2002-03-12 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMNIISSION
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
MARCIi 12, 2002
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 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: Chao Richard Spicer, and Commissioners
Stan Linnell and Larry Craighead. Commissioners Paul Portz, Raymond Morris, Dave
Libra, and Missie Hickey were excused from the meeting. City Staff present were Parks
Project Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff and
Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Also in the audience were several
residents, City Councilmember Mary Jeanne Schneeman, and Planning Commissioner
Joe Betlej. Mr. Hollister took the minutes.
Although the meeting did not have a quorum, Chair Spicer and the other two
Commissioners present agreed to stay to hear the concerns of those residents in
attendance.
MINUTES
The Commissioners asked Staff to place approval of the February 12, 2002 minutes on
the April 9, 2002 agenda.
IVY FALLS TENNIS COURTS
Attached to these unofficial minzrtes are a list of those residents in attendance at tlTe
meeting and a copy of a petition submitted to Chair Spicer.
Mr. Kullander presented the background on the condition of the Ivy Falls Tennis Courts
and outlined the various options for the Commission.
Commissioner Craighead said that there are tennis courts available at nearby Cherokee
Park.
Councilmember Schneeman said that she has not personally played on the tennis courts
for about two years, but that she was under the impression that they are heavily used.
Various residents in the audience expressed a desire to see the tennis courts repaired and
maintained; claiming that they are indeed heavily used and are an important asset to the
community.
Chair Spicer explained to the audience that the Parks Commission did not have a quorum
that evening, but that the Parks Commission would discuss this issue at their April
meeting and make a formal recommendation to the Council.
FARMLAND AND NATURAL AREAS PROTECTION PLAN
Mr. Hollister reported that Curt Chatfield of Dakota County had informed him that
Dakota County had adopted a Farmland and Natural Area Protection Plan as of January
29, 2002, Mr. Hollister added that one of the challenges that the plan faces is funding,
and that Dakota County is considering a county -wide open space referendum for roughly
$5420 per household. Mr. Hollister said that there is no process at this time for
evaluating or protecting properties until the funding issue is resolved. Mr. Hollister
suggested that for more information, the Commissioners could call Curt Chatfield at 952-
891-7022. Mr. Hollister pointed out that the plan is also available on the Dakota County
website.
Councilmember Mary Jeanne Schneeman said that she thought that this program could
potentially be used to preserve the Garron/Acacia site or the Foss property next to
Wentworth Park.
Chair Spicer suggested that it might also be used to preserve the old Burrow Farm.
The Commissioners asked Staff to continue to monitor the issue.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr. Kullander provided an update on the Parks 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
SKATEBOARD PARKS
Councilmember Schneeman provided Chair Spicer with a newspaper article from Park
Rapids on their new skate park. Councilmember Schneeman said that many
communities are now building skateboard parks.
Commissioner Craighead said that the Friendly Hills hockey rink had already been
asphalted for that purpose.
Chair Spicer said that the Parks Commission was looking into the possibility of
purchasing some portable ramps orjumps to convert the Friendly Hills rink into a "tier
one" seasonal skateboard park.
PARK BENCHES
Councilmember Schneeman mentioned that the new Harriet Island park benches are
already showing signs of abuse. Councilmember Schneeman added that she wanted to
vet a donation for a park bench to be installed along Lexington Avenue soon.
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
• Recreation Programmer's Update
• Hockey Arena
• Fort Snelling Athletic Facilities
• Scooter and Skateboard Safety
• Suburban Dakota County Greenway Project
• DNR Matching Grant Applications
• Garron/Acacia Site
• Ridder Property Subdivision
•. Town Center .
• Police Report
ADJOURrN
The unofficial meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Ivy Park Tennis Court Address List
Address First Name Last Name Name tram
665 Arcadia Drive Sean Carey petition
1020 Brompton Place John Allen petition
1020 Brompton Place Sharon Benmaman petition
1022 Brompton Place Margaret Woods petition
1025 Brompton Place Carl & Joan Calabrese petition
1034 Brompton Place Mike & Kristen Nichlaske petition
1043 Brompton Place Mike & Lori Flood attendance & petition
.1043 Brompton Place Elizabeth Flood - Petition
611 Butler Avenue David Tigan attendance & petition
619 Butler Avenue Jim Nelson attendance & petition
623 Butler Avenue West Tom Downing attendance & petition
619 Ivy Falls Avenue William & Mary Ann Novety petition
1099 Ivy Hill Drive Pat & Leo Schuster petition
1101 Ivy Hill Drive Rita Meyers petition
1181 Ivy Hill Drive Claudia Baron Petition
1013 London Road Ron & Celeste Riley attendance & petition
1039 London Road Mike Haverkamp attendance & petition
1043 London Road Ken & Linda Dehkes attendance & petition
1046 London Road Paul Loes attendance & petition
706_ Maple Park Court Thomas & Diane Peine petition
716 Maple Park Court Kathy Russell Petition
587 Maple Park Drive Betty Brown petition
610 Maple Park Drive Jeanette Wier Petition
616 Maple Park Drive James & Laura - Kessler Petition
622 Maple Park Drive Mike & Debra Curran Petition
625 Maple Park Drive Carol Lampman petition
632 Maple Park Drive M. Goldman Petition
642 Maple Park Drive Mary Schuster attendance & petition
662 Sibley Memorial Highway Mike & Maureen Harms attendance & petition
623 Sutcliff Circle Tim & Jeannie Fictual petition
1126 Sylvandale Road Raline Paper petition
1165 Sylvandale Road Terry Noel petition
1205 Sylvandale Road Angela Thornburg Petition
1205 Sylvandale Road Victor Sherbanenk Petition
613 Winston Court Joe Belles attendance & petition
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IVY PARK TENNIS COURT PETITION
March 10 s, 2002
Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission,
Since the Ivy Park Tennis Courts were built our community has had tremendous growth
in new housing, as well as turnover of existing houses to young families. Additionally,
the Ivy Park Tennis Courts are located in a block surrounded by multi -unit housing, town
homes and condominiums. Therefore we request the Mendota Heights Parks and
Recreation Commission resurface the Ivy Park Tennis Courts for the ongoing need of the
residents, the users of these tennis courts.
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Dear Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission,
Since the Ivy Park Tennis Courts were built our community has had tremendous growth
in new housing, as well as turnover of existing houses to young families. Additionally,
the Ivy Park Tennis Courts are located in a block surrounded, by multi -unit housing, town
homes and condominiums. Therefore we request the Mendota Heights Parks and
Rtfteation Commission resurface the Ivy Park Tennis Courts for the ongoing need of the
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in new housing, as well as turnover of existing houses to young families. Additionally,
the Ivy Park Tennis Courts are located in a block surrounded by multi -unit housing, town
homes and condominiums. Therefore we request the Mendota Heights Parks and
Recreation Commission resurface the Ivy Park Tennis Courts for the ongoing need of the
residents, the users of these tennis courts.
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