2008-08-12 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of July 8, 2008, Minutes
4. Recreation Programmers Report
5. September and November Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
6. Par 3 Update (Available Tuesday)
7. Approve 2009 Playground Improvement Plan
8. Dog Park Request
9. Commission Comments
10. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
July 8, 2008
The July 2008 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The
meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M.
The following Commissioners were present, Chair Paul Portz, Ray Morris, Larry Craighead, Tom
Kraus, Michael Toth, Maureen Brackey and Liz O'Brien. Staff present were: Guy Kullander,
Parks Operations and Project Coordinator, Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator,
Teresa Gangelhoff, Recreation Programmer, and Nancy Bauer, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Kraus made a motion to approve the minutes, with a correction as to when the sport
tiles were installed at Valley Park, seconded by Commissioner Craighead.
AYES 7
NAYES 0
Chair Portz added an item at the end of the agenda - Discussion Dog Park.
RECREATION PROGRAMMER'S REPORT
Ms. Gangelhoff handed out a report with totals from donations for the 2008 parks celebration. A
running balance is kept in the parks celebration checkbook and there is $8,100 for next year. A
report of the prizes was also given out. The next four youth trips are pools and aquatic centers.
The Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby has 10 spots left and if residents would like to sign up
their kids they need to do it before next Wednesday. Safety camp is full. Golf camps and lessons
are still available and information is on the City's website. The week long skateboard camp is
coming up on July 26' and was very popular last year.
Commissioner Kraus asked if there was a waiting list still being taken for safety camp.
Ms. Gangelhoff reported a waiting list was still being taken. South St. Paul and Mendota Heights
is full. West St. Paul still has some openings.
Commissioner Craighead asked is the reports that were handed out were recorded in the minutes
for historical purposes.
Mr. Sedlacek responded that there is a copy of the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda that
is kept which includes all memos and handouts.
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Commissioner Toth asked Ms. Gangelhoff if she was still looking for volunteers for the fishing
derby.
Ms. Gangelhoff responded she was.
Commissioner Toth said he would like to volunteer.
2009 PARKS CELEBRATION
Chair Portz reported that the Mendota Heights Parks Celebration is normally held the first
Saturday of June (June 5, 2009). Next year, School District 197 has selected June 5, 2009, for
their History Festival, to celebrate their 150'' anniversary.
Ms. Gangelhoff said she has called and emailed the committee and has not heard back from
anyone. Someone recommended that the City's celebration date be moved for next year. The
petting zoo, Splatter Sisters, and Teddy Bear Band have all been secured for next year. It may be
a good thing to coordinate with the history festival. The weekend before June 5' is Memorial Day
weekend and the weekend after there is a tournament scheduled for Mendakota Park that is held
every year.
Chair Portz asked where the events were being held for the school districts history festival.
Ms. Gangelhoff thought they would be in the halls at Henry Sibley High School.
Commissioner Morris said it would be nice to talk to the committee and maybe doubly market both
events.
Chair Portz said the kids playing in the ball tournament are the right age for the events of the park
celebration and come to the celebration events.
Ms. Gangelhoff responded that it is a Mendota Heights Athletic Association in-house tournament,
the same weekend as the City's celebration, and all are Mendota Heights kids. The tournament the
following weekend is for MSF and is by invitation only with one Mendota Heights team playing in
the tournament.
Chair Portz commented that the logistics of changing the celebration are big.
Commissioner Kraus said the school district's celebration is held over three days and some events
may overlap. There may be a potential for conflict. The downside to changing everything isn't
justified.
Commissioner O'Brien said there may be a direct conflict with events in the evening, if there are
events in the evening.
Mr. Sedlacek said he hasn't heard if the Fire Department was holding a dance next year. This year
was profitable but not as much as they were hoping for.
Ms. Gangelhoff said the 5K would be held in the morning and a movie will be shown in the village
the Friday night before the City's celebration.
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Chair Portz said with good communication it could work out better having both events the same
day.
Ms. Gangelhoff said she would try to talk with someone from the history festival.
Chair Portz said he liked the idea of working together. Unless there is a major conflict it could be
worked out.
Commissioner Toth said the park celebration should be locked in on the June 5' date for next year.
Mr. Sedlacek said he would informally report to the City Council that the date was discussed and
the Parks and Recreation Commission would be June 5' .
WEB STREAMING
Mr. Sedlacek showed the Mendota Heights website and the web streaming of public meetings on
the internet. Anyone at any time can look up Mendota Heights' meetings and watch on video
discussions at those meetings. The type of use it gets will be monitored. The meetings will be on
the website for one year.
Commissioner Morris asked how many hits the City's website gets.
Mr. Sedlacek said he didn't know but would check into it.
2009 CIT'Yt BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Kullander reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission needs to make a
recommendation to the City Council for 2009 capital improvement projects to be placed in the draft
2009 city budget. Recommendations must be for projects that are funded or partially funded from
the special parks fund.
Commissioner Morris said he would like to move the tennis court that didn't get funded in 2008
into the 2009 budget.
Mr. Kullander said the special park fund balance at the end of the year will be about $150,000.00.
Several projects in the past two years, at the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission, City
Council has funded half of the capital improvement projects with other funds. We could look at
the $150,000 as $300,000. That is a Council option to fund the capital improvement with other
funds other than the special parks funds. There are not a lot of capital improvements coming up in
the next few years. Once the money is spent in the special park fund it will be gone. The City is
98 % built out.
