1999-11-09 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketC_ / 1�CLG_
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 9, 1999
6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. October 12, 1999 Minutes
4. Lexington Avenue Trail
5. Updates
• Copperfield Pond Area Sumac
• Play Equipment Replacement
• Recreation Programmer's Report
• Parks Facility Rental Fees
• Tree Sale 2000
• Police Report (Available Tuesday)
6. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 1999
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, 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 Spicer and Commissioners Linnell,
Libra, Conelly, and Craighead. Commissioners Damberg and Liberacki 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 Linnell moved to approve the September 14, 1999 minutes with revisions.
Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
Commissioners Damberg and Liberacki arrived at this point.
Mr. Dave Stegink of 2285 Field Stone Drive appeared before the Parks and Recreation
Commission with a sample of Sumac. Mr. Stegink said that the Copperfield Pond area
near the trail was being overrun with the plant and that the Sumac could endanger other
species. Mr. Stegink said that he had three questions for the Parks and Recreation
Commission:
1. Would the City remove all or at least some of the Sumac?
2. If not, would the City allow resident volunteers to remove all or some of the Sumac?
3. If the residents could remove the Sumac, would the City pick up the wood?
Staff made several points during the discussion:
1. The public works crew may object that they do not have sufficient time to thin out the
Sumac.
2. Some residents around the pond area may object to the removal of the sumac, and
thus the neighbors should be notified in advance.
3. If the sumac is removed in time, it could be used for the Halloween Bonfire, but even
if it is not removed in time, storage of the plant material is not really a problem for
public works.
Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that resident volunteers be allowed to
selectively remove Sumac from the trail area of Copperfreld pond for the purpose of
protecting young native trees, using hand tools. Commissioner Linnell further moved
that the neighbors around Copperfield Pond be given proper notification of the intent to
thin out the Sumac, and that some signage method be devised to inform the residents
where sumac should or should not be removed.
AYES:
NAYS:
GERALD JOHNSON, DNR: ROGERS LAKE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Mr. Gerald Johnson of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources introduced
himself and said that he would like to talk to the Commission about opportunities for a
fishing pier and aeration at Rogers Lake. Mr. Johnson said that this summer he had
received many calls about the good quality of fishing at Rogers Lake and that citizens
were concerned about the impact of winter kill.
Mr. Pat Hickey, 7101 Swan Drive, said that people had been catching a lot of black
crappies and sunfish at the lake this year.
Commissioner Damberg asked why the fishing was so good this year as opposed to
previous years.
Mr. Johnson said that because of the periodic winter kill in the lake, this sunnier there
were fewer fish and hence they had less competition for food and could grow larger.
Mr. Hollister asked if the fertilizer or pesticide chemicals, which some people used on
their lawns, would render the fish unsuitable for eating.
Mr. Johnson said that lawn chemicals, while undesirable for other environmental
considerationsI did not pose any health concern for people eating fish from the lake.
Chair Spicer asked if there were any downsides to installing an aerator system from the
City's point of view.
Mr. Johnson said that maintenance of the aeration system was light but did involve some
manpower, and that some cities were concerned about liability. Mr. Johnson then showed
slides demonstrating different types of aeration systems. Mr. Johnson said that the most
likely location for an aerator on Rogers Lake would be at or near Rogers Park because of
easy access for maintenance and proximity to a power supply.
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Mr. Craighead asked why the aerator shouldn't be in the deepest part of the lake were the
fish usually congregate.
Mr. Johnson said that the purpose of the aeration system was not to aerate the entire lake,
but merely to provide a "refuge" where the fish can come to get oxygen. Mr. Johnson
said that fish are very aware of where there is the most oxygen in a lake. Mr. Johnson
added that during the winter, even if the aeratox is in a part of the lake where fish are not
normally found, they will move to that part of the lake as soon as more oxygen is
available. Mr. Johnson also said that the DNR gives priority to lakes that have adequate
parking and handicapped accessibility, and that he thought Mendota Heights had a good
chance of getting both a fishing pier and an aeration system for Rogers Lake,
Commissioner Liberacki moved to recommend that the Council apply for the installation
of a DNR fishing pier, using the Special Parks Fund to build the trail to the pier, without
offering a monetary contribution for the fishing pier at this time.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSTENTIONS: 1 (Linnell)
Commissioner Linnell explained that he abstained from the vote because he works for the
Minnesota DNR and that while he did not think he had any conflict of interest in this
matter, he wanted to avoid any misperceptions to that effect.
Commissioner Damberg moved to recommend that the Council request a temporary
aerator this winter from the DNR for Rogers Lake, observe its effectiveness, and decide
in the spring whether or not to pursue a permanent aeration system for the lake, with
appropriate notification to and input from the neighbors around Rogers Lake and an
announcement in the City newsletter if possible.
Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSTENTIONS: I (Linnell)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW AND COMMENTS
The Commission made suggestions for revisions to the draft Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Hollister said that these proposed revisions would be presented to the Council before final
approval of the Comprehensive Plan.
UPDATES
Mr. Hollister and Ms. Hapka provided updates on the following items:
• Recreation Programmer's Update
• Parks Report
• Police Report
OTHERITEMS
Chair Spicer suggested that Staff look into applying for a grant from the Minnesota
Twins for youth ball field renovation. Chair Spicer also suggested that Staff look into
cameras in the parks for bathroom facility security against vandalism.
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Linnell and seconded by Spicer.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick C Hollister
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
November 3, 1999
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator e�
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager rY
SUBJECT: Lexington Avenue Trail (Mendota Heights Road to
State Trunk Highway 110)
DISCUSSION:
The Engineering Staff presented to the City Council on October 19, 1999, five
options pertaining to the construction of a bike trail along Lexington Avenue from
Mendota Heights Road to State Trunk Highway 110 and along Wagon Wheel Trail,
The Parks Commission had recommended Option 1 as the preferred route.
Council preferred Option 3, and directed the Parks and Recreation Commission to hold
an open house for the property owners along Lexington Avenue from Wagon Wheel Trail
to State Trunk Highway 110 to workout safety, access and other concerns with the
homeowners impacted by the proposed trail.
Attached for your information is a copy of the Engineering memo to City Council,
Council minutes from October 199 1999, a news article from the Sun Current, and a copy
of all the property owners along Lexington and Wagon Wheel Trail that would be
effected if the trail was constructed.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Discuss the options described in the Engineering memo, and if the Parks and
Recreation Commission still prefers Option 1, they should set a date for an open house
with the effected property owners along the trail route.
Attachments
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October 14, 1999
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
Mayor, City Council and City Adm=r
James E. Danielson, Public Works Directe
Lexington Avenue Trail Update
DISCUSSION:
The Engineering Staff along with members of the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Dakota County Engineer held an open house before the July 20,
1999 City Council meeting to inform affected neighbors about plans to install a
pedestrian trail along Lexington Avenue. Based on my observations, there was
unanirnous opposition to the project by these neighbors. Several of them stated that
they felt that the pedestrian traffic in this area is minimal or non-existent and that
consequently a trail construction project is not warranted. They pointed out that the
addition of a trail on the east side of Lexington Avenue would have further adverse
affects on safety at several locations. Council listened to the neighbor's concerns and
tabled any final consideration on its construction subject to further study by the
Engineering Department that addresses their concerns. Engineering has had an
extremely busy summer and has not been able to complete additional design work on
this proposal.
On October 5`" Council asked for an update, so we have reviewed where we
were and analyzed what the various courses of action might be:
1. Build the trail as originally proposed and address the individual concerns
raised in the best possible way (Option 1 map attached).
2. Build the trail in the ditch on the west side of Lexington Avenue between
Tom Thumb Boulevard and Wagon Wheel Trail (this is where the neighbors
abutting Lexington Avenue are impacted the greatest). and continue trail
construction as planned along Lexington Avenue south of Wagon Wheel
Trail and along the south side of Wagon Wheel Trail from Lexington
Avenue to
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We are unsure if Dakota County or ;VISA will approve of constructing a
trail in the ditch on the west side of Lexington Avenue. Without Dakota
County's approval we could not complete the work. The County
Engineer indicated that he would be willing to consider the possibility
depending on the results of further engineering design. If MSA
disapproves we lose that funding source.
A walk of the ditch revealed areas with deep ditches with much erosion
that would make construction of a trail difficult.
This
option would also
require pedestrians
to cross Lexington Avenue at
two
locations.
