2001-01-09 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 9, 2001
6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome to City Administrator Cari Lindberg
4. December 12, 2000 Minutes
5. Natural Resource Inventory and Management Plan
6. Updates
• Project Updates
• December Recreation Report
• Police Report
7. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
January 5, 2001
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Welcome to City Administrator Cari Lindberg!
Discussion
It is my pleasure to introduce to you the new City Administrator for the City of Mendota
Heights, Cari Lindberg. Cari officially began her duties on January 2, 2001, and attended
her first Council meeting on January 4. Cari comes to us from her previous position as
City Administrator/Clerk for the City of Saint Joseph, Minnesota. (Please see attached
resume)
Cari is in the process of getting to know all of us here at the City, and will be visiting
each of the Advisory Commissions this month. She is looking forward to meeting with
all of you on January 9,
Action Required
Welcome Cari to the City of Mendota Heights!
Carine Elizabeth Schmidt
PO Box 175
St, Joseph, MN 56374
612 242.9093
,.mail_ Caristjoe@aol,com
EDUCATION
1994 to 1996 Hamline University School of Law - SL Paul, I fianesota - Jurs Doctorate - December 1996
'Sudeat Bar Association - Communications ofncer and.Secre ary 1994 - 1496
*Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
1996 to 1999 Hamline University Graduate School -Master of Arts in Public Admimsuaaon -
*Master's Thesis: ew Urbanism: Creating the Livable Community'
*Public policy analysis Prepared for the Minnesota Shetir s Association and
submitted for publication "Analysis/ Implications of Reducing the Age of Adult
Criminal Responsibility to Age 16 or 17 in Minnesota."
1999 to 1994 University of Colorado - Boulder, Colorado 'BA in Political Science
PLBLIC SECTOR EXPERIEtiCE
August 1999 to City of St- Joseph — St. Joseph, Minnesota — City Admire strator/Clerk —
Present Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, Position oversees the day to day
operation of the City and implements overall programs and policies of City Council.
Position supervises all City departments (Police, public works,. -finance, commtimry development and fire) with a staff of 16 full time employees_ Position oversees a S 13 million
budget and is responsible for the City's Capital Improvements Plan_
to
e City
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March 1998 to City of Mounds View -Mounds Y'ew,
Provides assistance Assistantesota � mn�D emenn�ng O e ztll
August 1999 Linder the direction of City Administrator, pP
programs and policies of City Council. Acts as human resourrs director, developing
and implement ng personnel policies, job descriptions, contract an.T,;.,,�t tion and —
participating in labor negotiations with union and non -union employees. Coorainates and
ac=ninistes municipal elections, liceusing, telecommunicarions, CityBoaros,a,:Yd
Comrtissions, employe compensation plan and drug testing program. Coordinates
we
bucg�t for Aam his ration depar meat as ll as other specialized assignrnenu as direcred by
the Citv Ad. it isuator and the City Council.
August 1997 to City of Golden Valley -Golden Yalley, Minnesota - Surface Water Managemr,nt Aelc:I;a3y
December 1998 Committee Coordinator -Under the direction of state statute, orgnnize and coordinate a
dress policies and objectives relating to surface water issues
ci�eas advisory committee to ad
in Golden Valley, including: water quality, maintenance of nutrient and sed
efficiency of stormwater ponds, mproving Pollutant effecriveness, erosiop ape seo n
conuoi, wetlands, flood control, public education, sanatory compliance, and f ,z^cizl
caoabilides of the community -
December 1997 Ciry of St Louis Park - St. Louis Park Minnesota - Community Development 17 la -
to April 1998 Under the dsection of the Community Development Director, provided assis-.a:ice V: i ui
Housing Rehabiliadon program, Comprehensive Plan, Home Remodeling Fair, Minnesota
—d prope�' tax classification study, gtaiit writing for public housing assist.: ace program.
renal study, and va ious reports for subroission to the City Council.
Schmidt (2)
March 1997 to Ciry of St. Louis Park - St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Intern to the City Manager -
December 1997 under St -Louis Park City Manager (pop. 45,000), perform a variety of assigiunencs
including: legal research and analysis of issues impacting City-wide operations;
development and drafting of RFQ's for City EDA, Housing Authority and Environmental
counsel; participation in budget preparation; labor negotiations; preparation of agenda reports
and presentations to Council; assistance and development of employee compensation plan;
assistance in contract writing between the City and non -prom organizations; pardcipation in
City wide strategic planning process; preparation of annual report; and assistance in a variety
of administrative tasks relating to general City wide operations.
January 1996 Hennepin County Attorney's Office -Minneapolis, Minnesota -Law Clerk -Position
to March 1997 included extensive legal research and writing in special litigation and criminal appeals
divisions, including writing appellate briefs, internal memoranda, sentencing briefs and
replies to habeas corpus petitions for felony offenses in Hennepin County.
May 1995 Office of Administrative Hearings -Minneapolis, Minnesota - Judicial Law Cler'<-
to January 1996 Law clerk for two administrative law judges in the Workers' Compensation Division.
Position included extensive writing of memoranda, sapulanons> findings and orders for the
court review of medical records, and research of personal injury and related legal issues.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
December 1993 University of Colorado Housing Department - Boulder, Colorado - Administrative
to June 1994 Assistant I - Responsible for administrative duties involved in residence halls
(processing of housing department memoranda, discipline cases, weekly events,
student faculty relations, student advising and assistance). Responsible for giving to and
information about the University of Colorado.
December 1992 University of Colorado Housing Department - Boulder, Colorado - Resident Advisor -
to June 1993 Sunervised residence hall involving the academic and emotional support discipline and
security of 400 students. Position required counseling students on issues including
medical emergencies, and academic performance.
substance abuse, interpersonal conflicts,
Responsible for maintaining a positive, non-discriminatory living environment, as well as
producing and conducting monthly educational, cultural and entertainment programs.
OTHER EXPERIENCE /TRAINING
Fall 1997 Mediation in the Public Sector/Public Dispute Resolution
Fall 1997 Toasrmasters Club
Spring 1997 Inventing Outcome Measurement
Summer 1998 A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) Program
Fall 1998 ICMA Comparative Performance Measurement Training
Fall 1998 Grant Proposals and Funding Sources
Spring 1999 Ciry• Attorney Update
Spring 1999 FEMA Integrated Emergency
Management Training- Emmitsburg, Maryland
Spring 2000 - City Anorney Update
PROFESSIONAL MEIMERSHIYS / AFFII,LATIONS Fiousing and Economic Development Cornmiaee
L 93 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMtvf) -
1998 Miruiesota Association of Urom Management Assistants (M4UMA)/ Board Member At Lar_ee (1999)
1998 Intemarional Personnel Managers Association (IPMA) — Member
1999 Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officer's Association -Member
References available upon request
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2000
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 630 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Chair Spicer and Commissioners Stan
Linnell, Jay Liberacki, Lawrence Craighead and Raymond Morriss. Commissioners
Dave Libra and Ann Connelly arrived late. City Staff present were Parks Project
Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Mary Hapka and Administrative
Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes.
MINUTES
Commissioner Craighead moved to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2000
meeting.
Commissioner Morriss seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
ABS: 1 (Liberacki)
(Commissioners Dave Libra and Ann Connelly arrived at this point.)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2001-2005
Mr. Kullander informed the Commission that the Council had approved the Parks Capital
Improvement an for 2001-2005, with the usual caveat that all individual items need to
be separately approved by the Council. Mr. Kullander said that he needed to begin work
on certain items for 2001 immediately.
Chair Spicer said that he considered the top three priorities to be the play equipment at
Rogers Park, the Wentworth warming house, and the Natural Resource Plan. The
Commission asked Mr. Kullander to present those three items to the Council soon for
specific approval so that they can be accomplished in 2001.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 197 ATHLETIC FIELDS MAINTENANCE PLAN
Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander to convey to 131J 197 that they are always welcome to
discuss with the City any ideas for improved maintenance of the athletic fields within
Mendota Heights,
DAKOTA COUNTY DRAFT PARK SYSTEM PLAN
Mr. Hollister asked if the Commission had any comments on the Dakota County Draft
Park System Plan.
Commissioner Linnell noted that page 12 of the plan mentions a future building along the
Big Rivers Trail, which could be problematic if it is not in a well traveled, highly visible
area.
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
November Recreation Report
Clifford Timm Donation
• Trail Guide -Mississippi National River and Recreational Area.
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Motion made to adjourn by Liberacki and seconded by Moms.
AYES:
NAYS:
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Patrick C. Hollister
Mendota Heights
Parks 4' Recreation Commission
January 4, 2001
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Natural Resource Inventory & Management Plan
Background:
Bill Penning of the Department of Natural Resources provided me with a list
of six consultants with experience in the preparation of natural resource inventory
and/or natural resource management plans. I contacted four firms. One is out of
business, one has not returned my phone messages, and one called to say he was
very busy and would contact me in three to five weeks. The fourth, Barr
Engineering sent Mr. Fred Rozumalski and Diane Hellekson to talk with Marc
Mogan, the City Engineer and myself. Both Marc and I were very impressed with
the knowledge and experience this firm can offer the City. For this reason I have
asked Diane Hellekson to make a presentation to the Commission this evening.
Attached for your information are Mr. Rozumalski's and Ms Hellekson's
resume and brief descriptions of the services available from Barr Engineering. This
firm has substantial experience working for the City on storm water studies over
the past twenty years and is well respected by the City Council.
Recommendation:
If, after listening to Ms Hellekson, the Commission is satisfied that Barr
Engineering is capable of fulfilling our natural inventory/management planning needs
a recommendation to the City Council should be considered. If the Commission
desires to here from one or more additional consultants I can arrange this for the
February meeting.
Contents
Working with Nature
Landscape Ecology: The Benefits
Arboretum Master Plan
Arboretum Sedge Meadow Restoration
Stormwater Treatment Wetland
Forest Restoration
Lakeshore Restoration
Civic Area Planning Study
County Park Master Plan
Ecological Neighborhood
Wetland Creation
Lakescaping Book
Barr Can Help
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Legislative Commission on Minnesota
Resources
Bunting with Life
Arboretum interpretive sign
Services
Site analysis
Master plan
Planting design
Installation supervision
Research strategy formulation
nterpretive sign development
Wetland management plan
Seminar presentation
Arboretum Sedge Meadow Restoration
Working as a Research Fellow at the
University of Minnesota, Fred Rozumalski
designed and supervised the installation of a
14-acre sedge meadow on Arboretum grounds
in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Design of the
wetland included plant community
restoration, interpretive trail and boardwalk
design, interpretive sign development, and
long-term research program development.
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wetland seed collected over two seasons and 70,000 seedlings propagated
at the Arboretum were planted in the basin.
Eradicating reed canary
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file prepared the site for
sedge meadow planting.
Over f00 dif(erentspecies were
planted.
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Ramsey County Parks
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Lake Johanna is a regional amenity
featured in this park masterplan.
Services
Master plan
Project report
Site analysis
Presentations
Cost estimates
County Park Master Plan
Tony Schmidt County Park is a 208-
acre park in Ramsey County, best known
for its quarter mile of shoreline and
beach on Lake Johanna. The park also
contains extensive natural areas and
topography that varies from gently
rolling to steep terrain.
As project designer, Carmen Simonet
developed a comprehensive trail plan of
the entire park and a master plan of the
south end focusing on the recreational
facilities at Lake Johanna.
Wetland exploration is provided by
boardwalks throughout the park.
The trail plan features amulti-use recreational trail system with board-
walk, observation areas, and trailheads. It also takes advantage of the
linear nature of the park and becomes a link in the regional trail system. It
connects surrounding neighborhoods to Lake Johanna, local schools, as
well as to other nearby parks.
The south end master plan proposes beach enhancements, shoreline
stabilization, improved boat ramp, fishing pier, picnicking shelters, and
play areas. In addition, the plan promotes ecological integrity through
restoration of oak savanna and wetlands, as well as infiltration of
stormwater runoff from the parking lots.
The Oak Knoll area features a gazebo
shelter, fishing pier, and native plantings
accentuating the shoreline.
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The Lake Johanna beach area features a
new beach house with shaded deck,
bench -lined boardwalk, handicap ramp
access to water, and improved beach.
For:
City of Marshall, Minnesota
Research funded by:
The Legislative Commission on
Minnesota Resources
Services
Site analysis
Guided public focus groups
Master planning
Each lot is a sanctuary forbirds and
butterflies, a/lows (or stormwater
cleaning and infiltration, and is a
great place to live.
Ecological Neighborhood
The city of Marshall has experienced repeated flooding from the
Redwood River. With a research grant from the Legislative Commission
on Minnesota Resources and with
Professor Joan Nassauer of the University
of Minnesota Department of Landscape
Architecture, Fred Rozumalski designed a
residential neighborhood with a
stormwater retention and above -ground
drainage system. The drainage system Rainwaterga den
mimics the function of prairie pothole
wetlands, which have left their footprints on the land. These restored
wetlands function not only as stormwater holding areas and wildlife
habitat, but also as amenities for the residential neighborhood.
Restored historic wetlands become an amenity within the ecological neighborhood.
Client
City of St. Paul, Minnesota
Services
Hydrologic modeling
Geologic and soils interpretation
Grading plan
Park master plan
Plant community design and
specifications
Maintenance manual
Masterplan of the wetland park
Wetland Creation
The city of St. Paul commissioned Barr Engineering Company to
design a wetland park as part of a wildlife corridor that could eventually
connect Lake Phalen to the Mississippi River.
The deteriorating shopping center was built upon a filledAmes lake.
The restoration in process: building and parking lot removed and wetland
depression excavated.
The Phalen Shopping Center was built upon a wetland in the early
1960s—today, the crumbling buildings are being demolished to restore
the wetland and create a neighborhood amenity park and wildlife habitat.
Barr's primary tasks in designing this park include restoring hydrologic
function to the recreated wetland basin, reconstructing wetland soil
profiles within the basin, introducing a diversity of native plants, and
designing a traditional park framework with trail system. "fhe traditional
park frames the wetland habitat, creates play space, and provides a
transition to the urban areas surrounding the wetland.
Besides designing the wetland, Barr specified along -term maintenance
routine that is critical to the
success of this urban habitat
restoratlon.
Final restoration plan of
Ames lake (Phase I o/
overall master plan)
"Lakescaping for VVldlife and Water
Qualrty"encourages property owners to
plant a natural bufferzone between the lake
and the lawn to reduce lakeshore erosion
and increase wildlife habitat.
Stage 1
kescaping Book
Fred Rozumalski, of Barr Engineering, recently co-authored a book
titled "Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality," which promotes
establishing native vegetation along lakeshores and
reducing lawn size in order to protect water quality
and create wildlife habitat. This DNR-sponsored
boA details the problems often faced by lake -
property owners and offers an explanation of the
lake ecosystem; how to solve lakeshore problems
by creating a buffer zone; and detailed instructions
on designing and planting Lakeshore landscapes.
Using his expertise in horticulture, landscape
architecture, and ecology, Fred wrote the chapters
on design, installation, maintenance, and exotic
species control, and compiled the extensive plant
lists.
This attractive and informative book can be
Native
plants, such as
this fireweed, are
identified in the book as
substitutes for invasive,
no plants.
purchased at Minnesota's Bookstore, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul,
MN, or ordered by calling
1-800-657-3757 or 65 1-297-3000.
Stage 2
Stage 3
Typlcallakeshoreshes transformed by Lakescaping. This 3-stage design shows how a typica/Lakeshore property can be transformed from an
open lawn to a site with an abundance ofnative vegetation that provides habitatin the form of a bufferzone between the lake and flee lawn. The
book offers several design options for a variety of lakeshore settings.
Barr Can Help
Fields of Expertise Whether your projects are large or small, Barr can help. With more than
Architecture 300 engineers, scientists, technical specialists, and support staff in over 30
Aatmospheric science disciplines, we're staffed to help you now and with future projects.
Bbiochemistry
Biology Barr's team is with you for the long haul. Typically, you'll work with
CARD the same principal, project manager, and core team members from the first
Civil engineering day to the last day of your project. We recognize that the better we know
Chemical engineering you, the better we'll serve you —and the fewer handoffs, the fewer oppor-
Chemistry tunities to drop the ball.
Construction observation
Data QA/QC When you choose Barr for a project, you can be confident that:
Electrical engineering
Environmental engineering ' We'll work with you to develop realistic expectations and mile -
Environmental science stones at the beginning of the project.
Epidemiology
Geochemistry We'll send you regular progress reports, including budget and
Geology schedule tracking.
Geophysics • We'll identify potential problems or scope changes early, so you
Geotechnical engineering don't receive unpleasant surprises.
Hazardous waste management
Hydraulic engineering • We'll manage subcontractors and provide a "seamless" project
Hydrogeology team, a consistent approach, and accurate results.
Hydrology
Industrial hygiene We look forward to demonstrating our commitment to quality on your
Information management next project. For more information about Barr's landscape ecology and
Laboratory operations architecture services, contact Fred Rozumalski, landscape ecologist, at
Landscape architecture (952) 832-2733 or e-mail at fozumalski@barr.com.
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DIANE HELLEKSON
Landscape Ecologist
Experience Diane Hellekson's education and experience are in landscape ecology, landscape
architecture, journalism, and visual art. At Barr, Diane combines her knowledge
of ecology, design, and communications to develop environmentally responsible,
attractive strategies for projects at a variety of scales.
Some examples of Diane's work at Barr:
• Coordinating an educational series on "lakescaping," or creating Lakeshore
designs with native plants to help improve water quality, wildlife habitat and
aestheic appeal. The series, sponsored by the Ramsey Soil and Water
Conservation District, includes seminars for lakes associations and individual
design consultations with homeowners.
• Designing a sustainable planting plan —incorporating prairie, oak savanna
and butterfly gardens —for a new stormwater pond and park in Blaine,
Minnesota.
• Designing prairie, wetland and woodland plantings in conjunction with now
stormwater ponds at Edina's Pamela Park, as well as routing a new trail and
contributing to education efforts there.
• Providing content, graphics and editing assistance for the Alternative
Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook, Valley Branch
Watershed District.
• Designing gardens, terraces and pool for a private residence in Iowa.
Prior to joining Barr, Diano held the following positions:
• Research assistant at the Design Center for American Urban Landscape.
Responsibilities included coordinating slide digitization project, assisting in
design and public workshop process, and editing publications.
• Research assistant to Professor Susan Galatowitsch at the University of
Minnesota. Duties included administering surveys, conducting interviews,
and coordinating data for a wetlands monitoring project.
• Research assistant to Professor Joan Nassauer at the University of Minnesota,
Duties included coordinating interdisciplinary research and a conference on
agricultural watersheds.
• Staff writer at the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper for seven years.
Education Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1983
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Diane Hellekson (cost.)
Selected
Publications Galatowitsch, S., J. Nassauer, R. Budelsky, R. Lehtinen, J. Mulhouse, D, Whited,
D. Hellckson and A. Capistrant, Long -Term Wetlands Ecosystem Monitoring.
Report to the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, University of
Minnesota, St, Paul, July 1999,
Hellekson, Diane. "Bioventing: Proven and Potential Applications." Restoration
and Reclamation Review, wwwhoMayri,jLmn.edu/h5Ol5/rry,ht u_mn.edu/h5Ol5/rry,htm, University of
Minnesota, St. Paul, Vol. 5, Fall 1999.
"The Mindset of Place —After the South Mail Project, Planning
at the University May Never Be the Same," Works, the Journal of the College of
Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Summer 19980
"The Greening of Pig's Eye Goes to Art of the Matter." St. Paul
Pioneer Press. August 9, 1991.
"Walker Gets Maximal From the Minimal." Sr. Paul Pioneer
Press. June 30, 1991.
Gretchen Garner Landscapes 19814988. Grand Rapids Art
Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1989,
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FRED J. ROZUMALSKI, ASLA
Landscape Ecologist
Experience Fred Rozumalski, a registered landscape architect, is experienced in the areas of
landscape architecture, ecology, horticulture, and native landscape design and
restoration. His project experience includes restoring a 14-acre wetland at the
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, serving as project coordinator of a residential
development design featuring wetlands as amenities, lecturing on ecologically sound
landscape design, and designing sustainable landscapes. His other experience
includes:
• Planning a 14-acre wetland restoration project, including wetland mitigation
application, environmental inventory, site master plan, planting design, research
strategy formulation, interpretive trail and sign development, and installation
supervision.
Serving as project manager for a master plan for the Carleton College Arboretum
in Northfield, Minnesota. Conducted an environmental inventory and cultural
site analysis to understand the existing conditions of the site and the needs of the
users of the arboretum. Planned the restoration of six major plant communities
on the 800-acre site along the Cannon River. Negotiated the protection for
natural areas with parties intent upon campus expansion and intrusive
recreational activities.
• Serving as consultant for the city of Minneapolis to design a stormwater wetland.
Planned a stormwater filtration system in a constructed wetland, along with an
upland natural area set in a residential neighborhood.
• Providing master planning for the city of Maplewood's open -space system.
Surveyed seven open -space sites for native -plant -community restoration
potential, created restoration plans, and planned for passive use.
• Designing a demonstration landscape for the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a
companion to the book, Landscaping for Wildlife, this permanent planting was
designed to demonstrate the composition and appearance of wildlife plantings in
residential situations.
• Serving as principal landscape designer on prototypic lakeshore restoration
projects for the Prior Lake�pring Lake and Ramsey -Washington Metro
watershed districts. Designed a native planting intended to prevent erosion and
to create wildlife habitat on several residential lakeshore properties. The
recreational desires and functional needs of the property owners were carefully
addressed; the needs of both residents and nature were accommodated.
• Serving as project manager of a woodland restoration at General Mills, Inc.,
Golden Valley, Minnesota. Established an early successional forest on disturbed
slopes adjacent to an existing oak woodland.
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Fred J. Rozumalski (cont.)
• Designing and installing a series of public gardens for the Sustainable Resources
Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. These gardens are a demonstration of
sustainable landscape techniques intended to show home owners alternatives to
lawn and traditional landscape scheme. Native plants, wildlife habitat, low -input
maintenance, water conservation, soil conservation, and human habitat were
aspects of focus.
Education Master of Landscape Architecture; Minor in Ecology, October 1992, University of
Minnesota, College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, October 1992, University of Minnesota, College
of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Horticulture Science, December 1988, University of Minnesota,
Department of Horticulture
Registration Registered Landscape Architect (American Society of Landscape Architects)
Memberships American Society of Landscape Architects
Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
Society for Ecological Restoration
Wetland Delineators Association
Presentations "Sustainable Landscapes." Minnesota Horticultural Society, 1999, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
"Stormwater Infiltration." City Engineers Conference, 1999, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
"Stormwater; An Ecological Perspective." Minnesota Association of Watershed
Districts Annual Meeting, 1999, Alexandria, Minnesota.
"Lakeshore Wildflower Buffer Zones." Minnehaha Creek Watershed's Clean Water
Festival, 1998, Navarre, Minnesota.
"Innovative Stormwater Management Techniques." Dakota County Education
Workshop, 1998.
"Design and Implementation of a Sedge Meadow Restoration." Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum Wetland Restoration Symposium, Chanhassen, Minnesota, 1997.
"Planning Marshall's Ecological Neighborhood." American Planning Association's
Minnesota Chapter Annual Meeting, 1997, Rochester, Minnesota.
"Revegetating Prairie Wetlands." Iowa Society of Landscapes Architects Spring
Symposium, 1993, Ames, Iowa.
"Backyard Habitats." The Science Museum of Minnesota Lecture Series, 1993, St.
Paul, Minnesota.
The Wet Meadow Zone: Design to Influence Wetland Perception." Society for
Ecological Restoration, Fourth Annual Conference, 1992, Waterloo, Canada.
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Fred J. Rozumalski (cont.)
Publications Henderson, C., F.J. Rozumalski, and C. Dmuorf. Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water
Quality. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1999,
Rozumalski, F.J. (contributing author). "Wetland Gardens; Plants and Gardens
Series." Chapter title: Revegetating Residential Wetlands and Lake Shores.
Brooklyn, New York: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1997.
Rozumalski, F.I. "Sustainable Landscapes: A Living Example." Minnesota
Horticulturist. October/November 1994.
Rozumalski, F.J. "Revegetating Freshwater Wetlands." Landscape Architecture
Magazine. April 1994.
Wetlands Learning Kit. University of Minnesota Bell Museum. Wrote and
assembled wetlands educational material for distribution to elementary school
teachers. 1994,
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Mendota He4ghts
Parks & Recreation Commission
January 3, 2001
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Project updates
1. Aerator at Roger's Lake
The DNR began operation of the lake aerator this week. A twelve inch
diameter intake pipe, buried three feet below lake level, was installed last summer
from the lift station (an eight foot diameter concrete underground structure twelve
feet deep) out into the lake approximately one hundred feet. A ten horsepower
pump, located at the bottom of the lift station, "lifts" the water above ground to
the top of a portable enclosed stairway, placed at the lake shoreline, that allows
the water to cascade down the stairs super oxygenating the water which is then
discharged back into the lake. At some time in the near future the DNR will apply
for a funding grant to install a permanent "stairway" in the side of a slope
southwest of the temporary location. With a completed permanent facility none of
the piping will be visible above ground.
2. Wentworth Warming House
Plans and specifications are being prepared and will be presented to the
Commission for consideration at the February 13`h meeting.
3. Playground Upgrades
Four equipment suppliers have been contacted, three of which have come
into City Hall to discuss the proposed improvements and our schedule for
consideration of proposals. There may be two or three companies that may wish to
present their proposals to the Commission at the February or March meetings.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
Date: January 3, 2001
To: Park & Recreation Commission
From: Mary L. Hapka, Recreation Programmer
Subject: December Recreation Report
Rink/Warming House Update
Rink Attendants were able to begin logging hours early as the city was able to open
warming houses on December 15"'. The Flood Crew made up of three of our rink
attendants has been responsible for the flooding all rink locations; so far ice conditions
have been good.
Softball 2001
Softball fees for 2001 will increase. The So. St. Paul Umpire Association fees have been
raised $2.50 per game and naturally other softball -associated fees (softballs, sanctioning
and district berth fees) have increased as well. Fee increases will be reflected in the 2001
registration fees. Packets are being mailed to all of last year's softball teams.
Winter Break Youth
December 17 — Drkula's Bowl &Shoreview Community Center — 1 participant
December 28 —Green Acres & Lava Links —Trip cancelled due to low enrollment
December 29 — Maple Grove Community Center
(Swim/Gym/Maple Maze/Ice Skating) — 5 participants
Learn To Skate
Registrations for the Learn To Skate classes were accepted through Thursday, December
28. There will be four classes held beginning Sunday, January 7.
January Upcoming Programs
Youth Ski Trips —Fridays, January 5, 19; February 9
Teen Youth Trips —Grades 742
Wild Mountain Ski Trip —Friday, January 12
Afton Alps Snow Tubing — Friday, February 2
Cinema Cafe (movie & dinner) — Friday, March 2
MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCIDENT SUMMARIES - PARKS
CN: 00004853 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: Loud Vehicles
DATE: 12/27/2000 00:09:0 OFFICER: Lambert, B 2234
LOCATION: Wentworth Park
SYNOPSIS:
Responded to park on complaint. Found occupied vehicle (MN license plate 175PMD) being driven threw park. Vehicle
stopped and occupants advised of complaint. Officers cleared. Suspect vehicles of complaint were GOA.
01-04-2001