2000-03-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
are 14, 2000
6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. January 11, 2000 Minutes
4. Ice/Hockey Rink Maintenance
5. Special Parks Fund
6. Improvements to Hockey Facilities
7. Mendakota Park -Protective Netting in Hub Area
8. Upgrade Playground Equipment
9. Mallard Nesting Stntctures
10. Senior Center at Thompson County Park
I I . DNR Metro Greenways Planning Grant
12. Updates
• Resignation of Commissioner Damberg
• January/February Parks and Recreation Report
• Fishing Pier at Rogers Lake Park
• Police Report (Available Tuesday)
13. Adjouun
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request 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 452-1850 with requests.
March 14, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Special Park Fund-Ut%date Of March Zr /V%UMO
Balance of Fund as of 12-31-99 = $249,822M
/nterest Earned in 1999 = 13, 000.00
Year End Ba/ante=262,822.00
1999 Income from single family lot developments = $15,750.00 (21)
Total expenditures from Fund in 1999 = $54,996.00
Expenditures in 1999 for Engineering Staff = 515,273.15 (450 hrs)
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Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Mendakota Park Storage Building
Request:
Terry Blum, the Parks Leadperson, has requested the Commission consider
construction of a storage building at Mendakota Park. This building would store
various supplies as well as small pieces of equipment, such as the Cushman "Golf
Cart" used for striping and dragging fields.
Background:
When the Park was constructed the central hub building provided a minimum
of storage space in the mechanical room for general maintenance supplies or
equipment. Enlarging this building is not an option due to the tightness of the Hub
area of the ball field complex. Bulk supplies and all maintenance equipment is
stored at the Public Works Facility and brought by truck or trailer to the park. The
Public Works Facility is protected by an alarm system that only full time Public
Works employees can access. It is proposed that summer part-time employees
work on weekends in place of full-time City employees (paid at time and a half), as
has been the practice since weekend ball tournaments began in 1992 or 1993. This
then brings the question, does the City give the security access code to the Public
Works Facility to unsupervised part-time employees or can equipment and supplies
be "stockpiled" on Friday for the weekend tournament. Terry has suggested locking
the Cushman vehicle in the batting cage along with anticipated supplies plus small
tools and equipment. Use of part-time workers saves the City an estimated $150 to
$250.00 per worker, per weekend tournament day.
Site Considerations:
Construction of a building, similar in design and materials as the existing
three structures, to be used for storage would cost approximately $40,000.00.
If a "simpler" building is constructed it should be located away from the main park
but close enough both visually and physically to the ball field complex to be useful
to the employee(s) on duty. Along Mendakota Drive or Dodd Road would be
visually unattractive. NSP owns the land along the south side up to the paved
bituminous path. This leaves the west side. At present, each summer, a port-a-
potie is located southwest of the play area and west of the soccer field. The NSP
substation is west of this area and contains numerous landscape plantings of trees
and shrubs. Locating the storage building west of the paved trail would allow the
storage building to blend into the background vegetation that screens the
substation. The building could include an overhang area large enough to cover two
port-a-potie units. The building would have electricity, but no sewer or water
facilities and be approximately 12x16 feet in size providing 190 square feet of
storage space. Funding for an improvement such as this would usually come from
the Special Park Fund. Attached is a site plan illustrating my recommendation
location.
Action Required:
Discuss the request from Mr. Blum and if the Commission decides this
storage facility would be a beneficial addition to Mendakota Park they should make
a recommendation that the City Council authorize hiring an architect to design the
building and to seek construction bids.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY I I, 2000
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria
Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Chair Spicer and Commissioners Linnell,
Connelly, and Craighead, Damberg, Liberacki and Libra. City Staff present were Parks
Project Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Mary Hapka, and
Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes.
Chair Spicer requested that Staff provide the updates first.
UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following items:
• Recreation Programmer's Repor<
• Donation by Mr. Clifford Timm
• MHAA Contribution Towards Improvement Projects in 1999
• Police Report
Commissioner Danrberg moved to recommend that Mr. Timm's donation be contributed
toward the Special Park Fund for improvements to Rogers Lake Park.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES:
NAYS:
MINUTES
Commissioner Libra moved to approve the November 9, 1999 minutes.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES:
NAYS:
LEXINGTON AVENUE TRAIL
Commissioner Craighead moved to recommend that the Council pursue Option 3 for
Lexington Avenue Trail construction from Mendota Heights Road to Wagon Wheel Trail
along the east side of Lexington Avenue, omitting the portion from Wagon Wheel Trail
to Tom Thumb Boulevard for now.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Linnell suggested that the Council hold one last public hearing on the trail
before construction.
Commissioner Craighead moved to support the eventual construction of the Lexington
Avenue Trail all the way to Highway 110 sometime in the future.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
PARKS PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES IN 2000
The Commission discussed parks priorities for the year 2000 and advised Staff of the
following:
Top Budget Priorities for 2000:
Park "Yon Are Here" Signage (6 @ $400 each) $2;400
Wentworth, Kensington, Hagstrom King,
Ivy, Marie and Victoria Highlands
Wentworth Warming House
$40,000
Playground Safety Maintenance $ 9,000
Reserve decision to the end of theyear based on demand:
Valley Park Cross Country Ski Trail
(No Creek Crossing)
From Par 3 to Ballfield Phase 1
Wentworth Paving Rink $38,000
Marie Lights, Boards, Paving Kink $65,000
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Libra and seconded by Craighead.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick C. Hollister
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 16, 2000
TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Mary L. Hapka, Recreation Programmelki
SUBJECT: Ice/Hockey Rink Maintenance
INFORMATION
Attached please find the letter received from Mr. Mike Stodolka regarding ice
maintenance. Mr. Stodolka has worked as a rink attendant for the City of Mendota
Heights for the past several years and is also a hockey coach for the area youth hockey
program. Mr. Stodolka expresses his concerns that the residents of Mendota Heights
along with the youth hockey players are not getting good outdoor skating conditions.
Mr. Stodolka proposes that the City of Mendota Heights hire.two additional seasonal
part time workers for the main purpose of flooding rinks,
ACTION REQUIRED
Please read attached letter and discuss the concerns and proposal presented by Mr.
Stodolka.
February 2000
Dear Mendota Heights Park Commission and Terry Blum,
I am writing this letter in an attempt to better the over operation of winter outdoor skating in
Mendota Heights. I have worked part time during the winter for the Mendota Heights Park
system for 3 years now and have observed the operation from the inside. I believe there is room
for improvement.
As we know, the 1999-2000 skating season was held during another rather mild winter. This
resulted in another late start for flooding and opening of the rinks. It was not until the cold
weather arrived in January that the rinks became operational. There is nothing we can do to
change mother nature. Once the weather did cooperate the rinks were still not flooded properly
grid for sure not often enough to sustain good skating ice.
What I feel we can change is the rink maintenence management system that is now in operation.
Hopefully this will be accomplished with minimal increases in costs knowing this is paramount
in the administation's eyes. At the present time, the public along with Mendota Heights youth
hockey players are not getting good outdoor skating conditions.
You may ask why? After observing, it's apparently is too much to' ask these seasonal workers to
manually scrape, shovel and flood these rinks in addition to supervising them. To work your shift
and then flood is apparently asking to much. It is a substantial amount of manual work if you
don't get help. I have done it numerous times and it possibly is asking too much for some.
My proposal is to allow Terry Blum, the Pazks Maintenence Supervisor, to hire an additional two
Part time seasonal worker positions for the main purpose of flooding the rinks. These positions
would be scheduled and supervised under Terry Blum. Each rink could then be flooded just after
Terry's crew swept them. They could work a flexible schedule to flood at the most opportune
times. This could happen possibly three times per week at each site weather permitting. If you
look around many other municipalities use city crews to flood their rinks. I don't think budgeting
for these two would be a tremendous burden to the city. You might be able to also use them for
both flooding and rink attendants or in other capacities.
I have discussed this with Mary Hapka and I hope the Park Commission will consider my
proposal. If you have any questions regarding this issue, I would be happy to talk with any of
you. It is the end of the season and a good time to review this. My phone number is 450-1299.
Sincerely,
i\like Stodolka
cc: Mary Hapka
March 9, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Special Park Fund
Background:
The ups and downs of the fund have been discussed at several recent
meetings and I can honestly answer that I have no answer. This year the fund
should receive approximately $40,000 in contributions from new single-family lot
developments. This is higher then projected in the 2000 budget (attached).
Following the January meeting I discussed the commissions concerns
regarding future additions to the Special Park Fund with City Administrator Kevin
Batchelder. He provided the following exert from a memo he gave to the City
Council regarding the preparation of the 2000 Budget,
Action Required:
None. This is for discussion purposes.
March 9, 2000
Part of memo Kevin Batchelder provided City Council when preparations of the
2000 Budget were ongoing.
Special Park Fund
Revenues to the Special Park Fund are generated by park dedication fees collected from
land developers within the City who do not contribute actual acreage to our parks system. The
fund balance is projected to be $295,000 at the end of 1999, and it is anticipated that receipts
and interest earnings of $25,000 will be added in 2000. The Parks and Recreation
Commission has a Capital Improvement Plan which is used for making recommendations to the
City Council for expenditures against this fund.
The Special Park Fund shows $73,000 in capital expenditures at this time which are
unspecified, thereby, keeping expenditures at the same level as 1999. The Parks and
Recreation Commission, through their Five Year CIP, makes recommendations to the City
Council on these expenditures. A payment of $4,000 to cover special assessments against
Mendakota Park is also included in this budget, as are administrative charges.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has discussed an annual city commitment,
through a general fund levy, to be applied to this special fund. This is due to a decrease in
large subdivision development in Mendota Heights, which typically generates significant park
dedication fees to this special fund. Also, there have been a number of significant expenditures
against this fund in recent years. The Parks and Recreation Commission does not desire to
take this fund below a level of $300,000, which generates about $15,000 in interest per year.
However, they have plans for more improvements to the park system and have explored
additional funding sources, including the above mentioned general fund levy.