Commissioner Craighead said he would like to do the Friendly Hills Playground rehabilitation and
the backstop at Friendly Hills ball field in 2009. Everything would then get shifted to other years.
Commissioner Kraus suggested that the projects get prioritized. If funding isn't asked for by the
City Council aren't going to fund a capital improvement project. If certain things don't fit in the
budget there will be a list of things to do in the future. One thing that needs to be discussed is
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having a study commissioned to determine what the needs there are in the parks. The study was
the basis for a referendum that passed to fund the special park fund. Let's prioritize the capital
improvement projects and ask for what we think we need, and then let's start to think about what to
do once the funds run out.
Commissioner Morris said he agreed with prioritizing the projects. If we only ask for $150,000
they are only going to fund $150,000. If there are more projects listed and more money in the
budget they may budget for more projects.
Chair Portz said he has talked to the City Council about the budget and it was recommended the
Commission ask for what is needed rather than worry about how much money there is to spend. If
the projects are needed for the community there will be money for the projects. The City Council
may match what is in the special park fund. Let's recommend what projects we think are needed
and not worry about how much money is needed.
Chair Portz asked if any more comments were received about the sport tiles at the tennis courts.
Mr. Kullander responded he recently received two comments and both were positive.
Commissioner Kraus has heard some comments negative and positive. He has heard more positive
comments than negative comments.
Commissioner Morris recommended that a different sport tiles surface be put down on anther
tennis court.
Chair Portz recommended that a tennis court be added to the 2009 budget with a different surface.
Commissioner Kraus said he could support that.
Commissioner Craighead asked if there is a tennis court that needs major work done to it in 2009.
Mr. Kullander responded that the tennis courts are about the same age, built in 1970 and 1972.
One court is resurfaced every four or five years. The sport tiles are about the cost of 10 years of
routine maintenance on a tennis court.
Commissioner Craighead asked if there was a tennis court that needs major work.
Mr. Kullander responded that the courts are all in about the same shape. They are not unsafe for
play. A contractor looks at the courts and I let the contractor decide which is in the worst shape
and that one gets re -surfaced and the rest get routine crack repairs.
Commissioner Kraus suggested a court away from Valley Park should be redone in the sport tiles.
Mr. Kullander responded that he would recommend the Friendly Hills Park for the sport tiles
resurfacing. That court gets a lot of use.
Commissioner Kraus said that if the Friendly Hills tennis court was redone and the playground
equipment getting rehabilitated, the drawback would be that it could be viewed as putting a lot of
emphasize to that park.
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Mr. Kullander said that another option would be to rehab the playground equipment at the Victoria
Highlands Park in 2009 instead of Friendly Hills Park.
Commissioner Kraus said if Council couldn't support redoing another tennis court that the Friendly
Hills Playground equipment could be done in 2009.
Commissioner Craighead recommended that the backstops be replaced at Friendly Hills Park as
there are some major issues for softball and baseball.
Commissioner Morris recommended doing rehab to both playgrounds, the backstops, and one of
the tennis courts and then push everything down on the list. Let's get the playgrounds done first.
Commission Toth asked about the $15,000 price difference for the two playground rehabilitations.
Mr. Kullander responded that Victoria Highlands was a new park in 1990 when the playground
equipment was put in. Equal money was put into the neighborhood playground improvements in
seven parks. Friendly Hills Park was a bigger, existing park with a larger playground. There is a
shift in elevation in the playground which makes it more costly. Friendly Hills Park is a highly
visited park.
Commissioner Toth asked about the Rogers Lake Park playground that was recently installed.
Mr. Kullander responded that the swings were saved and new borders put down. A new
playground element was added. The playground was enlarged a little bit with the new equipment.
Commissioner Toth asked about the life expectancy of the playground equipment.
Mr. Kullander responded that industry guidelines recommend it should last about eight to 10 years
depending on usage.
Chair Portz commented that what he was hearing is that the Friendly Hills playground
rehabilitation, Friendly Hills ball field backstops, a tennis court be resurfaced with sport tiles, and
Victoria Highlands playground be rehabilitated in 2009.
Commissioner Kraus wanted to know about MHAA's challenges about storing equipment and
would it make sense to consider storage space instead of a tennis court.
Commissioner Morris asked it would be nice if MHAA split the cost.
Mr. Kullander responded that the storage building at Mendakota Park has been brought to the City
Council on two occasions and the City Council rejected it. MHAA no longer has the money to
match City funds right now.
Commissioner Kraus asked how great the need was for city usage.
Mr. Kullander responded that Public Works would like a storage area for chemicals and stuff like
that. It's not a necessity but a convenience. The City Council would probably not support it.
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Commissioner Toth asked if it was needed at Mendakota Park.
Mr. Kullander responded that Public Works would like it at Mendakota Park because there a lot of
tournaments at Mendakota Park.
Commissioner Toth asked if MHAA could lease the building if it was built.
Mr. Kullander responded that MHAA recently closed their office and they are storing things in
garages because they could not afford storage fees. I would expect they may ask to waive the fees
for the storage buildings.
Chair Portz asked if there was time to talk with MHAA to find out their needs for storage and
budget purposes.
Commissioner Morris said that the City Council would not support it.
Commissioner Kraus said it's more a MHAA need and not a City need. There are other options
for storage needs available to MHAA.
