2000-06-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 13, 2000
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, 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 Richard Spicer, Commissioners Jay
Liberacki, Ann Connelly and Raymond Morris. Commissioner Lawrence Craighead
arrived late. City Staff present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation
Programmer Mary Hapka and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr.
Hollister took the minutes.
MINUTES
Commissioner Morris moved approval of the May 9, 2000 minutes.
Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
MARIE PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT - REMOVAL AND UPGRADE
[Commissioner Craighead arrived at this point.]
Mr. Kullander presented several proposals from various companies for the replacement of
the play equipment at Marie Park. Mr. Kullander reviewed the proposed design, features,
materials, costs, and maintenance cited by each company.
The Commission discussed the various proposals and decided to recommend the product
offered by Flanagan.
Commissioner Liberacki moved to recommend that the Council authorize the expenditure
of $15,000 for the Flanagan play equipment to replace the old Marie park play
equipment, with an additional $2,000 from the Special Park Fund for site preparation and
pea gravel for a total of $17,000.
Commissioner Connelly seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
• May Recreation Report
• Wentworth Park Warming House
o Police Report
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Connelly and seconded by Liberacki.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick C. Hollister