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2007-08-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of June 12, 2007, Minutes 4. June/July Parks & Recreation Report (Available Tuesday) 5. Par 3 Financial Status 6. Project Updates a. Valley Park Tennis Courts b. Dakota County "Nurt" Trail C. Par 3 Golf d. Tennis Court Maintenance e. Trail Reconstruction f. Maintenance of Native Plantings Around City Ponds g. 2008 Capital Improvement Projects & 2008 Maintenance Budget h. Pilot Knob i. Civic Center Ball Field j . Pilot Knob Site #2 7. Commission Comments 8. 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. Draft CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING June 12, 2007 The June 2007 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 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 Richard Spicer, Commissioners Tom Kraus, Missie Hickey, Raymond Morris, Paul Portz and Larry Craighead. Absent was Commissioner Brian Hallman. City Staff present were; Teresa Gangelhoff, Recreation Programmer, Guy Kullander, Operations and Projects Coordinator, Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator, and Nancy Bauer, Recording Secretary. MINUTES: Commissioner Morris moved approval of the May minutes and seconded by Chair Spicer. AYES: 6 NAYES 0 RECREATION REPORT Chair Spicer went over the May Parks and Recreation report. Safety camp was opened for 10 more registrations for a total of 60 kids. Tennis started June l lth at Visitation with 150 kids. Some sessions still have spots open. The parks celebration had the largest crowd ever, even last year's 50th celebration. It was estimated that there 1,500 hundred people in attendance on June 3rd. Commissioner Portz commented that there were new things at the park celebration this year and asked if there were two bands this year. Ms. Gangelhoff responded there are always two bands at the parks celebration. Commissioner Portz complimented Ms. Gangelhoff saying she did a good job with the park celebration, there was a good turn out and it was really enjoyable. There were a lot of families from Mendota Heights and they seemed to enjoy the celebration. Ms. Gangelhoff said there is a pizza and ice cream cake luncheon on June 20th for the park celebration volunteers at City Hall. Chair Spicer complimented Ms. Gangelhoff on a wonderful job she did with the parks celebration. Chair Spicer announced the youth trips that are offered for summer trips. The Cliff Timm Fishing Derby is full and is held on July 11th. The fishing derby is supported by a $500.00 Page - 1 Draft donation from the Clifford Timm's trust and Ira Kipp donated $75.00 which opened up 10 more spots for the fishing derby. Every Monday the summer playhouse, a traveling variety show, is at Marie Park at 1:30 P.M. and Friendly Hills Park at 3:00 P.M. Chair Spicer announced the performances in the parks. The skate board camp is to be held at Roger's Lake Skate Park and is being held in August. Registrations are still being taken for the skate camp. Dakota County sponsors a program for adults called "simple steps walking program". Residents can walk city trails, log their minutes walked and win prizes. Minnesota Thunder soccer is at Kensington Park. The trucks and travel show is tomorrow night at 6:15 — 7:45 P.M. at Henry Sibley High School parking lot. Ms. Gangelhoff announced there is park and recreation t -shirts on sale for $6.00 at City Hall. CIVIC CENTER THANK YOU FROM MENDOTA HEIGHT ATHLETIC ASSOCLATION Mr. Doug Vanosick, coach of the 13 year old traveling team for MHAA, Assistant Coach Brian Mullan and team members took a break from practice at the Civic Center field to say thank you to Mr. Kullander, staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council for the great work that was done at the Civic Center field. Chair Spicer said Mr. Kullander deserves most of the credit for the improvements to the Civic Center field. Mr. Kullander responded that the credit should really go to the Parks Crew at Public Works — Terry Blum, Mike Maczko and John Boland. These guys take pride in their work and take care of the fields. They redid the irrigation system, grading, restored the turf, and put in a lot of hours to make the finished work look as well as it does. Coach Vanosick said it is a beautiful park and wanted to stop by and say thank you. Chair Spicer replied that the Commission appreciated them coming in because they do want to maintain nice facilities for the users. Commissioner Morris said it is nice to see the users who saw an improvement come in and thank the Commission and staff. Commission Portz told Mr. Kullander that the fields look nice and was impressed with how fast the work got done. Mr. Kullander responded that contractors were available to do the work. The Parks Crew put in a lot of time and George Noack from the street crew helped with the bobcat work and Rich Burrows, the utility leadsperson, helped cut the pipes off the old concrete polls so the metal posts could be recycled. The Public Works guys put in a lot of effort to help this project move along. Page - 2 Draft PARK RELATED UPDATES ON RECENT COUNCIL ACTION LeMay Shores trail construction will cost about $25,000 and will link the new townhome development with Augusta Shores townhouses. Mr. Kullander responded that while the contractor is doing the grading work, installing utilities, and building the new townhomes the contractor will build the trail as per the developers agreement for $25,000.00 which reduces the park dedication by this amount. Chair Spicer said there is a grant opportunity for Pilot Knob 1 and said grants are a good thing. Mr. Kullander said our consultant is writing the grant and the City Council has adopted a resolution in support of a grant from the Preserve America community program. Chair Spicer said that the tennis courts in Friendly Hills Park, Marie Park, Wentworth Park and Ivy Hill Park will be repaired and funding is coming from the maintenance budget. Skate park components were installed at Roger's Lake Park with funding from the Special Park Fund. Trails are being repaired and funded out of the maintenance budget. The sport court tiles will be installed at the Valley Park tennis courts and will take two to three days to install in mid-July. Mr. Kullander said the Valley Court fencing has been raised and an access gate added for better access at the request of Public Works. Chair Spicer said that the trail retaining wall will be replaced at Dodd Road and Wentworth Avenue. Funds are coming from the parks maintenance funds. Mr. Kullander responded that this work will also be done in mid-July. Commissioner Hickey asked if there would be any excavation work done to the Valley Park tennis courts. Mr. Kullander responded there would not. The cracks will be fixed and the sport court tiles will be installed over the existing court surface. UPDATES ON PARK AND TRAIL ISSUES AND PROJECTS Chair Spicer reported that the NURT trail along Highway 110 — Dodd Road to Delaware Avenue - is being put in this year. The contract is going out in August. Mr. Kullander responded that is Dakota County's scheduled plan. Chair Spicer commented that the plans are done for the trail on Highway 13 and construction won't be done until next year. Mr. Kullander said MnDOT had questions about the drainage and the consultant is addressing those questions and it will be a 2008 project. The trail will be a state aid project with no funds coming from the Special Park Fund. Chair Spicer reported that the Huber Drive trail will be redone this