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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9. Accessibility Study and Transition Plan Public Meeting #) CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Mark Themig, Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Meeting Date: July 20, 2004 Subject: Accessibility Study and Transition Plan Public Meeting INTRODUCTION Julee Quarve Peterson from JQP, Inc. will be presenting the results of the city's accessibility study and transition plan at the July 20 meeting. This presentation will also fulfill the public participation process required by the ADA. BACKGROUND In December 2003 the city retained the services of JQP, Inc. to conduct a study of accessibility to the city's facilities, programs and services for individuals with disabilities. The study was initiated by a request last summer as to whether or not the new 1 ih Avenue Sports Complex would be accessible for individuals in wheel chairs. (One of the participants in the soccer program was not able access several of the sites where the program was occurring, and wanted to be sure the new site was accessible.) In doing research on this request through the League of Minnesota Cities, I learned that the City of Brooklyn Park had recently settled a lawsuit over a similar request. In speaking with the League and Brooklyn Park staffs, they both recommended that I contact Ms. Quarve Peterson to discuss further. In my initial conversation with Ms. Quarve Peterson, she asked if Shakopee had completed and maintained an updated accessibility study, which was required both in the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and more recently in the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. I learned that the city had not done a study, and recommended to the City Administrator that we utilize JQP, Inc. to undertake this study. Council authorized the study in December 2003 at a cost not to exceed $10,600. Ms. Quarve Peterson began the analysis of city buildings earlier this year, and completed parks, programs, and services in late-spring. In addition to identifying barriers to accessing facilities and participating in programs and services, the analysis also contains a transition plan that outlines how the city would eliminate barriers. The transition plan is divided into four "priorities" that defines the severity of the barrier and the priority that it must be addressed (see Attachment A, Executive Summary). A Priority 1 barrier is highest priority and should be assigned a definitive timeline for completion, whereas a Priority 4 barrier are required for new construction or if a space undergoes repair, replacement, or remodeling. Priorities 2 and 3 provide greater levels of accessibility, and should be implemented as resources allow. Standard costs are assigned to eliminating barriers for buildings. However, since parks are designed so differently from city-to-city and no "standard" costs are available, staff will need to work on assigning costs to these corrections. DISCUSSION City Buildings Council and Department Heads received a copy of the facilities portion of the study earlier this year. Corrections identified to meet accessibility standards include such things as re-striping parking lots to provide van-accessible parking stalls, installing appropriate signage, adjusting door closures to correct opening force, and providing assisted listening devices. Total costs for Priority 1 corrections for all city buildings is estimated at $17,845. Parks Attachment B is the draft section of the study. (There are some corrections that need to be made regarding naming of parks and facilities.) In speaking with Ms. Quarve Peterson regarding accessibility of our parks, she indicated that overall our parks are generally compliant with most standards. This is mostly due to the work our Park Maintenance division did over the past few years in making accessibility improvements to the older parks in Shakopee. Accessibility issues identified in our parks include striping of parking lots for van- accessible parking, fixed seating areas with no accessible surface to reach them, drinking fountains not meeting standards, and gaps or lips along trails where they connect to parking lots and other surfaces. I have been contacted regarding the lack of accessible to the Stans Park tennis courts, which is addressed in the study. The key to compliance with the regulation is that the study be used as a working document and updated as barriers are removed. In addition, we will need to work at a staff level to assign responsibility and timelines to the barriers that have been identified, and work with Council to allocate resources through the 2005 budget process. REQUESTED ACTION City Council is asked to receive and discuss the accessibility study and encourage public participation at the July 20 meeting. ~~~ Mark Themig ~ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Shakopee in its continuing efforts to provide an accessible environment for visitors and employees has completed an evaluation for compliance with applicable laws, codes and design guidelines pertaining to accessibility. As a public entity, the City of Shakopee is required to comply with specific federal laws that mandate that barriers to discrimination be removed to provide persons with disabilities equal opportunity. The following laws, codes and design guidelines specifically pertain to the City of Shakopee. 0 Section 504 of the 1913 Rehabilitation Act Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as amended, 1978 states that any entity receiving Federal financial assistance (either directly or indirectly) and all programs, services "conducted by any executive agency of the Federal Govemmenf must prohibit any discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities" in their programs, activities or services. Per 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the City of Shakopee is to review buildings, facilities and its sites to determine what architectural or physical barriers exist, the methods and options to remove those barriers, and then determine what the appropriate action plan should be in order to comply. Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act requires that architectural and physical barriers be removed if they are necessary to provide program accessibility. Enforcement for Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is through various Departments of the Federal Government. If an entity is found not making efforts to comply with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, there is a risk of losing federal funding. 0 Americans With Disabilities Act Title II The Americans With Disabilities Act of July 1990 (ADA) is the most recent in a series of civil rights laws for persons with disabilities. The ADA has five titles: Title I: Employment Title II: Public Services and Public Transportation Title III: Public Accommodations Title IV: T etecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions. The focus ofthis evaluation is Title II. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act is intended to apply to all programs,. activities, and services provided or operated by public entities. Where Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act protected students and employees, the Americans with Disabilities Act expands coverage to include any individual who participates in activities sponsored by the City. or are located in facilities owned and operated by the City of Shakopee. Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, entities such as the City of Shako pee are to review all buildings and facilities to determine what architectural barriers exist, the cost to remove those barriers, and then determine what the appropriate implementation plan should be to comply. Like Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires architectural barriers be removed if they are nece??C1fY ~c;> provide prc;>grCifTl accessibility. JQP, Inc. Page 3 Executive Summary , - Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act is through lawsuits filed as a result of a complaint by a person with a disability or an organization representing persons with disabilities. As of July 26, 1992, an entity such as the City of Shakopee is at risk of being exposed to a lawsuit if implementation plans have not been developed. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to public accommodations (open to the public). Like Title II, Title III requires that public accommodations provide services, activities, etc. in a non- discriminatory manner. 0 Minnesota BuildinQ Code Chapter 1341 The Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 55 regarding accessibility was implemented in November 1975 and updated in January 1996 and renamed Minnesota Building Code Chapter 1340. The code was most recently revised in May 1999 and is now Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. Any building remodeled, constructed or having a change of occupancy classification after that date is to comply with the Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341 design standards. The code is triggered by applications for building permits for construction. The Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341 is enforced by local or state building officials. Self-Evaluation Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act state that a public entity must conduct a Self-Evaluation of their programs, policies, services, benefits and facilities. In order to complete a Self-Evaluation, the City of Shakopee must perform the following items: Note: Details of requirements, forms and procedures required by Title II are described in the self-evaluation summary. DesiQnate an Accessibility Coordinator or Coordinators Title I( entities must designate an employee who will assume the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. The Accessibility Coordinator will ensure that the purpose and impact of the laws are effectively communicated to the public and employe~s. It will also be that person's responsibility to follow-up on the implementation and responses for the City. Conduct a Proarammatic Review of each Facilitv/Site ~ntities must conduct a review of its structures and sites for compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and other applicable laws and design guidelines. Information provided as a result of the on-site visits will be incorporated with the findings of this report to assist the City of Shakopee in development of the Transition Plan, noting that the City has options allowing them to relocate or modify programs to make programs accessible. Review of ProQrams Both Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act indicate that it is not always necessary to make architectural upgrades to provide accessibility. The City of Shakopee 's first obligation is to ensure that proqrams are accessible. The City must identify where architectural barriers exist that are a barrier to program access at each facility and site. In lieu of making architectural modifications, it may be acceptable to relocate programs to an alternate location or site that may provide a greater level of physical accessibility. JQP, Inc. Page 4 Executive Summary """" Policies. Procedures. Services. Practices and Benefits The City of Shakopee must conduct a comprehensive review of it's policies, procedures. services and benefits to ensure they do not discriminate against or limit the opportunities for individuals who may wish to participate in their programs. Communication Plan The City of Shakopee must ensure that any written communication produced, such as newsletters, brochures, resident guides, meeting agendas, event programs, registration forms, etc., be available upon request in alternate formats to accommodate individuals with visual impairments. Other auxiliary aids and services, such as assistive listening systems and sign language interpreters, must be available upon request for meetings, programs and events to accommodate persons who may be hard of hearing or deaf. The City of Shakopee should review their telecommunication services to determine if specific equipment is necessary to communicate with persons who are hard of hearing, deaf or speech impaired. Public Notice The City of Shakopee must inform the public of its efforts to remove barriers within the City to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. As part of this notice, the City must identify the name of the Accessibility Coordinator and how the public can reach the Coordinator with any questions, comments or concerns regarding accessibility issues. This notification must occur in several sources of media such as newspaper, radio and television. It is also recommended that continuing notifications occur at such time as modifications to policies, procedures or structures are implemented. Public Participation The City of Shakopee is required to seek out individuals with disabilities and organizations representing disability issues to allow them the opportunity to participate in the planning process for removing barriers. Grievance Procedure The City of Shakopee must establish a grievance procedure. This grievance procedure must ensure that a documented process is in place to allow individuals with grievances (regarding accessibility) due process in response to their concems. Transition Plan Finally, the City of Shakopee is required to develop a Transition Plan. The Transition Plan is documentation of architectural changes recommended for providing accessibility to their programs. When the City determines that architectural changes are appropriate, a Transition Plan is completed documenting the following items: 1) Identification of physical obstacles that limit accessibility of a program. 2) Determine methods and options to provide facilities/site access. 3) The time frame for completion. 4) The person responsible for implementation. When implementing the recommendations of the Transition Plan, it is the City's role to determine priorities based on the following JQP, Inc. recommendations and definitions: Priority 1 recommendations are issues for upgrade of highest priority. An accessibility issue will be assigned a Priority 1 if it is one or more of the following: . a barrier to reach a program, . an element or location that receives high public use, JQP, Inc. Page 5 Executive Summary e an area that needs to be accessible without the luxury of time to prepare to accommodate an individual request, ~ a safety concern, . programmatic fix, . easy to modify, or . inexpensive. Priority 2 recommendations continue to provide greater levels of program accessibility. An accessibility issue will be assigned a Priority 2 if it is one or more of the following: . barrier toa significant number of individuals with disabilities, . barrier that would create a major inconvenience to a person with a disability, . unique area or element, not typically duplicated, . an area where there is a short period of time to plan for accommodating the request of an individual, . is an element that supports a program, i.e. drinking fountain, signage, elevator, etc. Priority 3 issues are recommendations to provide convenience of accessibility I such as additional locations of drinking fountains, toilet rooms, entrances, etc. An accessibility issue will be assigned a Priority 3 if it is one or more of the following: . a barrier to fewer numbers of individuals with disabilities, . a barrier that creates a minor inconvenience to a person with a disability, . a duplicated element or program, . an area where there is a greater amount of time to prepare for the arrival of an individual with a disability. Priority 4 recommendations are design elements that would be required for new construction, but in existing buildings or sites do not critically affect the impact on program accessibility and are recommended to be improved at such time repair, replacement or remodeling occur. For example, if faucet hardware located in a toilet room needs to be replaced, it should be replaced with hardware that requires single effort operation, i.e. single lever, dual blade or automatic sensor. Over time, accessibility will be provided through these upgrades. Issues that directly affect employee spaces are recommended to be upgraded at such time repair, replacement or remodeling occurs or uponthe need of a qualified employee. It is recommended the City of Shakopee immediately respond to a qualified employee's reasonable request for accessibility upgrades to provide an appropriate work environment It is recommended that the City of Shakopee use this report as a workin!=J document that can be continually updated documenting action, documenting completed activities, and as a place to store ongoing information regarding accessibility issues associated with the City. Within this executive summary the following tools are provided. ~ Narrative Summary of Self-Evaluation Recommendations. ~ Table Summary of Self-Evaluation Recommendation (it is intended that the City of Shakopee utilize this tool to organize and document self-evaluation recommendation). ~ Self Evaluation Flow Chart. Please contact Julee Quarve-Peterson at (612) 374-3031 if there are any questions regarding this report. JQP, Inc. Page 6 Executive Summary . -- Narrative Summary of SelfcEvaluation Recommendations The following summaries are the conclusions of JQP, Inc. that are recommended to be addressed by the City of Shakopee to move toward compliance with applicable accessibility laws. . Inform employees and the public of the name and telephone number of the Accessibility Coordinator for the City of Shakopee. Advertise the information in different media formats. . Ensure all future public notices informing the public regarding the rights and protections afforded by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act also reference Title \I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All notices must be advertised in alternate media formats. . Recommend development of an ADA committee to assist the Accessibility Coordinator in reviewing and implementing recommendations within this report. . Develop a process to identify the needs of the public to allow effective communication and full participation in programs offered by the City of Shakopee. . Allow the public the opportunity to participate in the planning process for removing barriers. . Invite individuals with disabilities, or organizations who represent persons with disabilities, who use the City of Shakopee facilities to participate in the planning process to remove barriers. . Ensure all announcements regarding public participation are advertised in different media formats. . Maintain documentation of public input such as meeting minutes, copies of notices, persons who participated in the planning process, public comment and the City of Shakopee responses. . Continue to inform the public of the City of Shakopee's efforts to improve accessibility to programs and facilities. . Finalize a Grievance Procedure and request that the City of Shakopee adopt the Procedure. . Consider implementing the "Request for Accommodation Form" which can be completed by a visitor, resident, program participant or employee requesting accommodation. . Develop a policy for a response from the City of Shakopee to an individual's request for auxiliary aids or services. JQP I Inc. Page 7 Executive Summary e Ensure all written communication (resident guides, newsletters, brochures, policies, notices, etc.) includes the phrase announcing