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2019-02-12 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, February 12, 2019- 6:30 P.M. Mendota Heights City Hall—City Council Chambers AGENDA 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call a.Introduction of New Commissioners 3.Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson 4.Approval of Agenda 5.Approval of Minutes a.January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes 6.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda) *See guidelines below 7.Unfinished and New Business a.Natural Resources Update b.Playground Subcommittee – Wentworth and Hagstrom-King c.Wentworth Warming House d.Pilot Knob/Oheyawahe Improvements e.Pedestrian Trail Benches f.Horseshoes Request g.Rogers Lake Park Streetlight h.Assign Commissioner Parks 8.Reports a.Par 3 Update b.Recreation Update c.Commissioner Park Updates 9.Announcements and Commission Comments 10.Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at 651-452-1850. Guidelines for Citizen Comment Period: The Citizen Comments section of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to address the commission on items which are not on the agenda. All are welcome to speak. Comments should be directed to the Chair. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person and topic; presentations which are longer than five minutes will need to be scheduled with the Recreation Program Coordinator to appear on a future Parks and Recreation commission agenda. Comments should not be repetitious. Citizen comments may not be used to air personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Commissioners will not enter into a dialogue with citizens, nor will any decisions be made at that presentation. Questions from the Commission will be for clarification only. Citizen comments will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made, but rather for hearing the citizen for information only. If appropriate, the Chair may assign staff for follow up to the issues raised. DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Introduction of New Commissioners Background On January 15th the City Council appointed two new commissioners to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The two new members of the commission are: Stephanie Meyer and Daniel Sherer. Each new member provided a brief biography to help introduce themselves to the other commissioners. Below are their biographies. Steph Meyer has her undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Iowa State University and her Master of Public Health degree in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. She is an infectious disease epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health. Steph routinely conducts foodborne disease outbreak investigations both locally and nationally. She also teaches at the University of Minnesota in the School of Public Health Summer Institute. Steph and her husband Toby have four kids and live just down the street from Mendota Elementary School, where two of their kids are currently enrolled. Her family skis/snowboards in the winter and bikes and attempts to grow a garden in the summer – they love to get outside! Steph is looking forward to working on the parks and recreation commission! Dan Sherer and his family live in the Copperfield neighborhood and are regular users of the City’s parks, trails, and recreation programs. He and his wife, Meaghan, have three active children; Delaney (age 6), Maura (age 4), and Nell (age 2). They moved to Mendota Heights in 2016 from Brisbane, Australia and previously lived in Chicago. Dan works as a Senior Aviation Engineer for TKDA, where he manages the design and construction of airfield infrastructure projects at MSP and several outstate airports. He has a passion for recreation and the outdoors and looks forward to playing an active role to help preserve and improve them! Page 2 Item #2a DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Background Section 2.3 of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission Rules of Order states: “At the February meeting each year, the commission elects from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.” The terms of both officers will last one year and become effective at the February meeting. According to Section 2.4 of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission Rules of Order, “The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson take office immediately following their election and hold office until their successors are elected and assume office.” The duties of officers are as follows: The Chairperson, or if absent, the Vice-Chairperson presides at meetings, appoints committees and performs other duties as may be ordered by the commission. The Chairperson conducts meetings so as to keep them moving rapidly and efficiently as possible and reminds members, witnesses, and petitioners to discuss only the subject at hand. The Chairperson is a voting member of the commission. Requested Action Staff requests that the Commission accept nominations and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. This matter requires a majority vote. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be elected separately. Page 3 Item #3 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING January 8, 2019 The January meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. 1. Call to Order – Chair Pat Hinderscheid called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call – The following Commissioners were present: Chair Pat Hinderscheid, Commissioners Steve Goldade, Ira Kipp, Bob Klepperich, Stephanie Levine, David Miller, and Nissa Tupper. Staff present: Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence, Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson and Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek, and City Administrator Mark McNeill. 3. Approval of Agenda Chair Hinderscheid asked for two additions to the agenda: 1.Status update on filling the openings on the Parks & Rec Commission 2.Estimates on the Wentworth Warming House Motion Miller / second Tupper to approve the agenda as amended AYES 7: NAYS 0 4. Approval of Minutes from December 11, 2018 Commissioner Klepperich provided clarification on the email reference under Item 5: Citizen Comment Period by saying that the Commission does not want to discourage people from writing or appearing before the Commission. It is part of City Policy for citizens to be identified by name and address, which was not done in this case. Citizens should feel free to comment but realize that they would need to provide a name and address as part of the record. Chair Hinderscheid also noted that if an email is sent to any of the Commissioners on a topic they wish to have discussed at a meeting, their name should be revealed. Motion Klepperich / second Miller to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. AYES 7: NAYS 0 5. Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda) There were no citizen comments 6. Unfinished and New Business 6.a North Kensington Horseshoes Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the Commission was being requested to consider adding horseshoes to North Kensington Park. In discussion with some of the members of the townhome association surrounding the park, it sounds like there is a group of people that play horseshoes weekly; however, the closest location they can find is in West St. Paul. They asked the city to consider adding a couple of horseshoe pits to North Kensington Park. Page 4 Item #5a Mr. Ruzek shared a map of the North Kensington Park area; however, an assessment for the best fit or location has not been completed. Parking in the fall on the south side is a concern during soccer season and there are some native plantings put in by the city fifteen years ago that are actively managed. Chair Hinderscheid asked what the cost would be to put these pits in. Mr. Ruzek replied with the removal of the top soil, installation of treated lumber, backboard and sand he did not anticipate an outrageous expense. This is something that Public Works could probably do themselves. Commissioner Miller asked if there had been any other interest expressed besides from this one group. Mr. Ruzek replied in the negative. It was noted that one or two pits could be installed in a location that, if interest increased, could be expanded upon. Also, it’s possible that residents could request to have pits installed in other parks throughout the city. Commissioner Goldade asked for clarification that North Kensington Park is not connected to Kensington Park. Mr. Ruzek replied that South Kensington Park is located across Concord Way –via a crosswalk – from North Kensington Park. Commissioner Goldade asked if there was a specific location that staff would suggest. Mr. Ruzek replied in the negative. Commissioner Goldade then asked if staff was aware of how North Kensington Park is currently being used by the residents. Mr. Ruzek answered that he was not aware of any activities that occur in the park at this current time. Chair Hinderscheid asked if they would be installing benches or other items as well as the horseshoe pits. Mr. Ruzek replied that all items are on the table at this time. Commissioner Levine stated that she loves the idea and is excited that some neighbors are interested. She herself is not a horseshoe player but she has seen them in other parks, usually near or in a picnic area. She asked if there would be an interest at looking at Mendakota Park and if there would be a spot there that could accommodate this activity. Mr. Ruzek assumed that there would be a suitable location in Mendakota. Commissioner Levine suggested that a location near picnic-type areas in other parks may be better conducive. Mr. Ruzek noted that the ease of access was the reason for the North Kensington Park suggestion. However, Mendakota is a still a lot closer than West St. Paul. The Commission directed staff to ask the interested group if they would accept a different location. Also, staff should provide more information on what other types of amenities would be requested along with the pits; seating, shade, space for tournaments, scoreboards, etc. 6.b Park and Trail Map Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that staff did some updates and cleanups to the city’s Park and Trail Map and shared an image. He requested feedback and comments from the Commission. Chair Hinderscheid noted that on the Trail Improvement and Maintenance Plan Map, it appeared that the tunnel was showing as being proposed; however, it has been completed. Mr. Ruzek replied that this particular map, dated May 1, 2017, was included in the Commission Page 5 Packet as a reference so they could see that there are more trails in town. When that map was printed that tunnel was not completed. Mr. Ruzek clarified that the Parks and Trails Map is what the Commission was being asked to comment on, not the Trail Improvement and Maintenance Plan Map. Commissioner Tupper said that the map was very readable and easy to decipher. However, she did not see a scale on the map so if someone were to try and determine how long it would take to walk somewhere they would have a hard time making that judgment. Commissioner Goldade asked how it was decided to designate dotted lines for the wide shoulder, for instance the piece of Lexington between Highway 62 and Mendota Heights Road. It would be nice to designate how folks could know to not bike on that and avoid it by going over to Wagon Wheel and then back over. Staff agreed to make that addition. It was noted that once updated and approved, the Parks and Trails Map would be provided in the park kiosks and would be available on-line. 6.c Playground Subcommittee Update Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the Parks & Rec Commission assembled a sub-committee. On January 2, 2019, this sub-committee met with Flagship Recreation, who specializes in Landscape Structures equipment and Minnesota/Wisconsin Playgrounds, who represents Game Time equipment. Both companies had been asked to use a $140,000 budget for improvements to Wentworth Park Playground equipment and a $160,000 budget for the Hagstrom-King Playground improvements. Mr. Ruzek noted that additional site work needs to be done and expansion of the container is needed to put in a recommended zip-line structures at Hagstrom-King location and to expand the container. The sub-committee looked at proposals from Landscape Structures, provided some feedback, looked at different equipment and offered suggestions. Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground did not have any revised layouts; however, they were not requested to bring that to this first meeting. Mr. Ruzek stated that he has not gotten an email out to the sub-committee since their initial meeting, but asked if they had anything they would like to share or recommend to the commission at this time. Chair Hinderscheid asked if Mr. Ruzek had heard anything from Flagship Recreation on the ‘reveal’ they indicated would take place this past Monday. Mr. Ruzek replied in the negative. Chair Hinderscheid also noted that it was easier to work with Flagship Recreation as they had come in with a diagram laid out; whereas Minnesota/Wisconsin was only talking about pieces. However, Minnesota/Wisconsin will come back with a design layout. The sub-committee saw some features that they thought were interesting, and they mixed things up a little bit. They are anxious to see what the suppliers come back with. Chair Hinderscheid also noted that the budget dollars cited above included the site work, the new equipment, and removal / disposal of the existing equipment. He then asked if any determination had been made on how to dispose of the existing equipment; either by selling or having someone come in and take it. Mr. Ruzek replied that it might save the city a little bit on disposal costs as there are some companies that would send the equipment to another country. Page 6 The city would still be on the hook for removal of the concrete foundation, surfacing, and any container work. Commissioner Klepperich asked if anything was going to be kept at Wentworth. Mr. Ruzek replied that the plan is to keep the 2-5 age equipment as it is in almost like new condition. Commissioner Tupper stated that they had a good discussion; they went back and reviewed the comments from the open house and reminded themselves what people had preferred. Both designs are moving in an exciting direction and she is excited to see what they come back with. Commissioner Levine echoed Commissioner Tupper’s comments and stated that one of the things that came up was the possibility of integrating teen and adult fitness in with the equipment. It probably would not require very much different equipment itself. One of the exciting things is they are looking at equipment that is parent/grandparent friendly. Chair Hinderscheid said this was a nice first step and he is very intrigued in what they will be able to come up with. He then asked what the plan was going forward. Mr. Ruzek replied that it would take the vendors some time, and once spring arrives their time will become even more limited. He also noted that two of the members of the sub-committee will no longer be members of the Commission effective January 30, 2019 and asked if they should be kept on as citizen representatives; should another commissioner be appointed to the sub- committee to prevent the breaking of any open meeting laws. Mr. Ruzek expressed his desire to have the sub-committee meet one more time and have recommendations ready for the February Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; however, that may be a bit aggressive. Commissioner Goldade liked the idea of Commissioners Levine and Tupper staying on the sub- committee in whatever role they could and see the project through. He also liked the idea of coming back to this topic at the February meeting so the two new commissioners have the opportunity to be a part of that discussion and possibly fill those spots. Commissioner Tupper stated that she would be happy to serve in whatever capacity to see the project through. Commissioner Levine agreed to the same sentiments. Commissioner Levine, in an effort to keep this project moving forward, suggested that staff be directed to contact the vendors for their updated drawings and timing information. She also encouraged the sub-committee to meet in January with the vendors. Scheduling that meeting is paramount. 6.d Fee Assistance Program Update Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence reminded the Commission that at their January 2018 meeting, they discussed the implementation of a Scholarship Donation Program or Fee Assistance Program for city recreation programs. On March 6, 2018, the Council adopted a Recreation Fee Assistance program. She then reminded the Commission that this program would allow for a reduction of fees by 50% for qualifying applicants, with a maximum of $150 per year; the overall cap for the scholarship program for the City was $3,000 per calendar year of 2018; City Council did budget $1,000 for 2019 for the Scholarship Program. Additional information on the program, including qualifications, the process if accepted, and the programs that are eligible were included in the Commission Packet. Page 7 In 2018, there was one applicant that applied and received scholarship money. A fair amount of other inquiries were received; however, the applicants did not meet the qualifications – mainly because they were residents of another city. When these types of inquiries are received, staff works with them to let them know that other cities do offer a scholarship program and then put them in contact with the right person. These other communities also know that the City of Mendota Heights offers scholarship opportunities if they receive inquires which pertain to the city. Staff will work to promote this program in the future in the marketing materials provided to residents and in the flyers dropped off monthly at the schools. Commissioner Goldade requested that this information be included in the Friday News, at least quarterly. He also suggested an adjustment that if there is a citizen sponsor for a friend who is not a citizen, they be included in the program. He also asked about having the write-up about the program in multiple languages. Ms. Lawrence agreed that the Friday News is a great way to promote this program, as well as in the Heights Highlights. As for the write-up in multiple languages, there is not anyone on staff that could do that; however, it is something staff could look into providing. In regards to the sponsorship or refer-a-friend type program, she knows that the city tries to not subsidize other cities residents; however, it could be discussed and brought up to the Council if the Commission sees fit. Commissioner Levine stated that she would like to see this program moved off of the city’s responsibility and added to the Mendota Heights Foundation as it would be a good place for those kinds of scholarships. Meanwhile, she felt that the criteria made sense. There is just a gap between the accessibility of the information and the applications. It is new and it will take a while for it to get up and running. She really appreciated the fact that if a citizen who is not a resident can be referred to their own city; and likewise the Mendota Heights residents going to a different city are referred back to Mendota Heights. Commissioner Goldade asked for Commissioner Levine’s thoughts on qualification #4, would it be easy to do: •Provide ONE of the following as documentation with the application: o Copy of the eligibility notification letter from the ISD 197 Child Nutrition Office, if your child participates in the “Free and Reduced Lunch Program.” o Documentation of parent on Active Duty in the military Commissioner Levine replied that the information noted exists so why not. Commissioner Goldade continued by explaining that a lot of the programing is in the summer and if they don’t have that letter from the school district, it would be tough to find and difficult to get access to the staff in the school district. Commissioner Levine replied that it was a great question and suggested this question be taken off-line and contact the district office to find out if that was something they could do in the summer. Commissioner Levine also said that a phone number could be provided in the Heights Highlights where people could call and get additional information or ask questions. Commissioner Tupper agreed that this is a good program to offer; however, she questioned the eligible programs. She asked if the original discussions included a reason why things like the Cinderella Ball or some of the other events were not included. Parks are the catalyst for Page 8 community building, as well as recreation. Ms. Lawrence replied that the eligible programs were picked because those are programs that the city is in charge of running and pays for the staffing and knows the costs associated with them. The Royal Ball is done in partnership with three other cities and there are a lot of costs associated with the building that