3. Build the trail along the east side of Lexington Avenue between Mendota
Heights Road and Wagon Wheel Trail, and along the south side of Wagon
Wheel Trail to the existing trail to the Curley neighborhood which continues
through the neighborhood over an on street trail to Tom Thumb Boulevard.
- This completes the loop with the Roger's Lake and Mendota Heights
Road trails.
- The residents abutting this area also object, but constructing it does not
adversely impact safety when either entering or using Lexington Avenue
and Wagon Wheel Trail and there are no significant construction
barriers.
- There is an existing trail between Wagon Wheel Trail and Curleys
neighborhood that eventually connects to Tom Thumb and the existing
trail along Lexington Avenue to Highway 110. However, there was a
concern that there was inadequate lighting between Curley's and Wagon
Wheel Trail.
- The tendency will be for pedestrians to follow the shortest distance
between Tom Thumb and Wagon Wheel Trail by walking over this least
safe segment along Lexington Avenue.
4. Construct wide shoulders along Lexington Avenue to include an "on road"
trail.
- This option does not eliminate the safety concerns of residents living
along Lexington Avenue who have steep driveways onto Lexington
Avenue with limited sight distance. The construction of a widened
pavement section would probably promote faster average vehicular travel
speeds and further compromise safety.
5. Do Nothing.
The City has received only one complaint and the residents directly
involved maintain that there is not an overwhelming safety problem to
address. Constructing a trail still leaves safety concerns.
Each option has its own shortcomings and some very legitimate safety concerns.
I2ECOiVSISENDATION:
I recommend that consideration for the construction of this trail be postponed
until conditions change in light of the information presented.
ACTION REOIJI1tED:
Review the courses of action and, if Council is unable to select a trail
construction option and concurs with this recommendation, pass a motion directing staff
to notify the Parks and Recreation Commission and residents that the City will postpone
consideration of a pedestrian trail from Tom Thumb Boulevard to Mendota Heights
Road along Lexington Avenue until further notice, or determination of an alternative
course of action.
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Page No. 25
October 19. 1999
LEXINGTON TR<lIL Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson updating Council on the status of the Lexington Avenue
Trail,
Public Works Director Danielson reviewed his memo and discussed
with Council the five available options delineated in the memo.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council will probably have to wait for
the section between Tom Thumb and Wagon Wheel until the county
upgrades Lexington Avenue. In the meantime, he felt that option 3,
to build the trail on the east side of Lexington between Mendota
Heights Road and Wagon Wheel, is the best option.
Park Commission member Larry Craighead stated he speaks on
behalf of the commission rather than as an individual. The
commission has been looking at the comprehensive plan upgrade, as
has Council, and it shows many segments of trail that start and stop.
There are many areas of the city that are not easily accessible by bike
or walking, Lexington is one that is the commission's first priority
for improvement (the entire length). He stated that traffic on the
south side of the intersection has increased 70% since 1991 and the
commission has discussed many times that something should be
done on Lexington. The commission has voted seven times in the
past several months to construct a Lexington Avenue trail and
believes it should be considered a high priority to have a trail all
along Lexington, in view of more traffic and the proposed public
housing on South Lexington. Also. washouts have had to be filled in
Rvice along Lexington this summer. He stated that one of the
commissioners interviewed people alter the July 20 meeting and the
fellow with the concerned house made some suggestions that he
could compromise on the issues He felt that the city s:^.ou1d go back
and address the issues because the Park Commission feels that the
general public of the city strongly encourages recreatio and waL';ing
Page No. 26
October 19, 1999
paths and the greater community believes that this would be an ideal
pathway to complete between 110 and Mendota Heights Road and
the whole community supports it even though there are some home
owners who are concerned..
vlayor Mertensotto stated that it is obvious that Vir. Craig head
supports option one but option 3 is a better alternative than getting
into a free for all with the property owners. He suggested that the
city invite the 18 or 19 property owners to come to the next
commission meeting to discuss the necessity for the trail and let
them know that Council is not going to do battle with the owners and
get them upset if they don't want the trail. The Commission could
let them know that Council would exercise the next best option (3)
and the issue would be raised again when the County improves
Lexington. Then the commission would find out if the homeowners
are willing to cooperate. If they are, the commission can give
Council the results. Otherwise, Council does not want to take on
that many homeowners who object to the trail.
. Mr. Craighead stated that there was a discussion like that on July 20
and the homeowners along that stretch at that meeting were
concerned that they did not want the trail
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the commission should decide when it
would like to meet with the property owners, either at a regular or
special meeting, and then direct Assistant Hollister to put together a
list of the owners of property along Lexington.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that 9�0/ of the propem• owners
object to the proposed trail and they were uniformly opposed to it on
July 20.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that if Council is going to do anything,
Option 3 is the best way to proceed.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she supports Option 3. Her
only concern would be putting more people on this trail and then
have them continue walking on Lexington walking in the ditch.
Responding to a euestion from ivlr. Craighead about whether the
shoulders can be widened, Mayor Mertensotto stated inat would
create another situation like the one on Dodd Road. He pointed out
that Lexington has a -10 mph limit and it is very' «ice ,d there is
little margin for error.
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Council sends
trail plan back
to park board
Mendota Heights unwilling to
support Lexington route at this time
By Eric Flower
Sun Newspapers _
A controversial plan to extend a
pedestrian path down Lexington Av-
enue was sent .back to the drawing
board by the Mendota Heights City
Council.
Council members
voted at their Oct. 19
meeting to send plans
for the trail back to the
Parks and Recreation
Commission for revi-
sion,
An alternative route
proposal that would keep
.the trail off the east side of Lexington Av-
enue between Tam Thumb Boulevard
and Wagon Wheel Trail was supported by
council members.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Chair Larry Craighead, who has been an
avid supporter of the trail extension,
said he agreed with the council's deci-
sion.
"It's a nice way of delaying the issue
for a few months," said Craighead.
The council directed the Parks and
Recreation staff to conduct additional
meetings with neighbors and other inter-
ested residents. -
Craighead said the meetings will offer
a chance for more people to offer their_
views on the trail extension.
Last summer, numerous residents
along Lexington Avenue showed up at
the City Council chambers to express
their displeasure with the city's propos-
al.
Residents cited numerous objections
to the trail proposal, including safety,
aesthetic impact, and cost.
The cost of the less than two-mile
trail extension was estimated at close to
a500,000. The difficulty of the terrain
and the need to acquire land for the
trail were two factors that drove the
rail's price up.
However. none of the funds were to
come directly out of the city's coffers. The
money for the project would come from
Dakota County and a city gas tax ac-
count, which has money earmarked for
this tope of road improvement.
Rather than construct the entire trail
on the east side of Lexington, the council
supported a proposal to use an existing
trail on the west side of the freeway
which runs behind some homes on Les-
ington Avenue.
The trail runs from the Curley neigh-
borhood to Wagon Wheel Trail. From
there, the council proposed the trail
-might be extended along the east side of
Lexington Avenue to Mendota Heights
Road.
This proposal includes the construc-
tion of a second path along Wagon Wheel
Trail, connecting to pedestrian trails in
the Rogers Lake area. -
Craighead said he and other board
members continue to support a trail run-
ning along Lexington Avenue. He said
the Parks and Recreation Commission
wilI try to open the planning process to
the rest of the city's residents who use the
trail system.
"I feel, for the good of the community, -
it should be decided by all of the resi-
dents, not just the people who live in that 4
area," lie said.
The Park and Recreation Commis-
sion will discuss plans for the trail at its
November meeting. Craighead said the
commission will likely wait until after
the holiday season to begin meeting -
with city residents regarding the trail
proposal.
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City of
1 Aendota Heights
October 20, 1999
Mr. Dave Sterm
2285 Fieldstone Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Dear Mr. Stegink:
Last night the City Council approved your request to selectively remove sumac along the trail
area in the Copperfreld Pond Park. ( See attached Council memo dated October 13, 1999)
Please coordinate removal of cut materials with the Public Works Supervisor, Tom Olund. He
can be reached at the Public Works Facility Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. If he not
available, ask for Dave Sorby. The phone number is 6514544059.
If I can be of any further assistance, please call.
Sincerely,
�u�C.� 6L'�GC�t/
Guy Kullander
Parks Project Manager
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Attachment: Council Memo dated October 13, 1999
cc: Tom Olund, Public Works Supervisor
Park & Recreation Commission packet for November 9, 1999
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October 13, 1999
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admar
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager ,_%
SUBJECT: Request from Resident to remove "Staghorn Sumac" in Copperfield Pond
Park
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Dave Stegink of 2285 Fieldstone Drive contacted staff requesting the dense
growth areas of Staghorn Sumac be removed in the Copperfield Pond Park along the
existing gravel pathway. He said that if the City crew did not have the time that he would
voluntarily remove the plants if the City would pick up the debris and dispose of it. Staff
directed Mr. Stegink to present his concerns, regarding the thick growth of these plants
endangered development of more desirable trees, to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
The following is a excerpt from the draft copy of the minutes from the October
12u regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission:
Mr. Dave Stegink of 2285 Fieldstone Drive appeared before the Parks and
Recreation Commission with a sample of Sumac Mr. Stegink said that the Copperfield
Pond area near the trail was being overrun with this plant and that the Sumac could
endanger other species. Mr. Stegink said that he had three questions for the Parks and
Recreation Commission:
Would the City remove all or at least some of the Sumac?
If not, would the City allow resident volunteers to remove all or some of
the Sumac?
If the residents could remove the Sumac, would the City pick up the
wood?
Staff made several points during the discussion:
1. The Public Works Crew may not have sufficient time to thin out the Sumac.
2. Some residents around the pond area may object to the removal of the Sumac,
and thus the neighbors should be notified in advance.
3. If the Sumac is removed in time, it could be used for the Halloween Bonfire,
but even if it is not removed in time, storage of the plant material is not really
a problem for Public Works.
Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that resident volunteers be allowed to
selectively remove Sumac from the trail area of Copperfield Pond for the purpose of
protecting young native trees, using hand tools. Commissioner Linnell further moved
that the neighbors around Copperfreld Pond be given proper notification of the intent to
thin out the Sumac, and that some signage method be devised to inform the residents
where Sumac should or should no be removed.
DISCUSSION:
The Commission agreed that selective cutting and removing Staghorn Sumac in a
five foot radius around desirable trees would benefit development of those trees. They
also agreed with Mr. Stegnik that use of hand tools in lieu of a chain saw was desirable.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If City Council accepts the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation,
they should direct staff to coordinate with Mr. Stegink on clean up of the removed plant
materials and City staff should prepare and install temporary signage explaining the work
proposed. The signage would be display at several locations along the walking path.
Attachments: Excerpt from Minnesota Trees regarding Staghom Sumac
Map of Copperfreld Pond Park
MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE
UNIV ERSITY OF MIM.'ESOTA
COLLEGE OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
MINN ESOTA TREES
David M. Rathke
Assistant Extension Specialist
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
STAGHORN SUNLAC (Rhur nphina)
Tall shrub or small tree, 10' - 20' tall;
open, irregular, flat-topped crown; trunk up
to 6" diameter. Leaves: Alternate, pinnately
compound, 12" - 24" long; leaflets, 11 - 31,
2" - 43/4" long, 4" - P/;" wide, sharply toothed
margins, dark green (often with red hairs
below); bright orange, red, or purple in
autumn; reddish, hairy leafstalk. Twigs:
Brown, dense velveh'-brown hairs, Fen' stout;
lateral buds, small, cone -shaped, surrounded
by horseshoe -shaped leaf scar. Fruit: Mul-
tiple of drupes, cone -shaped, dark red with
long hairs, mature in autumn. Bark: Dark
brown to yellowish -brown, smooth or slightly
scaly. Range: Native, southeastern and east -
central Minnesota; hardy to Zone 4a.
Remarks: Shade -intolerant; fast-growing;
short-lived. Fortes dense thickets in aban-
doned fields or at forest edges. Berrylike fruits
can be used to brew a sour lemon -tasting
drink. Common name, staghorn, is based on
the fuzzy twigs, which feel like the velvety
antlers on a buck deer.
SMOOTH SUMAC (Rhus glabra)
Tall shrub or small tree, similar to staghorn
sumac; distinguished by its hairless twigs and
leafstalks. Range: Native throughout Minne-
sota; hardy to Zone 3a.
Sumac is a Native Plant to Minnes
Shade Tolerance, Growth Rate, and Life Span
The tree descriptions in this book include remarks about tree uses, habitat, landscape limita-
tions, and unique characteristics. They also note shade tolerance, height erowth rate prior to
maturity, and typical (ife span.
Shade Tolerance
Shade tolerance describes the species' ability to establish and survive in various decrees of
shade. Shade -intolerant species require full sunlieht. Intermediate species can survive in partial
shade. Shade -tolerant species can survive in dense shade. These classes not only provide impor-
tant species selection information for planting, they also can help you differentiate species
arowine in a shaded forest from those erowine in full sunlieht.
Growth Rate
Growth rates are based on the height increase of a tree erowine under averaee conditions in the
Upper Midwest prior [o maturity. Slow-growine is defined as 12 inches or less per year: moder-
ate-erowine, 13 to 24 inches per year; and fast-erowine. �j inches or more per year. Trees crow
continuously, but erowth usually slows after maturity.
Life Span
Trees are described as short-lived (less than 76 years), intermediate (76 to 150 years), or long-
lived (longer than I50 years). A Iree's life span is influenced by many factors (e.g., disease,
damaee). Downtown urban trees, for example, on averaee live only 10 percent as lone as trees in
rural areas. Therefore, the classes provided should only be viewed as potential aces.
Figure 5. Leaf characteristics.
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Alternate
Simple
Palmately
Compound
Leaf Arrangements
Opposite
Leaf Types
Whorled
leaflet
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Pinnately � �
Compound
Doubly
Compound �'�^
Leaf Margins
r
Smooth Coarsely Lobed
Toothed
Finely Doubly
Toothed Toothed
Leaf Lobes
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Heights
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
SUBJECT: Replacement of Play Equipment at Mendakota Park
BACKGROUND:
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October 14, 1999
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A resident stopped in at City Hall with her injured son to make staff awaze that
children can be injured on the "roller slide" at Mendakota Park. The injury occurred
when the son went down the slide on his stomach and the rollers pinched and tore his
skin. The resident also reported that another child received pinched fingers from the
rollers. To date, no insurance claims have been filed against the City.
Jim Danielson and Tom Olund examined the equipment and determined that the
slide could cause injuries and ordered that the slide be removed. I contacted Earl F.
Anderson, the firm that installed the play equipment in 1991 and asked that they remove
the slide and install a temporary barrier from the platform at the tope of the slide. This
operation was completed on October 4`h,
Eazl F. Anderson provided the Parks and Recreation Commission with four
options of replacement slides that would "fit" into the area formally occupied by the
roller slide which is attached/supported by a 48" high platform.
DISCUSSION:
The Pazks and Recreation Commission recommended the replacement be a
"Double Wave Poly" slide to be installed by Earl F. Anderson for the quoted price of
$1,828.00. Funding for this replacement would come from the Park Maintenance Budget
Item "Play Equipment Repair".
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the City Council agrees with the Pazks and Recreation Commission
recommendation to install a replacement slide at Mendakota Park, they should accept the
price quotation from Earl F. Anderson in the amount of $1,828.00 and direct staff to issue
a purchase order.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Mary L. Hapka, Recreation Programmer
RE: November Parks and Recreation Report
DATE: November 2, 1999
Programs
The following programs were offered by the Parks and Recreation Department during
the month of October.
October 22 - Diamond T Ranch and Open Swim at the Inver Grove Middle School.
The City of Mendota Heights had two children register for this trip. Advertised
program in local papers & Heights Highlites (distribution delayed until November).
October 22 -Youth
Advisory Council - St.
Croix
YMCA challenge course.
Eleven youth
from district 197 participated
in this
program.
October 25 -Pumpkin Potpourri
Due to lack of response class was canceled. Advertised program in local papers for
three weeks prior to program and was also listed in the Heights Highiites (distribution
delayed until November).
Meetings And Other Activities
• Meeting with Barb Kasal of West St, Paul Parks & Recreation and Stan Eskierka of
Dist. #197 Community Education to discuss goals of the Youth Advisory Council.
• Met with the Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul and So. St. Paul Recreation
Programmers to finalize summer billings for summer youth trips and transportation.
• Attended PULSE meeting at the District #197 Learning Center.
• Meeting with Renee Sorenson to discuss adjustments to skating lesson schedule.
• Contacted Scott Miller to discuss the possibility of coordinating the Celebrate
Mendota Heights Parks celebration with a youth athletic tournament.
• Distributed Rink Attendant job announcements to local schools including, St.
Thomas Academy, Sibley High School, Inver Hills Community College as well as
several local businesses and churches.
• The "Use Of Cell Phone" contract will be signed by each rink attendant before the
start of season. The contract will hopefully deter rink attendants from using the cell
phones for non -emergency use.
• Scheduled skating lessons and hockey practice on outdoor ice.
• Changed park permits format. Permit now includes conflict instructions as well as
advises permit holders that they will need to enclose a stamped envelope for return
of damage deposit or they will need to pick up damage deposit at city hall.
Outdoor athletic facilities
Due to an increase in the demand of outdoor athletic facilities, there may be a need to
review current city rules and rental fee policies. Currently, the department lacks a
comprehensive plan regarding priority commensurate with the actual percentage of
Mendota Heights residents registered for adult or youth programs. The departments
current policy addresses priority of programs. However, the policy does not appear to
address the actual percentage of Mendota Heights residents needed to give a program
priority. Nor does it appear to address profit vs. non-profit programs. The installation
of a fee scale for facilities requested by programs consisting of high vs. low percentages
of Mendota Heights residents may be one possible way to address these issues.
Facility rental fees
The commission may also want to review current facility rental fees. Upon reviewing
policies from surrounding communities it does appear that these communities are
charging at least a minimal fee to both residents and non-residents to cover costs of
additional expenses the cities incur due to additional staff time, maintenance and
rubbish removal. Attached please find samples of rental fee policies our neighboring
communities have or hope to implement in the future.
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Memo
City of Inver Grove Heights
To: Park and Recreation Commissio��
From: Mark C. Mayer, Director
Park and Recreation Department
Date: June 2, 1998
Subj_ Staff Recommendations for Outdoor Facility Use Policies and Fees
1) ACTION REQUESTED: Review and provide imput into the establishment of
comprehensive fees and policies for the use of City outdoor facilities under the
Department's jurisdiction.
2) BACKGROUND: With the athletic complex at Rich Valley Park scheduled for play to
begin as early as 7uly 1, 1998; the need to establish a comprehensive policy that would
address field usage and fees needs to be established.
Currently, the Department lacks a comprehensive policy regazding the use and cost of
outdoor facilities. It seems likely that these fees and resultant policies have "evolved"
over time and as new facilities and requests came forward.
The recommendation's by stafr are designed to accomplish the following:
a) Establish policies and fees reflective of service delivery costs.
b) Easy for staff to understand and interpret to the users.
c) That the fees be reviewed on a periodic basis to remain current.
3) PRLtiLARi' ISSUES rL'VD ANALYSIS: For purposes of analysis three categories
have been established, i.e. Athletic Facilities ,Shelter Reservations and OChcr. A Lric_`
description of each follows:
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Athletic Facilities - Primarily turfed athletic fields including baseball, so$balI and soccer
sites. There are different levels of quality between facilities that range from Rich Valley
Park to those in nei_ohborhoods. These differences need to be taken into account when
setting fees.
Shelters - These are our facilities located in several neighborhood parks.
Other - This is a composite of facilities that we receive requests for that currently have no
fee structure in place. These facilities would include the disc golf course, cross country
trail, sand volleyball courts, Simley Island and extended hours use. It is likely that future
facilities may be added to this list.
Attachment A prioritizes how field usage would be determined and the level of service.
Rich Pelletier, our Park Supervisor, has estimated the costs associated with the higher
maintenance costs that will be required at Rich Valley Park and staff makes the foliowing
recommendations for fees.
Athietic'Facilities -Rich Valley Park
Class "A' site
Sofrbai] Per FieldiDay S55 With four fields minimum
w•/lights Per Field/Hr. or Game S25
Soccer Per Field/Day S35 With four fields minimum Jan r\ 7
Baseball Per Game S40 �p Si Gc.
Class "B" sites -Same as Class "A" site
(internal leagues only)
4,c
Leagues - (Class "A" and "B" sites) 1 C
Softball Per Game S75 "` i r
Soccer Per &ame S>> '
Baseball Per Game S40
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Shelters
/ Day (10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m.-10 P.M.
Full Day (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
Key/Damage Deposit (refundable)
Payment due when making the reservation (2 bus, day hold)
No refund within 30 days of the reservation
Other Facilities -Tournaments Events or Rescrvatiurts
Disc Golf
X-Country Meets
Outdoor Rinks
Simley Island
Sand Volleyball Courts
per court)
Tennis Couris
per court)
Full day (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Trail goomin2 costs as per contract with County
Double rink sites only
Non-scheduled times - attendant staffed
day (8 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.)
Full day (8 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
day (8 a_m.- 2 p.m_ and 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.)
Full day (8 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
'/z day (8 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.)
Full day (S a.m.- 8 p.m.)
Extended Hours Use In addition to facility fee
(usage outside regiilar hours)
Implementation of the fees/policies would be as follows:
Athletic Facilities
Class "A" (Rich Valley)-----
Class "E"
S50
S7�
S50
S�0
S?5
S3 0/hr.
S50/hr.
S15
525
S15
S2�
515
-- July 1, 19S8
January 1, 1995
Shelter Renee` aeons--------------------
----------------------- January 1, 1999
Other----------------- - - ---------------------- -------- January 1. 1999
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Class "B" Facilities
These are athletic facilities found in neighborhood parks. Generally these facilities are for
in-house youth leagues, whcrc the participants are from the surrounding neighborhood.
These facilities do not have the support facilities (narking, irrigation, field lighting etc,
associated with Tournament (Class A) facilities, and murnaments are not allowed.
Similarly independent adult leagues (4 or more teams plaving 8 or more games per year) are
not allowed. Individual games are allowed for the same per game fee as the Class A
facilities (Baseball/softball S40.00, Soccer S35.00) with no minimum and the damage
deposit waived.
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4) CONCLUSIONS AND RECONL%vfENDATIONS: Receive the recommendations of
staff regarding outdoor facility fees and policies. Consider these recommendations at your
June 10, 1998 regular meeting. Ultimately, this matter v+ill be considered by the City
Council at their June 22, 1998 meeting.
Attachments
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CLASS "A" SITF(S)
Rich Valley Athletic Coaptex
Tournament Guide Lines
Tournaments wall be assigned according to the following priority system:
1. Activities sponsored by the City
2. Adult Leaguc Playoffs (City Leagues)
3. iGH Youth Athletic Association Sponsored Events
4. Local adult sponsors who hosted a tournament the preceding. year.
5. Other adult sponsors or Youth Athletic Associations
Individuals or groups in categories 1 through 4 may reserve tournament weekend dates
beginning October 15 for tournaments the following year. After January I, the facilities are
reserved on a first come/first served basis. Qne-half-of the tournament fee is required with
the tournament request. This is non-refundable after January 1, however, it may be applied
to an alternate wee'_<end in the same calendar year. A $200 damage deposit per facility (4
field, wheel or soccer facility) is also required at time of reservation. Requests should be
submitted to the Parks and Recreation Dept., 8055 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights,
MN 550'77,
The Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation Department will provide the following
services:
1. Melds will be dragged and lined, bases will be sent out. Soccer fields will be striped
and access provided to comer flags.
2. Parks and Recreation staff will coordinate with the tournament director to ensure
adequate maintenance.
a) ADULT SOFTBALL
1. Bases will be set out and fields dragged and lined prior to the first name each
day.
2. A maximum of four games allowed per field before they are "turned -over"
(dragged and relined). Additional services may be contracted at a rate of S25
per hour (2 hour minimum) pending City stab availability. These additional
sa 'ices must be arranged in advance.
_ . Rakes, linirta equipment and hand drabs will be provided to the tournament
d=rectors.
4. No mechanical equipment (vehicles, Carden tractors, ATV's etc.) are at'.ewed on
_ddiLional sen'ices may be contracted at a rate of S25.00 per hour (2 hr.
-i nitnurn) pending staff availabilira.
6. irnese additional services must be arranged in advance.
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b) YOUTH SOFTBALL/BASEBALL
1. Bases will be set out and fields dragged and lined prior to the first game each
day.
2. A maximum of four games allowed per field before they are "turned -over'
(dragged and relined). Additional services may be contracted at a rate of $25
per hour (2 hour minimum) pending City staff availability. These additional
services must, be iurangcd in advance.
3. Rakes, lining equipment and band drags -will be provided to the tournament
directors.
4. No mechanical equipment (vehicles, garden tractors, ATV's etc.) are allowed on
site.
5. Additional services may be contracted at a rate of S25.00 per hour (2 hr.
minimum) pending staff availability.
6. These additional senrices must be arranged in advance.
c) SOCCER
Fields will be lined and goal standards in place. Access to nets and comer flags will
be provided.
d) HOST/SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES.
The following procedures must be complied with by all facility users, regardless of
acliviry-.
1) A tournament application must be filled out and all fees paid prior to the
tournament.
2) A tournament schedule must be on file with the Parks and Recreation
Office 2 business days prior to the event.
3) No game may start before 5:00 am. or after 9:00 p.m.
4) All field lights must be out by 10:00 p.m.
5) The park and parking lot must be cleared by 10:30 p.rn. (Park closed)
6) The Park must be cleaned at the end of each days use, litter disposed of
and shelters cleaned. A damage/key deposit must be made when
reserving facilities. Parking is restricted to the parking lot only, and is to
be enforced by the tournament director. No cars may be parked around
the shelters, concessions, or field common areas! Use of the pathways
by motorized vehicles is to be miiumized and only to drop off supplies.
The costs of repairing any turf or irrigation damage will be deducted
from the deposit.
7) Alcohol is prohibited.
8) Concessions are:
Provided by the City, unless by permit.
9) Beer sales are prohibited.
10) Liability insurance is the roaponsibility of the tournament
director/sponsor. The City of Inv r Grove Heights insurance does net
cover anyone involved with your ev: t!
11) No smokinc or elcohol is allowed on the playing fields or players be=h
areas.
12) No pets are allowed in the fenced areas or any buildings.
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13) All Park regulations/ordinances are in effect and enforced (no parking
on grass, no glass containers allowed, etc.)
14) The hiring of officials for the Toumament/Games is the responsibility of
of the Director of the Tournament. There are no restrictions or
regulations except that the officials and/or tournament are fully insured.
Certificate of Insurance may be required.
e) Non Tournament/League use of
Rich Valley (Class A) facilities.
Generally, non -tournament or non-league use of Class A facilities are not allowed. These
sites are heavily utilized, and any unscheduled time allows the turf to recuperate.
Requests for non-toumament/ncn-league use (Company picnics, challenge games, etc.) will
be evaluated individually and if allowed subjected to the same fees and requirements as
outlined in the "Tournament Guidelines."
Class `B" Facilities
These aze athletic facilities found in neighborhood parks. Generally these facilities are for
in-house youth leagues, where the participants are from the surrounding neighborhood.
These facilities do not have the support facilities (parking, irrigation, field lighting etc.
associated with Tournament (CIass A) facilities, and tournaments are not allowed. V
Sunilarly independent adult leagues (4 or more teams playing 3 or more games per year) are
not allowed. Individual games are allowed for the same per game fee as the Class A
facilities (Baseball/softball 540.00, Soccer $35.00) with no minimum and the damage
deposit waived.
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City of Inver Grove Heights/ ,giks & Recreation Department
8055 Barbara Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, N N 55077 (450-2585)
1999 FIELD RENTAL FEE COMPARISON'S AS OF JANUARV 2n t qQQ
t
Youth Assoc.
Lights, etc.
Adult Field Lights, etc.
Misc.
Field Fee
Fee
APPLE VALLEY
S20/field-= hours
S15/field/hour
520/field - 4 hours Free with
Included with
S50.00/field • all
Assoc,
S50/field - all day tourney -
tournev:
day & maintenance
responsible
tournament:
5 fields
supplies
for field
S425/Saturdays
full
maintenance
maintenance
S325/Sundays
use of concessions
BLOOMINGTON
S2018e1d-non-profit
included
S650/both days
S20/field-non-profit Included
Held supervisor
S25/field - daytime
S25/field - dayt me
5200 damage
deposit for
S50lfield - evening
S50/field -evening
tournaments
Tournament field
Tournament field
rental S20/team
rental S20/team
BL'RNSVILLE
525/field
Fret-
S285/Saturday Free
6 fields
S250 max/day
I
I includes field
S210/Sunday
maintenance
COTTAGE GROVE
I day/weekend
S55 per field
1 day/weekend S55 per field
Satellites S60/unit
S50/100 Class 2A
per day
550/100 Clan 2A Pei cay
Clean out S25/chit
S175/300 Class 3
S175/300 Class 3
Chalk S5/bag
S2251400 Class 4
5225/400 Class 4
S100-150 deposit
EAGAN
S35 per field per
S30/hour
S55 per field per day 330/hour
S55/dav
day (resident)
(resident)
Building cleaning
S45/(non-resident)
S75/(non-resident)
fee
S35/fleld/day
Free
S35/f!eld/day Free
:NPR4IRIE
High maintenance
High maintenance
included for
included for
MS/ne!drday
365/field/day
EDINA
S 100lper field per
ncludes lights
S150/per field per induces lights
Field
ma ntenance
ca0
&field
day
I I I
and materials are
HOPKLYS/
maintenance
1.3 fields -
S25/game I-3
extra
fields -
1525.00/garne
MIN'NETONKA
S15II 0/dav
includes field i
S150/day ndudas field
I
maintenance
maintenance
INVER GROVE
Leagues:
Tournaments:
Leagues: Tournauricnts:
S200 cz-
HEIGHTS
S25.00 /g2rnc
Lights S25
m
S25.00 /gae Lights S25
ague
deposit Additional
Tournaments: S55
per field/hour
Tournaments: S55 per fieId/hoLit
Services maybe
per field/day
or game
per field/day or game
cer. rcted at
4 fields Min,
4 fields m n.
S25/hour (min.2 his)
LAKEVILLE
5300 tournament
S10 per field
S300 tournament per S10 per field
1-9 5elds,
per weekend
per day
weekend per day
concession stand
S35✓fie!d-wee.ena day
S35/fie!d-woc�e1d day 1
Fje;d maintenance
325%fiz!d - weekday
S25/field - weekday
&
c _an up are nct
�IAPLEWOOD
2daytcurtiatnenc
S15-17hour
2daytnurnamer.t Si5-17hour
Fee: S22.S5�:iour
s-,._-
I
5
_r., tern charge
S i 00 - Class A
5100 - Class A
oPls S 10G5�00
S200 - Class B
S200 - Class B
d=r.a_e.'cle=_nup
_
S_..o . Gass C
S225 - Class C
. �NDOTA
2-dav [ournameat:
S25 per user
2-day tournameac 2i25 per use:
de�Cs:C
daraaac
FLIGHTS
S200 - resident team
group - Park
15200
S200 - resident reariu gaup -Park
dcpcsft
S-50 - con -residents
prep, &
S350 - non-residents prep. Ps
S25 fie!d per day for
maintenance
S25/field per day for maintenance
nor. -residents
fees are extra
non-resident ees are extra
PLYNtOUTH
S 1 2: hour per field
S20 hour
S12/hour per field hour
N`a��
C'0 per day
_S20
-
be assessed
,
= ce fee for
.-`"'""..•""'•• I a� .:CIC aa' rMia razin1.' I - 1 `'r day Independent leeg L`c
PAT 7 I S?Gi::C d y Field maim. • d d
$1 Ilhour
PonaSle'roilei I field fee 575/team,
our
I Pnrtabl<Toilct
555/Additional I S55iAdditionul
unit unit
SOUTH ST. PAUL 535iticld (Iczguc ple; ; S25/field Fi5/field (league play) S25ffeld Townry fee In<
S40/1'gntc'_ ncld-inc. I ..OQightcd IIC!d•mC. s,
service & lights 752 0 Amicc & 11rhuc /S'-50- I &pamamltccnale /truh S1re^ovcl
5
415 teurr;nent fce I a 15 Jn vement fcc building rental / 100 700
P.i1,1T. S501day -SI00 ( Includes I'5175 cr eey cludes figh
lights S3$0 dey0ail
P Ints I Includes 3 fields,
we::<end weekend chalk - bathrooms
WOODBURY S45/fle!a M-F, Sur, 515 hour/ 1545/fc!d M-?, Sun SISPnour/7S500
ntenence
560,'ne!d - Sat. - field i S60/field - Saturday field
Youth charged for
toumev use only mage
Sep 17 99 12:29p
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651-455-6352
p.2
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Attachment
S � � Proposed: September 8, 19988
Adopted:
1999 PARKS AND RECREATION
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
WiLilt e exception of the proposed 1999 fee increases, the rates herein aze reflected within the 1999 Proposed
Budget and should be reviewed in conjunction with the entire Parks and Recreation Department Budget. If the
new rates are adopted, there will be an increase to the Park and Recreation Department revenue.
A. ADULT SOFTBALL/BASEBALL PROGRAM (Fees & Chazges) 1998
1. Field Rental Fee (league play) $35.00
2. Lights -Field 921, C & D, McGuire Field ,."`�_ `` $15.00
3. Rental of lighted field (includes use of building, _U 6V6Y $40.00
bases, line -marking equipment & materials, lights)\L
ii
1999
i
$35.00
$25.00
$40.00
4. Tournament fee (gives exclusive use of fields for an approved $250-$415 $250-$415
sponsoring organization to run a softball tournament.)
Includes portable toilets, trash removal and materials.
5. Building rental (gives exclusive use of buildings}
$15-$35 $15-$35
6. Tournament deposit (covers minor damages &possible _...$100-$300 $100-$300
need for pickup of debris).
7. Non-resident adult softball player $25.00 $150.00 maxiteam
B.SWIMMING POOL PROGRAM (Fees & Charges) Resident Non/Res Resident Non/Res
Open Swimming 1998 1998 1999 1999
Family Season Ticket $65 *$95 $65 *$95
*$10 additional fee for every pass over 5 per family.
Single Season Ticket $35 S65 S35 $65
Daily Admission
McLain/Splash Pool $3.50 $3.50 $4.00 $4.00
Northvieu Pool $2.50 $2.50 $3.00 S3.00
Special Programs at Splash Pool
Tot Swim (10A2:00 Noon/ivion-Fri) $2.00 $2.00 $2.50 $2.00
Senior Swim (10-12:00 NoorVNlon-Fri) $2.00 $2.00 $2.50 $2.00
Northview Kiddie Pool Swim
10:00-12:00NoonMon-Fri. $lA0 $I.00 $1.00 $1.00
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C. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Resident Resident Non -Res. Non -Res.
1998 1999 1998 1999
Playground Membership $18 $18 $20 $20
Day Camp $28 $28 $30
Tot/PIe-School $30
$18 $18 $20 $20
T-Ball $13 $13 $15 $15
D. SUMMER PRO AMS
Fees and charges shall be based upon program costs, plus a 10% administrative fee (13 % for trips and tours).
E. SKATING PROGRAM Resident
Warning House rental Non -Res.
$30 $5g
F. FALL -WINTER -SPRING PROGRAMS
L Fees and charges shall be based upon program costs, plus a 10% administrative fee (15% for trips & tours).
2. An additional $2.00 non-resident fee will be placed on all programs.
G. RENTALS Resident Resident Non -Res. Non -Res, f�
1998 1999 1998 1999
Kaposia Park Pavilion (+ $50 deposit) $125 $125 $225 $2 -
Lorraine Park Shelter (no deposit) ..,$35 - $35
Kaposia Park Shelter (no deposit) $35 $35 $60 $6600
$60 $60
Warminghouse (+$10 deposit) S35 S35 U
$50 $50
(Includes rink w/lights)
Picnic Kits $5 $5 $10 $10 d0 l (Includes volleyball, net, soccer balls, frisbee, softball bat and softball)
Equipment ($IS minimum deposit) �^
(When keys are issued for access to equipment, acid an additional $10.00.) �/f/p
Community Gardens $10 $10 $12 $12�G
Seniors (55 & over) $8 $8 $10 $10
Pool Rentals 1998 1999
NVP/MCL $40 per hr/$40 Deposit $40 per h040 Deposit
Based on 0-30 people Based on 0-30 people
$40 per hr/$40 Deposit $50 per hr/$50 Deposit
Based on 31-60 people Based on 3 1 -60 people
Splash Pool $75 per hr/$75 Deposit $75 per hr/$75 Deposit
Based on 0-30 people Based on 0-30 people
$100 per hr/$100 Deposit $100 per hr/$100 Deposit
Based on 31-60 people Based on 3 1 -60 people
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CITY OF EAGAN 6516814612
09/20 '99 17:05 NO.667 01/01
1999 FEE
Parks and Rei
The following facility rental fees are subject to 6,50)
deposit payable at the time of registration:
To
FACIi ITX
RESIDENTS
NON-RESIDEiV TS
Trapp Farm, Thomas Lake and Blackhawk Park pavilions:
• Alf day rental (1 oam - IOpm)
$100.00
S120.00
• Half -day rental (10a m- 4 pm, or 5-I0 pm)
70.00
90.00
Blackhawk kitchen
30.00
30.00
Enclosed park shebuildings:
• All day rental (loam - I Opm)
SI00.00
S120.00
• Half -day rental (l0am-4pm, or 5-IOpm)
70.00
90.00
Athletic facilities shelters:
• Fields - youth tournaments (per field per day)
$35.00
45.00
• Fields - all other users (per field per day)
55.00
75.00
Lights, if required (per Feld per hour)
30.00
30.00
• Building cleaning (per day)
55.00
55.00
Community Room - City Halt
(NOTE: after hours rental is 2-hour minimum):
• Youth groups (Sam = 4:30 pm)
Deposit only
N/A
• Youth groups - after hours (per hour)
1 9.00
N/A
• Local civic groups (gam -4:30 pm)
Deposit only
N/A
• Local civic groups - after hours (per hour)
20.00
N/A
• Other citizen groups
-Per hour rental
20.00
50.00
-Maximum one -day rental
200.00
350.00
• For profit organizations
-Per hour rental
50.00
50.00
-Maximum one -day rental
350.00
350.00
The following charges are subject to
6.511* State sales tax:
Sunshelter (per day)
S30.00
- s50.00
Picnic kit:
• 3 items
7.00 I
10.00
• Each additional item
3.00
5.00
kwagon grill (per day)
30.00
-- 50.00
F%C.:a:noPY(per day)
55.00
75.00
picnic tables _ up to 6 (per day)
Z5.00
N/A
Athletic Facilities
• Restrooms%Uases/chalking (per reservation)
30.00 (
50.00
Trapp Farm reserved tubing facility:
I-25 people (per hour rate)
25,00
Se <<
Each add'I > 25 (per person per hour)
1.00
1:00
(Note: maximum capacity is 100 people)
Ficld/facility maintenance fees:
Traveling youth teams (per team)
70.00
NfA
Adult - up to 9 games (per team)
175,00
N/
• Adult -mere than 9 games (per team)
325.00
N/�
Concessions permit (maximum of 3)
2li.00
N/A
to oro[hy/]i;V lc=scl:et_le
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C'TTY OF 7ti)OT4 NFTC TTTS
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Admi =i tal� y `J
FROM: Chris Esser, Recreation Programmer
RE Pare Reservation Policy
DATE: November 14, 1996
T1T4 C'T T� CTCT\i
Staff and the Parks and Recreation Comm;csion have recommended some chances to the Park
Rental and Reservation Policy, This City policy is intended to be an evolving document.
Following are a list of proposed changes and additions:
Fees:
1. The $25 charge for resident groups over 50 has changed to a $25 deposit for all rental
groups, refundable after use. Rationale: residents should not be required to pay to use
facilities. The deposit ensures the group will be present for their reservation or cancel in a
timely manner in order that another group may be scheduled.
2. The damage deZ.osit has been reduced from $100 to ��. Rationale: User groups,
especially residents, were reluctant to deposit $100. $75 damage deposit balances the new user
deposit explained above. Residents placing reservations can then write out one check
incorporating both deposits.
3. Neighborhood groups reserving neighborhood parks are fee exempt. Rationale: we want to
encourage neighborhood groups to get together and use their neighborhood park. Fees were
prohibitive in the past for some neighborhood groups.
4. hSaintenance
and extraordinary fees have
been added to be charged on
a case by case basis
Rationale: some
eve nts, such as tournaments
and large picnic reservations,
repuire additional
arention by our parks crew. User groups that need extraordinary set-up, take -down, or
maintenance will be charmed for the park crew's extr time.
Cancellations
1. Refi!rd police has
cancellations less than
been
that.
chanced to
Rationale:
100 o
Last
refund % days in advance and no refund for
minute corfiicts arise, we under;:_nd, }:owever
some wee kerd reserv-.ions are very popular
;'Inc. FceefuLv, this new policv will help %croups
reseraation. Note: t'Ms does not apply to theeamase
and we have to turn =coups away a
to realise the investment the,r
deposit.
lac of the
haN e n their
Volleyball Coun Reservation:
1. The new revision allows the volleyball court to be reserved for picnics. Rationale: Many
picnic groups that use Ro.ger's Lake Park choose that site because of the adjacent volleyball
coup. This will allow them to reserve the court along with their picnic reservation.
Please refer to the attached redline copy for proposed change clarincations.
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the chances to
the Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees For Use of City Parks and Property No. 95-
09,
If Council a_Qre`s with the Par' Commission and the proposed changes, it should adopt
Resolution No. 96-_, A Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees For Use Of Ciry Parks
and Property.
CITY OF NIENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COU17Y, 1VMXNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-
A RESOLLTION ESTABLISHI G RULE AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF
CITY PARKS AND PROPERTY
`a/'BIERF A S, the City of Mendota Heights has a need to establish a rules and rental fees
schedule for use of City parks and facilities.
NOZ3T T'i�2EFORE BE TT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ciry of
Mendota Heights, that Resolution No. 95-09 be amended in its entirety; and
BE TT FU-RT1�2 RESOLVED that the following policy of the City of Mendota Heights,
as set forth below, shall be adopted:
A. Tne fee, to reserve space in the picnic areas, or picnic shelters of city parks shall
be:
Resident -Private �h��
A€1 pQs�pundr�t .. use
raucTlauon cc zr r e* _gr
lure � s ut adv�c� a 3ese-s2�-rari
Non -Resident - Private* Fer day_
............
Resident - Corporate/business 550.00 per day
Non -Resident - Corporate/business" 5100.00 per day
B. Churches, synagogues, and other religious congregations in Mendota Heights or
adiacent communities whose membership consss of l�iendota Heig'rts residents will
be considered Resident -Private Groups.
C. shelters are available for
reservation incledinE hlend:ykota Pr'_;, Rogers I�nl-e
.-"1
._-:, Kensington Park and
V"aLey
Fark. i\eighborhocd Far'.;s;
Friendly Fills,
_
Fr.endly Marsh, Hagstrom
King,
Ivy Hills, ivl=e, Victoria
I i nds, and
Cti eni7vc. h Parks, can be reserved
for picnics by their respective
reichborhopd
-,r. - a: no char
ups exempt fr in
c czpes
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D. Park Permits shall be submitted for park reservations and shall contain the
following information:
Name of the park
2. Date
�. Time
�. Event (such as family picnic, softball game)
5. Number of people attending
6. Name of person/contact responsible for event.
E. Reservations will be tentatively recorded in the reservation book when called in.
Applicants will have three working days to submit deposits and fees or their
reservation may be canceled.
F. A damage deposit of �i£&£8 will be required by all groups reserving picnic
shelters in the parks, with the exception of nonprofit youth service organizations
md,s t°oerlieod �S T tub the r gAc3T is cu w The deposit is due
when maldng the written reservation. Tile facility will be inspected immediately
after the event and provided there are no damages, or clean-up costs, the deposit
will be returned promptly.
G. The Mendota Heights Police Department and Park Maintenance crews wiIl be
notified of all reservations.
H. Groups wishing to re��rve shelters shall abide by the attached rules and regulations
and a copy of the park permit will be issued by the City to the sponsor setting forth
the terms for the use of the shelter. The attached rules and re_slations are
identified as "Exhibit A."
I. iviendota Heights schools, nonprofit civic or°^oruzations and City of �Seadota
Heights employe Organzat ons are f exempt. Tnec groups must, however, pay
a damage deposit.
J. There will not be a park attendant on duty. The reserving group is re=-onsole for
supervising the event and for cleaning the reserved area.
K
. The re:`und policy for canceled reservations shall be:
Cancellation
t 7 days in advance
100 % refund
Cancellation
1
to � q days in advance
?b;a N� rzfund
�e urds due
to
inclement weather on the
day of the event w ll rot e cons cered.
There will
he
no additional charge for
rzscheduling evens Fo d doe tc
A. Volleyball Neu S 5.00 per day
B. Extra picnic tables S 5.00 each
(limited euantity available)
y A deposit of $10.00 will be required for equipment rentals e xcluding.picnic tables.
A. Fe-.s for a two day weekend tournament: Mendota Heights team currently
participating in a Mendota Heights adult softball league: S200.00
For all others a flat rate of: $350.00
For any additional days: 525.00perfield
B. All adult softball tournaments will be governed by t�.SA rules and regulations. All
u a sr{ tournaments will also adhere to Mendota Heights rules and
regulations governing park facilities.
C. A damage deposit of $200.00 will be required and must be submired along with
the tournament fee two weeks prior to the scheduled event. An additional damage
deposit may be required for extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the City
of Mendota Heights.
D. P.11 City rzcreation snonsorzd tournaments will be exempt from all fees and
deposits.
E. No more than thr� tournaments per month will be allowed without approval of
the Recreation ProgrammerI
F. Each tournament and scortsor shall abide by the attached rules and r�ulations and
a written confirnarion of the reservation shall be e x°rated betwzzn the �onsor and
t`.e City setting forth the fee and terms for the use of the park. The arached riles
and remalations are identified as "EX =IT B".
G. T:,:e refund policy for canceled tounament reservations shall be:
C v^:cellation 14 days in advance 1C0 o refund
C�.:cellation 1 to 13 days iu advance 50 o refund
r�WN �Wymwr r •
A. Softball fields:
Adult Standard Fields
('viendakota, Civic Center)
Neigh'corheod park fields
Field preparation
For all user groups
except City sponsored
programs)
aieeas
29Ne ua....`4,:M
S25.00 per field for non-residents
First come, fist served with the exception of
s asonal reservations.
525.00 per user group (this
excludes weekday prep.
for Mendota Heights
Athletic Association)
All requests for field reservations will be made in writing between January i and ltiiarch
15. Field reservations will be confirmed by April I and any requests received aver March
15 will be handled on a first come, first served basis. The field reservation priorities are
identified as Exhibit "C".
B. Soccer S35.00 per field for non-residents
Field preparation S25.00 per field for weekend tournaments
A11 r:ques+s for field reservations for the summer season (l4ay 1 through August 15) will
be made in writing betwe n January 1 and March 15. Field reservations will be confirmed
by April 1 and any requests r�, eived after Mf Iarch 15 will be handled on a st come, first
served basis. All requests for field reservations for the fall season (August 16 through
October 31) will be made in writing betweva June 1 and July 15. Field r nervations for
the fall season will be confirmed by August 1 and any requests after July 15 will be
handy on a first come, first served basis. The field reservation priorities are identified
as EN-hibit "C".
C. Ice Finks
520.00 per site per hour for non-resieents
.CO
per rrl per hour for li2'nts
Tres will be no reservations between 12:G0-6:00 p.m. on weeke:;Os r.d Scheol
Holida;s.
IV. FTFT 1a/SjT RFSFRVATTntiS (continued)
D. Volleyball Courts First come, first served, exc..: t City sron_cor.:1
programs and prcc rem ;�t ons
E. Basketball Courts First come, first served
F. Tennis Courts - Tennis courts are available on a first come, fast served basis for
Mendota Heights residents and are not to be reserved. The following community
groups may reserve tennis courts with the permission of the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the City Council - Mendota Heights Athletic Association, the
Mendota Heights Senior Tennis Association, and all public and private schools in
Mendota Heights.
G. Tne following groups are exempted from the above descri'aed fees, excluding feid
preparations, 3n�tnteaanC .re which will be determined on a
case by case basis: Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department, Mendota
Heights Athletic Association $rtsierea:2sas13n, �rtller;zing z =and
norrorofit* orzanizations within Mendota Heights city limits. *Proof of non-profit
status is required.
H. The Parks and Recreation Commission, with City Council approval, reserves the
right to waive fees or to limit or deny reservation requests at their discretion.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of
1996,
CITY COUi�iCIL
CITY OF biEMROTA HEIG_I i S
Charier E. biertensotto, l�fayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen �1. Swanson, City Clerk
EXEIBIT "A"
Rom= PYD R GIILATIONS FOR IISE Or^ C2TY PA.�YS
=.
Rental croups will use only those areas designated for croup
picnics. Facilities such as the horseshoe pit, volleyball
courts and softball fields will be available on a first come,
first served basis unless specifically reserved.
2.
Rental groups will be responsible for clean uD of trash and
debris in the area reserved for their activity.
Facilities such as picnic tables, benches and other park
facilities will remain in their present locations. The moving
of any facilities will require pe_ission. J
A rental croup will be responsible for controlling all members
of said croup. Any violations to City ordinances will result
in i_mtediate cancellation of the rental croup contract ana the
croup will be removed from City property.
motor vehicles will be parked in designated parking areas
unle_=s prior a_rzzngements have been made. If an event is
being catered, a group leader must make arrangements in
advance with a member of the park staff for specific
instructions on entering the park, parking, etc.