year with state aid funds. Page - 3 Draft Mr. Kullander responded that the trail is getting an overlay in conjunction with the street project being done this year. Chair Spicer reported that fourteen bleacher pads were being installed in 10 parks in 2007 with Special Park Funds. Mr. Kullander responded that funding will also come from the Dakota County Community Development Agency and the Special Parks Funds. This will make the bleacher pads handicap accessible. The County funds will fund the installation of the bituminous trails from the parking lot to the ballfields. Commissioner Morris asked if we had to match funds. Mr. Kullander responded no, it just happened that the bleacher pads will cost about the same as the trails the County is funding. Chair Spicer said this is the only time in his 20 years on the Commission that he can remember Mr. Kullander underestimate a project and that was for the Civic Center batting cages. Mr. Kullander estimated $35,000 and it actually cost $39,000. Mr. Kullander responded that there were a lot of unknowns with the Civic Center project and can't say enough about the parks crew and the work they did. Chair Spicer said that the "You are Here" signs have been approved by City Council. Mr. Kullander reported that Mr. Boland is close to having the prototype done and will bring it to the next meeting. Installation will begin this summer. Chair Spicer asked if distance makings along the trails could be added. Mr. Kullander responded that distances had been marked in the past. The problem is having someone with the time to walk and paint the distances on the asphalt trail. Chair Spicer asked if distances could be added to the map. Mr. Kullander said that could clutter up the park map which is 11 x 17 and the small numbers would get lost when copies are made on our copier. 2008 CITY BUDGET Chair Spicer reported that the City is in a budget cycle right now and Mr. Kullander has put together a basic proposal. The five year plan changed because funding has changed. Chair Spicer asked if the current balance in the Park Fund was $206,000. Mr. Kullander responded that it is hard to pin down an amount right now because the dedication fees from the Summit development are not on a specific time line. The developer hopes to have it fully built by the end of 2007. Page - 4 Draft Chair Spicer said there will be a lump sum from LeMay Shores development. Mr. Kullander responded there would be a lump sum in July with these two development fees. There will be about $400,000 in the Special Park Fund. The City is pretty much built out with a few empty parcels left. There are no big parcels or lump sums of cash that will be coming in future years. Chair Spicer reported that MHAA has made requests for things to be done and they have been discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Kullander said the budget summary is like one the Commission has seen every year. Most amounts in the budget are carried over from year to year. The only variable this year would be tennis courts. This year there was $18,000 in the budget and a lot more was spent and that is coming from a different fund, not the maintenance fund. How the Council would treat the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to resurface a different tennis court each year is unknown. Chair Spicer said the Commission needs to make a motion to approve number two under the action required and change the amount if the Commissioners feel it is appropriate. Chair Spicer asked if the Commission has any changes to A, B, C, D, or E under number two of the action required in Mr. Kullander's budget memo? Mr. Kullander also asked if the Commission has any additional changes or additions they wanted made to the budget? Chair Spicer asked if Mr. Kullander wanted the Commission to make a recommendation to approve A, B, C, D, & E at the levels recommended? Mr. Kullander responded yes, and with the provision that the tennis courts be put in the 5 year plan for replacement with the sports court tiles. Commissioner Kraus made a motion adopting options A, B, C, E, and D with D (tennis courts) may need $50,000 more for sport court surfacing, seconded by Commission Hickey. Commissioner Hickey asked if it was $50,000 to put in a sport court. Chair Spicer responded that there is $10,000 for 2008 in there for other maintenance plus another $50,000 to do a sport court. Mr. Kullander responded that cracks would have to be sealed and repaired on three courts and would be about $7,500. Putting in gates at the other four courts would be another couple of thousands dollars. The minimum would be about $10,000 for all the other courts and $50,000 to do another sport court. This year it could be a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $60,000, depending on where or how the Council wants to fund a sport court in 2008. AYES 6 NAYES 0 Page - 5 Draft Mr. Kullander said now would be a good time to bring up any new or additional maintenance issues the Commissioners may have noticed in the parks that need to be addressed in 2008. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Chair Spicer reported that the old five year capital plan was no longer serviceable as a planning tool because of changes by residents, sport groups and funding. As a result, Mr. Kullander has used the rankings from the Commission to put together the five year plan of park and trail "needs" or projects. I believe there are two parks with older equipment to redo. Mr. Kullander responded there are three parks with equipment that was installed in 1990 that still have the arsenic treated timbers. There will be updated playground equipment around the city once they are finished. The five year plan is the same one presented last month. It does recognize the suggestions from MHAA for ball field improvements at Hagstrom King and Friendly Hills Park. MHAA wants an outfield fence installed at Hagstrom King Park with a taller back stop and netting. That would allow them to use it for baseball or women's fast pitch. MHAA wants a better backstop and netting at Friendly Hills Park and then it could be used for baseball. This would add another level of service for the parks and appeal to more groups. This was MHAA number two and three priorities. There is a lot of trail work in the five year plan with funding from MSA funds and maintenance funds. There are real needs, some safety issues and one new field for lacrosse, football or soccer at Friendly Marsh Park. Commissioner Morris said he didn't see any items for the Pilot Knob site. Mr. Kullander responded that Council has funds in the maintenance budget in 2007 for maintenance and development of the Pilot Knob site. Commissioner Morris asked about trails on the Pilot Knob site. Mr. Kullander responded that there will probably be a similar amount requested in the 2008 budget. There are also grants being applied for to off set the costs. That is why it is not in the five year plan. City Council has not identified how to identify the land — should it be park or historic open space — that will be addressed in the new comprehensive plan. The designation of the land could influence future grant opportunities. Chair Spicer asked if the five year plan was adopted at the last meeting. Commissioner Kraus responded that the five year plan was not adopted. Mr. Kullander responded that the plan needs to be approved for submission to the City Council as a guide and planning tool for addressing the park needs of the community. If Council is agreeable with the plan, they will acknowledge it. The Parks and Recreation Commission would still need to present each project to the City Council for approval of expenditures of funds. Chair Spicer said one suggestion he had was, since Friendly Marsh Park is new that Special Park Funds should not be used for the parking lot, field, etc. We are developing something new. Mr. Kullander responded that the Special Park Funds were for capital expenditures and then maintenance funds are used for upkeep of the parks such as mowing, etc. That's the approach Page - 6 Draft we need to take now that the fund is getting low. There may not be enough Special Park Funds for finishing the Friendly Marsh Park. Commissioner Portz made a motion to approve the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Commission Morris seconded the motion. Commissioner Morris said that Mr. Kullander did a great job of putting together the five year plan, it's laid out nice, and it looks like every area of the city is represented with the projects planned. Chair Spicer agreed with Commissioner Morris' statement. AYES: 6 NAYES 0 PAR 3 Mr. Sedlacek said the bonds rates that were sold for the Par 3 referendum are lower than the advertised rate. June 27th is when the City gets the bond money and the closing for the Par 3 property has been set for June 28th. July 4th is the biggest day for the golf course. Mr. Sedlacek passed out a spreadsheet of Capital Improvements that was developed by the Par 3 task force. This is a draft list of improvements for the Par 3 in the next five years. In 2008, $77,000 has been planned to improve the grounds such as getting city water to the club house. There is a well there now. The maintenance building needs city water in order to add fire sprinklers to the building. Commissioner Portz said the Par 3 is going to be a great asset to the community. The Par 3 is self operating now and is doing fine. There are a lot of good things we can do to improve the golf course. The City wants to bring the buildings and grounds up to code, safety and ADA standards. There are many things we can do over the next few years to improve it for the community. Mr. Sedlacek said two superintendents from other cities walked the course and they both said that the course is in great shape. Some of the big ticket items are bringing things up to code. The Capital Improvement Plan is a very preliminary plan. The City is starting out with about $70,000 in capital and revenue is projected to be about $30,000 the rest of 2007. All numbers are very preliminary. Projects drop off the further you get through the years. Mr. Sedlacek asked the Parks Commission to look over the Capital Improvement Plan and give feedback. Mr. Sedlacek said the City of New Hope has a great business plan and it gives information about cost structure, etc. If any one is interested in reading it, there is an extra copy at City Hall. Commissioner Craighead asked if there would be a profit and loss statement for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission in November or late fall. It would show how the course did the previous year and what the plan is for the upcoming season. Page -7 Draft Mr. Kullander responded that the Parks and Recreation Commission would be setting the policy and guidelines of the Par 3. The City Council is looking to the Parks and Recreation Commission to do the research on policies. The Par 3 will be a regular issue on the Parks agenda especially the first couple of years. Chair Spicer agreed that the Par 3 should be a monthly agenda item to keep on top of what's going on at the Par 3. There should also be an annual budget and fee review maybe in January of every year. Commissioner Craighead asked if the restrooms needed to be upgraded. Mr. Sedlacek responded that the number one complaint of the Par 3 is the restrooms and they need to be upgraded. It is on the list for this year. Another question is should the restroom be made bigger. Mr. Sedlacek asked the Commission what they thought about liquor on the course. Currently, a 3.2 liquor license is held by the Par 3. Statute defines our premises as the golf course, club house, excluding the parking lot. The issue out there now is leagues like to have a drink before going on the golf course with their own liquor. There are liquor liability issues, policy issues and lost revenue issues. City Council does not have a real strong feeling on this one way or the other. We are talking to other courses to see how they handle this situation. How does the Commission feel about this issue? Does the City want it to be family course with no alcohol? Alcohol is not a big revenue source for the Par 3. We are still waiting for a quote for the liability insurance. Commissioner Portz said a legal interpretation should be obtained in writing and go by that. Chair Spicer said there has been no criminal activity because of alcohol that he knows of. Not serving beer is a bad idea. A recommendation should be obtained from the city attorney on whether or not golfers are allowed to bring their own liquor to the Par 3. Commissioner Craighead said his personal opinion on drinking in the parking lot and golfers bringing their own their alcohol should not be allowed. Commissioner Morris said he his in favor of selling 3.2 beer. If it is not sold, it would be there anyway. Selling it on site would be a better way to control it. Chair Spicer said he doesn't know of a golf course that lets you bring in alcohol. Commissioner Craighead believes golfers do bring it to the course. At the Par 3 alcohol should not be consumed in the parking lot. It could be consumed in the clubhouse or patio area. The course has to be driven as a family, fun golf course. Chair Spicer believes problems may arise with the leagues and that is when alchohol is consumed in the parking lot. Commissioner Morris said National Parks allow alcohol in appropriate areas. Appropriate areas need to be determined where 3.2 beer is allowed. The putting green and parking lot should be Page - 8 Draft inappropriate areas for 3.2 beer consumption but the clubhouse would be appropriate. Whether the course is appropriate or not is another issue. I think most users are repeat users and would understand that the rules have changed. Commissioner Portz said the Commission should research, review it and make a recommendation. Chair Spicer said that in the interim the recommended policy would be to continue to sell 3.2 liquor and do not permit outside liquor and do not permit drinking in the parking lot. It can be refined. Commissioner Craighead said if that it is legal that's ok. Mr. Sedlacek said that is legal. We would have a policy that does not allow liquor in the parking lot. Commissioner Portz says if we sell the liquor we control it. Commissioner Morris said he would not want alcohol consumed on the putting green because there are kids on the putting green. Chair Spicer said there are kids in the clubhouse and golf course. Commissioner Portz said he didn't want to make a recommendation right away until there is a legal opinion. Chair Spicer said something has to be done by July 1St Commissioner Morris commented that the motion should be contingent on a legal review because this is going to need go forward before the next meeting. Commissioner Craighead asked if alcohol would be allowed on the golf course itself. Commission Spicer said, yes as long as the alcohol is bought from the Par 3. Chair Spicer said the only temporarily prohibition should be that no one can bring their own alcohol, no drinking in the parking lot and we should continue to sell 3.2 beer. This way there would be good control over alcohol consumption. The City Attorney should be consulted regarding this. Commissioner Morris asked if it needed to be an ordinance. Chair Spicer said that would make it a crime. Mr. Sedlacek said it could be policy. Commissioner Morris asked if the police were able to enforce a policy. Chair Spicer said it would be in the policy that the city has the right to ask people to leave. Page - 9 Draft Mr. Sedlacek said there have been no problems in the past. Commissioner Hickey asked if there are signs currently up stating the current policy. Mr. Sedlacek said there were not and it would be easy to put up signs. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend a 3.2 license for the premise, as defined by statute, and not allow alcohol beverages in the parking lot either from brought in beverages or sales at the Par 3 continent upon the recommendation by the City Attorney, seconded by Commissioner Hickey. AYES 6 NAYES 0 COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Portz said there might be an opportunity for community involvement in the beautification of the golf course. A suggestion is to have community members plant flowers and trees at the golf course. There could be things done this year and make plans for things to do next year. Commissioner Morris suggested checking with the Dakota County Master Gardeners. They have to volunteer their time and are experts at plantings. They are skilled and go through a training class. Commissioner Portz asked if they were volunteers. Commissioner Morris said they are. Commissioner Portz said that it would be good to have community involvement and would create a good feeling. From an operational standpoint this is an enterprise fund with operating expenses and operating revenue. There will be revenue generated based on the last 12 years of history. There will be no debt service. There will be improvement with emphasis on safety and health. Chair Spicer asked if there was any other new business. Commissioner Craighead made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hickey seconded the motion. AYES 6 NAYES 0 The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M. Page - 10 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMORANDUM Date: AUGUST 10, 2007 To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION From: TERESA GANGELHOFF RE: JULY/AUGUST PARK AND RECREATION REPORT Proaram Brochure End of summer programming and fall programs went out in the Heights Highlites which were just sent to MH homes early August. Safety Camp We area all excited about Camp, it is going to be a great one this year and we invite any park commissioners to stop up at the park, Tues, Wed. or Thurs and see the camp in action, come meet the kids and have lunch with us! This is the16`" annual Safety Camp to be held August 14, 15, and 16th at Kaposia Park in South St. Paul. Micki and Ken from MHFD and Mario and Brian and Donn from MHPD are planning to volunteer as camp leaders again. We are full at 61 kids this year. Tennis This years program came to an end with a picnic and games day on July 27. Jake grilled hot dogs for the kids, Tim and his crew set up games and I handed out lots of prizes to all the participants. 171 kids enrolled in our lessons and Jr. Team Tennis this summer. Welcome Back to Tennis Event (aD_ the newly resurfaced Valley Tennis Courts for 50+ For New and Returning Tennis Players 50 + age group -FUN, FRIENDS, REFRESHMENTS Tuesday, August 21, 6:30-8:OOPM @ OUR NEW COURTS AT Valley Park (Marie Ave.) in Mendota Heights Fee: only $10.00 Please pre register at City Hall. (flyer attached) Park Celebration Plans are in place for next year's celebration to be held Saturday, June 7, 2008. If you have any ideas you would like to see or want to volunteer please let Teresa know. Golf Our last summer lessons and camps along with the leagues will finish at the end of August. Softball Softball ended on July 28th with a 20 team tournament at Mendakota Park. The following teams were our champions! WOMEN'S D- League Champs-DUNHAMS Playoff Champion-DUNHAMS MEN'S D -League Champs-HCCLTM Playoff Champs-Chairshot MEN'S OVER 30 Champs -Rogers Lake Playoff Champs -Rogers Lake Youth Trips All of our youth trips were very well attended this summer. We already have the fall MEA trips in place and are taking registrations at city hall for: Oct. 18 The Park at the Mall of America Oct. 19 Horseback riding and Hayride at Bunker Hills Stables Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby Our derby was filled at 60 kids! 377 fish were caught, a new record! It was held Wednesday, July 11 at Rogers Lake. Park Commissioners Dick and Larry offered to help again this year with weighing and measuring the fish, they are such pros at it and did a great job -Thanks again! Here is the recap we put in the HH: MH Parks and Rec thanks the following Sponsors: Cliff Timm Trust, Mendota Heights Parks & Rec, Ace Hardware of IGH,Hooked on Fishing, Ira Kipp, Wal -mart of WS, American Bank of MH THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! Our local Fishing Experts - Joe Polakoski and Jeff Cardinal and Jaime Witte Bait donation & Official derby recorders: Don, Nancy & Dave Corniea of Ace Hardware Official Weights and Measurements TEAM: Dick Spicer and Larry Craighead Others derby volunteers: Kathy Swanson, Dave Gangelhoff, Ira Kipp, Cathy Jago, Bev Mueller, Nancy Bauer Our Winners were: Most Fish Caught=Sydney Stockton (52) Largest Fish = Matt Bachman (41/2 oz) Smallest Fish = John Tacke (1/2 oz) Casting Contest Winner = Jenna Elliot New this year we have partnered with NRPA and Take a Kid Fishing Program I will be completing a grant request for additional money to possibly offer a winter Ice Fishing demonstration for families at Rogers Lake. Summer Playhouse FEATURING DR. SEUSS (Formerly The Imagination Station) is a traveling variety show made appearances Mondays for 6 weeks at both Marie and Friendly Hills Parks this summer. The group said that MH performances were the best attended in several years. Performances in the Parks Our final performance in the park will be a DOUBLE FEATURE! FIRST SHOW: Weds. August 29, 6:30 — 7:30 p..-Mendakota Park Pavilion. "Leroy's River Minstrels" provided by MH Park & Rec and free root beer floats provided by Thompson Park Activity Center. Playing old time hits and Big Band Sound SECOND SHOW AT DUSK: Original movie showing The Wizard of OZ, staring Judy Garland. Free popcorn from Parks and Rec. (SEE ATTACHED FLYER) Market Sauare Free Concerts at the Villaqe of MH 6:30 — 8:30 Thurs. Aug 16 The Mayflies -Blue Grass Music Thurs. Sept. 20 -Tres Mundos- Salsa Music. Summer Skateboard Camp at Rogers Lake a Success 19 kids attended out 3rd Lair Skateboard Camp July 30 to August 2. Parents were very please with everything they taught the kids and all the kids said it was the best camp ever! They all received a goodie bag on the last day with CD's, t -shirt and coupons to 3`d Lair Skate Park. The camp was featured in the August 10 edition of the Sun Current with pictures and a story. Fall Skateboard Camp at Rogers Lake Park Planned Thursday, Oct. 18 9 — noon one day camp with 3rd Lair $44.00 please register at City Hall. Simple Steps Walking Program with Dakota County Simple Steps is a new program we are promoting to get people out and enjoy the benefits of regular walking. With our great trails in Mendota Heights this program is a perfect fit. Over 1200 people in Dakota County area signed up. The information is on our city website on how to register or you can pick up a flyer at the front desk with information. We have our own City Hall Team already walking and logging hours and winning prizes! Most of us have received a back pack and some won a pedometer. I met with other Cities in Dakota County and Dakota County Public Health on July 10 and we decided to promote the program at National Night out and at the Relay for Life in SSP on Aug. 10. Gymnastics Our program will run six weeks starting Sept. 29 on Saturdays at Henry Sibley H.S. For boys and girls ages 3 — 6 with different class levels. Please register at city hall. Cheerleading Cheer America is back with a program which will be held Monday's for 12 weeks Starting Sept 24 at Mendota School for ages 4 and up. Groups are divided into two age groups. Registrations will be taken at city hall. Learn to Skate Registrations have already opened for our outdoor skating lessons held at Friendly Hills in January and Feb. for 5 weeks. Fee is 32.00 and children register for classes according to ability. National Niaht Out Parks and Rec participated in National Night Out Aug. 7 with the MHPD. We provided games and prizes and handed out rec info along with taking sign ups for our Simple Steps walking program. We also provided the entertainment for the evening "Woody' who sings, juggles, has a few magic tricks, and loves to joke with the crowd, he is always a MH favorite! It was a great night to come out and meet your neighbors! Mendota Heights offers skateboarding camp By GREG KLEVEN - Sun Newspapers (r.„_,..,,,j. :ei!t3<::^:.r.,e i iy, Au t_13L e 20-')7 1.0:27 ' M % T) The Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Department presented its annual skateboarding camp last week. The first camp, which was a one -day affair, attracted 30 skateboard enthusiasts in the fall of 2006. The second Mendota Heights skateboarding camp was a five-day event July 30 -Aug. 3 and drew about 20 participants to the Roger Lake Park skateboarding facility. The Third Lair Skatepark of Golden Valley provided instructors for the camp. "Our youngest camp skateboarder was 5 years old and the oldest participant was an eighth -grader,” said Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Director Teresa Gangelhoff. "We broke the skateboarders into groups based on their experience in the sport. "The kids were excited about the camp and learned a lot about the sport." Max Brown, 12, of Mendota Heights gets a feel for the half pipe during the city's skateboard camp Aug. 3 at Roger's Lake Park. (SCOTT THIESEN - SUN NEWSPAPERS) Browse through more photos taken for this article as well as from many other local events and features, in our SUN NEWSPAPERS PHOTO GALLERY , where Sun photographers post many photos every week. Instructors taught skateboarding basics such as balance, pushing, dropping in, safety and etiquette. Campers needed to provide their own skateboards and helmets. Kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards were also recommended. "We plan to continue to offer a camp for skateboarders of all levels, from expert to beginner, in future years as well," Gangelhoff said. Skateboarding is only one of several summer youth sports programs offered by the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Department. A tennis program attracted 170 participants this year. A youth fishing derby drew 60 anglers a month ago. 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Txixs�te and itscun4 entscppvxo|t ", 20o5, svx mewspnpes Page 2 of 2 http://i-nnsun.myeapture.com/inycapture/folder.asp?event=3 12784 8/10/2007 PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES August 2007 `I�eradotp Yefgbts � �rks InId Ijecreptiora F211 Activities Join us on fun, chaperoned school's out youth trips during MEA. Bring your friends, siblings & classmates. Bus departs/returns at Mendota Heights City Hall. Pre -register at City Hall at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 - (651) 452-1850 Space is limited and trips fill quickly. rM.E.A FallField TTrips' L...v......_.._._.._..._.._._...1 Thursday, October 181h The Park at Mall Of America (formerly CAMP SNOOPY) - We are off for a fun filled day at the Mall of America. We will have 5 hours of unlimited rides & your choice of hamburger, hot dog or chicken strips for lunch with french fries & a drink. Bring extra spending money for snacks and game tokens if you want. Cost: $24.00 per person. Bus Departs/returns: 8:45 AM/3:15 PM Ages: YOU MUST BE 8 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND THIS TRIP. Friday, October . 'th Horsebackriding and Hayride Join us at beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park where you will ride through guided trails on your very own horse. Next you will ride with your group on a hay ride. Then after you finish your lunch (bring bag lunch and your own bever- age) by the campfire, the chaperones will assist in roasting marshmallows. Please register in person at MH City Hall for this trip as each participant will need a special form signed by parent for Bunker Stables. No mail registrations for this trip please! Cost: $32.00 Bus Depart/return: 9:50 AM/3:10 PM Ages: 8 & up. You MUST be 8 years old & 52" to ride. Cheer America This program teaches youth a wide range of cheerleading, dance & performance skills. It also promotes personal esteem, respect for authority & physical fitness. Classes are held on Monday evenings, September 24 through December 17, 2007 (No class October 8th) at Mendota Elementary School Cafeteria (1979 Summit Lane, Mendota Heights). Classes are for students Ages 4-7, 6:30-7:15 PM, Ages 8 & older 7:30-8:15 PM. Extra optional performance opportunities involve parade marching, state & national cheerleading competitions & half-time shows at local high school football & basketball games. Cost $66.00 per stu- dent. Gymnastics Gymnastics - Saturday Mornings - For boys & girls ages 3 through 6. Check below for class level. Classes include: Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Floor Exercise, Tumbling & more. All classes held at Sibley High School Gymnastics Gym (use Delaware Entrance). Girls must wear leotards; boys may wear shorts & t -shirts. Class size limit- ed. Classes will continue for six weeks. Please note session, class & time when registering. E Fall Session I —Saturdays Sept 29th - Nov. 10 (No class Oct.20th) Tumbling Tykes: Ages 3 & 4 - 9:00 - 9:35 AM Tumbling Tots: Ages 4 & 5- 9:40 - 10:20 AM Kinder Tumbling: Ages 5 & 6 -10:20 - 11:00 AM Tumbling Tykes: Ages 3 & 4 - 11:00 - 11:40 AM Cost Per child: (per session) Resident $50.00 Non -Resident $55.00 PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK DOUBLE HEADER Wednesday, August 29th Mendakota Park *6:30 PM — 7:30 PM LeRoy's River Minstrels *Dusk (approx. 8 PM) Movie in the Park - The Wizard of Oz (Original movie starring Judy Garland) with FREE popcorn. Join Mendota Heights Park and Rec for the farewell to sum- mer performances at Mendakota Park Pavilion. All ages will enjoy the Big Band Sound of the River` Minstrels and "free" Root Beer Floats (floats provided by Thompson Park Activity Center).. Then we hope you stay for the }` original Wizard of OZ movie sponsored by Schaeffer Finan- cial Services Inc. and MH Park and Rec. Free popcorn too! Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray! In case of rain both events will be moved across the street inside @ the Mendota Heights Fire Hall. Market Square Free Concerts Village at Mendota Heights - 6:30 - 8:30 pm * Thursday, Aug. 16 - The Mayflies - Blue Grass Music *Thursday, Sept. 20 -Tres Mundos - Salsa Music The "free" outdoor concert series will be held at the Village at Mendota -, Heights Market Square Park T (intersection of Hwy 110 & Dodd, Road)' - .. 1 Learn To Skate Outdoor Ice Skating Program Saturdays, Jan. 5 - Feb. 2 This is great program to teach your child how to ice skate and continue through our program each year, advancing at the child's own pace up to our Fun Style/Free Style Class. Classes are limited to 5-7 participants, so register early as they fill quick- ly. (If your class is full, please register on our waiting list as we will add more classes if needed.) Please indicate the level, name and session number. Lessons held at Friendly Hills Rink (716 Navajo Lane) Please note: *Feb. 9 will be used for make- ups due to weather cancellations. The instructor will set times for that day. Please call the skating lesson hotline before each lesson at 255-1173 for rink conditions/weather cancellations & make up times. FEE: $32.00 for 5 weeks Smalls and Tails Parents participate w/1st time skater. Learn tips to teach your child to skate. Ages: 3-5 years old Time: 9:30 AM — 10:05 AM Beginners For skaters with no previous experience. Learn basic skills. Ages: 6 & older Time: 10:10 AM to 10:40 AM Advanced Beginners Skaters who can skate forward or who have completed the Beginners class. Ages: 7 & older Time: 10:45 AM — 11:15 AM Intermediate For skaters that have completed Advanced Beginners Class or are comfortable skating both forward and backwards Ages: 7 & older Time: 11:20 AM — 11:50 AM Funstyle/Freestyle For skaters who have completed the Intermediate Class or are at a level of skating beyond intermediate level Ages: 8 & older Time: 11:55 AM — 12:25 PM Mendota Heights 3rd Lair Skateboard Camp @ Rogers Lake Thursday, October 18 (MEA -Schools Out) Camp Instruction: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Cost: $44.00 Ages: All ages For the expert to beginner and everyone in between. The basics are taught: bal- ance, pushing, dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. Our instructors are very experienced in the sport and have years of teaching knowledge. Equip- ment needed for camp: skateboard, and helmet. (Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are recommended.) Participants WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: Most Improved Rider will receive a Special Prize Certificates of Completion for Every Rider Promotional Products from Our Sponsors. In the case of rain, a make-up class will be held on Oct. 19th same time and location. CK 0 0 CO 0 LU IY U LU IY `06 Vl CK 2 LU 2 Q 0 0 W 2 "WELCOME BACK TO TENNIS"TM Active Adults 50+ A Joint Venture With USTA Northern Section For New and Returning Players, FUN, FRIENDS, REFRESHMENTS Fast Forward To: Tuesday, August 21, 6:30-8:OOPM, Valley Park (Marie Ave.) Fee: only $10.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 15th Format: Warm Up, Cool Down, Safety, On-court'Age Appropri- ate' tennis activities, prizes, Future Fun?? A Fall Outdoor Tennis League For You "50+" Could Be! �� G Friend on the Court: Tim R. Garvey, USPTA Certified Tennis Teaching Pro- fessional Feeling frumpy? Looking for better PIP health? Join us Tuesday, August 21 st. - `" 0 N U U W .0. 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O N O m E a d o o) m m C Q) O _T O j ( =' N o L N 0 C 2' O L N U o 2 m N o a L.. la NN Ljou o d arnca 'roa) w 0 0 o m •- !a T ; i� is 3��6 N O U C :j O O U 8- T2 O E — mcL3� (a. •o p T T N U E y :1 'E d 0 T o, .T.�� a F o `o2 �n Nowo > C N O O 6— o _ E o a�,a �•z o c o N > O _ O cn O U r �oo�a E�mNw o m m c 2 ��cr� NN L t6 0 .0 a) m m N Q a � c =6 D 1 En EU (B rn 0 a) _0 CU n (9 } N T C 0 U N U) L — E r m N U o a 0 U r r- N ch d U) a a CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO DATE: August 9, 2007 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administratol�� Paul Portz, Par 3 Task Force Member SUBJECT: Par 3 Financial Status, 1St Operating Month Discussion The City of Mendota Heights purchased the property at 1695 Dodd Road on June 28, 2007 with the intent of operating a golf course. We now have our first full month of operations in the book, and it is time to report back on course finances and procedures. This report will touch on a number of topics: bond proceeds, financial management at Par 3, a financial report for July 2007 and a tentative schedule for reporting back to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Breakdown of Par 3 Bond Issue The following information from Finance Director Kristin Schabacker breaks down the amount of the bond issuance, and costs associated with completing the purchase: Par 3 Bond Proceeds Less: Issuance Costs Underwriter Discount Net Proceeds Capitalized Interest to Debt Service Acct Funds Available for Purchase/Construction Purchase Price and Closing Costs Amount Remaining for Capital Improvements $2,790,000.00 ($27,653.75) ($11,151.24) $2,751,195.01 ($67,606.17) $2,683,588.84 ($2,614,354.41) $69,234.43 The bond issue included funding for capital improvements in order to address code and safety issues on the site. A revised capital improvements budget sheet has been attached for your review. This sheet includes actual expenses on projects completed so far, with revised figures for water connections projects which have been bid and authorized. Par 3 Financial Procedures The Par 3 Task Force benefits from having a member who is a CPA, Paul Portz, who has looked at cash management procedures both at the course and at City Hall, and found them to be adequate Page 1 of 2 Par 3 July 2007 Financial Report The first month of City operations at Mendota Heights Par 3 shows a net operating profit. Following you will find breakdowns of revenues and expenditures. The numbers look good, but there are three caveats: July is typically the biggest revenue month in the golf season; we stepped in at a good time and shouldn't expect to pull in as much revenue each month. Secondly, expenditures reflect only one full pay period, as the second pay period spilled over into August. Finally, we had the fortune of starting our operations with stocked shelves. As operations move forward, we will incur greater expenses for irrigation supplies, concession goods, etc. The following table breaks down revenue and expense for July 2007: Revenues: Green Fees $28,720.26 Rentals/Supplies $1,502.35 Concessions $2,570.87 Beer $1,749.07 Recreation Programs $21,014.00 Revenues for June/July $55,556.55 Expenditures: Rentals $575.52 Professional Services $624.00 Payroll Costs $8,430.12 Rubbish Service $119.54 Concessions $901.99 Concessions - Beer $469.10 Office Supplies $66.21 Operating Expenses $3,513.57 Maintenance Repair $230.26 Capital Expenditures $6,390.00 Expenditures for June/July $21,320.31 Revenues Over Expenditures $34,236;24 Par 3 Reporting Schedule The Par 3 Task Force intends to report back to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), and to the City Council on the following Schedule: Financial Reports — Monthly. Draft Annual Report to Parks for their November meeting. 