the availability of alternate formats, i.e.: Braille, large print, audiotape, etc. . Alert employees regarding whom to contact when needing to convert written communication into alternate forms. . Ensure all printed announcements regarding activities indicate the availability of auxiliary aids or services upon request. Examples of auxiliary aids.or services include a sign language interpreter, assistive listening device kit, etc. . It is recommended that the City of Shakopee purchase assistive listening device systems to be located at assembly areas of 50 of more persons. It is recommended that the equipment be available to all programs to accommodate persons who may be hard of hearing during meetings, activities and special events. . Once an assistive listening device kit is available, advertise its availability by placing the International Symbol of Hearing Loss in all postings, announcements and brochures as well as providing signage within each facility and assembly area. s Ensure employees are aware of the availability of auxiliary aids and services and of the process to request an auxiliary aid or service. . Consider purchasing or leasing a TTY for placement at locations identified in individual reports. . Until such time TTY's are available at locations where visitors use the public telephone, use the state Relay Service to communicate over the telephone with persons who are hard of hearing, deaf or speech impaired. . Inform employees about what the State Relay Service is (711) and how to use the service. . Ensure buildings have visual fire alarms installed in addition to the existing audible alarm at toilet rooms where they are currently not provided. . Develop an Evacuation Procedures for individuals with disabilities. . Indicate the location of accessible features on maps provided to the public, i.e.: accessible parking, accessible toilet rooms, paths of travel, ramped entrances, location of elevator, etc. . When planning special events, utilize the Special Events Checklist. . Continue to ensure the City of Shakopee does not require individuals with disabilities to pay a greater fee than other program participants. JQP, Inc. Page 8 Executive Summary El Continue to ensure the policies oUhe City of Shakopee do not exclude or limit the opportunities. of persons with disabilities or that are discriminatory in their nature or implementation. e Ensure employees are aware that modifications to buildings or programs may be necessary to accommodate program participants with special needs. . Develop a policy indicating the action the City of Shakopee will take to ensure there are an appropriate number of lift-equipped vehicles. . Request information on trip reservation forms to identify if there is a need to accommodate a person with a disability, Le.: lift equipped vehicle, assistive listening device system, portable ramps, etc. . As contracts are renewed or as new contracts are written, ensure the City of Shakopee has notified each contractor of its responsibilities for providing contracted services in a non-discriminatory manner. . If lease agreements are used in the future, either landlord or tenant, incorporate language that would benefit the City of Shakopee's position regarding architectural and programmatic accessibility. . Upon review of the Facility Evaluations, determine whether the program can be relocated or if architectural modifications are necessary. . Ensure all projects that involve new construction, repair, replacement or remodeling are fully accessible with the applicable accessibility design guidelines. . Review and finalize the Transition Plan presented by JQP, Inc. documenting the City of Shakopee's plan of action for improving architectural and programmatic accessibility at each facility. It is the responsibility of the City of Shakopee to identify the time frame for removing each barrier and the person/position responsible for the project. . As accessibility projects are completed, update the Transition Plan to maintain documentation of the City of Shakopee's efforts to remove architectural barriers. JQP, Inc. Page 9 Executive Summary ~ - Summary Table of Self=EvahJation Recommendation Person Date Responsible Implemented ;:;.... > Identify an Accessibility Coordinator. Completed .- 0 =.... ~ Develop an ADA committee. .om .- c: Vl._ Vl"O ~ Notify the public of the name of the <Il ... 8 g <cu Accessibility Coordinator. - ~ Request public participation in the planning c: process to provide accessibility. .S! IV => ~ Once the self-evaluation is completed, keep on iii t!:i 0'- file and available for public review. 1-.- l!:::.o ~~, 8 ~ Notify the public of rights and protections of :s Title II of the ADA. z 8l!! ~ Create a grievance procedure. c:=> ~ JQP, Inc. recommends utilizing "Request for m"O iii 8 .C e Accommodation Form." Go. );> Continue to ensure programs and activities are accessible to persons with disabilities. );> Continue to ensure programs and activities are provided on the most integrated setting appropriate. (/) ~ Continue to ensure written policies or practices c 0 'w are not discriminatory. .~ ~ Continue to ensure persons are not .... discriminated against because they are known 0.. c to have a relationship or association with a 0 1a person with a disability. c ~ Inform contractors of their responsibility to 'E 'C:: provide contracted services in a non- u .!Q discriminatory manner. -c c ~ Continue to ensure eligibility criteria do not 0 z screen out persons with disabilities. ro ~ Continue to ensure that persons with '- (]) disabilities are not required to pay a fee or c (]) meet otherrequirement not imposed on other C) program participants. ~ Ensure employees and the public are aware that it may be necessary to make reasonable modifications to programs, policies or practices. JQP, Inc. Page 10 Executive Summary - Recommendations );;> Continue to provide auxiliary aid and services, such as sign language interpreters, assistive Iistenina, Braille, etc. as requested. ~ Continue to inform the public that auxiliary aids and services are available upon request- Include information on.event announcements, etc. c: )- Continue to ensure primary consideration is 0 :;:::; given to requests of individuals with disabilities ro .2 when determining what type of auxiliary aid or c: ::J service to provide. E E )- Identify the location of TTY(s) and acquire 0 additional equipment as needed. 0 )- Ensure employees are trained on the use of a TTY and the State Relav Service. )- Ensure television programs or videotapes that are produced provide closed captioning. )- Provide information regarding accessible services, activities and facilities once provided. )>- Continue to ensure the level of accessibility is taken into consideration at such time additional sites for proqram locations are determined. )- Continue to ensure accessible features are maintained to be readily accessible and (/) useable. Q) )- Continue to ensure as repair, replacement or E '0 remodeling occurs that accessible features are ro u.. provided. )> Ensure formal lease agreements are written. Ensure appropriate language regarding accessibilitv is provided in the agreements. )> Complete and maintain the draft transition plan that is included as part of this report. c .2 )> Continue to ensure lift-equipped vehicles or 10 1:: other transportation services are provided as 0 0- m c necessary. e! l- )> Continue to ensure employees are trained ~ g regarding accessibility. Examples of training >.- include: sensitivity training, how to use o c: a.'- equipment, such as TTY's and assistive E ~ wI- listening, where to obtain ~yxiliary aids, how to respond to requests for accommodation, etc. JQP, Inc. Page 11 Executive Summary - Recommendations )>;- Continue to ensure event coordinators take roW into consideration the level of accessibility .- +-' when event planninq. () c: CD CD );> Continue to ensure event advertisements c.> Will advertise the availability of auxiliary aids and services. ~ Continue to ensure a means for persons hard :>-cn of hearing or deaf to be made aware of an o Q) activated alarm. c: ... Q) ::l 0')""0 );> Continue to create emergency evacuation ... Q) Q) 0 procedures for individuals with disabilities. Ee wa.. );> Continue to train employees regarding emergency evacuation procedures. JQP, Inc. Page 12 Executive Summary - Recommendations SELF EVALUATION PROCESS: FLOW CHART I SELF-EVALUATION ! PUBLIC PROGRAMS and FACILITIES DOCUMENTATION PARTICIPATION DECISION MAKERS SERVICES and SITES FORMS Promote individuals Facilities . Grievance with disabilities to City Council Procedure participate in the . Notices planning of barrier removal. SPECIFIC ISSUES FOR THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE What does the City of Shakopee do? What should the City of Shakopee do? What do we do first? What forms/documents should be on file? Are there barriers? if so . . . What action should be taken? Who makes decisions on barrier removal plan? I WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? I Modification Modification Modification of Acquire of Policy of Procedure Architectural & Site issues Equipment Products CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION A Plan of Action is a listing of changes to remove barriers through policy, procedure, equipment and/or service, or IF it is determined that the best way to remove a barrier includes an architectural or physical site change, those items are to be entered into a document referred to as the Transition Plan. By definition of Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the ADA, a Transition Plan includes the following information: . Identifies physical obstacles that limit-accessibility of programs, . Determines methods and options to provide facility/site access. . Time frame for completion, and . Person responsible. BEGIN CHANGES - PREPARE BUDGETS, SCHEDULES AND ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITIES. JQP, Inc. Page 13 Executive Summary - Flow Chart Emerald Lane Tot Lot Emerald & Diamond Description: Emerald lane Tot lot is a O.3-acre neighborhood tot lot. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment and nature area. Parking: Street parking only; no curb cuts. Recommendation: None at this time. Accessible Route: The site is small and flat- grass surface with no accessible pathways to events. Recommendation: None at this time. Play Equipment: An oider, wooden, 8 even composite play structure is located in pea rock retained by timbers. There is 1 spring rocker also located in pea rock. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends maintaining proper depths of pea rock- consider replacement with engineered wood fiber surface material. Structure does not fully comply with current safety guidelines or accessibility standards. Modify or remove spring rocker. ) Shakopee, Minnesota UiJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Emerald lane Tot lot Page 1 Bench: The fixed bench is within the defined area. On March 24, 2004 it was buried in pea rock. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends considering relocating the bench outside of the defined play area. Summary Priority One Issues at Emerald Lane Tot Lot: .. Maintain surface material depths Priority Two Issues at Emerald lane Tot Lot: G Remove/replace sprig rocker ., Consider replacing pea rock with engineered wood fiber surface material Priority Three Issues at Emerald lane Tet Lot: " Relocate bench (n.l~ide defined play area .. Consider accessible routes to play equipment ., Consider replacement ef composite play equipment Shakopee, Minnesota [ijl 2004 Accessibility Review - Emerald Lane Tot Lot Page 2 Hiawatha Park 625 7th Ave W Description: Hiawatha Park is a 2-acre neighborhood playground. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment, softball, ice-skating, warming house, basketball and restroom facilities. Parking: Street parking only. Has curb cuts at corners linking to asphalt walkways. Recommendations: None at this time. Site Access: Curb cuts, asphalt walks to most areas of the park. The paths are 5-8 ft wide; some portions are sloped near the shelter building. Recommendatioras: Link the path up to each activity area such as the hard surface play court. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 1 Play Structures: A 13 even composite play structure by landscape Structures is positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material, retained by concrete edging. The pathway links to the defined play area. Recommendations: Maintain proper depths of surface material. Shakopee, Minnesota [ijl 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 2 . Swings: There are 2 locations of to-fro swings- both are positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material. The 4 position location has a formed seat with a unitary surface up to and below the swing. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends maintaining surface materials depths and suggests kick out mats below swing positions. Spring Rockers: Spring rockers are positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material. The spring rockers are of a safe and accessible design. Recommendations: None at this time. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 3 Tot Climber: A 2 - 5 year old type composite play unit is positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material. Recommendations: None at this time. Digger: Digger units are positioned so 1 is along an accessible route with no fixed seating. Recommendations: None at this time. Bench: The fixed bench is positioned in the defined. play area with an engineered wood fiber surface material below. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends new fixed benches be positioned to provide an adjacent wheelchair position. Shakopee, Minnesota rrw 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 4 Hard Surface Play Court: The hard surface play court is not linked by a hard surface path. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing a link from the shelter building on the path to the hard surface play court. (Approximately 40 square feet) Picnic Tables: There are movable picnic . ,. . ";" :.'~~~i. ~:~~k..:; tables distributed around the park. None of .. ....~~( the tables are of a design which provided ., -t,~)tl knee clearances or extended surface. ..11lr,.L," ."'. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends acquiring a minimum of one table which is accessible. Shakopee, Minnesota Ui1 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 5 Shelter Building: The shelter building provides an outdoor pavilion area, indoor shelter and warming house function and men's and women's toilet rooms. RecommelfuJations: Add proper International Symbol of Accessibility sings, lower the towel dispenser in the main room to 48': and provide a dual height drinking fountain or paper cups. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 6 Summary Priority One Issues at Hiawatha Park: .. None at this time. Priority Two Issues at Hiawatha Park: .. Maintain sluface material. Priority Three Issues at Hiawatha Park: .. link hard sunace play court with path .. Add International Symbol of Accessibility sign; relocate .. lower towel dispenser in main room to 48" .. Provide dual height drinking fountains or provide disposable cups .. Provide a minimum of 1 picnic table with knee clearance Shakopee, Minnesota [liJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Hiawatha Park Page 7 Holmes Park 628 7th Ave E Description: Holmes Park is a 2-acre neighborhood playground. Amenities/Activities: Picnic facilities, playground equipment, pavilion, ice~skating, warming house, basketball, horseshoe pits and restroom facilities. Parking: Street parking only. Has curb cut at corners linking to asphalt pathways. Recommendation: None at this time. Site Access: Curb cuts, asphalt walks surround the entire park. They are approximately 5-8 feet wide, flat and in good condition. Recommendation: *Add "link of path between picnic area and hard surface play court. (Approximately 20 sq. feet) *Unk path to area around horseshoes. Shakopee, Minnesota lJil 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes Park Page 1 Play Equipment: Composite play structure in engineered wood fiber surface material, unitary surface at entry and exit points. Has 10 events with concrete retaining edge. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding engineered wood fiber material (down approximately 4-6 inches). W "~ ~ ~'; ~~f4 '.:-7,.'id:-"! ..... ~ \i'l1 ~fa~ .f.~ )~il ~:'~' ~.~~ '.'&"" ~~ ~~.~"": Shakopee, Minnesota lijl 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes ParI< Page 2 TOmfro Swings: 4 position swing in engineered wood fiber surfaces material. Formed seat has unitary surface up to and under swing area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends maintaining surface material below swings. JQP, Inc. recommends kick out mats below swings. Diggers: In sand, 1 station on accessible asphalt walks. Recommendations: None at this time. Spring Rockers: Positioned in engineered wood fiber; units of safe and accessible design. Recommendations: None at this time. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes Park Page 3 Play Panels: Along an accessible route. Recommendations: None at this time. Benches I Waste Receptacles: There are several locations around the park where fixed benches are waste receptacles have been added. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing adjacent hard surface wheelchair position by bench. Shelter Building: The shelter building has a covered picnic area, interior common space and men's and women's toilet rooms. It is used as a warming house in the winter. The toilet rooms are accessible. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends relocating sign on toilet room doors to the wall on the latch side. Interior drinking fountain is low only: provide a high/low style or provide drinking cups. Shakopee, Minnesota lJil 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes Park Page 4 Shelter Building: Continued... Picnic Tables: There were 6 picnic tables the day of survey (3.22.04), none have seating positions for accessibility. Recommendations: .JQP, Inc. recommends modifying existing tables to have extended tops or acquire new picnic tables with wheelchair clearances. A minimum of 1 accessible table is recommended. Shakopee, Minnesot8 lli1 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes Park Page 5 Summary Priority One Issues at Holmes Pcilrk: " None at this time. Priority Two Issues at Holmes Park: " 5 foot link to asphalt play. " Maintain wood p~ay structure. Priority Three Issues at Holmes Park: " Adjustable basketball hoop " Wheelchair pun out positions next to bem~he$ " ReltOcate mel1l~s and women's tonet room signs ttO wan " Acquire 1 accessible picnic table It Modify drinking fountain or provide cups .. Link horseshoe area and hard surface play court. Shakopee, Minnesota ITW 2004 Accessibility Review - Holmes Park Page 6 Huber Park 131 Levee Dr. Description: Huber Park is a 4-acre community park. Amenities/Activities: Fishing, boat launch, trails and toilet rooms. Parking: There is a gravel area to park vehicle, no signage, no striping. There is not an identified accessible parking stall. Recommendation: It appears there is development in the area and parking may be part of the plan. JQP, Inc. recommends ensuring accessible parking is provided. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Huber Park Page 1 Toilet Rooms: The structure appears to be abandoned. Recommendations: If this facility is open to the public it must provide features of accessibility. JQP, Inc. recommends considering use of a portable, accessible outhouse. Boat Launch: There is a boat launch area. Recommendations: None at this time. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Huber Park Page 2 Summary Priority One Issues at.Huber Park: .. Verify use of toilet rooms, if use provide accessible toilet facilities Q. . Verify plans for developed pall"king= if provided, ensure accessible parking Priority Two Issues at Huber Park: Q Plan for accessibility development and information i.e. trail head signage Priority Three Issues at Huber Park: .. None at this time Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Huber Park Page 3 Lions Park Cty. Rd. .15 Description: Lions Park is a 34-acre Community Playfield. Amenities/Activities: Picnic facility, playground equipment, pavilion, archery, tennis courts, ice skating, swimming, warming house, trails, nature area, restroom facilities, horseshoe pits and disc golf. Parking: There are two separate large parking areas and a small lot associated with the log building. Each site will be addressed separately. Parking- South byplay equipment: There is a large flat asphalt lot, striping is not clearly visable, and there are spaces for approximately 50+ vehicles. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends the lot be striped and 1:25 stalls be identified as accessible with a minimum of 1 "van" accessible. Placing the stalls near the access route path is encouraged. Parking- Large East Central Lot: Approximately 142 stalls plus 6 designated as accessible stalls are in this flat, asphalt lot. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends ensuring as lot is restriped, a minimum of 6 stalls 8' wide with 5' access aisle and at least 1 "van" stall that is 8' wide with an 8' access aisle be designated. Shakopee, Minnesota lliJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 1 Parking- Log Building: A small asphalt lot is provided to serve the log building. 1 stall is striped 8' with a small access aisle. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends the accessible stall be striped 8' with 8' access aisle and provides proper upright sign. JQP, Inc. also recommends that the asphalt pad to the front of the building_~~ designated to allow drop off and possible accessible parking. This building has high. use by seniors and persons with disabilities. Log Building: This log structure provides many features of accessibility and has high use by seniors and persons with disabilities. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing fully compliant grippable hand rails on both sides of the exterior ramp, adding a bumper guard at the bottom edge of the side so small wheels or walkers do not slip off the side. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 2 Log Building: Continued... Kitchenette: The kitchenette provides features of access. Recommendations: None. at this time, this is a good example of accessibility. Log Building Toilet Rooms: Men's and Women's toilet rooms provide full features of accessibility. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends relocating the sign to the latch side of the door on the wall. 11\ .:;,/",'"'"l\( 0 1,,' ;,-<<- ,;' '. .-"'/.' -- , ",'1\ "' , ., .. '. .,,,,.... Shakopee, Minnesota ll.~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 3 Great Room: This is a large open, flexible use space. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends making available and promoting an assistive listening system. Also provide a dual height podium. Warming House: A large block building serves as a warming house for the ice rinks seasonally. There are 2 pedestrian entry doors. 1 west side and 1 north side, both provide features of access. The interior of the building provides a unisex toilet room. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends extending the asphalt to the pull side of the door 18" to the side, 60" back away from the building to allow easier opening of the north door. Add grab bars in the toilet room, reverse swing on the toilet room entry door and add an International Symbol of Accessibility sign on toilet room door. II Shakopee, Minnesota ITW 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 4 Toilet, Shelter Building: There is a Men's and Women'stoilet building '" ."~.. "/~-.i '~i.'<<fI'Jlr ~- 'I\"'!'I"f . ......f.~y:.." I I-.'~ f'. ..,~,,' t;.. which serves tennis, play equipment, Ir.\;;;",,~.j\ \. . , ~'~I""\ ~" I n.~:t~t; ,.~;~ picnic areas, volleyball, etc. It is along ~~t~::l~l. ~, ;:~~I,"'~~~:~~~lt_:Jd;'\\:i~;i.-{\J;t~l: 'bl t ..~. d\-", ... -~:" 'lil"'\l~~~ll'lu~~:~fiff''':l.'1:~''~,i'.}J\.'lDf~ an accessl e rou e. . it .. ~ ,fl., j ,1'Y:$'~jt~i;illm~I",:,~~:'t\.~i~1i":\"fl,l!1l1~:k"b ~i , .',,%:E:ii1~: i"" \i.,,;.'lifi, 'I" "'t~, Recommendations: JQP, Inc. .", ~ -~ ~ - recommends: adding International Symbol of Accessibility sign for both Men's and Women's Toilet rooms; adjusting the tension on entry doors; creating a fully compliant 5' wide stall with grab bars; and insulating the sink pipes and replacing sink faucet hardware. -';'..-.. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 5 Tennis Courts: There are four tennis courts on the west edge of Lions Park. They are fenced and there is a long asphalt walk which connects the south parking lot to within approximately 15 feet of the gate access. There is a pull off area from the west border road to the south of the tennis courts. There is no accessible route. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends: providing a link of approximately 15 feet of asphalt between the gate access to the tennis and the walkway; patch and repair the surface area at the entry gate- lips and gaps are not to exceed U"; consider use of the small south pull off for closer parking to. tennis, possibly create an accessible route; maintain, patch and repair the asphalt walks which link parking, tennis and other amenities. Shakopee, Minnesota fli 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 6 Swimming Bathhouse/Concession Building: The large, single story concrete structure serves as changing rooms, toilet rooms, showers, offices, life guard office/storage, concessions and pool mechanical space. Some features of access appear to have been added over the years. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends: ensuring the route between accessible parking and drop off has no lips or gaps exceeding ~'~ concession, ticket and information counters are to be at a height usable by persons with disabilities (34" height) and serving small children as well; Showers I Toilet Facility: It appears the main shower area had standard height controls and shower heads. Due to "off season" survey, it was not possible to ensure that a fully compliant shower with "L" seat, low showerhead or hand held with hose, toilet with compliant grab bars and sink basin were provided. ,.:.... Recommendations: JQP, Inc. ;~ recommends that a fully compliant men's , and women's toilet, sink, shower and changing area are created at this location by modifying existing or creating new (consider a unisex accessible facility). Shakopee, Minnesota [ijJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 7 Shower I Toilet Facility: Continued... ... f. '... .... ~~. "lJ , ~' ~q('...;:. . . ',' ," , "" .,.:;;..:;..../, Water Access: Zero clearance entry is provided; a hard surface and handrails are provided. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends considering providing beach chairs. Swimming Picnic Pavilion: There is large, high use picnic pavilion area at the shore of the swimming area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends a minimum of 10% of the tables be of a design to comply with accessible knee clearances. , rJDPI Shakopee, Minnesota L!.:r= 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 8 Water Slide: There is a large, popular water slide at Lions Park. Recommendations: Water slides are exempt from accessibility requirements. Picnic Pavilion: There are two picnic pavilions near the south parking lot. Both have concrete surface with asphalt walks leading to them. There are many picnic tables at each. There are 3 post style grills and one pit type cooking area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends: patching and repairing the lips and gaps exceeding ~" along the edge of the concrete and asphalt; maintain, patch and repair the asphalt routes to the pavilions; provide a minimum of 1 0% of the iB~ tables (minimum 1 each location) with . ;~;: features of accessibility such as knee clearance; provide an accessible route to and around 1 of each type of cooking surface. Shakopee, Minnesota ll~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 9 Benches: There are new fixed benches near the play equipment area on concrete, along an accessible route. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding a wheelchair position 3D" x 48" minimum is provided adjacent to the bench seating area. Play Equipment: There is a large composite play structure with approximately 22 play events by Landscape Structures; it includes a ramped access and a transfer deck. It is situated in engineered wood fiber surface material. There are other play pieces in this same defined play area. The defined play area is linked by an asphalt walkway. There is a unitary surface material which accesses the transfer deck. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends: replacing ladder on composite structure; adding 6"-8" of engineered wood fiber; replace/repair underlayment fabric; repair erosion around ramp access to composite. Shakopee, Minnesota lJiJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 10 Swings: There are 8 positions of to-fro swings, 1 formed seat with unitary surface up to and under the seat area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding engineered wood fiber material; consider adding kick out mats below swing stations. Tire Swing: There is 1 tire swing. The fabric and surface material need replacement. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing and repairing underlayment fabric, adding engineered wood fiber and consider adding a kick out mat below the swing area. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 11 Surface Material: Many locations within the defined play area have torn underlayment fabric. Several locations are "low" in the depth of engineered wood fiber- 6"-8" in some places. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends repair and replacement of underlayment fabric, adding engineered wood fiber material and considering kick out mats in high use areas. Play court: There is a play court with a basketball hoop; it is near, but not linked, to the asphalt path. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends linking the path with the court (approximately 10) and adding an adjustable height hoop. Shako pee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 12 Summary Priority One Issues at Lions Park: Log Building - Acquire and promote assistive listening system Play Equipment - Replace missing ladder - Add surface material Bath house - Provide accessible shower, toilet, and sink Priority Two Issues at Lions Park: Log Building - Restripe stall and aisle, post sign at log building - Stripe and sign drop off I parking by ramp - Add grippable hand rail on both sides - Add bumper guard to ramp Bath house - Lower concession/ticket counter Tennis, Picnic pavilion, play court - Link to accessible route Park wide _ Maintain accessible route- eliminate lips and gaps exceeding %" Toilet room building - Provide full.features of access- 5' stall with grab bars, etc. Play equipment - Repair and replace torn underlayment - Add kick out mats Priority Three Issues at Lions Park: Log Building - Move 2 signs at toilet rooms to wall on latch side of door - Acquire seated podium Parking Lots - Maintain stalls, aisles and signs Bath house - Provide accessible picnic tables - Consider beach chairs (accessible) Warming house - Provide route at entry door - Toilet room upgrades Play court - Adjustable height hoop Picnic Pavilions - Accessible picnic tables - Ac;cessible route to and around cooking surfaces Shakopee, Minnesota rrw 2004 Accessibility Review - Lions Park Page 13 Memorial Park 1801 E. Hwy. 101 Description: Memorial Park is a 11 O-acre community park. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment, picnic facilities, pavilion, fishing, nature area, horseshoe pits, trails and restroom facilities. Parking: There are three primary parking areas- each is to provide proper accessible parking stalls and aisles. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends each lot is to have a van stall (8' wide with an 8' access aisle. to the passenger side) and proper "van" sign age. Restripe and add signs as necessary. Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 1 Accessible Route: There is an extensive pathway system throughout the park. The surface is primarily asphalt and the width is approximately 5' -8'. There are areas when the surface is rough or gaps and lips exceed %". The slope and cross slope of the accessible routes between parking and amenities is to be 1:12 (ADAAG) (1:20 Minnesota) with a 1 :50 maximum cross slope. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends patch and repair of gaps and lips exceeding ~" along major accessible routes linking amenities and parking, on going patch and repair and resurfacing of other locations. Shakopee, Minnesota llil 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 2 Play Equipment: In a central location a newer, 14.even, Landscape Structure composite play unit is positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material. There are also diggers, to-fro swings and spring rockers. All pieces are of a newer, safe and accessible design. There is a transfer deck and unitary surface materials which allows for entry and exit of play even areas. Recommendations: None at this time. Shakopee, Minnesota D.il 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 3 Benches: There are many fixed benches along the play way system throughout the park. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends creating .an adjacent wheelchair position at "key" locations, i. e. special viewing areas. Grill: There are severa~ fixed grills throughout the park. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends ensuring there is an accessible route up to and around "key" locations, i.e. pavilion. Shakopee, Minnesota rLi 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 4 Picnic Shelters: There are 2 picnic pavilion areas. The may be reserved by groups. Both are linked by an accessible route and near designated accessible parking stalls. .- Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends *Upgrading parking stall, signs and access aisles and patching and repairing lips or , gaps exceeding ~". *Acquiring a minimum of 10% of picnic tables with proper knee clearance and extensions for access. , .0.4 Pier: There is a viewing/fishing pier (DNR) at the west end of the park; it is lined by an asphalt wa!!<. Recommendatioms: JQP, Inc. recommends patch and repair to the asphalt surface where ~" maximum lips and gaps occur. Consider guard rails along the walk at steep locations. 0 Shakopee, Minnesota [ij) 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 5 Toilet Rooms: The toilet room bui~ding provides multi fixture men's and! women's toilet rooms. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends upgrades to this location as a high priority due to high use. Proper .__~." parking, aisles and signage, international symbol of accessibility signage, door tension and a 5' x 5' stall with compliant grab bars. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 6 Toilet Rooms: Continued :!,:,; '.'V '~,{jil ,j ;:1;;1 . . . ., . ',,! 'J ;1 .'1 J Dnnkmg Fountam: The exterior drlnkmg J'~ j':l J iii fountain on the eat side of the toilet room [:'1.:J ;:,1 '.!':1 building does n~t provide dual height. ':i -.J Recommendatu:ms: JQP, Inc. .~:" Ill. . .~~ recommends replacing the existing unit with ': ',i::ir,1',~'~:i d Ih . h \ ;, A :'~ '~';' a ua elg t model. .'!:1 '!;!:I.~ \1 rrP1 Shakopee, Minnesota IJ.tE1 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 7 Summary Priority One Issues at Memorial Park: .. Restripe parking by toilets (8' stall with 8' aisle and uVall1l" sign) " Add International Symbol of Accessibility sign to men's and women's toilet room Priority Two Issues at Memorial Park: .. Adjust tension of toilet room doors .. Create 5' stall with complaint grab bars and toilet paper dispenseII' in men's and women's toilet rooms .. Add uvan" sign in west lot .. Add required number of accessible staUs with appropriate signs in east lot .. Patch and repair surface of paths .. Provide trailhead signage= length, slope, amenities, etc. .. Provide accessible picnic tables at picnic pavilions. ' Priority Three ;ssues at Memorial Park: .. Provide dual height drinking fountain outside " link the horseshoe pit by shelter #1 by path .. Provide wheelchair position adjacent to benches Shakopee, Minnesota Di1 2004 Accessibility Review - Memorial Park Page 8 Q'Dowds Lake Hwy 79 Description: Q'Dowds Lake is a 15-acre community park. Amenities/Activities: Fishing, trails and nature area. Parking: There is a gravel lot with space for approximately 12-16 vehicles. There is no striping and no signage. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends that once the lot is paved provide a minimum 1:25 as accessible, at least 1 stall is to be ''van'' accessible. Consider allowing "permitted" vehicles to park within the park, closer to the amenities ("beyond" the gate). Accessible Route: From the parking area to the fishing dock there are 2 trail routes. The flatter, wider trail appears to have been a service road leading to an interior parking area. The surface is a compacted crushed limestone material. There are some locations where erosion has occurred. The newer, pedestrian route is a paved trail which has slopes and cross slopes exceeding accessibility design guidelines. There is a stair access at the point near the fishing dock with over 30 steps. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends installing rest benches along the pedestrian trail route, including adjacent wheelchair positions; promote the flatter, wider route as more accessible; allow 'permitted" vehicles to park or drop off at the interior parking area; develop new pedestrian trails meeting accessibility guidelines for slope/cross slope etc.; add grippable handrails along the stairs. Shakopee, Minnesota Ilil 2004 Accessibility Review - O'Dowds Lake Page 1 2: aBed 9>1e1 SpMOa,O - Ma!Aa}:lAl!l!q!Ssa::>o'V' vOOZ @gJ elOSauu!VII 'aado>jB4S , .. . . ' . :- -- ., n.."'''''" ,.i."~"':" ;":"'.:..~'-.:. ":.-:::.;-,,;......~.....';'": ... penU!lUOO :alnoH alq!SS6:):;)V Dock: The fishing dock is a popular amenity for this site. The fishing dock is at the "end" of the trail from the parking area. The dock provides many features of accessibility including lower rails for fishing from a seated position. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends maintaining the edge where the dock meet the shore- gaps and lips should not exceed ~"; allow mobility devices, i.e. scooter or power wheelchair, to access the service road and trail; provide a 32" clear opening at the gate with an accessible route from parking to the dock. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review ~ O'Dowds Lake Page 3 Summary Priority One Issues at O'Dowds lake: .. Plan and budget for an accessible route from parking to the fishing dock Priority Two Issues at O'Dowds lake: .. Designate an accessible "van" stall .. Provide 32" access point from parking to an accessible route .. Allow "permitted" vehicles to park or drop off at interior lot .. Add handrails at steps Priority Three Issues at O'Dowds Lake: .. Continued development , Shakopee, Minnesota Dil 2004 Accessibility Review - O'Dowds Lake Page 4 Riverview Park 4th Ave & Harrison St. Description: Riverview Park is a 3-acre neighborhood playground. Amenities/Activities: Fenced ball field and portable bleachers. Parking: Street and on a grassy, gravel surface on the west side. Recommendation: If parking is to be allowed on grass/gravel area, provide.a minimum of 1 designated accessible on a hard surface material, near the bleacher seating. Post the International Symbol of Accessibility sign. Ball Field: The fixed player seating and field access is through the fence. Accessible circulation and widths are not provided. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends if/when upgrades are made, provide a 32" clear gate openings and position team seating area to allow for wheelchair access. Shakopee, Minnesota D.il 2004 Accessibility Review - Riverview Park Page 1 Bleacher Seating: Smaller, portable bleacher units are positioned on the south side, 1 st base line. There is currently no accessible route or wheelchair viewing positions. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends if/when the park is further developed, provide features of accessibility for spectator seating. Summary Priority One Issues at Riverview Park: " Do NOT promote as an accessible field Priority Two Issues at Riven/lew Park: " None at this time Priority Three Issues at Riven/iaw Park: " Provide 1 accessible parking stall " Provide accessible route to spectatolf' seating " Provide wheelchair viewing positions " Modify field access routes to be accessible (32U clear openings) Shakopee, Minnesota lJil 2004 Accessibility Review - Riverview Park Page 2 Scenic Heights Park 1195 Ruby Ln. . Description: Scenic Heights Park is an ii-acre community park. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment, picnic facilities, ice-skating, warming house, basketball horseshoe pits, trails and restroom facilities. Parking: The parking lot is asphalt and has one designated accessible parking stall. The access aisle is not properly defined: Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends restriping the lot so the pedestrian. walk areas aligned with the curb cut becomes the required 8' access aisle for the "van" stall. Add "van" sign to existing post. Accessible Route: There is a rough surlface along the accessible route between the accessible parking area and the walkWays to the shelter building area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends patch and repair route so there are no lips or gaps exceeding ~". Shakopee, Minnesota rIW 2004 Accessibility Review - Scenic Heights Park Page 1 Accessible Route: Continued... Play Equipment: An 8 event composite pay structure by Game Time is positioned in pea.rock, retained by timbers. The composite play equipment has a transfer deck. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends installing necessary unitary surface material at entry and exit points of play equipment such as the transfer deck and the bottom of slides, and replace pea rocks with engineered wood fiber surface material for safety and accessibility. Shakopee, Minnesota nw 2004 Accessibility Review - Scenic Heights Park Page 2 Swings: A to-fro swing unit is positioned in pea rock. There is a "custom" upper body swing with hand grabs and a bucket style seat. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends removal of the "custom" swing (pinch points are a potential hazard) replace with a formed seat. Surface Material: There is pea rock as a surface material below and surrounding all play pieces. It is not an accessible surface material. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing pea rock with engineered wood fiber surface material. Diggers: The diggers are in pea rock and have fixed seats. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing or adding an accessible digger. Shakopee, Minnesota l@ 2004 Accessibility Review - Scenic Heights Park Page 3 Spring Rocker: The spring rockers are in pea rock and are of the older style. Modifications to the foot pegs~and hand grips appear to have occurred. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing spring rockers with a more safe and accessible design and positioning them in an engineered wood fiber surface material. Bench: The fixed bench is in pea rock. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing a fixed seat with a~acentwhee~haffposfflonarongan accessible route. HOlI"Seshoe Pit: The horseshoe area is not linked by an accessible path. Recommendations: JOP, Inc. recommends linking with an accessible rout the horseshoe area. Shakopee, Minnesota IlW 2004 AccessibilityReview - Scenic Heights Park Page 4 Hard Surface Play Couri: The play court is not linked by an accessible route of travel. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends /inking the play court by path. - "..-_......:;._~~. Shelter Building: The shelter building provides a covered picnic pavilion area, interior shelter and warming house and men's and women's toilet rooms. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding International Symbol of Accessibility (4), removing second toilet in the women's, lower the towels to 48': replace "L" grab bars, and providing dual height drinking fountain or cups. .~ lr~, __-= .~ ~\'- --. !(l~ i~\ ~. 0;';' ..... :\,~ ~ ,-., r ~ ki' t,' .'i~~,,; .". .,........,'IJ:.' . ,,.t~ Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Scenic Heights Park Page 5 Shelter Building: Continued... .,..".,..1"'..:...... ~~... ." III ~JID =:':':::'JX ,I,. "h. ,~ .; .:. .... "'~<.:,... ~~ la . ..,. . .. . " ~ . ;";. ", " . ' . ~ . '~ . Summary Priority One Issues at Scenic Heights Park: e lNone at this time. Priority Two Issues at Scenic Heights Park: e Add "Van" sign in parking lot. e Restripe to provide 8~ access aisle to passenger side~ aUgn with curb cut <> Trails- patch and repair e Play equipment surface materiaDs- engineered wood fiber and/or llU"Bitary surface G Remove second toilet for side transfer (women~s toilet room) Pro@rity Three Issues at Scenic Heights Park: <> Basketball adjustable hoop Q Link homeshoe pit with path <> Pr@vide picnic table with. wheelchair knee clearance .. Add International Symbol (O)f Accessibility sign at toilet room (4) <> lower towels to 48" <> Provide dual height drinking fou.mUiins or provide disposable CIlJJPS Q Replace 66L" grab bars on the w@men~s t~ilet ro@m with MN 1341 (2) Shakopee, Minnesota liygJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Scenic Heights Park Page 6 Stans Park 10th Ave & Fuller St. Description: Stans Park is a i-acre neighborhood playground. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment and tennis court. Parking: Street parking only with no curb cuts. Asphalt walk around defined play area. Recommendation: JQP, Inc. recommends posting accessible street parking sign near the play area. Create a curl cut and an accessible route to play equipment. Accessible Route: Asphalt walks surround the defined play area. The paths do not link to the parking or curb cuts. Recommendation: JQP, Inc. recommends creating an accessible, linked route. Play Equipment: A 9 even, composite play structure is positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material with a concrete curb retained edge material. There is unitary surface material to entry points of the composite play structure. Within the defined play area there are other play events: spring rockers (2), log roll, tee-ter totter, overhead track and to-fro swings (4 positions). Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding engineered wood fiber surface material to provide proper depths under and around play equipment pieces. At the swings, consider use of kick out mats. Shakopee, Minnesota lJiI 2004 Accessibility Review - Stans Park Page 1 Play Equipment: Continued... Benches: There is a fixed bench within the defined play area, the concrete footers are exposed and there is no adjacent wheelchair position. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding surface material to cover exposed footers. Consider relocation of bench to asphalt surface surrounding or create an accessible wheelchair position in the defined play area. Shakopee, Minnesota [i] 2004 Accessibility Review - Stans Park Page 2 Tennis: There are several tennis courts at the site. They are not on an accessible route, the entry gates are not accessible- they are too narrow and fixed bench seating . is not on an accessible route and there is no adjacent wheelchair position. Recommendations: If this is the responsibility of the city (possibly the school district), provide accessible routes, wheelchair viewing positions adjacent to fixed benches and widen court access to 32" minimum clear opening. Summali'Y Priority One Issues at Stans Park: " Determine who is respoll1lsible for tennis courtso schooll city or shared " Add engineered wood fiber surface material to defined play area Priority Two Issues at Stans Park: " Create tennis accessibmty .. Consider kick out mats below swings Priority Three Issues at Stans Park: " Com~ider relocating foxed bench cUlrrEmtly in defined play area Shakopee, Minnesota llil 2004 Accessibility Review - Stans Park Page 3 ~..."...h~__...........__._...".....