. An applica-
tion form will be provided to indicate the facilities, equipment and personnel required. All
applications received in the Community Education Office are dated and processed accord-
ing to priority and handled as promptly as possible. When an application is approved by
the Director of Community Education or designee, a Facility Use Permit is issued to the
applicant and distributed to the appropriate school personnel.
Principals schedule all daytime school activities for which permits are not necessary.
Permits are required for after - school use of elementary school space and evening use of
secondary school space. Permits are required for all weekend use.
3. Facility Use Permits
a. Permits will be issued to organizations upon compliance with the rules for application.
(1) A permit is official when the applicant has signed one of the copies and returned it to
the Community Education Office.
(2) Permits are not transferable and are restricted to the stated dates and hours.
(3) Changes, additions or cancellations must be scheduled through the Community
Education Office. Amended permits will be sent to the applicant and district person-
nel involved.
b. Permits are issued for a specific area and include access to the nearest drinking fountain
and lavatories.
c. Only equipment specified on the permit will be made available to the user.
d. Organizations using their own equipment must get prior approval and remove the
equipment immediately after the use. The district will not assume liability in connec-
tion with the use, loss or damage of the organization's equipment:
e. The distribution of copies of each permit will be as follows:
--the group supervisor (responsible adult whose signature appears on the application)
- -the facility custodial staff
- -the school office
- -file copy kept in the Community Education Office
— optional copies may be sent to: auditorium supervisor, Adventure Club, Food Service,
media center, classroom teacher, grounds staff
4. Cancellation
a. When Stillwater Area Schools are closed due to inclement weather or building emergen-
cies, all facility use permits are cancelled.
b. Facility use permits for scheduled community events may be cancelled to accommodate
unforeseen events or emergency changes of school functions. If such a conflict occurs,
every effort will be made to relocate activities and keep cancellations at a minimum.
C. Supervision
1. All activities must be under competent and responsible adult supervision, with the organi-
zation using the facilities assuming full responsibility for any damage.
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2. School persorli ,,,,i on duty (custodian or building supervi,,, •) will supervise the operation of
facilities, but are not required to supervise the group or its activities.
3. A district auditorium supervisor is required for all auditorium facility use.
4. A district Red Cross certified lifeguard is required for every twenty -five (25) swimmers for
pool use.
5. Organizations using kitchen facilities must have a district food service employee on duty to
supervise food preparation in conformance with recognized health department standards.
6. Outdoor activities may require a district grounds staff to be in attendance.
D. Liability
1. Users of school facilities shall agree to indemnify the school district for any damage to the
school or other property by any person or persons attending the activity.
2. Applicants agree to assume full responsibility for injury or death of activity participants
and damages to property that may occur in the facility they are using. The Director of
Community. Education or designee is responsible for obtaining a signed application form
on which the user accepts responsibility for such liability.
3. An insurance policy may be required by the district based on group size or activity.
4. If a group brings in its own equipment, the district assumes no liability in connection with
the use, loss or damage of that equipment.
E. Rules for Use of School Facilities
The following rules must be observed by all user groups. Failure to do so may be grounds for
cancellation of the Use Permit and denying future facility use.
1. All school buildings and grounds are tobacco free. Any use or possession of tobacco on
school property is prohibited by law.
2. Alcohol and illegal chemicals cannot be available or consumed on school district property
as prohibited by law.
3. Weapons and firearms in any form are not allowed on school district property except for
authorized instructional programs and/or law enforcement personnel.
4. Meetings /activities must be confined to areas reserved in advance.
5. Disorderly conduct of any kind is prohibited and may result in ejection from school facili-
ties.
6. If deemed necessary by district administration, law enforcement supervision may be
required and charged to the user.
7. Damage to facilities or equipment must be reported immediately to authorized school per-
sonnel and the Community Education Office.
8. No one shall operate mini - bikes, motorized go- carts, snowmobiles, or any other motorized
recreational vehicles on school property except as part of a class authorized by the school
district.
9. Flammable substances may not be used within school buildings unless they meet state fire
marshail regulations.
10. Areas used must be left in an orderly condition. If extra effort is required for clean-up fol-
lowing the use of facilities, an additional charge for personnel costs shall be added to the
facility use fee.
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F. Facility Use ,. �-es
Facility use fees are established to cover maintenance, operations and staffin g of facilities.
1. It is the responsibility of the Community Education Director or designee to administer a
facility use fee schedule.
2. Facility use fees are to be paid to the Community Education Office prior to the date of use.
3. Fees will be reviewed annually by the Director of Community Education in conjunction
with the district Business Manager.
Facility use fees are divided by group type.
The Group A Fee Schedule is for:
-- community groups;
— neighborhood groups;
- traveling athletic teams;
-.. non- profit organizations;
governmental organizations, etc.
The Group B Fee Schedule includes:
-- groups which charge admission;
-- groups which are raising funds;
-- groups from outside District #834;
-- church groups;
-- business and commercial groups, etc.
A facility use fee is not charged for cities, townships, federal and state governmental entities con-
ducting meetings of local interest. If the meeting is planned for when the building would normally
be closed, i.e. Sundays, holidays, summer evenings, etc., a special access fee or a supervision fee
may be charged.
Rule Approved: 5 -28-71
Amended: 5 -8 -79
Reviewed: 5 -8 -85
Amended: 9 -22 -94
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General Guidelines, Rules and Expectations of
1. All Ropes Course materials that Adventure Learning instructors are using
must have a current Ropes Course Inspection certificate. Operation of a
course without a current inspection certificate is not permitted.
Adventure Learning Programs
Stillwater Area High School
2. Alt Adventure Learning instructors must be trained and certified as Ropes
Course Instructors. They must complete the training on the local course and
hold a current C.P.R. certification.
3. Two trained staff, one of whom is certified as an Adventure Program
Instructor, must be present at all times when operating any high element.
4. Ali safety procedures must be in accordance with District 834 Safety and
Reporting Procedures.
5. At all times instructors should be knowledgeable about current adventure
learning and programming, safety procedures and District 834 policies.
6. Instructors should ensure time for a staff debriefing after each program.
7. All instructors must act within their scope of training when operating any
Adventure Learning activity.
8. Appropriate student behavior is expected at all times in the Adventure
Program in accordance with District 834 policies on behavior and discipline.
9. The number of students per Ropes Course certified staff is not to exceed 12
students.
10. Alt participants will be required to sign a form of permission.
11. For the 199399 school year, staff trained in Adventure Learning Programs
will be instructors of senior high age students.
12. The General Guidelines, Rules and Expectation of Adventure Learning
Programs will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.
RopesCourseGuidelines 9/9/98