2002-04-09 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 95 2002
The regulaz meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
m Tuesday, April 9, 2002 in the Large Conference Room 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 Stan
Linnell, Larry Craighead, and Dave Libra. Commissioners Paul Port, Raymond Morris
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 present were Carolyn Krall of Landform, Beverly
Fritz of ISD 197 Community Education, and Mendota Heights resident Janet Skidmore.
Mr. Hollister took the minutes.
MINUTES
Commissioner Libra moved to approve the February 12, 2002 minutes.
Commissioner Craighead seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the March 12, 2002 unofficial minutes.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
ISD 197 COMMUNITY EDUCATION REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Ms. Beverly Fritz of ISD
197 Community
Education introduced herself to the
Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Ms. Fritz said the she was asking the City to donate
$15,000 for
the computer lab at the new adult learning
facility in Thompson Park in West
Saint Paul.
Ms. Fritz presented a letter from ISD 197 Community Education. According to the letter,
21.6% of computer class registrations last year were from Mendota Heights residents.
Commissioner Libra moved to recommend that the Council consider the possibility of
contributing no more than 21 % of the cost of the computer lab, out of a source other than
the Special Parks Fund.
Commissioner Craighead seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
The Commission instructed Ms. Fritz to be at the April 16, 2002 meeting of the Council
to discuss this request.
TOWN CENTER
Ms. Krall gave the Commission an update on the Town Center project. Ms. Krall
reviewed the Town Center Plan, including parking, amenities changes, trails, wetlands,
and the gazebo.
Ms. Skidmore said that for her the term "Town Center" was misleading because it
implied the inclusion of a community center, which this project does not have.
Ms. Krall said
that Ms. Skidmore
was correct, although the
CDA had agreed
to provide
an extra room
for community use.
Commissioner Craighead moved to recommend that the plan retain a gazebo somewhere
within the development and the trail along Highway 110, with a crosswalk at the
southeast corner.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that the plan include a continuous trail along
the east side of Dodd Road from Highway 110 to the church.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that the plan include a small but functional
gazebo with room for two benches overlooking the pond in the Village Green, and
periodic benches around the pond.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
NDCTV REQUEST TO TELEVISE PARKS COMMISSION MEETINGS
Mr. Hollister reported that NDCTV is looking for more City meetings to televise. Mr.
Hollister said that NDCTV has inquired with the City Administrator about the possibility
of cablecasting the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. Mr. Hollister noted that
currently NDCTV only cablecasts the Council meetings and the Planning Commission
meetings. Mr. Hollister asked the Commission if they would like to have their meetings
televised.
The Commission discussed the issue and agreed to allow its May 14, 2002 meeting to be
televised as an experiment.
Mr. Hollister said that staff would first seek approval from the Council. Mr. Hollister
said that if the Council approves, Staff would invite NDCTV to the May Parks
Commission meeting.
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
• Recreation Programmer's Update
• Park Benches
• Ivy Park Tennis Courts
• DNR "Outdoor Recreation Grant" Applications
• Park Dedication from Roseville Properties
• Repair/Overlay Valley Park Trail
• Lexington Trail
• Ridder Property Subdivision
• Police Report
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Spicer and seconded by Libra.
AYES:
NAYS:
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.