2015-07-14 Parks and Rec Comm Minutes
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
July 14, 2015
The July meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, July 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,
Stephanie Levine, Michael Toth, and Joel Paper and Student Representatives Joe Quehl.
Absent: Commissioner Evans and Commissioner Miller. Staff present: Recreation
Programmer Sloan Wallgren.
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER TOTH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER LEVINE SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Recreation Programs Update
Mr. Wallgren updated the commission on all of the programs that have been taking place so far
this summer. He also updated the commission on the remaining programs that are schedule for
the summer. The remaining programs include: Summer Playground Program, Thursday Field
Trips, Adult Softball Tournament, Traveling Parks Program, Monday Puppet Wagon Show,
Tuesday Theatre Shows and live Music at Market Square on Wednesday nights.
2016 Budget Planning
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that staff has been working on the budget for 2016
programs and events. One area that staff is looking to expand is hosting a few Movie in the
Park events for next year.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the golf course is doing great so far this year. The
great weather and the addition of Footgolf have really increased the revenue for the year.
There are still many small group outing planned of the months of July and August.
Mr. Wallgren informed that commission that staff has made several improvements to the golf
course and clubhouse such as new ball washers and new umbrellas for the patio. Improvements
to the maintenance operations include a new 30 gallon gas tank for diesel fuel and the purchase
of a used mower.
Announcements
Mr. Wallgren announced that the Mendota Heights Athletic Association is new taking
registrations for basketball. He also relayed some positive comments about Mendakota Park
made by the Dakota County Assistant Attorney. Finally, Mr. Wallgren encouraged people to
enjoy our remaining musical entertainment at Market Square Park Wednesday nights starting
at 6:30PM.
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Commission Comments
Commissioner Kipp thought it was a good meeting.
Commissioner Levine was happy to see all of the great programs this summer and encouraged
people to get out and enjoy our great trails.
Commissioner Paper thanked staff for all the work, his family had a blast at the Fishing Derby and
he was glad that the golf course was doing so well.
Commissioner Toth announced that he had a great time at the Fishing Derby and was glad to see
so many families out at Rogers Lake.
Chair Hinderscheid had a great time at the Fishing Derby and was glad to see that the city is
making progress with an off-leash dog area.
COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER LEVINE SECONED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren
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