1999-08-10 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 1999
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria
Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Chair Spicer and Commissioners Damberg,
Connelly, Linnell, and Craighead. Excused from the meeting were Commissioners Libra
and Liberacki. City Staff present was Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr.
Hollister took the minutes.
MINUTES
Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the July 13, 1999 minutes with no revisions.
Commissioner Connelly seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DONATION OFFER
Mr. Scott Miller of Mendota Heights Athletic Association presented an offer of $5,000 to
the City of Mendota Heights towards the protection of park facilities from vandalism.
Mr. Miller said that he was aware that vandalism was a recent concern in Mendota
Heights and that the security and availability of restroom facilities was important to
MHAA.
Chair Spicer asked Ms. Hapka to work with Mr. Kullander on how a donation for park
facilities security could be put to best use, including checking with neighboring cities
such as West Saint Paul and South Saint Paul.
FRIENDLY HILLS EQUIPMENT CHECK -OUT PROGRAM
Chair Spicer said that the Friendly Hills Equipment Check -out program did not get a lot
of participation. The Commission discussed various ways to increase participation
including providing more structured activities, such as three -on -three basketball.
UPDATES
Mr. Hollister and Ms. Hapka provided updates on the following items:
• Recreation Programmer's Update
• Parks Report
• Police Report
OTHER ITEMS
Commissioner Linnell requested that prioritization of park items and trails be placed on a
future agenda, as well as the trail maintenance policy.
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Damberg and seconded by Craighead.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick C. Hollister
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