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City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM August 9, 2007 Memo to: Parks & Recreation Commission & Assistant to City Administrate From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: PROJECT UPDATES VALLEY PARK TENNIS COURTS: Project required surface and crack repair, leveling, and installation of the Sport Court tiles. Work was completed in late July. Notice was placed at all five City double tennis courts inviting residents to try the new surfacing and provide feed back to City Hall. Eight calls have been received, only on in the negative regarding the "bounce" of the ball and in her opinion "the courts are still substandard". Most other response was for general background and cost of the Sports Tiles or compliments on the playability of the courts. DAKOTA COUTY "NURT" (North Urban Regional Trail) ALONG HWY 110: County awarded contract and informed staff that work would begin in late July. City has not received further updates on the status of the project. Staff assumes work will begin in August and completed in September / October. PAR 3 GOLF: Jake will provide a complete report on operations tonight. I have assisted in coordinating installation of connections to the City's water system at both the Club House and Maintenance Building. The Maintenance building will also receive a Fire Sprinkler System as required by City Codes and following connection of City water to the club house I will coordinate abandonment and capping of the existing well. TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE: Crack filling and surface repair was completed in early July at four of the City's double tennis courts and the basketball court in Mendakota Park. TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION: Trail segments in Ivy Hills Park and along the west side of Wachtler Avenue (Wentworth northerly to Cherry Hill Road) were repaired and overlaid with an additional two inches of asphalt. Additional other trail repair work, on several segments throughout the City, will be completed in August / September. MAINTENANCE OF NATIVE PLANTINGS AROUND CITY PONDS: Prairie Restorations periodically (3 to 5 times per year) performs maintenance of native plantings along the beach area in Roger's Lake Park as well as around the ponds in Ivy Hill Park and beginning this year South Kensington Park. Work at South Kensington required total tractor mowing around the pond to better "jump start" control of unwanted weeds that have flourished due to lack or regular maintenance the past few years. The City has relied on this firm for professional management service the past fourteen years. 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS & 2008 MAINTENANCE BUDGETS: All new capital improvement projects and maintenance efforts recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission were included in the DRAFT 2008 City Budget. City Council has scheduled a Budget Workshop for August 28th. Staff will update the Commission in September regarding any Council changes to or deletions of Park related items in the 2008 Budget. PILOT KNOB: Staff has been working with Great River Greening in preparation of a Pilot Knob Phase # Management and Restoration Plan. Grants the City has applied for from Dakota County and the DNR require a completed management plan and ten year restoration and maintenance cost estimates before any approved grant funds (needed to purchase the site) can be released to the City. This week the City received notice from the DNR that the funding level of our Natural and Scenic Area grant had been increased from $300,000 to $354,047. Assuming the City is "successful' with two remaining grant applications ($200 K and $100 K) the amount of "shortfall' of funds necessary to acquire the site by December 2007 is (-) $56,953.00. (See attached Status of Grants / Funding memo dated August 7, 2007) Acquisition and funding for Pilot Knob will be a discussion item at the August 28th Council 2008 Budget Workshop. The Phase II Management Plan will also require a re-evaluation of the Phase I plan. If City Council directs preparation of the Phase I I plan at their August 21St meeting staff expects to present an overall draft coordinated plan of both sites for Commission review at their October 9th meeting. CIVIC CENTER BALL FIELD: New batting cages installed in late spring have been favorably commented upon by numerous individuals and used quite often. Public Works parks crew, who did a fabulous job of restoration after the cages and new fence were installed, applied "topdressing" (1/4 to 1/2 inch soil mixture) to this field on Thursday of this week. Topdressing helps to enrich the soil and level out small dips or settlements. Well monitored and timed irrigation of the fields at Kensington, Mendakota and the Civic Center by Public Works has kept the fields in good to excellent playing conditions this very hot dry summer. August 7, 2007 (Revision of lu/y 10, 2007 memo) Memo to: Jim Danielson go From: Guy Kullander Regarding: Pilot Knob site #2 - Status of Grants / Funding Dollar amount in Grant Applications & other funding REQUESTED CONFIRMED 1. DNR - Natural and Scenic Area $500,000 $354,047 2. DNR - Remediation Fund Grant $500,000 $327,000 3. DNR - Metro Greenways $200,000 pending 4. City of Mendota Heights $400,000 $400,000 5. Dakota County Farmland & Natural $400,000 $400,000 6. TPL - Metro Conservation Corridors $100,000 $100,000 7. TPL - Private Fundraising $100,000 pending $ 2,200,000 $ 1,581,047 Funding needed to acquire site Appraised cost: $ 1,888,000.00 Transaction costs: $ 50,000.00 $ 1,938,000.00 Assumptions 1. if the City receives the `full amount" of the pending grants, $300, 000. 00, there will be a remaining shortfall, of the expected purchase price, of $56,953. 00. 2. Additional costs not included in above acquisition amount ($1,938,000).- a. $1,938,000):a. Demolition of buildings (3/4), close wells, septic, etc. La $35 K A Preparation of 10 year Restoration and Management Plan LO $30 K c. 10 year restoration effort (grants may offset 50% of cost) @a $125 K d. Consultant fees: management, grant efforts, etc. 0 $125 K CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO DATE: July 6, 2007 TO: Chairman Spicer and Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrata?k-S SUBJECT: No P&R Commission Meeting July 10, 2007 Due to a lack of material, the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, July 10 has been cancelled. We did want to provide you an update of Parks and Recreation related activities since our last meeting. PAR 3 The City closed on the Par 3 property on Thursday, June 28, 2007. The course is in good shape and there has been a steady flow of customers. City staff continues to work on the transition, including hiring on the existing staff as temporary/seasonal employees, making contact with vendors, and lining up some improvement projects The Par 3 Task force hasn't met in the last few weeks, as we work through a number of administrative functions. The task force will have a full agenda when we do meet again, giving consideration to budgeting, reporting, advertising, and starting a discussion around how we will run the course in 2008 and beyond. Get out and play some golf — and bring a friend! CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMORANDUM Date: JULY 5, 2007 To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION From: TERESA GANGELHOFF RE: JUNE/JULY PARK AND RECREATION REPORT Program Brochure End of summer programming and fall programs will go out in the next Heights Highlites due in homes mid-August. Safety Camp Plans are in place for the16'' annual Safety Camp to be held August 14, 15, and 16th at Kaposia Park in South St. Paul. Micki and Ken from MHFD and Mario and Brian from MHPD are planning to volunteer as camp leaders again. We are full at 60 kids this year. Tennis This year we increased our numbers to 171 kids enrolled in our lessons and Jr. Team Tennis. We are halfway through the