is rented, the food provided, and the other consultants and vendors. However, if that is something the Commission would like to see added – it might make more people interested in applying and she could work with the finance department to make sure that those funds then get transferred into that Royal Ball budget. Chair Hinderscheid asked if this assistance program was part of the golf programs that the city puts on. Ms. Lawrence replied in the affirmative. He then asked if that could be promoted at the club house. Ms. Lawrence replied that it is not promoted at the club house at this time. However, this could be another way of marketing the program. Commissioner Goldade complimented Ms. Lawrence on offering ‘no cost’ events; such as the movie coming up in February and the movie that was offered in September. Those events are accessible to all and he complimented her on offering that type of program as well. 7. Reports Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence, in response to the request for an update on the new commissioners, noted that the city had received nine applications for the Parks & Recreation Commission. Those interviews will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 before the City Council meeting. The Council is the entity that interviews all applicants and would nominate two who, if they accept, will be on the Commission. Hopefully, they can be introduced at the February Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. The February meeting will also the commission’s reorganization meeting. They will review the Rules of Order and have the election for chair and vice-chair. 7.a Par 3 Update Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence noted that she did not have the October 2018 financial report as she had not received it yet. She hopes to have this information to share with the Commission at the February meeting. However, she was excited to report that the Council did approve the purchase of a new Toro Workman utility cart – an $8,850 cost to come out of the General Fund and would not impact the Par 3 budget. It is her plan to bring to Council on January 15, 2019 a proposal for a new fairway mower. That machine has a lot of work that needs to be done on it; staff received a pretty good quote on a new one. 7.b Recreation Update Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence provided the following updates: •Winter Skating started last Saturday (January 5, 2019) with approximately 25 participants; a lot more than years past. They actually hired another instructor because they had so many kids interested. This is done with West St. Paul. Page 9 •The Dodge Nature Center is providing a naturalist-led snowshoeing hike on Saturday, January 12; which most likely will just be a hike because of the lack of snow. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. and registration is available on the website until Friday, January 11 at 4:00 p.m. •The Royal Ball wi ll be held on February 10, 2019 in South St. Paul. Registration is available on the website. Already there seems to be a lot of interest and lots of registrations have been received. •Blade with the Blue – teaming up with the Police Department to host a free hockey event; registration is available online. This event will be held at Friendly Hills. •Movie Night – hosted by the Tri-District Community Education; this free event will be held indoors at Henry Sibley High School on February 9, 2019. There is a poll on the city’s Facebook page to vote on which movie would be shown. •Winter Break Field Trips – she had the privilege of taking children on these two field trips •Flag Football Camp – held at the West St. Paul dome with over 25 participants •Warming Houses – opened on December 26, 2018 and a report on ice rink usage was included in the Commission packet. It has been tough with the weather. Hours are posted on the city’s website as well as a hotline to call to confirm if warming houses are open. •2019 Summer Programs – hard work is underway. Ideas and suggestions are welcome. Commissioner Tupper expressed her appreciation for staff’s and her hard work in offering such a diverse array of programming. These opportunities provided for such a small city is amazing. Commissioner Goldade asked how she has found partnering with these other entities and what are the wins for the city. Ms. Lawrence replied that they are working a lot with the City of West St. Paul, the school district, and the Dodge Nature Center. Partnering with the school district and West St. Paul enables the city to keep the price down as they are able to promote the events to more people. It also helps to have additional people working on the projects and saves her a little bit of time. The city’s new Natural Resource Technician had a contact at Dodge Nature Center and she has been working with them to try and get more programming with them. They have a great facility and good staff; this is a good way for the city to keep prices down and have an option that is close to home for people to do unique things. 7.c Commissioner Park Updates Wentworth Park – Commissioner Goldade drove by today and the new hockey rink lights look great. He loves the protective wrap around one light post and the basketball post. He was impressed with the overall beauty of Wentworth Park and all that park has to offer. Hagstrom-King – Commissioner Goldade asked if the bike racks had been installed. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that he had not received an update; however, he received a bill for the basketball expansion but not for the bike rack. He was unaware that the basketball court was so far away from everything and he thought there had been some discussions about adding pickleball courts in between the basketball court and the remainder of the rest. He also suggested Hagstrom-King as a possible location for the horseshoe pits discussed earlier. Ivy Hills – Chair Hinderscheid talked with people walking through and they commented on what a gem it is for the neighborhood. Page 10 Victoria Highlands – Commissioner Miller had nothing new to report for Victoria Highlands in the winter. Marie Park – Commissioner Levine drove by and saw a lot of pee wee skaters with parents standing on the sidelines and it brought such a smile to her face. She wanted to stress that other cities do not have ice right now and it says a lot about the Mendota Heights Public Works Dept. that the city has ice on their rinks. Dog Park – Commissioner Levine suggested that people DO NOT go the dog park right now because the ice is so prevalent it could be ice skated on. The condition is not safe for walkers or dogs right now and residents should exercise caution and good judgment. Please do not complain to Public Works as there is nothing they can do about it. Chair Hinderscheid asked that a discussion about the pickleball courts at Hagstrom-King be added to an upcoming agenda. Mr. Ruzek agreed. In response to an earlier request for an update on the Wentworth Park Warming House, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that he did not have an update. The architect did provide an update during the workshop meeting; however, Mr. Ruzek had some conflicting meetings and was unable to touch base with the architect in person and has not reached out by email. He does have a pre-construction meeting scheduled with the contractor on Friday, January 11, 2019. They are likely to begin a sediment removal project at Wentworth park next week. This is probably that last season the current warming house, in its current condition, would be used. There will be a different structure there for the next season. Chair Hinderscheid asked if it would be helpful for the fee assistance program to be communicated at the high school. Student Representative Matthew Boland replied that it would be a good idea. He also asked if Henry Sibley and other local high schools have flyers around the school advertising for it. Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence replied that they provide flyers for the programs but not for the fee assistance program. However, it would be a good idea to promote it at the high school level. Chair Hinderscheid asked if the Wentworth Warming House was a Special Park Fund expense or was it just maintenance. Mr. Ruzek replied that the scope of the project has not yet been determined. Council could choose to use Special Park Funds or they could look at some other fund or general fund expenditures, infrastructure funds, etc. The funding has not yet been determined. If this were a one-to-one replacement it would be the Special Park Fund as used for the Marie and Friendly Hills replacements. However, this is more of an expanded structure and Council may be willing to entertain some other funding opportunities. 8. Announcements and Commission Comments Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence provided the following announcements: •Automatic lights (via a timer) will be installed at Friendly Hills and Marie Park, like at Wentworth Park. This should occur this month or next month. •She expressed staff’s appreciation to Commissioners Levine and Tupper for their time on the Commission and it had been great working with them. They will be missed. Page 11 Commissioner Tupper expressed her appreciation to the Commission for their support. This has been the first commission she has been involved with and shared that it has been really great to get involved at this level in the city. This has been a very welcoming group. Staff has been really well prepared to inform on issues; the commission has had some healthy discussions and has done a lot of really great things. It has been exciting for her to see the momentum engaging with the community, the creation of new partnerships for programming, pushing more communications, and would expect to see that continue. She will continue to be involved as an active citizen and hopes the commission continues to see the parks as a great catalyst for building community and for environmental stewardship. Commissioner Levine echoed Ms. Tupper’s sentiments. She added that she has been on the commission for nine years and when she first got involved there was no dog park; and now there is one. The commission has accomplished so much – the city was the second pollinator- friendly city in Minnesota, expanded the parks and trails, increased engagement with the community, expanded the number and types of programming provided and partnerships with other cities. She has seen the Council investing in these programs as well. Where monies are put shows where the priorities are – this city has shown that the priorities are green space, stewardship, and parks & recreation for the kids. It is a great city to live in and to be a part of. Serving on this commission has made her really appreciative of the people who do the work everyday, the commission, and the people who are unseen. Commissioner Miller expressed his appreciation for the work done by Commissioners Levine and Tupper and for their help. He believed this was a good meeting and felt that the items they have been working on are moving along and the reports / follow-up received have been very good. Commissioner Klepperich also expressed his appreciation of Commissioners Levine and Tupper for their contributions to the commission and to the city. He welcomed the citizens to use the parks and trails during the wintertime as it is a great time to get out. He did caution everyone to watch their steps as some places are slippery. Commissioner Goldade encouraged residents to see the decorated tree at Valley Park between Marie and Highway 13. He was also impressed with the number of benches available along that path and complemented the Bench Program. He also expressed appreciation to Commissioners Levine and Tupper for their service. Commissioner Tupper brought great energy to the Natural Resources projects and he admired her wanting to have community engagement. Commissioner Levine’s participation for nine years is quite impressive, her passion for the parks was easy to see at every meeting, and she is truly an ambassador for the park-rich city. He also thanked the nine residents who applied for the open commission seats; it is a strong testament to how valuable the city’s parks are and a part of the community. He encouraged residents to get outside and enjoy the parks and trails in the winter. He suggested to Ms. Lawrence the addition of Cardboard Camp for the summer. Kids like building with cardboard. Page 12 Chair Hinderscheid also expressed his appreciation to Commissioners Levine and Tupper for their contribution. He was excited to see a strong field of candidates for the open positions. He was also excited to see the updates to the two playgrounds. He thanked Public Works for the great job they have done on the ice. 9. Adjourn Motion Goldade / Second Levine to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM AYES 7: NAYS 0 Minutes Taken By: C.Darlene Oehlke Independent Contractor Page 13 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician SUBJECT: Natural Resources Update INTRODUCTION Natural Resources Technician I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Parks & Recreation Commission for the invitation to attend, and formally introduce myself as the Natural Resources Technician for the City. I am responsible for development and support of the City’s Natural Resources directives, and look forward to working with the Parks & Recreation Commission on joint projects and programs that support our common goals. Curb-cut Rain Gardens Staff has been working with two local residents seeking a Master Water Steward certification through the Lower Mississippi River WMO, to design and install 11 curb-cut raingardens in the Lexington Highlands neighborhood in conjunction with the street reconstruction project. Excavation, soil remediation, and mulching was completed fall. This rain gardens will be planted with a combination of native and cultivar perennials on June 8th, 2019. Adult volunteers are welcome. The curb-cut raingarden program is intended to continue with future road reconstruction projects. Valley Park Pollinator Corridor The City has partnered with Great River Greening and Xcel Energy to restore and create nine acres of pollinator habitat in the Valley Park utility corridor within Valley Park (map attached). The project entails removing invasive species using mowing and herbicide treatments, and restoring the corridor into a high-quality pollinator habitat using native plant species. This project is part of the larger Metro Big Rivers Phase 8 plan, which focuses on protecting and improving wildlife habitats. EAB Management City Staff has sent a Request for Proposals to area Tree Care Professionals, requesting proposals for a 3- year contract with the City to aid in the management and prevention of EAB. Oak Wilt Management The City has requested quotes from both Rainbow Tree Care and Sav-a-Tree to conduct oak wilt management in both Hagstrom King Park and Friendly Hills Park. The work will include removal of infested trees and trenching to prevent spread of the disease. ACTION REQUIRED None – for informational purposes only although comments are welcomed. Page 14 item #7a DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Playground Subcommittee Appointment INTRODUCTION The Parks & Recreation Commission established a playground subcommittee to assist in establishing playground improvements to Wentworth and Hagstrom-King Parks. Three members of the Commission volunteered for this committee. Two of the three members are no longer on the Commission but have expressed an interest to remain on the committee as resident members. The Parks and Recreation Commission can replace one or both of the former Commissioners on the playground subcommittee. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is asked to discuss appointing replacements for the two former Commissioners on the playground subcommittee. Page 15 Item #7b DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Wentworth Park Warming House Improvements INTRODUCTION The City of Mendota Heights awarded a contract to CNH Architects for a schematic layout and cost estimate for a new warming house at Wentworth Park. Attached is a schematic layout for the Commission to provide feedback on. A cost estimate for this layout has not been produced. Please review the floor plan and exterior finishes. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is asked to provide feedback on the layout. Page 16 Item #7c 4 Southwest Corner Option 1Page 17 8 Southwest Corner Option 2Page 18 SC021SC023 SC02 2 SC02 4 38' - 0" 4 7/8"38' - 0"4' - 0"8' - 0"24' - 0"1' - 4"8' - 0"24' - 0"1' - 4"Warming 101 Storage 102 Men's 103 Women's 104 B A 1 2 42' - 4 7/8"32' - 0"Utility 105 Furn. Water Elec. Skylight Skylight Skylight SC031 SC03 2 SC03 4 SC03 3 FD FDFD DF Warming House 7300 WEST 147TH STREET SUITE 504 APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-7580 (952) 431-4433CNH NO.: DATE:© COPYRIGHT BY CNH ARCHITECTS, INC.REVISIONS: 18079 SC01Wentworth Warming HouseMendota Heights, MN1/18/19 Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"SC01 1 First Floor Plan 1" = 300'-0"SC01 2 Schematic Site Plan Page 19 7300 WEST 147TH STREET SUITE 504 APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-7580 (952) 431-4433CNH NO.: DATE:© COPYRIGHT BY CNH ARCHITECTS, INC.REVISIONS: 18079 SC02Wentworth Warming HouseMendota Heights, MN1/18/19 Exterior Elevations Option 1 1/8" = 1'-0"SC02 1 East Elevation Option 1 1/8" = 1'-0"SC02 2 North Elevation Option 1 1/8" = 1'-0"SC02 3 West Elevation Option 1 1/8" = 1'-0"SC02 4 South Elevation Option 1 Page 20 7300 WEST 147TH STREET SUITE 504 APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-7580 (952) 431-4433CNH NO.: DATE:© COPYRIGHT BY CNH ARCHITECTS, INC.REVISIONS: 18079 SC03Wentworth Warming HouseMendota Heights, MN1/18/19 Exterior Elevations Option 2 1/8" = 1'-0"SC03 1 East Elevation Option 2 1/8" = 1'-0"SC03 3 West Elevation Option 2 1/8" = 1'-0"SC03 4 South Elevation Option 2 1/8" = 1'-0"SC03 2 North Elevation Option 2 Page 21 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Pilot Knob/Oheyawahe Improvements INTRODUCTION The City of Mendota Heights was awarded a grant from the American Express Foundation for work to update the Pilot Knob/Oheyawahe restoration and improvement plan. The plan is focusing on enhancing the visitor access to the site. Attached are drawings of the preferred layout. The entire plan can be viewed at pilotknobpreservation.org (73 pages). The plan is out for public comments which closes on February 20th. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is asked to provide feedback on the plan. Page 22 Item #7d Page 23 Page 24 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Trail Benches INTRODUCTION Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kipp has requested that the Commission review the amount of benches that the city provides along city trails. Commissioner Kipp is requesting there be one bench for every one mile of trail. Mendota Heights does have a Park Bench donation program. The cost to install a single park bench can range from $1,500-$3,000. There are approximately 22 miles of city trails which would equate to approximately 22 benches. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is asked to provide feedback on the request. If the Commission agrees with the recommendation, staff can provide additional details regarding locations of trails and existing benches. Page 25 Item #7e 1101 Victoria Curve – Mendota Heights, MN 55118 – (651) 452-1850 – FAX (651) 452-8940 www.mendota-heights.com CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Park Bench Donation Program From time to time, citizens may wish to memorialize friends or relatives through the donation of a Park Bench to the City’s Parks and Trail System. The process for bench donation will be as follows: 1.Minimum donation required, per bench, shall be $1,000.00 (Subject to yearly review) 2.Bench may be placed throughout the Mendota Heights Parks and Trail System with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3.Recognition or memorial plaque will be attached to back of approved standard bench design 4.Text of memorial plaque shall be approved by the City 5.Cost of the recognition or memorial plaque will be included within the donated amount 6.Minnesota Statue requires all donations to be officially accepted by the City Council Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights December 18, 2001 PARK BENCH DONATION FORM DATE: ______________ NAME: _______________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ PHONE: ______________ Email: ________________________________ I would like to make a contribution of $1,000.00 to the City of Mendota Heights (include donation with this application) for installation of a Park Bench at the following location: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I would like the following message placed on the recognition/memorial plaque attached to the back of the bench: (Plaque area is 2" by 10") __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I understand that the desired bench location and text of the recognition/memorial