1999-04-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 13, 1999
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria
Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Linnell, Craighead, Damberg, Libra.
Excused from the meeting were Spicer and Liberacki. City Staff present were Parks
Project Manager Guy Kullander and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Also
present were residents Scott Miller and Mike Stdolka
MARIE/WENTWORTH RINK IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Kullander presented a request from Terry Blum of Public Works to reconsider the
motion to improve the Wentworth rink this year and the Marie rink later. Mr. Kullander
said that due to the worse condition of the Marie rink, Mr. Blum would prefer to improve
the Marie rink this year and save the Wentworth rink improvements for next year. Mr.
Kullander added that at a recent Council meeting the Mayor had mentioned the
possibility of a yearly contribution from the General Fund to the Special Parks Fund now
that development had slowed down.
Commissioner Libra moved to direct Staff to return to the May 1999 meeting of the Parks
and Recreation Commission with a current Capital Improvement Plan, a report on the
history and status of the Special Parks Fund, and a proposal for an annual or quarterly
report on the Special Parks Fund for the Commission. Commissioner Libra said that the
Commission should then make a decision for a recommendation on improvements to
Wentworth and/or Marie rinks at the May meeting in light of this information.
Commissioner Libra further added that the Commission should consider a request to
Council for a regular contribution to the Special Parks Fund out of the General Fund at
their May meeting.
Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
PARK DEDICATION FEE INCREASE
Commissioner Damberg moved to direct Staff to return to the May 1999 Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting with the most recent proposal to increase the Park
Dedication Fee for Commission review.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
FRIENDLY HILLS WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANT
Commissioner Craighead moved to recommend that the City Council fund a summer
Friendly Hills warming house attendant for 12 weeks from Monday through Friday for an
amount not to exceed $2500 out of the General Fund.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
MINUTES
Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the March 9, 1999 minutes with revisions.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
• Civic Center Ballfield Improvements
• Batting Cage at Mendakota Park
• Hoffman Homes/Resurrection Cemetery
• Parks Report
• Police Report
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Damberg and seconded by Linnell.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patrick C. Hollister
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