Commissioner Toth asked where the storage building would be built at Mendakota Park.
Mr. Kullander responded that is another issue for discussion. The batting cages weren't always
there and in the past, it was thought to put the building there.
Chair Portz commented that the Mendakota Park storage building be removed from the 2009
project list.
Commissioner Morris said the sun shelters are things that can be done to improve play.
Commissioner Craighead said replacing the backstops at Friendly Hills Park would improve play
for MHAA.
Chair Portz said what he is hearing is storage for MHAA probably wouldn't get approved and
there are other alternatives.
Mr. Kullander recommended that the sun shelters not have a higher priority than the backstops.
Commissioner Craighead said the two playgrounds should have the highest priority, with the
backstop being third, and a tennis court being fourth for 2009.
Commission Morris said he would leave it up to Mr. Kullander which tennis court to redo.
Commissioner Kraus asked which playground should be advocated as first.
Commissioner Morris said both should be redone.
Mr. Kullander responded that both should be presented and let City Council decide.
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Commissioner Morris said both should be presented and then all the big needs are being taken
care of.
Mr. Kullander reported that 1985 was the last time a parks facilities needs study was done that
evaluated programs, fields, etc. That type of study would not be funded from the special park
funds and would have to come from the City Council.
Commissioner Kraus asked how much was spent on the last study.
Mr. Kullander said the cost kept ballooning because things were always being added when the
referendum was forming. To do a study on a city wide basis would be about $25,000 to $35,000
to do a complete inventory and evaluation.
Commissioner Kraus asked how the rest of the Commission felt about it.
Commissioner Morris said it was a good idea.
Chair Portz said it has been 23 years since a study was last done.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend to the City Council for 2009 budget purposes
- 2 playground rehabilitations (Friendly Hills Park and Victoria Highlands Park), backstop
replacement as Friendly Hills ball fields and a tennis court as a second priority and the City
Council commission a study on the usage and programs of the parks.
Commissioner Kraus seconded the motion.
Commissioner Craighead recommended that 50% of the funding come from other City funds.
Commissioner Morris said he would take that as a friendly amendment.
Chair Portz asked about the Friendly Marsh Park development.
Mr. Kullander said that should be put on hold pending the Mendota Plaza redevelopment. More
information would come out if a parks study was done.
Commissioner Brackey asked about the Ivy Park fountain that is in the capital improvement plan.
Mr. Kullander responded that 15-20 years ago that was a pond up there with wood timbers around
it. When storm improvements were done up there the pond was enlarged with overflow structures
so water wouldn't exit the pond unless it came to a certain level. Trash and duck weed are in the
pond. There are complaints the pond looks terrible. A fountain was recommended to push trash to
the edges. The pond is hard to maintain because of the steep sides. Pumps and electricity to run
the pumps would be expensive.
Commissioner Kraus said some might think it looks nice and other might think it looks bad. There
is no real need for a fountain at this pond. There have been other requests for fountains.
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Mr. Kullander said he would present the projects to the City Council in two memos but
recommend them with one motion.
AYES 7
NAYS 0
DAKOTA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
Mr. Kullander reported that the Dakota County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan is 596 pages and the
Parks and Recreation Commission received a summary version of the plan.
Chair Portz he was impressed with the report and pleased that there was a long list of what Dakota
County wanted to see in the parks. One of the things they wanted to see was increased external
revenues to advance parks and open space systems.
PAR 3 UPDATE
Mr. Sedlacek reported the Jr. PGA hosted a tournament with 68 participants in June. Course
revenues for 2008 outpaced expenditures by $35,032, including prorated recreation program
revenues. Expenditures that did not make the worksheet include maintenance management fee
($5,000) and the last maintenance contracting billing ($1,500).
Significant expenditures for June were professional services $1,135 (audit), maintenance contract,
payroll costs, and operating expenses (for repairing the #4 tee box).
Revenues for June were $49,446.94 and expenditures were $19,064.54 with operating revenue
over expenditures of $30,382.40. The goal at the end of the year for net operating revenue is
$40,000.
2,651 rounds of golf were played in 2008 compared to 2,538 in 2007. Construction of bathrooms
is well underway and expected to be done at the end of July.
The greens committee will meet on Thursday night. They will be discussing a capital
improvements plan, fees, siding color and landscaping. Would it be ok with the Parks and
Recreation Commission if the greens committee picked out the siding color?
Commissioner Morris and Craighead said yes.
Mr. Sedlacek said it would be a 6" lap siding with a hardy board material.
30 RSVPs have been received for the Par 3 party. 10 tee times have been set aside starting at 9:00
A.M. at eight minute intervals and will be assigned as people show up. Regular fees will apply to
the golfers. Lunch will be served around 11:30. Hot dogs and chips will be provided. Folks will
be asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Formal invites will go out on Friday.
Commissioner Craighead asked what the date was.
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Mr. Sedlacek replied Saturday, August 2"d
Chair Portz said it was for families.
LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN SITE CONCEPT
Mr. Sedlacek reported that the City of St. Paul provided background information on three concepts
they are considering for Lilydale Regional Park. The City of St. Paul asked for feedback. Mr.
Sedlacek asked for any comments that the Commission wanted forwarded. One of the concepts
includes a dog park.
Commissioner Morris wondered if there would be a charge for the dog park. The City of
Minneapolis charges non residents a double or triple fee if park users are not residents of the City
of Minneapolis. If there is a dog park that includes a fee that Mendota Heights, Mendota and
Lilydale residents pay the same fee as residents of St. Paul.
Commissioner Craighead said the report talked about a vegetation management study and was
wondering if the buckthorn issue along the river trail would be addressed. Removal of invasive
plant species is discussed and they don't say much about invasive plant species.
Commissioner Portz said the existing railroad bridge could be a problem for traffic. There is not
room for 2 cars on the road. It would be a needed improvement.
Commissioner Morris said it was a nice comprehensive plan.
Commissioner Kraus thought of a question to ask the City of St. Paul, what is the priority to make
it a natural preserve versus accessible to human and animal traffic. They both could be on the site.
There could be a conflict between the two priorities. It's a unique area. The area is somewhat
isolated and are there any security issues? How will the park be patrolled?
Mr. Sedlacek said he would draft a letter to the City of St. Paul and show it to the Commissioners
before sending it out.
Commissioner Kraus said he appreciated the City of St. Paul for keeping Mendota Heights in the
loop.
DOG PARK
Chair Portz said he saw the discussion at the City Council meeting regarding the dog park. The
Parks and Recreation Commission was in favor of the dog park and the City Council was not in
favor with the idea. There is a need in the community to have a dog park. The hockey rink is
only used for three months out of the year and sits there for nine months. A dog park would be an
efficient use of the park facilities. There are issues about dogs in the neighborhoods. Some of the
issues are unrelated to the hockey rink. I think a trial period would be a good idea. There is a
legitimate need for a dog park in the community.
Mr. Sedlacek reported some people feel strongly about having a dog park and some people feel
strongly about not have a dog park. Staff did not know much about the issue. More background
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information is needed. If the Parks and Recreation Commission feels strongly about this issue
more information can be gathered. The question is does the City have an area for a dog park.
There would be more responsibility for the City if there is a dog park. It is recommended that a
dog park be an acre in size, have a double gated entry, fence, shade, water and signs.
South St. Paul is putting together a dog park and he called for information and has not heard back.
Commissioner Kraus said let's say we wanted a dog park, do we have a place for it in the City?
Commissioner Morris said he didn't know of a large enough area for a dog park.
Commissioner Craighead said that after listening to the City Council discussion last month he
wavered on the idea of a dog park. Residents didn't like the idea of bringing your dog to the
hockey rink without a leash.
Commissioner Toth asked how do you control the waste from the dogs? Someone may not pick up
after their dog. If they don't does the City crews pick up the waste everyday? There isn't enough
acreage for a dog park. This would be a lot of work and decisions to make for a dog park.
Commissioner Kraus said he was disappointed in the decision of the City Council even if there are
some issues. This would have been a good opportunity to try something where there aren't a lot of
alternatives. We don't have the space or resources to create a dedicated dog park.
Chair Portz thinks there is a need for a dog park in the community and it should be researched.
Using Marie Park on an experimental basis is a good idea.
Commissioner Morris said that the size requirement is lacking in the community for a dog park.
Perhaps work with St. Paul or South St. Paul to be a cooperative dog park. The dogs need space.
The hockey rink is too small for bigger dogs.
Commissioner Kraus said the hockey rink is a limited space and the number of dogs allowed in
there would need to be limited. Alternatives should be provided so residents could walk their dogs
to a dog park instead of getting in their cars and driving to a dog park with their dog. Especially
with gas at $4.00 a gallon.
Chair Portz liked the idea of having a dog park residents could walk to. Permitting was discussed
to keep the number of dogs down in the hockey rink. Marie Park would be a good experimental
site for a dog park.
Chair Portz said if the Marie rink experiment worked the other rinks in the City could be looked
at. The need is there and it needs to be looked at further. More information is need such as land
and ways to administer the park.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Craighead asked Mr. Kullander if the fencing contractor at Hagstrom King Park
looked at moving the fencing down a couple inches at the Valley Park tennis courts.
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Mr. Kullander said the fencing work at Hagstrom King Park hasn't been started yet, but he will
have the contractor look at the fence at Valley Park tennis courts.
Chair Portz said he watched the discussion of the landscaping on Highway 110 and it sounds like a
good idea. On Excelsior Blvd in St. Louis Park there is a welcome sign on the side of the road
made of stone that would look good on 110 at the end of the bridge. The sign is on Excelsior Blvd
going west into Minneapolis.
Commissioner Toth asked Mr. Kullander when the fencing work would start in Hagstrom King
Park.
Mr. Kullander responded that it should start in the next couple of weeks.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Kraus seconded the motion.
AYES 7
NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 6, 2008
To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
From: TERESA GANGELHOFF
RE: JULY/AUGUST PARK AND RECREATION REPORT
Cliff Timm Memorial Fishina Derb
Our 10th annual derby was held on Wednesday, July 16 at Rogers Lake. We filled the derby at 60
kids that caught a new record of 479 fish! Gander Mountain is a new sponsor and gave us great
prizes and goodies for the kids including our grand prize to the largest fish -$50.00 gift card to the
store. We used our check for $500.00 from Cliff Timm's Memorial Trust for small boxes (to fit in last
years tackle boxes) filed with everything needed to catch a fish! Ace Hardware of IGH helped with
recording the fish and also provided the kids with the bait. Local resident Ira Kipp has also donated a
check for $50.00 to use towards prizes. Dick Spicer (past commissioner) returned again to help
weigh fish along with commissioners Larry Craighead and Mike Toth -Thanks again for donating your
time for this great event!
Also thanks to Guy Kullander for contacting the DNR about clearing out the weeds around the pier
before the derby to make it easier to fish and by the final count we know it really helped catch fish!
The Derby was also taped by Townsquare TV for part of Insight 7 show. I will let you know when it
will be broadcast, they stayed and taped the whole derby!
Here are this years results, sponsors and volunteers:
Sponsors were:
Cliff Timm Trust
Mendota Heights Park and Rec
Ace Hardware of IGH
Ira Kipp
Gander Mountain
Volunteers were:
Kathy Swanson, Dave Gangelhoff, Nancy Bauer, Dick Spicer, Larry Craighead, Michael Toth,
DonCorniea, Nancy Corniea, Dave Corniea, Joe Polakoski, Jeff Cardinal, Shelly Smetana, Barb Kasel,
Mackinzie Thone, Sandie Thone.
Winners:
Largest Fish- Rachel Farber 3 and 5/8 oz (sunfish)
Smallest Fish- Katie Barry %4 oz. (sunfish)
Most Fish Caught- Jenna Elliott 62 fish
Casting Contest winners 6 and under -Sylvia Taylor and 7 and up Rudy Gapinski
Total fish caught 479 (new record)
Youth Trips
Our summer trips finished up with our final trip to WSP Pool on August 7. We had games/prizes,
BBQ lunch, swimming and a snack.
Three of our four pool trips were rained out this year! We made some quick changes and went to
Grand Slam, SSP indoor pool and rescheduled our WSP, MH fun at the pool day for Aug. 7! Mother
nature decided not to cooperate.
Safety Camp
Plans are in place for the17`h annual Safety Camp to be held August 12, 13, and 14th at Kaposia Park
in South St. Paul. We have secured our presenters and working with WSP and SSP Park and Rec
departments and with SSP VFW to finalize this years plans. I even get to arrive in the helicopter this
year dressed as McGruff the crime dog!
I would like to invite all our commissioners/staff to opening ceremonies at 8 am at Kaposia Park in
SSP (off Butler and Highway 52) They last about'/2 hour and would love to have you in our pictures
with all our kids in front of the helicopter and of course with McGruff, Sparky, and the crash dummies!
The helicopter will land at 8:15 am as the fire and police pull up with sirens at full blast, it is pretty
exciting and very memorable for the kids.
Golf
Our final camp runs the week of August 11'h. All lessons, leagues and camps were very well attended
again this year!
Summer Plavhouse
The Summer Playhouse - Junie B and Kids Like Me finished up in July. They began performing in MH on
Monday's starting June 16`h, from 1:30 -2:00 at Marie and from 3:00 — 3:30 at Friendly Hills Park and ran for
six weeks ending July 21. This is a favorite with families with young children.
Tennis
The tennis program ended with our annual picnic/games/prizes on July 23`d. Jake, Nancy and Kathy
Swanson -staff from city hall came and helped grill hotdogs for all the kids -Thanks! 166 youth finished in
our lessons and USTA Jr. team
Performances in the Parks
All performances reach a variety of age groups throughout the summer and many will co -inside with many
of our summer events. The remaining events are listed below and also listed in our summer brochure and
Heights Highlites. This year our Music in Movie in the park was a great hit. We hope to have one outdoor
movie each month next summer and I hope to secure some late night Twins games on the big outdoor
screen. Maybe tailgating! (west coast games that start at 9 pm as it needs to be dark!)
FREE FAMILY "SUMMER PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK"
Thurs., Aug. 21, 6:30 — 8:45 Music @ Market Square @ Village at MH Free outdoor concert Enjoy
Blues, Rock, Salsa, Blue Grass music.
Weds. August 27, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m-Mendakota Park Pavilion. "Leroy's River Minstrels" provided by MH
Park & Rec and free root beer float provided by Thompson Park Activity Center. Playing old time hits and
Big Band Sound. *If it rains, this concert will be moved across the street in the Mendota Heights Fire
Hall.
Softball
Playoffs started Tues. July 22"d and the tournament concluded on Saturday, July 26 at Mendakota.
We had great weather and great competition! The final champions are:
Men's D Tues League Champions- Chairshot
Men's D Playoff Champions- Chairshot
Women's D League Champions- Lucky 13 Foxes
Women's D Playoff Champions- Dunhams
Men's Over 30 League Champions- Boulevard Bar
Men's Over 30 Playoff Champion's - Bogeys
Skateboard Camp
Our Skateboard camp put on by 3°' Lair was held July 26 and August 1. We had 11 participants this year.
Simple Steps
We recorded 25 residents and 9 MH City Staff that joined Simple Steps walking program this year.
Registration has closed but our walkers are busy recording their workout minutes on the Simple Steps web
site and winning prizes! I will be meeting with the other cities involved in the program again in the fall to
review this program.
Fall School Flyer
I am currently working on an finalizing the fall flyer and getting info together for our fall Heights Highlites
publication.
Fall Dance Clinic for Youth
We will hold a Dance Clinic with SSP Dance Team for young girls (I tried Henry Sibley but it didn't work out)
October 4 and 10''.
Youth Trips
Trips are planned for MEA to Bunker Hills Riding Stables and 3`d Lair Skatepark.
Gymnastics
Sibley Gymnastics team will again offer gymnastics for Mendota Heights this fall, more info will be in the fall
school flyer.