plaque must be reviewed and approved by the Park and Recreation Commission and the City Council. ____________________________________ SIGNATURE Page 26 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Horseshoes Request INTRODUCTION At the January 8, 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners asked staff to provide additional information on a request to add horseshoes to a city park. Upon speaking with the resident making the request, it was stated that the preferred layout would include 3-4 lanes and would be an acceptable addition to any city park (not just North Kensington). Rogers Lake formerly provided lanes. Staff also spoke with Parks Maintenance staff to ask about the criteria of being located near an existing pavilion. •Wentworth Park – Center island near pavilion, would require removal of trees •Valley Park – No room near pavilion •Friendly Hills – possible under power lines, would require grading •Kensington – soccer fields take up most open space. •Rogers Lake – Not much room left with aerator, canoe rack, volleyball and playground. •Hagstrom-King – Possible near basketball court (no pavilion) •Mendakota – Possible on top of hill near basketball (not near pavilion). ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is asked to provide feedback on the request for horseshoes courts. Page 27 Item #7f DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Rogers Lake Upper Parking Lot Streetlight INTRODUCTION At the December 11, 2018 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners recommended the installation of a streetlight at the entrance to the upper Rogers Lake Parking Lot. Letters were sent to adjacent properties asking for input regarding the installation of this light. A majority of the properties voted against this proposal. A group of residents also submitted the attached petition. The City Council unanimously voted down this request. ACTION REQUIRED None – For informational purposes only. Page 28 Item #7g January 28, 2019 To: Mayor Neil Garlock, City Council Members Ultan Dugan, Liz Petschel, Joel Paper, Jay Miller CC: Mark McNeill, Ryan Ruzek RE: Opposition to Street Light at the Entrance to the Skate Park at Rogers Lake Park Dear Mayor and Council Members, We are writing to oppose a street light installation at Rogers Lake Park at the entrance to the Skate Park. We don’t think a street light is needed. And, we don’t think the Parks and Recreation commissioners who supported the light are aware of the remarkable wildlife that Rogers Lake Park Meet one of the Green Heron Families of Rogers Lake Park Photos by Peggy Kipp Page 29 supports and the negative impact a street light will have on their habitat. We hope this letter will convince you to vote NO for the street light. GREEN HERONS There have been four or ﬁve green heron nests in the thicket of trees and shrubs surrounding the holding pond at Rogers Lake Park for many years. The thicket is between the two entrances to Rogers Lake Park very near the proposed street light. Right now the herons are in their winter home, probably somewhere on the Florida coast. But, they will be back to their nesting home in the trees of Rogers Lake Park at the end of May or early June. According to the National Audubon Society, herons are especially vulnerable to human disturbance during their pair formation and breeding season. They are delicate and tend to abandon nests if disturbed during periods of nesting. They continue to be sensitive after hatching and up until the young ﬂedge the nest in August. The new street light will disturb this nesting site. The adults and their young will be more vulnerable at night to predators like raccoons and owls because their nests will be more visable. They will need to be on alert through the night rather than using the night time to rest. OTHER BIRDS are also affected by artiﬁcial light at night. In addition to the Green Heron nests in the park, there is an Eastern Phoebe pair and a Kingbird pair all nesting in the same thicket. Bluebirds, cardinals, chickadees and swallows also make their home in this park. Artiﬁcial lighting affects breeding insects. Most songbirds feed their young exclusively on insects. Fewer insects = fewer birds. And, we humans depend on insects to pollinate many plants. POLLINATORS It is not just birds that are affected by artiﬁcial light. A lot of pollination is done after dark - not by the usual bees and butterﬂies, but by moths, bats, beetles and more. The artiﬁcial light disrupts the daily rhythms of mating and feeding. Many moths are attracted to artiﬁcial lights and circle them until they die from exhaustion. Moths are good night time pollinators and also prey on nuisance insects. Mendota Heights is a pollinator friendly city and we need to protect these pollinators who work the night shift. FROGS are attracted to light at night, causing them to leave their cover of mud and water and making them easy prey. We have several species of frogs (chorus, spring peepers and bullfrogs) living in the pond at the Park. Will one more street light make a difference? Absolutely. Every light contributes to the problem and especially in an environment where there is a rich, diverse wildlife population like in Rogers Lake Park. Please vote NO to installing a street light at Rogers Lake Park. Sue Light and Boyd Ratchye Patrick Hickey 2270 Wagon Wheel Court 2303 Swan Drive Tim Carlson Karna and John Campobasso 2319 Swan Drive 2231 Swan Court Peggy Kipp Dave and Wendy Rossmiller 2273 Wagon Wheel Court 2275 Wagon Wheel Court Sally McNamara 2371 Swan Drive Page 30 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Assign Commissioner Parks Background In the past commissioners have been assigned parks to visit and report any problems to the Recreation Program Coordinator. Examples of what to look for include: conditions of trails, playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Commissioners are asked to visit their parks monthly. Below is a list of the parks to be assigned: Victoria Highlands Roger’s Lake Valley View Heights Ivy Hills Dog Park Marie Park Valley Park Wentworth Friendly Hills Hagstrom-King Kensington Mendakota Market Square Park Civic Center Requested Action The commission should decide if there are any other parks in Mendota Heights they see fit to be on the list and assign parks to the commissioners. Page 31 Item #7h DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Par 3 Update Equipment Update On January 15th the City Council approved the purchase of a new fairway mower for the Mendota Heights Par 3 for $32,475.79. This piece will not impact the Par 3’s budget as it came from the General Fund. The Par 3 will take possession of the new Toro Reelmaster 3100D in late February. Financial Update Attached is the unofficial 2018 financial report for the Par 3. Staff will provide more information at the meeting. Requested Action Informational Only. Page 32 Item #8a Page 33 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Recreation Update Winter Program Recap •The City of Mendota Heights gymnastics and skating programs ended this last week. Both programs were well attended. •The City of Mendota Heights partnered with the Dodge Nature Center to provide a Naturalist Led Hike on January 12th at 1:00pm. There were 15 registered participants. •The City of Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Mendota Heights Police Department to host “Blade with the Blue” on February 2nd. There were 25 youth participants. •The City of Mendota Heights partnered with TriDistrict Community Education to host a Family Movie Night on February 9th at Henry Sibley High School. The movie picked by the residents was Incredibles 2. Staff will provide a summary of the event at the meeting. •The Royal Ball was held February 10th at the Concord Exchange Building in South Saint Paul. Staff will provide a summary of the event at the meeting. Warming House Update A report of ice rink usage is attached for the season thus far and last year’s data for comparison. Summer Program Update Staff has been busy planning new program options for the 2019 summer season. Registration for these programs will open March 4th at 8:00am. Registration Software Update This spring the Recreation department will be introducing CivicRec, a new registration software anticipated to launch for spring/summer program registration. Upon system changeover, all users will need to create a new account. CivicRec will feature easier use and capabilities for community feedback, facility rentals, sports league management, and enhanced data analysis to assist with program evaluation and improvements. Page 34 Item #8b Wentworth # of Skaters Avg Temp Friendly Hills # of Skaters Avg Temp Marie # of Skaters Avg Temp 12/22/2017 60 23.5 12/22/2017 99 22.6 12/22/2017 41 21.3 12/23/2017 57 17.9 12/23/2017 66 18.5 12/23/2017 52 19.1 12/24/2017 34 20.5 12/24/2017 13 19.75 12/24/2017 21 20 12/27/2017 38 2.5 12/27/2017 26 2.8 12/27/2017 22 3.2 12/28/2017 35 8.7 12/28/2017 16 9.4 12/28/2017 59 9.9 12/29/2017 7 1.83 12/29/2017 13 0.8 12/29/2017 22 2.3 1/1/2018 23 0.3 1/1/2018 5 0.5 1/1/2018 34 0.16 1/2/2018 14 11 1/2/2018 6 8.2 1/2/2018 33 12 1/3/2018 8 1.2 1/3/2018 16 1.8 1/3/2018 0 2.4 1/4/2018 13 1 1/4/2018 5 0.2 1/4/2018 21 1.2 1st Meeting 289 8.843 1st Meeting 265 8.455 1st Meeting 305 9.156 1/6/2018 18 5.1 1/6/2018 41 6.8 1/6/2018 43 8.63 1/7/2018 52 27 1/7/2018 43 27.1 1/7/2018 54 28 1/8/2018 24 28 1/8/2018 15 31 1/8/2018 14 28.2 1/11/2018 7 19.6 1/11/2018 0 7.8 1/11/2018 7 8.8 1/12/2018 1/12/2018 0 1.4 1/12/2018 6 0.8 1/13/2018 18 1.81 1/13/2018 17 1.9 1/13/2018 13 3 1/14/2018 20 13.5 1/14/2018 15 10.7 1/14/2018 49 12.8 1/15/2018 16 5.6 1/15/2018 16 5 1/15/2018 26 5.1 1/16/2018 7 3.2 1/16/2018 8 3.75 1/16/2018 1/17/2018 11 28.5 1/17/2018 13 25.4 1/17/2018 10 27 1/18/2018 27 34.2 1/18/2018 3 34.8 1/18/2018 29 33 1/19/2018 0 41 1/19/2018 2 40 1/19/2018 32 37.6 1/20/2018 4 36.5 1/20/2018 22 38.2 1/20/2018 16 36.7 1/21/2018 9 37 1/21/2018 2 37 1/21/2018 12 21.4 1/23/2018 64 25 1/23/2018 76 23.4 1/23/2018 35 22.8 1/25/2018 27 25.4 1/25/2018 20 27 1/25/2018 66 25.8 1/27/2018 55 32.1 1/27/2018 20 27 1/27/2018 17 28.1 1/28/2018 18 19.8 1/28/2018 60 17 1/28/2018 78 19.2 1/29/2018 10 11.2 1/29/2018 7 12.8 1/29/2018 13 11.4 1/30/2018 1/30/2018 34 25.6 1/30/2018 6 24 1/31/2018 32 27.2 1/31/2018 11 23.8 1/31/2018 17 27.6 2/1/2018 4 4 2/1/2018 2 5.6 2/1/2018 3 3.4 2/2/2018 12 8.6 2/2/2018 18 11.2 2/2/2018 2 10.2 2/3/2018 3 16.45 2/3/2018 44 17.1 2/3/2018 56 16.8 2/4/2018 11 1.8 2/4/2018 12 2.6 2/4/2018 8 2.2 2/5/2018 12 9.4 2/5/2018 7 8.6 2/5/2018 8 13 2/6/2018 8 7.2 2/6/2018 16 7 2/6/2018 0 6.2 2/7/2018 14 10.4 2/7/2018 2/7/2018 11 10 2nd Meeting 483 18.444615 2nd Meeting 524 17.761111 2nd Meeting 631 17.471481 2/8/2018 10 14 2/8/2018 2 12.2 2/8/2018 2/9/2018 9 5.6 2/9/2018 2/9/2018 3 8.6 2/10/2018 27 10 2/10/2018 60 8.5 2/10/2018 40 12.1 2/11/2018 2/11/2018 27 13.5 2/11/2018 48 16.1 2/12/2018 4 9.6 2/12/2018 10 11.4 2/12/2018 6 9.8 2/13/2018 2/13/2018 14 26.2 2/13/2018 3 27 2/14/2018 1 2/14/2018 3 38.6 2/14/2018 8 39.4 2/15/2018 6 28 2/15/2018 48 33 2/15/2018 57 32.4 2/16/2018 2/16/2018 20 15.4 2/16/2018 16 14.8 2/17/2018 2/17/2018 2/17/2018 34 31.8 2/18/2018 13 37.6 2/18/2018 1 39.6 2/18/2018 13 40.2 2/19/2018 2/19/2018 18 23.2 2/19/2018 1 23.2 2/20/2018 38 18.4 2/20/2018 2 18.4 2/20/2018 15 17.2 2/21/2018 11 17.2 2/21/2018 4 16.8 2/21/2018 9 17 2/22/2018 2/22/2018 5 28.8 2/22/2018 30 12.2 2/23/2018 2/23/2018 9 28.2 2/23/2018 2/24/2018 28 25.16 2/24/2018 10 24.83 2/24/2018 16 24.3 2/25/2018 27 29.83 2/25/2018 2/25/2018 33 27.3 2/26/2018 7 36.2 2/26/2018 2 37.8 2/26/2018 13 40.4 3rd Meeting 181 21.053636 3rd Meeting 235 23.526875 3rd Meeting 345 23.164706 SEASON TOTAL 953 SEASON TOTAL 1024 SEASON TOTAL 1281 3 Rinks Combined: 3258 Page 35 Wentworth # of Skaters Avg Temp Friendly Hills # of Skaters Avg Temp Marie # of Skaters Avg Temp 12/26/2018 50 32.3 12/26/2018 29 31.6 12/26/2018 67 31.5 12/29/2018 56 12.8 12/29/2018 44 12.8 12/29/2018 52 14.3 12/30/2018 40 30.6 12/30/2018 23 28.6 12/30/2018 32 30.5 12/31/2018 30 28.25 12/31/2018 16 29 12/31/2018 44 26.7 December Total: 176 25.9875 December Total: 112 25.5 December Total: 195 25.75 1/1/2019 8 8 1/1/2019 8 8 1/1/2019 32 7.5 1/2/2019 56 20.2 1/2/2019 67 19.6 1/2/2019 52 20.2 1/3/2019 1/3/2019 17 36.8 1/3/2019 70 35.2 1/4/2019 12 37.6 1/4/2019 5 37.6 1/4/2019 33 37.8 1/5/2019 50 37 1/5/2019 70 42.1 1/5/2019 36 41.1 1/6/2019 35 31.3 1/6/2019 78 32.5 1/6/2019 23 34.2 1/8/2019 3 20.2 1/8/2019 5 17.2 1/8/2019 8 16 1/9/2019 2 13.2 1/9/2019 53 12.8 1/9/2019 9 13.4 1/10/2019 10 22.4 1/10/2019 11 22.6 1/10/2019 15 22.4 1/11/2019 34 28.6 1/11/2019 10 30.2 1/11/2019 25 17 1/12/2019 34 28.6 1/12/2019 85 28.7 1/12/2019 49 29.6 1/13/2019 41 33.7 1/13/2019 22 32 1/13/2019 54 32.3 1/14/2019 5 30.4 1/14/2019 0 29.6 1/14/2019 9 28.2 1/15/2019 12 30 1/15/2019 7 28.6 1/15/2019 24 30.2 1/16/2019 7 18.8 1/16/2019 52 18.8 1/16/2019 0 19.8 1/17/2019 11 18.8 1/17/2019 10 18.6 1/17/2019 37 20.8 1/18/2019 4 9.4 1/18/2019 24 9.4 1/18/2019 2 10.8 1/19/2019 47 6.1 1/19/2019 15 7.5 1/19/2019 27 7.72 1/20/2019 1/20/2019 10 14.2 1/20/2019 18 7.3 1/21/2019 49 13.2 1/21/2019 6 14.3 1/21/2019 18 17.4 1/22/2019 3 17.6 1/22/2019 7 17.4 1/22/2019 0 17.8 1/23/2019 29 20.4 1/23/2019 43 18.2 1/23/2019 44 19.2 1/26/2019 9 6.8 1/26/2019 28 6.1 1/26/2019 3 8.2 1/27/2019 14 2.2 1/27/2019 44 4.7 1/27/2019 10 3.7 1/28/2019 13 13.2 1/28/2019 12 8 1/28/2019 15 6.4 Janaury Total:488 20.334783 Janaury Total:689 20.62 Janaury Total:613 20.1688 2/1/2019 10 14 2/1/2019 9 14.4 2/1/2019 27 13.6 2/2/2019 41 34 2/2/2019 105 32.2 2/2/2019 34 35.2 2/3/2019 8 36.6 2/3/2019 0 37.6 2/3/2019 17 36.5 2/4/2019 0 8 2/4/2019 15 9.4 2/4/2019 2/6/2019 41 20.4 2/6/2019 23 20.4 2/6/2019 13 20.6 Page 36 DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Commission Park Updates BACKGROUND At this time commissioners can provide a brief update on the parks for which they are in charge of monthly monitoring. Commissioners are asked to immediately communicate with Meredith Lawrence if there are any maintenance or safety issues at their designated parks. REQUESTED ACTION Informational Only. Page 37 Item #8c