Each year, the City Council approves a transfer of general fund surplus to the
Equipment Reserve/Replacement fund, which has been used to pay for large pieces of
equipment reducing our need to issue certificates of indebtedness. In 1999, City Council
transferred $125,000 into the equipment reserve fund. It is suggested by the City
Administrator and the City Treasurer that City Council consider, on an annual basis, a similar
transfer for the Soccial Parks Fund. This would allow the Special Parks Fund to grow and
keep up with demand for park improvements.
Another option would be to consider using the interest savings which we anticipate
rzalizing from the refunding of our Park Bonds. In the summer of 2000, these Park Bonds
may be refunded at a lower rate of interest than is now paid. The savings will instially be
approximately 140,000 per year, which could result in either lower special levies, or a
redesignation to the Special Park Fund. The bonds will be retired in 2011.
2000 REVENUE PROJECTION
SPECIAL PARK FUND
FUND NO,10
E_tin2ied i2/31/19°5 Fund Balance
Es;ir�ed 2000 Receipts
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March 9, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager,,4
Subject: Improvements to Hockey facilities
Background:
Several issues pertaining to Hockey Facilities have been discussed during the
past six months. Below are my assumptions on what improvements the
Commission desires to be implemented during the coming construction season.
MARIE PARK: 1. Replace hockey boards at an estimated cost of $10 to
$12,000,00,
2. Provide paved ramps and railings as necessary to meet ADA
requirements. Estimated cost $3,000 to $5,000.00,
WENTWORTH PARK: Replace warming house with a structure similar to a modified
garage. Size of structure should be approximately 20 feet. by 24 feet. Existing
houses in Marie and Friendly Hills parks are 14 feet by 28 feet. Structure shall be
of wood construction on a concrete slab and be heated by a gas space heater,
similar to existing conditions. Access to the structure shall meet current ADA
requirements. Estimated cost is $35,000 to $38,000.00,
Action Required:
If the Commission agrees with the above project description they should
make a recommendation to the City Council to authorize these improvements that
are to be funded from the Special Park Fund.
March 9, 2000
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Mendakota Park -Protective Netting in Hub Area
Discussion:
The Commission requested information regarding installation of safety
netting in the Hub area to prevent injury from foul balls.
Background:
The Commission in 1994 following two reported injuries from foul tipped
balls discussed this subject. Three options were presented for discussion: 1 .
Heighten existing backstop by extending fencing or installing 40 to 50 foot poles
and hang nylon mesh netting:
2. Replace backstop with curved hooded type that "hangs" above batter: or
3. Install nylon mesh netting supported on steel cables attached at top of backstop
and roof fascia thereby covering the entire Hub area with netting.
On February 8, 1994 the Commission selected Option 3 (netting over the
entire Hub area) and requested that the City Council authorize the use of Special
Park Funds for this improvement.
The City Councils discussed this at several meetings and determined that
increasing the height of the existing backstop ten feet would provide protection
from foul tips to spectators sitting on the observation deck above the concession
stand. This was the location where the two reported injuries occurred.
The height of the four backstops was increased ten feet, to a total height of
twenty-five feet, in July 1995. To the best of my knowledge the City has received
no reported injuries to occupants on the observation level since the new fencing
was installed.
Attached are several sketches of the above options.
Funding:
The funding source for any improvements at this park would be from the
Special Park Fund or from private donations. If Option 3 were to be constructed
now, I estimate the project cost to be approximately $15,000.00. An exact
estimate cannot be determined until plans and specifications are prepared.
Action Required:
If the Commission determines there is a need for safety netting they should
make a recommendation to the City Council to authorize the preparation of plans
and specifications for this improvement.
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March 9, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Xze
Subject: Upgrade Playground Equipment
Background:
The Parks Referendum, passed in 1989, provided funding to upgrade play
equipment in six existing neighborhood parks (Friendly Hills, Ivy Hills, Marie, Rogers
Lake, Valley, and Wentworth). Each park contained timber play equipment installed
in the early 70's. In all but Ivy Hill Park one common element, a timber structure
was retained and modified to meet existing safety guidelines. This unit was a
climbing platform three or four steps/levels high with attached swing or slide. In
1990 the new equipment and play elements plus timber edging and an eight -inch
deep pea rock play surface were added to each park at an estimated cost of
$20,000.00 per park.
Last summer I received a phone call reporting that a child had been injured
by a wood sliver while playing on the platform at Marie Park. I viewed the
equipment and noticed numerous defects in the wood of the structure caused by
age and the elements. Although this piece of equipment is structurally sound it is
very dated in appearance. It would be difficult and expensive to attempt repairs to
this and the other similar units. In the past several years I have received many calls
to add some specific play element to a particular park or been questioned as to
why the timbers elements still exist in some of the parks. I have attended seminars
where discussions by Park and Rae Directors discuss the replacement of total play
area facilities every ten years.
Recommendation:
I recommend the Commission begin a program of replacing the wood timber
play elements in the five parks mentioned above and the wood timber structures in
Hagstom-King and Valley View Heights Parks at a rate of two or three per year and
that following these replacements a program be established to address a major
upgrading or replacing the play equipment installed in 1990 to 1992 in nine parks.
Funding
Removal and replacement of the 70's wood structures in five parks, and
replacement with similar play elements will cost approximately $12,000 to
$15,000.00 per park. Replacing the units at Hagstrom-King and Valley View
Heights will be similar in cost thus requiring a budget of approximately
$100,000.00 over three years. All of the new or upgraded play equipment installed
was funded from the 1989 Referendum. The fact that the above work is in the
nature of repairs or replacements could put the General Fund , part of the Parks
Budget, as the funding source.
Action Required:
The Commission has voted to begin the replacement of the 70's wood
structures, by allocating $9,000.00 towards one park, at the January meeting. I
would urge the commission to consider increasing this amount by three or four
times and upgrade two or preferably three parks this year. Estimated cost for three
parks is $40,000.00.
If the Commission wishes to upgrade one or more parks this year they
should make a recommendation to the City Council to authorize use of Special Park
Funds or General Funds to upgrade play facilities.
March 9, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Mallard Nesting Structures v
Request:
The Park Maintenance Crew requests the Commission authorize the
expenditure of Special Park Funds for the purchase of materials to construct
Mallard Duck nesting structures to be installed in lakes or ponds located in City
Parks.
Discussion:
In 1998 the Commission authorized funding for materials to build and install
Wood Duck Houses adjacent to several Ponds and last year funding was approved
for materials to construct Martin Houses, which were also installed. This year the
Parks crew plans to construct nesting structures for Mallard Ducks.
The nest structure is constructed of two wire mesh tubes, one inside the
other, with two to three inches of straw in between. The tubes are three feet long
and are attached by a bracket to a metal post(s) driven into the pond bottom. The
nesting structure is attached about one foot above the high water level to prevent
predators, such as Raccoons, from attacking the nest. The straw lasts from two to
three years and will be replaced by the Park crew as necessary.
Funding:
The estimated cost for materials is from 5200 to 5400.00. Funding source
would be the Special Park Fund. The Public Works personal will fabricate the
necessary brackets and the nesting structures will be installed by the Park crew in
early March.
Action Required:
If the Commission wishes to proceed with this proposal they should make a
recommendation to the City Council requesting that they authorize the use of
Special Park Funds for this project.
March 9, 2000
Memo to:
Park
and Recreation
Commission
From:
Guy
Kullander, Parks
Project Manager
Subject: Senior Center at Thompson Park
Background:
Recent local news articles have discussed joint funding of a Senior Center at
Thompson Park in West St. Paul (see attached).
Discussion:
Staff thought the Commission should discuss this proposal and make a
recommendation to the City Council,
Action Required:
Discuss this issue and determine if cooperative funding on this type of
improvement would be of benefit to Mendota Heights residents.
February 2, 2000
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West St: Paul pursuing method to
Pay for new facility.
By Robert C. Elsenpeter
Sun Newspapers
Building a.senior center is a costly con-
sideration for the city of West St. Paul. But
in an effort to cut expenses, the city is pur-
suing a partnership with Dakota County.
-West St. Paul has drafted a proposal for
Thompson County Park that would replace
the existing pavilion there with a combina-
tion _senior/community center. -
"We're on track and we're pushing for a
facility," said Rich Pelletier, West St. Paul's
park and recreation director. - -
Dakota County sought partnership pro-
posals from the eight cities and five school
districts in the Thompson County Park ser-
vice area. -
Pelletier said the partnership would be a
win -win for the county and the city.
He added that the public uses the exist-
ing park pavilionchieflyon weekends. Dur-
ing the week, it goes largely unused.
Last year, there were only two reserva-
tions for it during the week," he said. "We
have a use for it during the week."
By combining uses into a 12,500-square-
foot building, said Pelletier, the general pub-
lic could still use the site on the weekends,
and the seniors could use it during the week.
"This isn'tiust a senior center, it's also a
community center," said Pelletier. "I think
its something the county wants."
Although the city has a strong plan for a
senior center and comrunity center at the
park, the county isn't ready to proceed with
the same energy as West St. Paul, county of-
ficials said.
County Parks Director Steve Sulli-
van said the county still is investigating
----- partnership opportunities and evaluat-
-- ing proposals.
"Like any partnership, it takes time
to have all the pieces in place," he said.
"It would take time to work on the part-
nership terms. There's a need to look at
the benefits of a partnership."
At this point, Sullivan.said-the part-
nership program is still in its infancy.
"We're more at an inventory stage,"
he said. "We have to see if it fits the
[county] board's vision of what they,
want."
"The county doesn't have as driven a
process as we do," said Pelletier. "There
are still questions and details to work
out. Who would run it, who would oper-
ate it," - -
Sullivan said West St. Paul's propos-
al is one of the -more finely tuned pro-
posals the county has received: --
The next step. for the county's possi-
ble partnership plans is a review by the
county's physical development commit-
tee on Feb. 8. -
"But we are open -armed in providing
the opportunity to all cooperative ven-
tures," said Sullivan. %
Pelletier said he is hopeful that the
project could start this year, but any-
thing can happen. -
"It's a little more onerous of a task to
keep the ball rolling," he said.
Paying for the center is another detail
to be worked out, Pelletier said. Funding
could come from a variety of sources, in -
eluding city and county funds: -
"I think funding is out there, whether
it's adequate ornotis another story," he
said.
Pelletier is also investigating grant
opportunities, but indicated the city -
doesn't want to rely on them.
Nest St. Paul has been mulling over
senior center options for months.. Last
vear, in conjunction with School District
197, they opened a senior center in
Moreland Elementary.
However, the city has regarded that
option as a temporary fix.
"The city wants to do something for
the seniors, " said Pelletier. "We want to
get the best facility for. our seniors and
for our money:"
Pelletier expects the need for senior
prr,gmnaming to increase in the coming
c"There's a big wave of senior
cum -he said. "T}Fpically, seniors in Vest
St. Paul have stayed in \Volt St. Paul.
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Thompson County Park is a peaceful
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DIRECTIONS
Thompson County Park is convenient-
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Office of the January 14, 2000
County Board
oakoca o�Mr. Kevin Batchelder
Administration Center
1590 Highway 55 City Administrator
Hastings. MN 55033 1101 Victoria Curve
651.438.4418 Mendota Hgts, MN 55118
Fax 651.438.4405
www.co.dakoca.mn.us Dear Mr. Batchelder:
Dakota County is considering the removal of an aging four -season pavilion
building in Thompson County Park. We are evaluating the appropriate building
replacement and soliciting input as to the possibility of a cooperative venture from
both school districts and cities within the Thompson County Park service area. The
Dakota County Physical Development Committee will evaluate this input and
possible partnerships, and recommend the appropriate course for the pavilion
replacement.
As background, Thompson County Park is located in West St. Paul on Butler
Avenue, west of Highway #52, The 57-acre park includes Thompson Lake, 2 picnic
shelters, playground, trails and the pavilion. (See enclosure.) The pavilion serves
group sizes up to 150, offering large assembly spaces, restrooms and a full -service
kitchen. The pavilion is routinely rented by local residents, agencies and
businesses for celebrations and meetings.
One building replacement option being considered is the development of an
"up-to-date" pavilion. The preliminary architectural program includes a main
assembly room (150-200 capacity), kitchen, serving area, storage room, mechanical
room and restroom.
As an alternative, the City of West St. Paul and Dakota County are
discussing the potential of a joint project, which combines the pavilion's architectural
program with a community facility that serves seniors. The center portion could
nclude meeting rooms, crafts rooms, computer room, and school district office. The
joint facility could compatibly serve both the traditional park users and the local
senior population, which is coordinated by School District #197 and the City of Vilest
L. Paul.
In both building replacement scenarios; the facility would be available for use
by the public, businesses and other agencies. The senior programming would be
offered to everyone with no restriction due to age or residency requirements.
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To date, no building replacement alternatives have been approved by the County
Board of Commissioners. The Board's direction is to solicit input from governmental
agencies in the Thompson County Park service area to:
• Evaluate other usersneeds when determining the appropriate building
replacement.
• Evaluate other potential partnerships.
An open house is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 21st, at the Thompson
County Park pavilion located at 360 East Butler Avenue in West St. Paul. If your
organization has interest in being involved, please RSVP to the Parks Department
Office at 651.438.4660.
If you can not attend and would like to further discuss this project, please call
Steve Sullivan, the Parks Director at 651.438.4662.
Respectfully,
C�-
Mic gel E. Turner, Chair
Dakota County Board of Commissioners
C: Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Louis J. Breimhurst, Physical Development Director
Rich Pelletier. West St. Paul Parks Director
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March 9, 2000
Memo to:
Park
and Recreation
Commission
From:
Guy
Kullander, Parks
Project Manager /y �1
Subject: DNR Metro Greenways Planning Grant
Background:
In January Commissioner Linnell informed the Commission of available grant
money from the DNR that cities could used for preparation of comprehensive
natural resource inventories and greenway planning projects (see attached).
I obtained application information and determined that it was too late to
submit a comprehensive application for fiscal year 2000.
Action Required:
If the Commission wishes to seek funding from the FY 2001 program they
should determine the type and scope of the project, amount of matching funds
available, and if it would be desirable to hire a planning consultant to prepare the
application.
If the Commission decides to proceed, a recommendation should be prepared
for Council consideration.
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Regional Planner
The Department of Natural Resources, Metro Region, is pleased
Goals to announce its request for proposals for the FY2000 Metro
Greenways Planning Grant Program. This grant program
Criteria provides matching grants to implementing agencies to conduct
natural resource inventories and/or natural resource and
Guidelines greenway planning.
E�ibili In the first grant round (FY 1999), the Metro Greenways
Planning Grant Program received over $450,000 in funding
Application Guidelines requests. Approximately $270,000 was awarded to 16
communities throughout the 7-county Metro region for
comprehensive natural resource inventories and/or greenway
planning projects.
We strongly encourage all implementing agencies to review the
planning grant brochure posted on this website. We also
encourage all implementing agencies to review the potential
benefits this program might bring to the natural amenities in your
local community. If you require further information please
cantact, Sharon Pfeifer (651-772-7982), Metro Regional
Planner.
Sincerely,
Sharon Pfeifer
Metro DNR Regional Planner
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Assessing High Quality Natural Communities in Medina
Criteria Area
The comprehensive planning process in Medina (Carver County)
Guidelines has shown that many of its residents want to protect Medina's
natural features, including its wetlands, woodlands, and
Eligibility shorelands. Partnering with the Hennepin Conservation District
and others, the City of Medina proposed to compile existing
natural resources information and to conduct field inventory
Application Guidelines work covering up to 16,000 acres of Medina. Metro DNR
awarded $20,000 to assist the project's collaborators with GIS
analysis of existing and new data sets and the identification of
the highest quality natural communities in Medina and
surrounding areas for protection and/or restoration. This
information will be used in the preparation of a natural resources
management plan and to review and update city ordinances with
public input.
Metro Trout Stream Habitat Assessment
Responding to a strong community -based initiative to protect one
of Metro's few remaining trout streams, Metro DNR awarded
$6,250 to the Marine -on -St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization to assist the City of Mazine and the Mill Stream
Association with a natural resources inventory of the lower half
of the watershed. Existing resource data will be confirmed
through field checks and a comprehensive stream habitat
assessment are proposed. Information obtained from these
studies will be used to develop a stewardship plan for the
watershed.
Identifying Restoration and Management Opportunities for
Minnehaha Creek Park
Many of the region's favorite parks aze in need of restoration and
improved management. Recognizing the need to improve
portions of Minnehaha Creek, the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board was awarded $11,000 to work with a citizen's
advisory committee and other environmental groups to conduct
stream and vegetation analyses along portions of Minnehaha,
Creek in an effort to identify restoration and management
opportunities. The findings of this effort will be used to develop
a comprehensive, integrated corridor plan for the creek.
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fetter from Metro Up to $50,000 available to enhance
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Goals Numerous surveys have shown that Twin Cities Metro
residents strongly support preservation of our natural heritage as
Criteria a critical component in the area's high quality of lifeas well as its
economic and environmental vitality.
Guidelines
Recognizing the importance of planning for nature in the face of
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Metro Greenways program to promote the development of a
Application Guidelines regional network of natural areas, parks, wildlife habitat and
other open spaces connected by greenways. In support of this
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government and other implementing agencies.
What Is A Greenway?
In a broad sense, "greenway" is a generic term describing a
variety of linear open spaces that provide connections, thereby
fostering continuity of habitat. The Metro Greenways program
interprets the term to include regionally and locally significant
natural areas as well as linear corridors of habitat. Although trails
and other recreational possibilities may be accommodated, the
principle goal of this network of natural areas and open spaces is
to protect and enhance the ecological benefits these areas provide
for all residents of the region. Such a network, consisting of a
mix of public and private lands, will require extensive
coordination, planning, implementation and active management
to assure a sustainable future for the Twin Cities metropolitan
region.
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1. FY 2000 Grant Program Time Line
Goals 10 September 1999 - Request for proposals
28 January 2000 - Proposal submission deadline
Criteria February to mid -March 2000 - Review of proposals
Late March 2000 - Review panel selects finalists
Guidelines April 2000 - Award notification; execution of grant agreements
Eligibility December 2001 - FY 2000 grant agreements completed
Application Guidelines 2. Grant Application - General Requirements:
• The project lead must be an eligible applicant.
Application Form • Each attachment must be clearly identified by the proposed
PDF WPD project title and attachment number (1-5):
Attachment #1: Map
Attachment #2: Draft work plan indicating time frame for
Attachment #4 Sample proposed key activities
Resolution Attachment #3: Support letters (2) and resumes of those
PDF WPD conducting natural resource inventories
Attachment #4: Resolution
Attachmnet #6 Budget Attachment 45: Specific future application of project results
Worksheet Attachment #6: Project budget
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in triplicate.
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funded planning_ grants 2000. No faxes or walk-in applications will be accepted.
• Proposals that are postmarked after the deadline, incomplete, or
sponsored by an ineligible applicant will not be considered.
3. Grant Proposal Review
After Metro DNR reviews proposals for eligibility, proposals
will be distributed to an external technical review panel. This
panel will recommend a list of highest ranking proposals for final
consideration.
4. Grant Agreement
All grantees will be required to execute a grant agreement with a
detailed work plan as part of that agreement.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 12000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kevin Batchelder, City Ad is
Subject: Accept Resignation of Carol Damberg, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
DISCUSSION
Ms. Carol Damberg, of the Parks and Recreation Commission, has submitted a letter to
the Mayor resigning her position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. (Please see attached
letter of resi,gnation.)
NIs. Damberg has served on the Commission since May 21, 1985 when she was first
appointed. Ms. Damberg's current term on the Commission would have expired in February.
The Mayor and City Council should fill this seat during the on -,going Commissioner
reappointment process.
Ms. Damberg has served the City with distinction for fifteen years in her capacity as a
Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the City Council should acknowledge her contributions.
Ms. Damberg has long been a proponent of open spaces and natural resources and has dedicated
her time to such endeavors as acquisition of additional parkland and constriction of pedestrian
trails. Ms. Damberg was a member of the citizen's review committee that designed the 1989
Parks Referendum that was successfully voted in by Mendota Heights' voters. Nis. Damberg
played a key role on this committee and in the passage of the vote. She also played a key role in
the implementation of the referendum Nvvhen Mendota Heights went through five plus years of
park facility construction. Ms. Damberg also assisted in organizing the Annual, Celebrate
Mendota Heights Parks! Festival. These are just a few of her accomplishments during her 15
years on the Commission. On behalf of staff, let me say that we have certainly enjoyed working
with Carol. she has made wonderful and consistent contributions throughout her tenure. Carol
has been a delightful person to serve and her leadership on the Commission has served the City
well. Her commitment and dedication have significantly contributed to the enhancement of the
parks and recreation system and have helped made Mendota Heights a better community.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council so desires, they shotild acknowledge NIs. Dambergs service to the Cit}' and
accept her resi«nation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 8, 2000
TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Mary L. Hapka, Recreation Programmer
SUBJECT: January/February Parks and Recreation Report
2000 Rink Season Summary
The 2000 rink season officially ended Tuesday, February 22. Warm weather, melting ice and
rain rendered Wentworth and Friendly Hills ice rinks unusable. The hockey and ice rinks at
Marie Park closed early February due to a watermain break that flooded out both rinks and the
warming house. It was a good year for ice rinks -the weather was cold enough to flood and make
ice, but yet warm enough so that skaters could comfortably skate. Use of the rinks was down this
year because the Mendota Heights Athletic Association hockey program merged with the West
St, Paul Athletic Association hockey program and together they booked more indoor ice time.
The Parks and Recreation department did receive two calls from city council member, Mary
Jeanne Schneeman regarding ice conditions and rink lights not being on at Wentworth Park on
tyyvo different occasions. Otherwise the Parks and Recreation department did not receive any
calls regarding the rink conditions/operations this season. The Parks and Recreation
Commission may want to consider recommending to city council that benches be placed outside
of each warming house. Benches would provide a relatively clean, dry place for skaters to change
into their skates when the warming houses are not open.
Learn To Skate program
Outdoor ice skating lessons were offered at Friendly Hills Park. A variety of classes were
offered for all ages and abilities. There were a total of twenty-eight Mendota Heights youth who
participated in the skating program this year. Program surveys were sent out at the end of the
program to all participants. The responses indicate the majority of participants had fun while
learning the basics of skating.
After School Youth Ski Trips
This year s response to the youth ski trips, as it has been in past years, was low. Only one of four
trips (Wild Mountain, Taylor Falls) planned actually took place.
Facility Scheduling
Where did the time Qo? The Park and ball field reservations for the 2000 season are filling fast.
-- - The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled ball fields for several community groups
including, The Sibley Area Sting, The Mendota Heights Athletic Association, Siblev Area Fast
pitch, and for several of the local private schools. Park facilities for family and company picnics
are also being reserved.
Upcoming Programs
Information for spring break youth trips, golf leagues, golf lessons and the adult softball leagues
were mailed to TvIendota Heights residents in February. The newsletter along with the spring like
weather seems to have boosted interest in programs. The Parks and Recreation Department has
received several registrations for the youth spring break trips and several calls regarding golf
leagues and lessons as well as calls and registrations for adult softball.
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks will be held on Saturday, June 3. The tentative time set is
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year we will be coordinating the parks celebration with an opening
day event sponsored by the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Several events have been
booked including; fire truck rides, The Super Jump, Kit and Kaboodle (entertain for families with
young children), Walton's Petting Zoo, Magic by Norm Barnhart, and face painting. If you
know of any community business or group who may be interested in volunteering and/or
sponsoring a game booth, let me know. Also, if there are any commissioners willing to
volunteer to organize races, please give me a call at 452-1850.
March 9, 2000
Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager J�yi
Subject: Fishing Pier at Rogers Lake Park
For Your /reformation:
Attached is the notification that the City will receive a fishing pier from the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Also include for your review is a copy
of the cooperative agreement that the City Council will be asked to review and
approve.
Minnesota
1200 Warner Road
East Metro Area Trails and Waterways saint Paul, iWinnesota 55106
DEPASMENTOE Phone 651.772.7937
NATURAL RESOURCES Facs nnle 651, 772. 7977
March 2, 2000
Mr. Guy Kullander
Mendota Heights Parks Project Manager
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
Subject: Rogers Lake Fishing Pier
Dear Mr. Kullander:
Congratulations! Your application for a fishing pier at the above site has been funded for 2000 installation.
As part of the fishing structures grant program, the local government sponsor is required to enter into a
cooperative agreement with the Department ofNatural Resources. Enclosed are five copies of the agreement
for the above project. Please have appropriate staff review the agreement for content. If it meets city
approval, please have one elected official and one administrative staff person sign in the appropriate signature
blocks on all five copies of both agreements.
Also, please include a map layout of the site and a legal description as described as `AttachmentB" on the
agreement. Then return all five copies to me at the above address. They will be processed through our
office for appropriate signatures. Once complete, you will receive a signed original for your records.
We will contact you a couple weeks prior to delivery and installation of the pier, probably around mid -July.
Please call me if you have any questions at 651,772,7937. If not, please sign and return the enclosed with
the site maps and legal descriptions.
Sincerely,
cott J. Kelling
Area Trails and Waterways Sdpervisor
c: Bill Johnson
Jerry Johnson
Michael McDonough
Tom Wanous
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through the Commissioner of
the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "State", and the City of Mendota
Heights, hereinafter referred to as the "local unit of government".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Natural Resources has the authority, duty, and responsibility
under Minnesota Statutes Section 97A.141 (1996) to provide the public with free state water access
sites on lakes and rivers where access is inadequate; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the Commissioner of Natutal Resources has the authority, duty, and
responsibility under Minnesota Statutes Section 97A.065, Subdivision 3 (1996) to provide the public
with fishing piers; and
WHEREAS, the State and the local unit of government are authorized under Minnesota
Statutes Section 471.59 (1996) to enter into agreements to jointly or cooperatively exercise common
powers; and
WHEREAS, the local unit of government and the State have determined that a fishing pier site
on Rogers Lake hereinafter referred to
as the "Fishing
Pier' is of high
priority
under the state public
water access program; and
WHEREAS, plans for the Fishing Pier have been developed and approved by the State and
are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall be referred to as the "Plan"; and
WHEREAS a Fishing Pier site location on Rogers Lake has been selected by the State and
local unit
of government
as shown
on the map attached hereto as "Exhibit B" and is legally described
as shown
on "Exhibit B":
and
WHEREAS, the State and local unit of government desire to cooperate in the installation and
maintenance of the Fishing Pier on Rogers Lake,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the public bodies
hereto and for the benefit of the general public, the parties agree as follows:
INSTALLATION
Installation of the Fishing Pier structure itself shall be the responsibility of the State,
however, the local unit of government shall provide personnel and equipment when
feasible to assist with the installation. The local unit of government will construct and
pay for a concrete footing and approach at the shoreline connecting the gangway to
the shore. The local unit of government will also construct and pay for a hard
surfaced, accessible sidewalk/path connecting the Fishing Pier to an accessible
parking space. The local unit of government agrees to complete their portion of the
project within one year of the effective date of this Agreement.
OPERATION OF THE FISHING PIER
Tne local unit of government shall operate the Fishing Pier in the following manner.
A. The local unit of government shall comply with all local, state, and federal
laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances which may apply to the management,
operation, and maintenance of said premises.
B. The Fishing Pier may only be used for fishing, observation and other
_ compatible uses.
C. The Fishing Pier and related facilities shall be free and remain open every day
during open water season for at least sixteen (16) hours per day between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and midnight or in conjunction with existing and established
local unit of government hours of use for its park facilities. The Fishing Pier
may be closed by the local unit of government in emergency situations or with
the prior written consent of the State. The State shall be notified within three
(3) days if the Fishing Pier is closed for emergency reasons.
D. Free and adequate parking in the vicinity will be provided for the Fishing Pier
including at least one designated accessible parking space for persons with
disabilities.
E. The State reserves the right to inspect the premises at all times to insure that
the local unit of government is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
F. The local unit of government shall provide police protection in accordance with
the local unit of government's customary practices in providing for the Iccal
unit of government's public park areas.
G. The State shall post a sign informing the public that the Fishing Pier is
cooperatively provided by the local unit of government and the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources,
H. The State shall retain ownership of the Fishing Pier and retains the authority to
relocate and/or remove the Fishing Pier if the site (Exhibit "B") is determined
to be inadequate or if the local unit of government fails to comply with the
teMIS of this Agreement. Before such removal or relocation, the State shall
consult with the local unit of government.
The local unit of government shall make a good faith effort to keep the Fishing
Pier in clean and sightly order in accordance with the local unit of
government's customary practices for the maintenance of public park areas.
Additionally, the local unit of government shall provide all necessary routine
maintenance and minor repairs including but not limited to the repair or
replacement of decking
and railing. The
State shall
assist the local
unit of
government with major
structural repairs
subject to
the availability of funding
according to the provisions of Paragraph Ili below.
J. The local unit of government shall provide any permit or license to the State
which it might require for the Fishing Pier.
K. The local unit of government shall take necessary action no earlier than
October 15th to protect the Fishing Pier from damage caused by ice action.
Additionally, if necessary, the local unit of government shall return the Fishing
Pier to its original location, Exhibit "B", no later than May 1 st.
III. FUNDING
The State shall provide the Fishing Pier structure in accordance with the Pfan. The
cost of the Fishing Pier structure shall be bome by the State, except for $00.00
committed by the local unit of government as a local match for the pier. The obligation
of the State for the cost of repairs and structural improvements beyond the initial
construction cost is limited to the amount of funds legislatively appropriated and
administratively allocated to this project.
IV. LIABILITY
Each party agrees that it will
be responsible for its own acts and the
results thereof to
the extent authorized by the
law and shall not be
responsible for the
acts of the other
party and the results thereof.
The State's liability
shall be governed
by the provisions
of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 3.736 (1996), and other
applicable law. The local unit of government's liability shall be governed by Minnesota
Statutes Sections 466.01-466.15, and other applicable law.
V. TERM
This Agreement shall be effective on the date that it is encumbered by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Natural Resources and shall remain in effect for twenty (20) years
except as otherwise provided herein or agreed to in writing by the parties. The term of
this Agreement may be extended as appropriate and agreed to in writing by both
parties.
VI. AUDIT
The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the local
unit of government relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the
Commissioner of Natural Resources and the State Auditor.
i
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be duly executed intending to be
bound thereby.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
per delegation by Administration, 166.05 Order 9&
003
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