2016-12-10 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
Tuesday December 13, 2016
The August meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, December 10, 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, Michael Toth, Jay Miller 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 LEVINE SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 7: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes from October 17, 2016
COMMISSIONER JAY MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING; COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 7: NAYS 0
Announcements
Mr. Wallgren announced that the Mendota Heights Athletic Association will be starting registration for lacrosse, baseball and softball in January. The city is currently accepting applications
to fill the two vacant seats on the Parks Commission. The warming houses will be opening on December 22nd.
City Hall Art
Mr. Wallgren presented the idea of working with local schools to update some of the art on display at city hall. The commission discussed the concept of replacing the photos with art
from local schools and local artists.
COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER UPDATING THE ART ON DISPLAY AT CITY HALL. COMMISSIONER DAVID MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
Mr. Wallgren will work with local schools to discuss options that would be available.
2017 Fee Schedule
Mr. Wallgren provided the commission with an updated 2017 Fee Schedule. He pointed out that he would recommend raising the Park Shelter Rental Fee. He did a quick survey of surrounding
communities, and the current price that the city is charging is very low. The commission discussed the fees that the city is charging compared to the neighboring cities.
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE PARK SHELTER RENTAL FEE FOR RESIDENTS FROM $25 TO $50 AND INCREASE THE FEE FOR NON-RESIDENTS FROM $50 TO $75. COMMISSIONER LEVINE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 7: NAYS 0
The commission also discussed the Greens Fees at the Par 3. The commission decided that for 2017 the Greens Fee should remain the same.
Winter Recreation Programs Update
Mr. Wallgren provided the commission with an update of the Winter Recreation Programs. This winter the city will be offering ice skating lessons, gymnastics lessons, several field trips
and the Royal Princess Party. Mr. Wallgren said that registration for all the programs is going well, however they still have room available if residents are interested.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren provided the commission with an update on the Par 3 and included financial information through the month of October. Through the month of October revenue exceeds expenses
by roughly $17,000.00. Mr. Wallgren projects that he golf course should finish the year with a $5,000 profit for 2016.
Commission Comments
Commissioner David Miller thanked Jay and Joel. He also thought that the commission had a very productive year in 2016.
Commissioner Kipp thanked staff for their work and wished Joel and Jay good luck in their new roles.
Commissioner Hinderscheid wished Joel and Jay good luck in their new roles and was he was excited for the New Year.
Commissioner Levine thanked Joel and Jay for their service and also thanked staff for all of the work that was done is 2016.
Commissioner Toth thanked Joel and Jay for their service and also thanked the Public Works staff of all of the hard work that they do.
Commissioner Jay Miller thanked everyone for working with him and serving the city. He also thanked staff for all of the things they do. He really enjoyed his time on the parks commission
and looks forward to continuing to serve the city in his new role.
Chair Paper wanted to thank the city council for appointing him to the parks commission. He also thank all the other commissions and staff of their work. He thanked the residents and
his family for their support and is extremely excited to serve the city in his new position.
COMMISSIONER JAY MILLER A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER DAVID MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 7: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren