2016-10-17 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
Monday October 17, 2016
The August meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Chair Paper called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. The following commissioners were present: Chair Paper, Commissioners: David Miller, Pat Hinderscheid,
Ira Kipp and Stephanie Levine. Staff present: Recreation Programmer Sloan Wallgren, City Administrator Mark McNeill
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA; COMMISSIONER DAVID MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes from September 13, 2016
COMMISSIONER DAVID MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING; COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
Announcements
Mr. Wallgren announced that the Halloween Bonfire would be held at 8:00pm on October 31, 2016. Residents can begin to drop off brush on Wednesday at noon.
Dodd Road Trail Study Presentation
Fay Simer from Stantec Consulting presented the findings and recommendations of the Dodd Road Trail Feasibility Study. Fay also presented the commission with possible next steps for
the city. The commission was very supportive of the study and would like to see an off-street trail incorporated into Dodd Road.
Natural Resources Management Plan
Mr. Wallgren provide the commission with a copy of the City of Mendota Heights Natural Resources Management Plan. Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that this was for informational
purposes since many of the commission members had never seen this plan. The commission was glad to see that the city has a plan and encouraged the city to stay active with the plan.
Copperfield Ponds
Mr. Tyler Wilsey presented on some issues that he has noticed near the Copperfield Ponds area. Mr. Wilsey and his neighbors are able and willing to help maintain some of this area,
they would just like some direction as to what they can and cannot do. Staff will work on putting a plan together for people that would like to volunteer and help with maintaining our
natural resources.
Buckthorn Tool
Commissioner Kipp has loaned his Buckthorn removal tool to the city. The city will make this tool available to residents, and if it becomes popular the city will consider purchasing
more of the tools.
Summer Programming Recap
Mr. Wallgren presented the total numbers of participants in each of the recreation programs offered this summer. Mr. Wallgren in working to modify some of the programs to increase participation
levels.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren stated that the golf course is still open and will remain open as long as possible. Mr. Wallgren said that in order to keep the area attractive during the winter and to
prevent vandalism that holiday lights would be put on the clubhouse.
Commission Comments
Commissioner David Miller was happy to see that the Dog Park was being use and appreciated the improvements that were made there.
Commissioner Kipp thought it was a good meeting and thanked Tyler for coming to speak.
Commissioner Hinderscheid thought it was a good meeting and glad to see that the commission and city are looking to address the issue of people walking and biking along Dodd Road.
Commissioner Levine was happy to see that the city had a great Natural Resource Management Plan.
Chair Paper thanked everyone for all the work that they do from the residents to the staff. Chair Paper also thanked Fay and Tyler for coming to the meeting to make their presentations.
COMMISSIONER DAVID A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 5: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren