2014-07-08 Parks and Rec Comm Minutes
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
July 08, 2014
The July meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday,
July 08, 2014 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Chair Paper called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. The following
commissioners were present: Chair Paper, Commissioners Jack Evans, Ira Kipp, David Miller,
Stephanie Levine and Michael Toth. Staff present: Recreation Program Coordinator Sloan Wallgren
and City Planner Nolan Wall.
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 4: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2014
COMMISSIONER EVANS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES;
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 4: NAYS 0
Cliff Timm Fishing Derby
Mr. Wallgren announced that the annual Cliff Timm Fishing Derby was held on June 18, 2014 at
Rogers Lake Park. There were over 30 kids that participated in the event. Each participant
received a tackle box filled with a variety of fishing related items.
Each year the city awards one lucky participant a Minnesota Lifetime Fishing License. This year
the winner was Brooke Townsend. Brooke and her family were in attendance to accept her award.
Chair Paper thanked staff for conducting a wonderful event.
Eagle Scout Project
On June 21, 2104 Anthony Dupont cleaned out the flower beds at the Par 3 and put down 140 bags
of mulch as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Anthony presented his project to the commission and
showed before and after pictures of the flower beds. The entire commission thanked Anthony for
his service to the city and congratulated him on achieving his Eagle Scout status.
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Recycling in the Parks
Jackson Becker, an intern with Dakota County, informed the commission that he went out and
inventoried 4 parks in Mendota Heights to determine if there was adequate recycling opportunities.
Jackson said that the city could improve its number of recycling bins in the park to help reduce the
amount of trash that was being produced.
Commissioner Kipp asked if recycling was cheaper to dump then garbage. Jackson said that it was
cheaper to recycle but did not know the exact dollar amount.
Commissioner Levine thought that this was a great discussion topic and that we should do everything
we can to help educate people about the benefits of recycling. She would like to see more recycling
containers in the parks.
Staff will continue to inventory the rest of the parks in town and will come up with a plan to have
better labeled containers and more recycling containers.
Park Maintenance
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that John Boland was promoted to the Lead Park
Maintenance position on July 1, 2014. He wanted to congratulate John and also said that staff is in
the process of filling Johns vacated position.
Recreation Programming Report
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the summer recreation programs were half way over.
He stated that they received many complements about the Playground Program, Skateboard Camps
and staff.
The adult softball leagues will be wrapping up the week of July 14, 2014. There were several
weeks when the games were rained out, but we have been able to make up most of the games.
Mr. Wallgren also informed the commission that there were many activities taking place at the
Thompson Park Activity Center, and encouraged anyone that wanted more information to contact
city hall.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the golf course was closed for 2 ½ days during the
month of June. He pointed out that there has been an increase in the Recreation Programs revenue
at the golf course. Looking forward to the month of July, the course is hosting 2 golf outings as
well as a Jr. PGA golf event on July 31, 2014 with 60 participants. The golf course will also be
running specials with Groupon and Living Social in late July or early August.
Total sales for the month of May were $23,799 and total expenses were $20,267. Total sales year
to date are $65,484 and expenses are $61,966 resulting in a net profit of $3,518. Mr. Wallgren said
that these numbers include materials and parts for the remodel of the clubhouse. These numbers
will be adjusted once we receive payment form the insurance company.
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Announcements
Mr. Wallgren announced there was still space available for the youth field trips on July 10, 2014 to
the Bunker Beach Wave Pool and on July 24, 2014 to the Edina Water Park. He also stated that the
Puppet Wagon will continue to perform on Mondays from 11:45a.m. to 12:45p.m. at Market Square
Park.
Park Maintenance
Commissioner Paper congratulated Terry Blum on being promoted to Public Works
Superintendent. Commissioner Paper also wanted to make sure that the Parks Staff got extra help
if they needed it. Mr. Wallgren informed that commission that it would be a while before the Parks
Staff was back to 3 full time employees, but he believed that they were going to hire a couple of
extra part time seasonal employees to make it through the summer.
Commission Comments
Commissioner Toth asked how the city faired with all of the raining the month of June. He also
thanked Anthony and Jackson for their service to the city.
Commissioner Levine thanked people for the work that was done at Valley Park and also thanks
Anthony and Jackson for their work.
Commissioner Miller encouraged everyone to check out the Splash Pool in South St. Paul and stated
that he would really like to see our city build a splash pad.
Commissioner Evans thanked Anthony and Jackson for their work and for coming to the meeting.
Commissioner Kipp thanked Anthony and Jackson for their help, and he thought it was a good
meeting.
Commissioner Paper thanked Anthony and Jackson for coming to the meeting. He also
congratulated Brooke on her fishing award and congratulated John Boland on his new position.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOUN THE MEETING;
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Ayes 6: Nays 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren
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