City of Mendota Heights
MEMO
August 7, 2008
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administr, o� , S
Subject: September Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Discussion
The State Primary is set for September 9, 2008. No public meetings can be
held until 8:00 P.M. (after the polls close).
The Parks and Recreation Commission needs to move their September meeting
to another day.
Action Required
Discuss another date and time for the September Parks and Recreation meeting.
Page 1 of 1
From: Guy Kullander
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:26 PM
To: Jake Sedlacek
Subject: Alternate dates for P & Rec
Council chambers is still open for:
1. Wed Sept 3
2. Thur Sept 4
3. Wed Sept 10
In November the open dates are:
1. Mon Nov 10
2. Wed Nov 12
3. Thur Nov 13
MA4,446.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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DATE: August 12, 2008
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator
FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrat r - 5
SUBJECT: Par 3 Update, July 2008
Discussion
The Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course was open for business every day in July, with only a
couple (partial) rain days. Attached you will find the Cash Flow Worksheet for July 2008. The
intent of this report is to provide a snapshot of revenues and expenditures for the month and for
the year to date. More detailed reporting will be conducted on an annual basis, as are all other
city funds.
Par 3 July Cash Flow Worksheet
Course revenues for 2008 have outpaced expenditures by a total of $59,479, including our pro-
rated recreation program revenues. Significant expenditures in the month include catching up on
our Maintenance Supervision Contract ($5,000 under Maintenance Contract), materials for
redoing bunkers and chemicals (operating expenses). Our maintenance costs are higher than they
were for July 2007, which reflects more time spent on landscaping, trimming, and special
proj ects.
Operations Update
2824 rounds of golf were played at the Par 3 in July 2008 (2797 in July 2007). This does not
count league, camp or lesson rounds.
Construction on the new bathrooms, entryways and walkways is nearing completion. The
walkway was completed, but a portion needs to be re -poured. New entrance ramps to the
accessible doors should be completed this week or next. New bathroom doors, tile and fixtures
should be installed this week. The subcontractor for siding has been given a "green light" and
will be able to start once the materials have been delivered. A grant from the Dakota County
Community Development Agency is paying for the majority of the work; the Par 3 will be
required to pay for siding of the clubhouse, roofing on the addition and some internal plumbing
work which is being updated in the process.
Maintenance — The course remains in good condition, despite a couple of diseases popping up in
the summer heat. Jerry Murphy and his crew have stayed on top of the turf, and have begun
rehabbing the bunkers, with bunkers on #1, #4, #8 complete and #5 underway.
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MEMORANDUM
August 4'h, 2008
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator
Subject: Approve 2009 Playground Improvement Plan for
Friendly Hills Park & Victoria -Highland Park and
Health Fitness Components at Mendakota Park:
BACKGROUND:
At last months meeting the Commission recommended capital improvements (removals,
equipment re -habilitation, addition of border timbers, safety surfacing and new components) for
playgrounds in Friendly Hills Park and Victoria Highlands Park is included in the 2009 City Budget.
The Commission also requested that the City Council fund the improvements from the Special Park
Fund (50%) and Cell Tower Fund (50%). Combined working budgets for both projects total
approximately $115,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Representatives from Earl F. Anderson have met with me on several occasions to arrive at a
design concept / plan for both playground areas that will provide a safe, accessible, and enhanced
play experience that should be appreciated by both children and adults (Victoria Highlands plan
attached- Friendly Hills available on Tuesday). Also included is a proposal to place four Health
Fitness Components, included in an early concept for Friendly Hills Park, that I believe would be more
appreciated by park and trail users if located near the playground area in Mendakota Park.
Location Component & Install Costs: City Costs Contingency Total Cost
Victoria Highlands Park $59,353.38
Mendakota Park $18,061.85
Friendly Hills Park $50,000.00
$1,500.00 $2,000.00 $62,850.00
$ 500.00 $1,000.00 $19,560.00
$1,500.00 $4,000.00 $55,500.00
$ 137,910.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the attached drawings for improvements at Victoria Highlands and Mendakota Park
and if your schedule permits visit the playground areas, including Friendly Hills Park, to familiarize you
with existing facilities.
ACITON REQUIRED:
If the Parks and Recreation Commission approve of the plans as presented, make a
recommendation to the City Council supporting purchasing the play components prior to December
31, 2008 (component prices quoted here by EFA are marked down 5%)
If the Commission wishes to revise plan elements - I can request that a representative from
Earl F. Anderson attend the September meeting to formally explain the plan and answer questions.
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QUOTE TO:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
ENTERED BY:
KIM
QUOTE NUMBER:
0094492
QUOTE DATE:
8/5/2008
SHIP TO:
VICTORIA HIGHLANDS PARK
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
Page: I
ATTN:
PHONE:
(651) 452-1850
FAX:
QTY
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION
PRICE EACH
EXT. PRICE
1.00
PLAYGROUND
PLAYBOOSTER PLAY EQUIPMENT
39,738.00
39,738.00
DESIGN #27902-1-2
1.00
INSTALLEQUIP
INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT
7,434.00
7,434.00
INCLUDES CONCRETE FOR FOOTINGS
1.00
BORDER
XP BORDER, 2 -TIER
2,721.00
2,721.00
INCLUDES STAKES AND REBAR
1.00 INSTALLBORDER INSTALLATION OF BORDER 1,374.00 1,374.00
1.00 EFAWOOD EFA WOOD FIBER SAFETY SURFACING SYSTEM 4,982.00 4,982.00
INCLUDES WOOD FIBER, FABRIC,
AND 8 WEAR PADS, DELIVERED TO SITE.
