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2003-05-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13, 2003 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 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 Stan Linnell, Larry Craighead, Paul Portz, and Missie Hickey. Commissioners Dave Libra and Raymond Morris were excused from the meeting. City Staff present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes. This meeting was televised by NDCTV and replayed the following Friday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Commissioner Portz moved to approve the April 8, 2003 as written. Commissioner Craighead seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 BUROW FARM DEVELOPMENT Mr. Hollister told the Commission that the Council had approved the application by Daniel Tilsen for seven lots on the Burow Farm on Victoria Road. Mr. Hollister said that the approval was contingent on the execution of a developer's agreement and that the question of what form the park dedication should take was still unresolved. Mr. Hollister added that it appeared that Mr. Tilsen would be applying for a Planned Unit Development for a 24-unit condominium building on the same property. Commissioner Portz recalled that the Parks Commission had recommended that the park dedication go toward a structure in Marie Park. Commissioner Portz said that he visited Marie Park over the weekend and wondered where an additional structure could fit, since the park is not very large and it appears that there is not much available vacant land left within the park. Commissioner Portz said that the park dedication money might be better used elsewhere. PAR 3 GOLF COURSE Mr. Hollister reminded the Commission that Lyman Development had submitted a Concept Plan for residential development of the Par 3 Golf Course. Mr. Hollister said that both the Planning Commission and the Council indicated to Lyman that the City was not interested in changing the Comprehensive Plan designation for the Golf Course to facilitate residential development. Mr. Hollister added that it appears that Lyman has abandoned pursuit of this development. Chair Spicer said that he had lobbied the Council in the past to purchase the property, but that they had chosen not to. Commissioner Craighead moved to advise the Council that the PAR 3 property should remain a golf course in perpetuity, either in private ownership or if necessary as a municipal golf course. Commissioner Hickey seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 I � 1I:\YH:i111L`I Il lu I �:ZI]�I flu I Il�f Ky Mr. Kullander discussed the planned improvements to the City's playgrounds. CROSS-COUNTRY SHI TRAIL Mr. Kullander reminded the Commission that the Cross -County Ski Trail through Valley Park was on the Parks Capital Improvement Plan for this year. Chair Spicer suggestedthat asub-committee be formed to visit Valley Park and determine an appropriate alignment for the cross-country ski trail. Commissioners Linnell and Craighead volunteered to join Mr. Kullander in visiting Valley Park and determining an appropriate alignment for the cross-country ski trail. KENSINGTON FENCE REMOVAL Mr. Kullander told the Commission that a neighbor to Kensington Park has asked if the soccer fence could be removed. Commissioner Linnell said that he would visit the park over the weekend to try to determine if the fence was necessary. Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander to put this item on the agenda for next month's meeting so that Commissioner Libra could be present for the discussion. Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander to send Commissioner Libra a copy of this agenda item. Chair Spicer said that the resident should then be invited to the July Parks Commission meeting to discuss this item. Commissioner Craighead asked about the status of the Lexington Avenue Trail. Mr. Hollister said that the trail would not be built this year, since Engineering occupied with Town Center. Mr. Hollister said that he would ask City Engineer Marc Mogan to provide a memo to the Commission at their June meeting on the trail. SAINT THOMAS ICE ARENA Commissioner Linnell asked about the park dedication required for the Saint Thomas Hockey Arena, Mr. Hollister said that the Council had agreed to waive the Park Dedication requirement if Saint Thomas Academy could negotiate an agreement with MHAA for ice time. The Commission asked Ms. Gangelhoff to report on the arrangement reached between MHAA and Saint Thomas Arena at the next Council meeting. UPDATES Staff provided updates on the following items: • Recreation Programmer's Update • Rogers Lake Tier I Skateboard Park • Bader • Wagenknecht • Police Report I:\ 1110III7►1 Motion made to adjourn by Portz and seconded by Craighead. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.