__ . . ..' . ",. ,"' . '.' .. . . .' . ". . . . ," . " . .~. . Tahpah Park ,~1i"i~::';:,~~~ ..,~t!.ttt'~~" 1400 Co. Rd. 15 .. ...'t-~.t.'f,~~.'.m '.'.Lf.:i De' /J ~ . .} "} I If l. ,,""w ,. .' .~_. f~'[ " ....., . . D . "f.[J:!:,JH ;lll: . l!I Tr-lLr ../ I. " : j', : ll!!J ~;" ::; ..... " 'i'J. ,,::.1...\1 ,I.' t,; ,.,,,..~.. .. ......,., . .. . ,...~, I .t'. . ,..., *~'!IlI_~~tl!Wf~1{f~Jl11[ J[lr 1J.~t~~1.~~ii~~iti~~1J~E~ Description: Tahpah Park is a 50-acre community park. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment, pavilion, baseball stadium (lighted), softball fields (9 total, 2 lighted), football/soccer field (lighted), trails, nature area, . restroom facilities (2 locations) and 2 concession stands. Parking: There are 2 large asphalt lots ,for parking at T ahpah Park. Neither location fully complies with accessibility codes. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends a minimum of 1 per 25 stalls be accessible (large lots switch to chart once they reach 101 stalls) in each lot. The west lot: at the locations when striped add proper permanent up right sign, including "van" designation. The east lot JQP, Inc. recommends designating some stalls near the pavilion and others near the stadium. . . G rrP1 . Shakopee, Minnesota L!..12 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 1 Accessible Route: There are many asphalt and hard surface pathways throughout the park. Many "link" to amenities to create an accessible route. Recommendations: JQP, Inc recommends maintaining . walkways. Lips and gaps exceeding J.4" along an accessible route are to be repaired. m . .. . Play Equipment: The play equipment area is near the Jaycee's building. The play equipment is old and positioned in pea rock. Recommendatiof1'Ds: JQP, Inc. recommends removing all pieces of play equipment immediately based upon safety guidelines and accessibility laws. The play pieces are all a priority one, high risk of safety concem- style, maintenance and placement do not comply. Shakopee, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 2 . Play Equipment: Continued... -- r:r.<v#~~~~~;~:,: ~ ;:....:'~~ -' .~.v..... ~-~. . . Shakopee, Minnesota rrw 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 3 Benches: The fixed bench in he play equipment area is broken and in disrepair. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends removal at this time. . Bleachers: There are fixed bleacher areas associated with many locations of play fields. As per the ADA outdoor recreation guidelines, the bleachers are to be along an accessible route and provide wheelchair viewing positions with compatible sight lines. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommend providing a. 60" x 60" pad for wheelchair viewing associated with the fixed bleacher seating areas and linked to an accessible route. ~ . Shakopee, Minnesota 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 4 Jaycee's Buildinq II Concessions: This service counters are at an accessible height. Recommendations: None at this time. Toilet Rooms: There are men's and women's multi fixture toilet rooms. Some features of accessibility have been provided. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends the following items be upgraded for full compliance: add International Symbol of Accessibility sign (4), reduce door tension, re- hinge stall door on 5' stall to swing out of the stall. *Note: there is not 18" on the pull side of the doors- consider propping the doors open at 2 locations. r...r I i I J I I Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 5 "~,,,,,-::~,,:,:,,,.:t.~>',~~;', ""'~...::;-.-'::-:'::." ", Picnic Tables: There was an accessible picnic table with extended top and proper clearances. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends adding approximately 2 additional tables of this style. Drinking Fountain: There is one drinking fountain at 36" height. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing a. dual height (high/low style) unit. Q Score Box: There is a deposit box for score cards that protrudes more than 4" beyond the face of the building between 27" and 80" above the finished floor and is located in a high traffic area. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends relocating the box to an area where it is not a protruding hazard or modifying the unit. Oil , Shakopee, Minnesota 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 6 Joe Schlitzer Baseball Stadium Stadium: The stadium provides fixed covered seating. There is a ramp and stair access. The front row has chairs removed for wheelchair viewing positions. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends an appropriate number of wheelchair positions and adjacent is to be provided. (300-500 seats, 6 positions required; over 500 seats, 6 positions plus one additional for each 100 seats over 500.) An assistive listening device is to be available and promoted. The ramp and stair are to have compliant gripable hand railings added. The stair should be redesigned to eliminate the open riser design. .,,- ':~ ""... ......- Shako pee, Minnesota f1iJ 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 7 .. Stadium: Continued... Ticket Sales, Concessions, and Toilet Rooms: The new structure provides many features of accessibility. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends the International Symbol of Accessibility sign should e added to.toilet room doors (4). . .,.. . l> Drinking Fountain: The drinking fountain is single height only. RecommendatiCJtns: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing with a dual height model. Shakopee, Minnesota [ijl 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 8 " Summary Priority One Issues at Tahpah Park: " Remove an play equipment " Provide and promote aSjii$Jive listening system " Designate appropriate parking stalls at 3 locations Priority Two Issues at Tahpah Park: " Replace play equipment " Install safe and accessible surface material e Reduce tension on Jaycee's toilet rlOom doors " Reverse swing of the 5' stall door at the Jaycee's toilet rooms " Relocate/redesign score box at Jaycee's " Add gripable hand rails to steps and ramp at stadium " Redesign the stair to eliminate open risers at the stadium " Create compliant wheelchair viewing positions Priority Three Issues at Tahpah Park: " Install International SymblOl of Accessibility signs at tlOilet rooms .. InstalB dual height drinking fc:nmtain$ " Acquire more accessible picnic tables " Modify entry doors of toilet rooms at Jaycee's (no pull approach)- prop open lOr install a power door opener Shakopee, Minnesota Uil 2004 Accessibility Review - Tahpah Park Page 9 Timber Trails Blue Herron Trail Description: Timber Trails is a 1-acre neighborhood playground. Amenities/Activities: Playground equipment, picnic tables, open field and a basketball court. Parking: Parking is available on the asphalt street only. There are no curb cuts or gutters. Recommendations: No recommendations at this time. Accessible Route: It is a relatively flat site. There is an asphalt street with an asphalt walkway. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends ensuring the surfaces are maintained. Lips and gaps exceeding ~" are to be patched or repaired. Shakopee, Minnesota Iijl 2004 Accessibility Review - Timber Trails Page 1 Play Equipment: There is a composite play structure by Landscape Structures. It has 8 play events and is positioned in engineered wood fiber surface material that is edged by timbers. There are 6 additional pieces of play equipment. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends maintaining all pieces of play equipment; adding an accessible "digger" station; and consider adding a formed seat swing seat. . . . . ~, . ... .... - Shakopee, Minnesota ~ 2004 Accessibility Review - Timber Trails Page 2 Surface Material: The surface material needs to be replaced and more depth of material is necessary at some locations. The underlayment fabric is torn and exposed in some location which causes mold and vegetation to grow. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends replacing underlayment as needed. Add/move surface material throughout the defined pay space. Consider kick out mats below swing units and at slides. _".,.....;...~"'7 Bench: A fixed bench is adjacent to the defined pay area in a grassy surface. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends providing an adjacent wheelchair position along an accessible route (approximately 10 feet). Play Court: There is an asphalt play court with a basketball hoop. Rec<ommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends considering an adjustable height basketball hoop and linking the court to the asphalt path. Shakope8, Minnesota Oil 2004 Accessibility Review - Timber Trails Page 3 .1"" ;'"..t. Picnic Tables: There are 2 movable picnic ~:tft tables. They are currently positioned on the asphalt play court. Recommendations: JQP, Inc. recommends that Shakopee Parks & Recreation acquire or modifying existing ._,~ .~. .,!!ial'ilk.<l\j!~1if1: picnic tables system wide and distribute ~ : ;\~)II~~":'$f$Ju~f~~~~*~j~~~l::! accessible tables with knee clearances at .. . . . '(.JJ!~!ljfJ.i!f!i"!jil,,,r"\i!'~w! ~..,t,," each site along accessible routes. Summary Priority One Issues at Timber Trails: . Add surface material to defined play equipment area Priority Two Issues at Timber Trails: . Replace/repair underlaymet fabric at defined play equipment area Priority Three Issues. at Timber Trails: . Adjustable basketball hoop . Accessible route to wheelchair position by fixed bench at play equipment area . Provide picnic table with wheelchair knee clearance . Formed seat on swings . Accessible digger Shakopee, Minnesota IIiil 2004 Accessibility Review - Timber Traits Page 4