1.00 INSTALLFIBER INSTALLATION OF WOOD FIBER SYSTEM 1,952.00 1,952.00
INCLUDES DRAIN AGGREGATE
ALREADY ONSITE.
1.00 GRADING DEMO 753.00 753.00
NOTE: This quotation is valid for 30 days. Please call for confirmation after that date. Prices are NOT based on SUBTOTAL: 58,954.00
prevailing wages. SHIPPING & HANDLING: 375.00
DISCLAIMER FOR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS: The following disclaimer applies only when installation is quoted SALES TAX: 24.38
This quotation is based on the area being free of all debris such a4 but not limited to the following *Concrete footings or TOTAL: 59,353.38
blocks of any type. *Bedrock or rocky conditions of any type *Tree stumps, trees, cans, bottles, metal or any other debris
*Utilities requiring any holes to be dug by hand *If area is not accessible to a bobcat and other equipment necessary for
installation. *If water exists in site area or footings after they are dug *Or any other unknown conditions not listed or visible
F.O. B: FACTORY TERMS. NET 30 DAYS
Shipment approx. 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and subject to credit approval.
you require a 24-hour delivery notice? F__J Yes ❑ No
Signed by
Approved by:
Date
CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM ALL QUANTITIES BILL BACH
9701 Penn Ave S, #100 • Bloomington, MN 55431 • Phone: 952-884-7300. 1-800-862-6026 • Fax: 952-884-5619
www.efa-mn.com • e-mail: parkandrecinfo@efa-mn.com OR trafficinfo@efa-mn.com
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DEZNED FOR AGES 5-12 YEARS
UNLES$ OnERMSE NOTED ON PLAN,
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QUOTE TO:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
ENTERED BY:
QUOTE NUMBER
QUOTE DATE:
SHIP TO:
MENDAKOTAPARK
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
Page:
KIM
0094387
7/31/2008
ATTN:
PHONE: (651) 452-1850
FAX: (651) 452-8940
OTY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH EXT. PRICE
1.00 PLAYGROUND HEALTHBEAT FITNESS COMPONENTS 13,600.00 13,600.00
CHEST PRESS
SQUAT PRESS
TAI CHI WHEELS
CARDIO STEPPER
1.00 INSTALLEQUIP INSTALLATION OF HEALTHBEAT COMPONENTS 1,426.00 1,426.00
INCLUDES CONCRETE FOR FOOTINGS
1.00 XP0668 6" x 6" x 8' XP BORDER 128 LNFT 573.00 573.00
1.00 INSTALLBORDER INSTALLATION OF BORDER 670.00 670.00
1.00 EFAWOOD EFA WOOD FIBER SAFETY SURFACING SYSTEM 950.00 950.00
INCLUDES WOOD FIBER, FABRIC, DRAIN
AGGREATE, DELIVERED TO SITE.
1.00
INSTALLFIBER
INSTALLATION OF WOOD FIBER SYSTEM
175.00
175.00
1.00
GRADING
EXCAVATE 32 X 32 AREA, PILE ON SITE
375.00
375.00
NOTE: This quotation is valid for 30 days. Please call for confirmation after that date. Prices are NOT based on SUBTOTAL: 17,769.00
prevailing wages. SHIPPING & HANDLING: 240.00
DISCLAIMER FOR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS: The following disclaimer applies only when installation is quoted SALES TAX: 52.85
chis quotation is based on the area being free of all debris such as but not limited to the following *Concrete footings or TOTAL: 18 061.85
blocks of any type. *Bedrock or rocky conditions of any type *Tree stumps, trees, cans, bottles, metal or any other debris
*Utilities requiring any holes to be dug by hand *If area is not accessible to a bobcat and other equipment necessary for
installation. *If water exists in site area or footings after they are dug *Or any other unknown conditions not listed or visible
F.O.B: FACTORY TERMS. NET 30 DAYS
Shipment approx. 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and subject to credit approval
you require a 24-hour delivery notice? F__] Yes No
Approved by: Signed b
CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM ALL QUANTITIES Date \BILL B
9701 Penn Ave S, #100 • Bloomington, MN 55431 • Phone: 952-884-7300 • 1-800-862-6026 • Fax: 952-884-5619
www.efa-mn.com • e-mail: parkandrecinfo@efa-mn.com OR trafficinfo@efa-mn.com
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QUOTE TO:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
QUOTE Page:
ENTERED BY:
KIM
QUOTE NUMBER:
0094615
QUOTE DATE:
8/11/2008
SHIP TO:
FRIENDLY HILLS PARK
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
ATTN:
PHONE: (651) 452-1850
FAX:
QTY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH EXT. PRICE
1.00 PLAYGROUND PLAYBOOSTER PLAY EQUIPMENT 31,660.00 31,660.00
DESIGN #27832-1-1
1.00 INSTALLEQUIP INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT 8,247.00 8,247.00
INCLUDES CONCRETE FOR FOOTINGS
1.00 BORDER XP BORDER, 2 -TIER 141 STICKS 5,562.00 5,562.00
INCLUDES STAKES AND REBAR
1.00 INSTALLBORDER INSTALLATION OF BORDER 2,954.00 2,954.00
1.00 EFAWOOD EFA WOOD FIBER SAFETY SURFACING SYSTEM 4,343.00 4,343.00
INCLUDES WOOD FIBER AND FABRIC
AND SAND AREA SAND, DELIVERED TO SITE.
