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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
October 13, 2015
The October meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, October, 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 Hinderschied, Commissioners: Ira Kipp,
Stephanie Levine, David Miller, Joel Paper and Student Representatives Joe Quehl and
Rachel Farber. Staff present: Recreation Programmer Sloan Wallgren.
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER PAPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2015
COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 MEETING; COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Pollinator-Friendly Resolution
Mr. Wallgren presented the commission with the resolution that would be sent to city council
next week. The commission discussed the resolution and decided that it was a great idea and
very worthwhile.
COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO
CONCIDER RESOLUTION 2015-79 FOR THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS TO
BECOME A POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY CITY.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Marie Park
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the new warming house at Marie Park was almost
complete. Staff has received many inquiries and requests from people to use the new
pickleball courts at Marie Park, the courts have been very popular. Mr. Wallgren also noted
that a new tennis practice board was installed at the tennis courts. The new practice board was
very affordable and if it is popular we could install one at the other parks in town that have
tennis courts.
Dakota County CIP
Mr. Wallgren presented the 2016 Dakota County Capital Improvement Plan that would include
some additions to the Big Rivers Trail Head located in Mendota Heights along Sibley
Memorial Highway on the west side of the city. The plan would include a shelter with
restrooms, signage, and drinking water and possibly a covered space with tables. The plan also
would expand the parking lot. This project would be funded 50% from the County and 50%
from the State of Minnesota.
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Off-Leash Dog Area
Staff informed the commission that the fence is now installed at the Off-Leash Area and the
space is ready for people to use. We will include an article in the November issue of the
Heights Highlights letting people know that it is now open and provide them with some of the
location and proper rules for use.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren presented the golf course report for the month of August. The course is having a
great year financially and the course conditions are excellent. Net revenue for the year after
August was a profit of $34,404.
Commission Comments
Commissioner Kipp was glad to see the activities planned for winter.
Commissioner Levine thought it was a good meeting and encouraged people to get our and use
the parks and trails while we still have this great weather.
Commissioner Miller thought that the meeting was positive and was glad to see things being
added to our parks.
Commissioner Paper was glad to see the golf course doing well and was excited to see the new
warming house at Marie Park.
Chair Hinderscheid commented that we have added many new things to our parks this year and
was happy with the work of the parks commission
COMMISSIONER PAPER TOTH A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren