2015-04-14 Parks and Rec Comm Minutes
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
April 14, 2015
The April meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Chair Hinderscheid called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The following commissioners were present: Chair Hinderscheid, Commissioners: Ira Kip,
David Miller, Stephanie Levine, Michael Toth, and Joel Paper and Student Representatives
Joe Quehl and Rachel Farber. Absent: Commissioner Evans. Staff present: Recreation
Programmer Sloan Wallgren.
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER PAPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2015
COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES;
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Archery Range
Mr. Wallgren explained that the commission had talked about the possibilities of adding an
archery range in the city. The commission invited residents to the meeting to hear their
thoughts and ideas about the topic. Mr. Wallgren explained that he received about 2 dozen
emails from residents there were very supportive of the idea. Several residents were in
attendance to show their support of the possibilities of an archery range in the city.
Mr. Wallgren stated that the Minnesota DNR would announce their available grant money in
the next few weeks and that staff would apply for funds if the commission thought it was a
good idea.
COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION FOR STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANT
MONEY WITH THE MINNESOTA DNR, AND OVER THE SUMMER STAFF AND THE
COMMISSION COULD WORK ON FINDING A SITE AND DESIGNING THE RANGE.
COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Recycling in the Parks
Mr. Wallgren updated the commission that the city has received 12 new recycling barrels from
Dakota County. The barrels have been placed at parks throughout the city. Staff will continue
to monitor areas that need more recycling for future planning.
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50+ Programming Meeting
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that staff from the city, school district and county
worked together to conduct a meeting for adults 50+ to generate ideas for future programming.
About 20 residents attended the meeting on March 31, 2015 at Mendota Elementary. Some
ideas that were generated were that residents want to see some day trips offered, other would
like to start a walking club, and other were very interested in playing pickleball. Staff will
work with the school district and county to see if we can offer some programs beginning in the
fall.
Marie Park Hockey Rink
The commission discussed the idea of using the new paved hockey rink at Marie Park to offer
pickleball and a full court basketball area. There is room inside the rink to stripe four
pickleball courts and a basketball court. The cost to stripe the courts will be about $2,000.
COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADDING
PICKLEBALL AND A FULL COURT BASKETBALL COURT TO THE MARIE PARK
HOCKEY RINK. COMMISSIONER LEVINE SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Canoe Rack
The commission discussed the possibilities of adding a canoe rack at Rogers Lake Park. Staff
said that a canoe rack could be built by city staff for a few hundred dollars. Neighboring cities
rent out their canoe rack for $50-$200 per canoe for the season. The commission agreed that
$50 would be a decent amount to charge for a yearly canoe rack rental.
COMMISSIONER KIPP MADE A MOTION FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADDING A
CANOE RACK AT ROGERS LAKE. COMMISSIONER PAPER SECONDED THE
MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Commission Comments
Commissioner Kipp announced that the Rogers Lake Homeowners Association will be doing a
nd
clean-up at Rogers Lake on May 2.
Commissioner Levine asked residents to report any issues in the parks to city hall as soon as
possible.
Commissioner Paper thanked thank everyone for attending the meeting and sharing their thoughts.
Commissioner Toth encouraged people to clean up after themselves at the parks.
Commissioner Miller was happy to see things moving forward.
Chair Hinderscheid thanked the residents in attendance and encouraged people to sign up for the
Friday News.
COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren
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