1.00 INSTALLFIBER INSTALLATION OF WOOD FIBER SYSTEM 1,787.00 1,787.00
INCLUDES DRAIN AGGREGATE
ALREADY ON SITE.
0
NOTE: This quotation is valid for 30 days. Please call for confirmation after that date. Prices are NOT based on SUBTOTAL: 54,553.00
prevailing wages. SHIPPING & HANDLING: 325.00
DISCLAIMER FOR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS: The following disclaimer applies only when installation is quoted SALES TAX: 21.13
This quotation is based on the area being free of all debris such a� but not limited to the following *Concrete footings or TOTAL: 54 899.13
blocks of any type, *Bedrock or rocky conditions of any type *Tree stumps, trees, cans, bottles, metal or any other debris '
*Utilities requiring any holes to be dug by hand *If area is not accessible to a bobcat and other equipment necessary for
installation. *If water exists in site area or footings after they are dug *Or any other unknown conditions not listed or visible
F.O.B: FACTORY TERMS. NET 30 DAYS
Shipment approx. 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and subject to credit approval.
o you require a 24-hour delivery notice? Yes No /
Approved by: Signed .: t
CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM ALL QUANTITIES Date BILL BACH
9701 Penn Ave S, #100 ® Bloomington, MN 55431 ® Phone: 952-884-7300 ® 1-800-862-6026 ® Fax: 952-884-5619
www.efa-mn.com ® e-mail: parkandrecinfo@efa-mn.com OR trafficinfo@efa-mn.com
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TOTAL ELEVATED COMPONENTS ACCESSIBLE BY RAMP
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TOTAL ELEVATED COMPONENTS ACCESSIBLE BY TRANSFER
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TOTAL ACCESSIBLE GROUND LEVEL COMPONENTS SHOWN
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TOTAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF GROUND LEVEL COMPONENTS
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN
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WILL NEED TO BE EXTENDED
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Za play components identified
this plan are IPEMA certified.
(Unless otherwise noted)
The use and layout of these
components conform to the
requirements of ASTM F1487.
THIS PLAY AREA & EQUIPMENT IS
DESIGNED FOR AGES 5-12 YEARS
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLAN.
IT IS THE MANUFACTURERS OPINION THAT
THIS PLAY AREA DOES CONFORM TO
THE ADA ACCESSIBIUIY GUIDELINES (ADAAG),
ASSUMING AN ACCESSIBLE PROTECTIVE
SURFACING IS PROVIDED, AS INDICATED, OR
WITHIN THE ENTIRE USE ZONE
THIS CONCEPTUAL PLAN WAS BASED ON
INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO US. PRIOR TO
EXISTING UTILITIES, SOIL CONDITIONS, AND
DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS SHOULD BE OBTAINED,
VALUATED, & UTILIZED IN THE FINAL DESIGI,
PLEASE VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS OF PLAY
AREA, SIZE, ORIENTATION, AND LOCATION OF
ALL EXISHNG UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND
SITE FURNISHINGS PRIOR TO ORDERING,
SLIDES SHOULD NOT
FACE THE HOT AFTERNOON SUN.
CHOOSE A PROTECTIVE SURFACING MATERIAL
THAT HAS A CRITICAL HEIGHT VALUE OF
AT LEAST THE HEIGHT OF THE HIGHEST
ACCESSIBLE PART/FALL HEIGHT OF THE
ADJACENT EQUIPMENT. (REF. CONSUMER
PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC
GUIDELINES, SECTION 10: SURFACING.;
ACCESSIBLE/PROTECTIVE
LOOSE FILL MATERIAL
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
DATE: August 8, 2008
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrate
SUBJECT: Dog Park Request
Discussion
The concept of creating and off -leash area for dogs was discussed at the June 10th 2008 Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting, when a group of residents asked the City to consider allowing
the use of Marie Park Hockey Rink as an off -leash area.
While the Parks and Recreation Commission supported the idea as a pilot project, a number of
citizens attended the subsequent City Council meeting to oppose the concept. City Council voted
against this use, citing a lack of adequate buffering from residences and concern that the off -leash
use would interfere with kids and tennis players in the park.
At the July 8th Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, commissioners expressed an interest
in further researching the concept. City staff has applied a minimum 1 acre size requirement
(recommended by AKC materials), with adequate buffering from residences and other uses to
City parcels and found one potential site. Friendly Marsh Park appears to be the only potential
publicly owned parcel in the community large enough to accommodate this use. Friendly Marsh
park has previously been identified as a future site for a lacrosse field. The site would also
require several improvements (fencing, parking, etc.) to accommodate off -leash use.
The concept of smaller, less land -intensive dog -runs has also been discussed, where there may be
more areas with adequate size, but would require close proximity to homes and other park uses.
Staff will have a report from Invisible Fence on how their technology might be applied in this
setting.
At this point, staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission discuss the matter to
determine need for this amenity, and the level of support the Commission would be willing to put
behind the concept.
Action Required
If the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to further study the concept of off -leash
areas for dogs, pass a motion requesting the City Council to authorize further study.
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