6.
Only croups consisting of 200 people or less will be
ccnsiae_ed for rental of designated areas.
7.
Ga_mbiina excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or abusive,
boisterous, profane or indecent language, or conduct, in any
Public park is prohibited.
E.
GLLA-SS EE4�R`_GE CONTA=RS and/or KEG SEER are prohibited i_-
City parks.
°.
The City of Mlendota Heights park hours are 6:00 a•n. to
10:00 p.r:
10.
Fires az7e allowed only in designated receptacles. Fires -U_"
be cc_-,- I ete s y e.cti ncuished before leaving. the area.
--•
T=-e City of b_endota Heights ordin;=rices recaire all dogs --- the
Citv tc he leashed. This also pertains to part propertv.r
c'h=ers -.re also reau-red to clean up any dronp_ncs '`
FULES ADD REGULATIONS FOR LEAGUE AND NON-LEAGUE SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENTS
1 • The City of Irieadota Heighu will provide foar ball fields, bases, trash removal,
challang equmment and bathroom materials.
2 • The sponsoring organization will be responsible for picrsing no all trash at the end of
Saturday's and Sunday's games. Trash is to be placed in containers provided by the
City. Failure to properly clean up will cause forfeit of deposit.
�. The sponsoring o a nition will be responswle for traffic and paring control. Only
city vehicles used for maintenance will be allowed past the parsing lot All other
vehicles will be restricted to the pandag lot
�' • P-ll porn facilities such as picnic tables, playground equipment and bleacher shall
remain in their present locations. The moving of any facilities will recuire
additional permission.
5. It is requ that the sponsoring organization purchase a ASA liability policy to
properly protect themselves from possible suit as a result of the tournament. A
certificate of insurance must be furnished to the City.
6. The sale of beer or any other alcoholic beve^Qes is prohibited. ECcessive use of
alcoholic beve.-ages in any public pars is also prohibited.
%. A formal lenar of request must be submitted to the Recr.atioPramCtv_og, ;f
Mendota Heights that will include the following information:
a Name of ssousoring orzaniion and contact peroo that is r s onsioie for rh-;
toura :meat.
b. Dates of the tournament.
C. Number of fields and approximate times they wi be used.
�o►.-n:3��ir�lll
PRIORITIES FOR FIELDlRL'�� RESERVATIONS
1. First prioriry will be given to programs SDOWored by the Mendota Heights Recreation
Deparunenr.
2. Second priority will be given to organized youth programs of Mendota Heights,
including, but not limiti�,i to, Mendota Heights Athletic Association, Sibley Area Girls
Fast pitch, and Sibley Sting Soccer. Organized youth programs are those programs
with the following characteristics:
a. -Tne program is offend on a community wide basis for open participation by
the general youth public; and
b. The program is offered on an on -going, annual basis; and
c• The program is targeted to similar age brackets on an annual basis; and
d• The intent of the program is to serve a broad range of youths in the
community and not be exclusive in nature.
e• Community is defined as pertaining to Mendota Heights residents.
S• Third priority will be given to youth programs of Mendota Heights that are not
considered orT sized youth progarams.
4• Fourth priority will be given to organized adult programs in Mendota Heights_ The
larger the number of Mendota Heights residents in the organized adult prog.am, the
higher the priority for field reservations.
5. Fifth priorry will be given to Resident/Private Groups.
6. Sixth priorry will be given to non-resident youth or adult programs.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCJL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - 7:30 P.iU].
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Adoption
4. Approval of October 15 and November 5 Minutes.
5. �onsant Gal .radar
a. Acknowledgment of the November 12 Parks and Recreation
Commission Minutes.-
b: Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's Report fog October:- -
c. Acknowledgment ofi the Fire Department Report for August.
d. Acknowledgment of the Fire Depar;7nent Report fior.September: '
e. Approval to Transfer Fund to Equipment Reserve.
f. Approval to Issue •a Temporary On=Sale Liquor License to Visitation "
Convent for March 7 and March 8, 1997 iri Connedtion`with Merrie
Market Auction, along with Waiver of Licensa Fee.
g. Approval of the Sale of Parcel No. 27-16400-133-a0 by Dakota
County at Public Auction for Non -Payment of }?roperty Taxes.
h. Approval of 1996/97 Property and Liability Insurance Coverage and
Deductible.
i• Acknowledge Receipt of Information Regarding Apache Street and
Decorah Lane Stop Sign Request Investigation.
j. Approval to Call Public Hearing on December 17, 1996 regarding the
Refunding of the Revenue Bonds Issued for the Lexington Heights
Apartments -RESOLUTION NO. 9&-89.
k� Acknowledge Receipt of Information Regarding St. Paul Water Rate
Increase.
1. Ac'.<nowledae Receipt of an Update Regarding Bunker Hills Street
Reconstruction.
m• A.pproval of Sian Permit Request for Oasis Market - 1960 Dodd Road.
n. Approval of Amended Parks Reservation Policy Resolution -
� RESOLUTION N0. 96-90
o.' Approval of Manna Freioht Plan Revision for a Ladder.
G� Aporoval to Purchase Engineering Road Design Software Furchasa.
',�q. Aporoval of List of Claims. (Available Tuesday)
r. Aoproval of the List of Contractors.
F�Ld�f consent Cal,��r
S1. Paul and
Ramsey Cou
1621 Beechwood Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-698-4543
wwafriendsoftheparlaorg
President
Perry R. Bolin
Vice Presidents
Jeanne Weigum
Treasurer
James R. Bricher
Directors
Craig Andresen
Dan Collins
Thomas T. Dwight
Neil Franey
William Frank
Elaine Johnson
Esther Kellogg
Marilyn Lundberg
Robert Nethercut
"ark M. Nolan
et Olson
ocott Ramsay
Pierre Regnier
Jerry Seek
Marsha Soucheray
Vice President Emeritus
Samuel H. Morgan
Director Emeritus
David Lilly
Truman W. Porter
Ex Officio
Dennis Asmussen
Thomas Eggum
Marc Guess
Greg Mack
Terry Noonan
Vic Wittgenstein
Executive Director
and Secretary
Peggy Lynch
October 28, 1999
To: Park Directors/Foresters �`✓
M: Trees for 2000 sale.
Enclosed is a list of trees we will be selling for our Tree Sale 2000. Pickup will be at the end
of April. These trees are being offered for sale for private use and also to donate to parks and
public places. Please let me know if all trees are acceptable to you, or you want to limit the
species and the parks they go into. If people want them as a gift for someone (wedding,
memorial, etc.) and wish a certificate and a map showing the location, the flat fee is $50.
Otherwise they pay the price listed. I will have tree brochures ready sometime in February,
2000 for distribution. We do not promote the purchase of shrubs for parks.
Many of the orders I receive for gift trees are for Christmas and Valentine's Day. Many
businesses are looking for gifts to give their customers. I am looking for help from you to
promote these trees in your community. Does your city or county have a web site or a cable
hookup. Could you help me advertise the trees for your community in this way? I will also
send out press releases soon promoting the trees for Christmas.
Please let me know what I can do to help you promote the trees for your community.
Please let me know if you will accept any of the trees for any park in you community, or you
wish to pick certain species for specific parks.
Thanks for all of your help and cooperation in the past. Call me with any questions.
Sincerely,
P62� lYf h & I
ggY
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS AND TRAILS OF ST, PAUL AND RAMSEY COUNTY
'.21 Beechwood Ave.
Paul, MN 55116
651-698-4543
TREE SALE 2000
Name
Size
Selling price
TREES:
Bur Oak -
#5 container
$40.00
Sugar Maple
1" light branch
$35.00
bare root
River birch
#5 container
$35.00
Coralburst Crab
#1 - 42 in.
$28.00
Red Splendor Crab
#5 container
$30.00
Hackberry
#5 container
$33.00
Hawthorn- Thornless
#5 container
$32.00
oHRUBS:
Lilac - Tinkerbell 18" bare root $12.00
Alfredo Compact
Am. Cranberrybush 24" bare root 1$15,00
Regent Serviceberry #2 container $15.00
Cardinal Red Osier
Dogwood 12" bare root $6.00
EVERGREENS
White Fir #5 - 24" $35.00
Black Hills spruce #5 - 24" - 30" $32.00