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2006-05-09 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketN CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, May 9, 2006 6:30 p.m. — Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. April 11, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 4. Chair Spicer's Report on Committee Meeting to Plan 2006 Park Celebration/50th Anniversary Recognition. 5. Recreation Programmer's Report (available Tuesday) 6. Resident Request for a Vegetable Garden at Ivy Park 7. Use of City Park for a Band Concert 8. DNR Information on Value/Importance of Trees 9. Updates • Proposed T -Mobile Antenna Tower in Wentworth Park • Police Report 10. Other Comments 11. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request 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 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 2006 The April 2006 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in the 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 Richard Spicer and Commissioners Paul Portz, Dave Libra, Tom Kraus, and Larry Craighead. Commissioners Raymond Morris and Missie Hickey were excused from the meeting. City Staff present were Operations and Projects Coordinator Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Councilmember Duggan was also present. Mr. Hollister took the minutes. MINUTES Commissioner Portz moved approval of the March 14, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 CHAIR SPICER'S REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETING TO PLAN 2006 PARK CELEBRATION/50TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION Chair Spicer acknowledged Mr. Bill Wolston in the audience and invited him speak about the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Mr. Wolston said that he and some other residents are working on compiling a historical overview of Mendota Heights. Mr. Wolston invited the Commissioners to provide him with their favorite stories about Mendota Heights. Mr. Wolston extended the same request to anyone watching the meeting on television. Mr. Wolston displayed on the screen a publication by the Dakota County Historical Society entitled "Over the Years" which shows a Cargill tanker going under the Mendota Bridge. Chair Spicer thanked Mr. Wolston for his contributions to the celebration. Chair Spicer noted some of the events that will be occurring for the celebration, including a wine and cheese tasting and a dance Friday evening at the Village at Mendota Heights. Chair Spicer said that Saturday there will be a parade in the afternoon, MHAA sports events, and a 5K walk and run. Chair Spicer said that T-shirts will be available for a fee and classic cars will be on display all day and evening. Chair Spicer said that there will be music by Paul Heffron and the Rockin' Holllywoods. Chair Spicer added that there will be neighborhood contests between the City's 16 neighborhoods. Councilmember Duggan said that Saturday will be a full day of activities, including salsa dance lessons. Councilmember Duggan said that sponsoring, volunteering and early registration is encouraged. Councilmember Duggan said that he hoped for at least as large an attendance as is typical at the Halloween bonfire. Councilmember Duggan said that he is always looking for volunteers. Councilmember Duggan thanked Chair Spicer and the Parks and Recreation Commission for their help. Mr. Wolston said that any historical contributions should be submitted by the 1 st or 2nd of May. Chair Spicer thanked Mr. Wolston and Councilmember Duggan. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Commissioner Libra nominated Chair Spicer for another term as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Portz seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Chair Spicer thanked the Commission for re-electing him as Chair. Commissioner Craighead nominated Commissioner Libra to serve as Vice -Chair for 2006. Commissioner Libra respectfully declined the nomination. Commissioner Libra nominated Commissioner Craighead to serve as Vice -Chair for 2006. Commissioner Portz seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Portz thanked the Commission for electing him as Vice -Chair. 