program and will have an end of the season picnic on July 27. The Jr. Tennis team representing MH has been doing very well competing against other neighboring city programs. We have 4 paid staff and 2 volunteers running the program. Park Celebration Plans are in place for next year's celebration to be held Saturday, June 7, 2008. Thank you letters to all sponsors and volunteers went out and we also held a Thank You Lunch of Pizza and Cold Stone Creamery Cake on Wednesday, June 20 here at City Hall with about 30 people attending. Softball Here is a recap of the season so far from one of our players, Chris Meyers, who likes to keep the teams updated by email each week on the standings: (I told him he should have been a sports writer!) In the men's league HCCL TM Softball has emerged as the front runner to take the league title after winning two hard fought games verses Chair Shot last night. HCCL TM can clinch the league championship with one more victory in their last four games or one loss by Chair Shot: In the women's league Dunham 's continues to hold onto first place with Bogey's/General Automotive & Mississippi Pub one game back. Dunham 's controls their own destiny and if they win out they will clinch the ladies crown. In our Thursday night Men's Over 30 League- D and T Appliance moved into first place but have 3 teams (Roger'; Lake, Bogey's and Condors) just one game out in a three way tie for second so all four teams will be in contention for the league title in the weeks to come. Please remind everyone of your players that there are NO games next week because of the 4th of July holiday. Our playoffs will be held the last Saturday of July on the 28'x' at Mendakota. Golf Registrations are still being taken all summer for lessons and camps at the Par 3. All programs and leagues started the week of June 11. Youth Trips We had a great time at Valleyfair which was our first trip of the summer and Twins Game was another hit with the kids. Both trips were filled. The rest of the summer trips are listed below and most still have openings: THURS., JULY 12 - SPRING LAKE PARK AMUSEMENT CENTER & CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER Cost $20.00/person. Ages: 7 & up THURS. JULY 19 - WILD MOUNTAIN IN TAYLORS FALLS - WATER PARK, ALPINE SLIDES, GO CARTS Cost $27.00/person. Ages: 8 & over. THURSDAY, JULY 26 - BUNKER BEACH (WAVE POOL -COON RAPIDS) & BOX LUNCH Cost $18.50 Ages 10 and over THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND CRYSTAL CAVES AND VISONQUEST SKATING AND FUN CENTER IN WISCONSIN Cost: $23.00 Ages: 6 and up Cliff Timm Memorial Fishinq Derb Our derby is full at 60 kids. It will be held Wednesday, July 11 at Rogers Lake. Park Commissioners Dick and Larry offered to help again this year with weighing and measuring the fish, they are such pros at it and do a great job! I invite anyone else that would like to volunteer to let me know! We were again accepted by Hooked on Fishing International and chosen as an official derby site and will receive some free items and prizes for the kids that enter the derby. Ace hardware will provide the worms and help with the derby. I will also have a few fishing pros (to be named) on hand to help. Along with $500.00 from Cliff Timm's trust, Rogers Lake resident -Ira Kipp also gave us $75.00 to open up a few more spots (60) in the derby from our usual 50 kids. Each participant will receive a tackle box and a $5.00 gift card to Ace Hardware IGH all purchased from these two donations. New this vear we have partnered with NRPA and Take a Kid Fishing Program I will be completing a grant request this month (June) for additional money to possibly offer a winter Ice Fishing demonstration for families at Rogers Lake. Summer Playhouse FEATURING DR. SEUSS (Formerly The Imagination Station) is a traveling variety show making appearances at both Marie and Friendly Hills Parks this summer. This group will provide creative, quality performances free of charge. The shows will include: choreographed performances, puppet shows, songs and dances. Performances last approximately thirty minutes and are designed to entertain families with young children. Mondays: June 18 - July 23 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Marie Park (Marie Avenue between Victoria & Lexington) and from 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Friendly Hills Park (Pueblo Lane & Apache) Performances in the Parks All performances are set and will reach a variety of age groups throughout the summer and many will co -inside with many of our summer events. The schedule is as follows: (Friday, June 1 performance with Sandy and the Hitmen was cancelled at Market Square because of rain) Weds., June 13, 7 p.m.- Performing on the Front Steps @ Henry Sibley High School. 'The Alphabits" This show is in conjunction with the Early Learning Advisory Council of ISD 197 'TRUCKS AND TRAVEL" Weds., June 27, 6:30 p "Summer Playhouse". (formerly The Imagination Station) will be making a special evening appearance at Mendakota Park featuring Dr. Seuss and more! Weds., July 11, 7:30 p.m. - Rogers Lake Pavilion. "Kevin Hall Magic" He will entertain all ages with magic & comedy. You don't have to be part of the Fishing Derby to come and enjoy the performance! Tues., August 7, 6:30 p.m.-Mendakota Park Pavilion. "Woody" is back again to perform and entertain at the National Night Out event. Come and enjoy the comedy, magic and fun for all ages. Weds. August 29, 6:30 — 7:30 p..-Mendakota Park Pavilion. "Leroy's River Minstrels" provided by MH Park & Rec and free root beer floats provided by Thompson Park Activity Center. Playing old time hits and Big Band Sound. *If it rains, the concert will be held at The Village Commons of Mendota Heights in the Community Room (720 Liden St. - Hwy 100 & Dodd Rd). Skateboard Camp in August We have a Skateboard camp to be held July 30 to August 3dput on by 3`d Lair. They will come and run the camp at Rogers Lake Skate Park. We have 13 kids registered so far. Simple Steps Walking Program with Dakota County Simple Steps is a new program we are promoting to get people out and enjoy the benefits of regular walking. With our great trails in Mendota Heights this program is a perfect fit. Over 1000 people in Dakota County area signed up. The information is on our city website on how to register or you can pick up a flyer at the front desk with information. We have our own City Hall Team already walking and logging hours and winning prizes! Most of us have received a back pack and some won a pedometer. I plan to put the info out at the Fishing Derby and have several water bottles to give away to anyone that will register at the derby. I meet with other Cities in Dakota County and Dakota County Public Health on July 10 and will get further updates on this program. MINNESOTA THUNDER SOCCER The Thunder (MN Professional Men's Soccer Team) Held a soccer camp at Kensington the week of June 11. Trucks & Travel Event Wed. June 13, 6:15 — 7:45 pm Henry Sibley H.S. Parking Lot This event was co-sponsored with ECFE and the Early Learning Advisory Council of ISD 197 and Mendota Height Park and Rec. We provided the entertainment 'The Alpabits". A great turnout, I was able to set up a table and speak with families about our programs this summer. Fall Programming The following events are being planned for fall: Cheerleading, Youth trips during MEA to Bunker Hills Riding Stables and to The Park of MOA Gymnastics, 55+ Music Performance and Ice Cream Social (end of August) MEA one day Skatepark Camp with 3`d Lair.