2 CLASSIC CARS FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Commissioner Libra said that he wished to add a comment about the classic cars at the anniversary celebration. Commissioner Libra said that there would be about 75 cars mainly from the 1950s, but that any classic cars would be welcome. Commissioner Libra said that anyone who wished to enter their car into the car show should call City Hall at 452-1850. Commissioner Libra said that every participant would receive a "dash plaque", and that there would be additional awards for "chosen" cars. Commissioner Libra said that some cars would be participating in a parade on June 3. Commissioner Libra showed a sample dash plaque. MHAA REQUEST FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Chair Spicer acknowledged Mr. Terry Blum in the audience. Chair Spicer said that the City had received a letter for Mr. Mike Kuenster asking for improvements to the Mendakota and Civic Center ballfields. Chair Spicer noted that one of the requests was for a maintenance building near the batting cage at Mendakota Park. Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander to get a quote and see if MHAA would be willing to share the expense. Chair Spicer also asked Mr. Kullander to work with Mr. Blum to determine an appropriate location for the maintenance building. Commissioner Portz said that he was glad to see MHAA coming forward requesting help, and that the City wanted to support MHAA. Mr. Kullander said that he talked to Mr. Kuenster before the meeting and invited him to come to the meeting. Mr. Kullander said that he also suggested, however, that MHAA come up with specific dollar contributions that MHAA would be willing to provide. Mr. Kullander said that he anticipated that some of the requests would likely be approved by Council, but that others might be more controversial such as scoreboards. Commissioner Craighead asked about the rationale for replacing the backstop and moving the ballfield fences in. Mr. Kullander said that baseballs tend to go into the pond. Mr. Kullander said that a few years ago MHAA and the City had discussed a domed backstop but that there was a disagreement over the impact it would have on the play of the game. Mr. Kullander said that MHAA wishes to bring in the outfield fence 20 or 30 feet to use strictly for youth baseball. Mr. Kullander said that at one time the City did put fill out there to extend the outfield, but the City received a notice from the DNR because of wetlands. Commissioner Craighead said that converting the ballfield to youth -only would require input from other users of the ballfield. 3 RECREATION PROGRAMMER'S REPORT Chair Spicer noted that Ms. Gangelhoff s report included Safety Camp, Valley Fair, a Light Rail Ride, the Arboretum, Tennis Camp, and Golf Camp. Chair Spicer also noted the Clifford Timm Memorial Fishing Derby on July 12, 2006 at Rogers Lake Park fishing dock. Chair Spicer noted that he and Commissioner Craighead helped with the event last year and that it was aired on TST. Ms. Gangelhoff said that the Fishing Derby will again be aired on TST and that at the 501h Anniversary, all of the usual events will still occur from 12-3. Ms. Gangelhoff invited the Commissioners to come to the activities. PILOT KNOB RESTORATION Mr. Kullander provided an overview of current restoration activities on the Pilot Knob site to date. Mr. Kullander said that he and Paul Portz were at the last activity. Mr. Kullander said that the next activity will be on May 27, Saturday morning from 9:00 - noon. Mr. Kullander said that refreshments are served, and that last time about 30 people volunteered. Mr. Kullander said that the purpose of the second session is to address the buckthorn along the west boundary line with Acacia Cemetery. Chair Spicer suggested notifying former Commissioner Linnell, since he has always been concerned about this issue. Commissioner Portz said that the restoration activities were a worthwhile endeavor. Commissioner Portz said that the activities enabled him to see the beauty of the site and the view from the site of the surrounding area. Commissioner Portz said that Pilot Knob is a nice asset to the area. Commissioner Portz said that the City's purchase of the land represents a sacrifice of tax base, but that it was for a good cause and that the site will serve the community well. Commissioner Portz said that the site is nice because it is somewhat secluded. Commissioner Portz said that he was aware of the discussions about the land immediately to the east of this site and asked if the City should add more land to the Pilot Knob site. Commissioner Portz also said that the coffee and donuts were good at the workday. NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL (NURT) Chair Spicer commented that the NURT plans had been changed slightly in the vicinity of Henry Sibley High School because of the wetlands. Mr. Kullander said that the NURT trail plans will be presented by Dakota County to the City Council on April 18th. Mr. Kullander said that the County has to let the contract and construct the trail this year. S Commissioner Craighead expressed concern about the 20 or 30 young trees. Commissioner Craighead asked what the tradeoff was for going up the hill. Commissioner Craighead asked if the path could be 5 feet wide instead of 8 feet wide. Mr. Kullander said that the federal funding requires that the trail be a minimum of eight feet wide. Mr. Kullander said that if the slope to the wetland was too steep, a bicyclist could lose control. Mr. Kullander said that the County would have to bench it into the hillside and put in a retaining wall. PROPOSED T -MOBILE ANTENNA TOWER IN WENTWORTH PARK Mr. Kullander showed a drawing of the proposed T -Mobile antennae tower in Wentworth Park. Mr. Kullander said that he had received several phone calls from residents about the tower. Mr. Kullander showed a diagram of the 120 -foot tall tower with a crow's nest. Mr. Kullander said that the 120 -foot height anticipated that other carriers would also want to be on the pole. If no other carriers wish to be on the pole, T -Mobile could revert to a shorter pole. Chair Spicer said that if the tower is approved for Wentworth Park, he would hope that some proportion of the rental revenue would go to the Special Parks Fund. LILYDALE TENNIS CLUB Mr. Kullander explained that since the Lilydale Tennis Club is about to close, the City has been approached by some members for possible replacement sites in the City of Mendota Heights. Mr. Kullander showed two possible sites on a map. Mr. Hollister explained that currently the 11 acre site the City purchased several years ago from Resurrection Cemetery appears to be the preferable site. Mr. Hollister said that the Council authorized the City Administrator to update the appraisal of that site to determine the current value of the land. Mr. Hollister said that a representative of Lifetime Fitness has been in touch with the Lilydale Tennis Club members about the possibility of building a Lifetime Fitness facility with extra tennis courts to accommodate their needs. Mr. Hollister said that Staff would keep the Parks and Recreation Commission informed as the issue progressed. ADJOURN Commissioner Libra moved to adjourn. Commissioner Kraus seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM May 5, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: Request from Resident(s) to use a portion of Ivy Park for a vegetable garden Background: The City received an e-mail from Mr. David Byrne requesting permission to use a small portion of Ivy Park for a vegetable garden. The request was routed to me and I responded, with some background information, to the City Administrator (see attached e-mails). Discussion: City Administrator Danielson shared my comments with Sue McDermott (City Engineer) and Tom Olund (Public Works Supervisor). Their collective opinion was to allow this request. Recommendation: Before notifying Mr. Byrne and Ms McConnell, I wanted to inform the Commission of staff's opinion. Action Required: If the Commission does not wish to allow this request provide direction to staff. Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 8:15 AM To: Jim Danielson; Sue McDermott Subject: Request for Garden space in Ivy Park David Byrne (699 Maple Park Dr. 651-306-0729) requested use of a portion of Ivy Park, adjacent to 1152 Sylvandale Rd., as a "community garden". Mr. Byrne stated that Ms McConnell, who lives at 1152 Sylvandale Rd. was also interested in planting in this area. Ms. McConnell has recently contacted City Hall, Sue, myself, Tom Olund, etc. regarding removal of cockle burr plants from this same area. She has cut and accumulated a substantial pile of cockle burr plants and has asked the City to remove the cut plants and to remove (spray) the remaining area to eliminate these and other weed plants. The area in question is impossible for a City crew to maintain on a regular basis due to steep/rough topography. Turf area north of the requested garden area is regularly mowed by City crews but as this mowed level area meets into the berm around the holding pond the side slopes of the berm are steep, over grown with brush, trees, and has been un -maintained since the pond was enlarged and the berm built 1992. The area requested for the community garden is not ideal for growing vegetables because there are large mature trees on all sides the site receives only 50% to 60% direct sunlight and the soil is hard/compacted — probably clay. Mr. Byrne states in his e-mail that if given permission he/they would require no assistance from the City. ADVANTAGES: Allowing use of this area as a community garden can be a positive for the City. 1. Neighbors would remove unwanted vegetation. 2. Requests for City crews to "do something" would end 3. Residents tending the garden(s) would be a visible presence in the park 4. Un -kept appearance of vegetation would improve CITY EFFORT — AT FIRST: Respond to the request from Ms McConnel for City to pick up piles of cockle burr plants already cut and stacked, remove sign (No Motorized Vehicles in Park) and sign post, and cut rotting tree stump (6 ft tall) near sign. If approved, inform Mr. Byrne of the work that will be done by Public Works and that the he and other users of the "community garden space" would be responsible for plant/debris removal, leveling/tilling of soil, etc. 4/18/2006 1127 669 30150 30 Feet ME= 1 11 91> 1 Qi N WE Ln + I Ak I Ilk JAA s City of Mendota Heights rOA 5 GARDEN SPACE Guy Kullander From: Jim Danielson Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 12:42 PM To: Tom Olund Cc: Guy Kullander; 'DBYRNE@northlandins.com' Subject: FW: GARDEN SPACE Tom, What do you and Terry think? Jim From: Kathleen Swanson Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 12:50 PM To: Jim Danielson Subject: FW: GARDEN SPACE From: Byrne,David E [mailto:DBYRNE@northiandins.com] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:04 AM To: CityHall Subject: GARDEN SPACE Attention: Jim Danielson. Page 1 of 1 I wondered if the city would allow some of the residents to put a vegetable garden in a brush patch that sits on the west edge of Ivy Falls park. The space sits behind the fence of the home at Sylvandale and Maple Park Dr. think the street number is 1152 Sylvandale. I asked the homeowner about the space thinking it was on their property and they thought it wasn't. They think their fence, East of their pool is the property line. That means this patch is probably part of the park. Right now the space has a 4 foot stump and a steel trail sign and a lot of brush. I wondered if the city would allow a small community garden in this space. The homeowner, Deb Mc Connell is in favor and wants to plant there if possible. Could we obtain permission to do this. We would require nothing from the city. We can clear the brush ourselves. Dave Byrne 669 Maple Park Dr. 651-306-0729. 385 Washington Street PO BOX 64816 St Paul, MN. 55164-0816 PH. 651-310-4479 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This communication, together with any attachments hereto or links contained herein, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Northland Insurance e-mail system made this annotation on 04/13/06, 10:03:45. 4/18/2006 City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM May 5, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: Use of City Park for Band Concert Background: On Friday morning (May 5th) 1 listened to a voicemail message from Mat Dodge (651485- 1670) who wanted to discuss extending park closing hours from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Mr. Dodge is organizing a benefit band concert involving 7 to 10 local bands comprised of high school and college age members, with the proceeds (admission fees) going to a charity. Mr. Dodge did name a specific park for the concert but wanted to discuss a selection based on which park "we" (staff, Commission, Council ???) thought would be best suited. He also said that he would inform local residents of the event particulars. Discussion: returned his call - leaving a message for him to call me or better yet, to attend the Commission meeting tonight. At the time this memo was drafted, I had not heard back from Mr. Dodge. Action Required: If in attendance, allow Mr. Dodge to explain his request and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with Mr. Dodge's request. City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM May 5, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: DNR information on Value / Importance of Trees Background: I received the attached information from the Department of Natural Resources regarding a new study to place a value (monetary) of trees in our environment. Action Required: . This item is for information only, no action is required. April 2006 Dear Tree Advocates, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4044 I am proud to share this issue of the DNR's Conservation Volunteer magazine with you. The lead article, "Green as Money," provides compelling evidence that the benefits (measured in dollars) provided by trees in our cities are more than worth the cost of proper care - from 3 to 7 times more !! The facts and figures in this story are based on over 20 years of US Forest Service research, which was tested recently in Minnesota. Please share this story with your neighbors and especially your community leaders, so they can learn what you already know — that quality trees, properly planted and maintained are a wise, long-term investment. Ask them to take advantage of the resources referenced in the article: ® Create a link on your city's web site to www.MNtrees.org, so homeowners can easily tap into the best tree care advice. See enclosed flyer. ® Apply for a MN ReLeaf grant and tap into technical assistance to help your town start or improve a tree care program, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/forestmgmVreleaf . Applications for the next biennial grant cycle are due in spring, 2007. Download free on-line software to determine the value of your city's trees, visit www.iTreetools.orq or www.MNtrees.org/payback. See enclosed flyer. 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AFTER REVIEWING THE 32 ODD PAGES OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THIS PROJECT ONE WONDERS WHERE OUR SENSE OF VALUES FOR THE ENVIRONMEMT WE LIVE IN HAVE GONE. I USE THE WENTWORTH PARK AS A WALKING AREA REGULARLY ON A YEAR AROUND BASIS. IT CONSISTS OF DENSE WOODLANDS, A STREAM, AND A POND WITH WETLANDS. IT'S INHABITANTS ARE BIRDLIFE OF ALL TYPES INCLUDING A PAIR OF PILATED WOODPECKERS, DUCKS,DEER, FOX, AND LAST THURSDAY I WATCHED FOUR HEN TURKEYS WALKING ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA. I HAD BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH IN MY LIFETRYIE TO VISIT MANY "WILD PLACES" IN OUR COUNTRY SADLY TO SAY MANY OF WHICH NO LONGER EXIST IN THE NAME OF PROGRESS. IT PROBABLY SOUNDS "CORNY " TO SAY, BUT WENTWORTH PARK IS TRULY A MINIATURE" WILD PLACE' RIGHT HERE IN OUR CITY. WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED IS ENVIRONMENTALLY UNFRIENDLY.PERHAPS CONSULTANTS DON"T UNDERSTAND THAT MUCH OF BIRDLIFE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE AT DAWN, DUSK, AND AT NITE. A TOWER ALMOST THE HEIGHT OF HALF A FOOTBALL FIELD WOULD BE DEVASTATING. PARTICULARLY WHEN IT IS LOCATED ON THE MOST DIRECT FLIGHT PATH TO THE POUND. I HAVE ALSO SEEN THIS AREA USED BY YOUNG FAMILIES IN THE AREA FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE THREE STRAND BARDED WIRE TOPPED IS OBVIOUSLY UNFRIENDLY TO YOUNG ADVENTURERS WHO PLAY IN THIS AREA NEAR THE TENNIS COURT. ITS HARD FOR ME TO SEE HOW A 12' WIDE ROAD INTO THIS AREA PLUS REMOVAL OF GROUND COVER, EVEN THOUGH SOME WILL BE REPLACED, WILL NOT IN THE LONG RUN RESULT IN SEDIMENTATION INTO THE POND -THE STREAM AND POND HAS A CURRENT THROUGH THEM WHICH MUST BE PERSERVED. I UNDERSTAND THIS COMPANY WAS DENIED A SMLAR PROJECT IN A, CITY PARK ABOUT ONE MILE EAST OF THIS PROPASAL. I DO NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS DENIED. I HAVE BEEN A USER OF T -MOBILES SERVICES FOR OVER FIVE YEARS, AND GET EXCELLENT RECEPTION. THEIR APPLICATION DOES NOT DISCUSS WHY THEY NEED THIS PARTICULAR SITE. I AM ADMITTEDLY NOT A STUDENT OF CITY LAW, BUT I AM AMAZED TO FIND THAT A CITY THAT DOES NOT NOW PERMIT A TOWER IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS CAN NOW CONSIDER DOING SO BY SIMPLY NOTFYING 26 HOMEOWNERS. IT SEEMS FOR MANY REASONS THIS IS REALLY A CITYWIDE ISSUE, AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH IN MY OPINION. INCE ^, Il OT) O 89TW6TH AVE W. MEND A HEIGHTS, MN. 55118 MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT SUMMARIES - PARKS CN: 06001093 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: Disturbance DATE: 4/1/2006 11:46:OOP OFFICER: Spicer, T 2236 LOCATION: 739 Wentworth AVE W SYNOPSIS: Loud music reported in Wentworth Park. Officer found no one in park. 05-04-2006 CN: 06001216 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: UA Consumption DATE: 4/17/2006 11:46:00 OFFICER: Vonfeldt, J 2239 LOCATION: Wentworth Park SYNOPSIS: On 4/17/06 at approximately 2346 hrs. I was on routine patrol traveling W/B on Wentworth Ave when I noticed a vehicle in front of me turn its right blinker on to turn into Wentworth Park. I also noticed a second vehicle in the park and followed the vehicle into Wentworth Park. I informed dispatch I would be out with two vehicles with what appeared to be juveniles inside the vehicles. I spoke to the driver of the first vehicle and could smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. I checked the vehicles and found that the 17 year old driver had been drinking. The front seat passenger had also been drinking. Both juveniles failed dthe PBT test. Driver and front passenger were taken to the MHPD where they received citations for UA Consumption. I then cleared.