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1999-03-09 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 9, 1999 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. February 9, 1999 Minutes 4. Introduction of Mary Hapka, Recreation Programmer 5. Football Discussion 6. Hoffinan Homes/Resurrection Cemetery 7. Updates • Resignation of Commissioner Norton • Recreation Programmer's Report • Wentworth/Marie Improvements • Civic Center Ballfield Improvements • Batting Cage at Mendakota Park • Friendly Hills Warming House/Rec Center • Parks Report • Police Report 8. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities aze 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 452A 850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1999 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, February 9, 1999, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Liberacki7 Linnell, Craighead, Damberg. Commissioners Norton and Libra were excused from the meeting. Also present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. MINUTES Commissioner Damberg moved to approve the February 9, 1999 minutes with no corrections. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 RECREATIONAL PROGRAivIiVIER Commissioner Damberg moved to recommend to the City Council that the new Recreation Programmer be recruited to work full-time, or at a minimum work .)M time until a full-time position could be budgeted. Commissioner Linnell secondeAtli motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 CONGRATULATIONS TO COM;VIISSIONERS Commissioner Liberacki moved to commend all members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Airport Relations Commission on ajob well done for 1993, and to state that the Parks Commission looked forward to working with everyone in 1999 Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES NAYS WENTWORTIV ARIE BOARD REPLACENIENT Commissioner Liberacki moved to postpone the improvements to Marie ice rink for one year, and to pave Wentworth rink and replace the Wentworth park shelter with a higher quality shelter for summer programs this year. Commissioner Liberacki further moved that the funding for this should come half from the Special Parks Fund and half from the General Fund, for a total cost not to exceed $80,000. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 SCOTT MILLER, MHAA: BASEBALL AND OTHER ISSUES Mr. Scott Miller, Baseball Commissioner for MHAA, presented his requests to the Commission. Mr. Miller said that he would like the Friendly Hills Warming House to be open in the summer to provide equipment for pick-up games. that he would like the Civic Center ballfield to be converted to baseball only, and that he would like a batting cage at Mendakota Park. The Commission directed Staff to present these items to the Council. UPDATES Staff provided updates on the following items: • Recreation Programmer's Report • Parks Report • Police Report ADJOURN Motion made to adjourn by Damberg and seconded by Spicer. AYES: NAYS: The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully Saibmitted, Patrick C. Hollister CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO March 5. 1999 TO: Mayor, City Council. and City Administrator FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, III Assistant SUBJECT: Football Request Discussion Staff has received an inquiry from a resident regarding whether or not the City would be interested in providing one or more fields for football. This resident indicated that he would send a letter to the Citv in advance of the March Parks Commission meeting and appear at the meeting to discuss this issue. To date no such letter has been received, but Staff has placed this item on the agenda in case the resident does appear at the meeting. Action Required If the resident attends the meeting, discuss the matter of the provision of football facilities with the resident. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO March 5, 1999 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, III Assistant SUBJECT: Hoffman Homes Housing Development Discussion Hoffman Homes met with the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on February 23, 1999, to discuss their planning application to build 46 townhomes on land owned by Resurrection Cemetery between Highway 55 and Lake Augusta. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application, but referred the application next to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the request of Commissioner Linnell to discuss the possibility of public access to Lake Augusta. Please see the following attached items: 1. Cover letter from Hoffman Homes dated January 26, 1999 2. Tree Survey Results from Westwood Professional Services 3. Existing Condition and Tree Preservation by Westwood 4. Preliminary Landscape Plan by Westwood 5. Elevation of a Typical Unit submitted by Hoffman Homes 6. Minutes from the Planning Commission discussion of this application Representatives of Hoffman Homes will be present at the March 9, 1999 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss the issue of public access to Lake Augusta. Action Required Discuss this application with representatives of Hoffman Homes. Make a recommendation to Council regardinU public access to Lake Augusta. Telephone (612) 894-9807 Fax (612) 894-9878 January 26, 1999 HOFFNfAN HO1v1Fa LNC. 2214 East I I7th Street Burnsville, NPI.7o. 37 City of iVlendota Heights Preliminary Plat, PUD and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Located on a portion of Resurrection Cemetery Site Hoffman Homes, Inc. AUGUSTA SHORES: CONTRACTOR n 9284 The proposed Development Site is located at the sautheast quadrant of Minnesota Trunk Highways 110 and 55 in northern Mendota Heights (the "Property") west of Lake Augusta and north of Lemay Lake. The Site zoning is Single -Family. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as Cemetery. Adjoining land uses include single family, commercial and cemetery. The proposal consists of twenty-three (23) upscale townhome buildings, designed as side - by -side duplex units, for a total of forty-six (46) units. All buildings will be of rambler design with full basements. A majority will feature walkouts. The design, character of the development, and the townhome amenities will attract empty nesters. The sales price in AuLnusta Shores will begin at S300,000, Homes constructed in Auwsta Shores will adhere to strict architectural standards including: all brick front elevation, or combination of brick and stucco front elevation, stucco side and rear elevations; upgraded roof shingles; 10/12 pitch roof elevations; transom windows; standard four -season porches; offset garage faces; bay windows; recessed entry; upgraded building components including: upgrade windows, double steel - paneled insulated garage doors with windows and full view front storm door. Only neutral, natural colors will be allowed on exterior components. Several floor plans are available. Square footage on the main level will be from approximately 1,900 square feet to 2.050 square feet. Total f r,ished living square footage, including lower level, will be appro. imateiv 3.050 square feet to approximately 3,500 square feet All homes will feature the following stancard amenities: vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, central air conditioning, upgade appliance package. wood floors_ s's-panel doors, tile floors, whirlpool tub. walk-in closers. and many ocher features. Similar homes have been constructed in the suburban Tv%, in Cities that haare resulted in an upscale suburban neighborhood. The site is located within the Metropolitan Council and the City of Mendota Height's Airport Noise Zones. The majority of the townhomes are located in Mendota Height's Noise Zone 4. We are working in cooperation with thetiletropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan Council to develop construction standards for townhomes within Noise Zones. Noise attenuation will be achieved by careful use and selection of building materials designed to meet noise reduction standards. Attached is a letter provided by the firm of Dovolis, Johnson, Ruggien, Inc, experts in airport noise attenuation and also currently under long-term contract with the Metropolitan Airports Commission for it's Airport 150 Program. We have retained the Dovolis firm to assist us with this project. The Site enjoys an abundance of natural amenities, including a convenient location to both downtown's, and easy accessibility to major highways. These attributes combine to provide a highly desirable opportunity to develop upscale twinhomes in a private, wooded setting. The character of the Planned Unit Development will take advantage of the natural resources by providing views of Lake Au=llsta while maintaining the wooded slopes that characterize the existing topography. A conservation easement will be recorded on the Plat to protect the natural characteristics of the Site. The layout of the roadways, utility infrastructure and housing units takes into account the existing water resources, vegetation and slopes to minimize any impact to the Site. A divided roadway is planned for the entrance to the development to provide safe ingress and egress, as well as an aesthetic, landscaped access. The location of the entrance has been selected to meet setback and safety considerations. The Site Plan provides for most homes to be single -loaded, with most backing to Lake Augusta. Over one-third of the homes will have varied garage door placement to enhance the homes exterior elevation. Traffic patterns within the development will allow for minimal trips by any particular home. The Site will feature a newly created pond area: trail areas to the north and south, and a gazebo overlooking Lake Augusta. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Tree Survey Results and Trees to be Removed' Lake Augusta, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Category #of caliper inches significant for significant trees trees Existing Site 1 885 Condition 192052 Trees to be 115 (13%) 11018 (I1%) removed Refer to the Preliminary Tree Preservation Plan exhibit 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 Phone: 612/937-5150 Fax; 612/937-5822 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (612) 937-5150 City of Mendota Helights TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. FROM: MARY L. HAPKA DATE: MARCH 5, 1999 As the newly appointed Recreation Programmer for the City of Mendota Heights I would like to introduce myself to the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission. Throughout my career in Parks and Recreation I have gained a great deal of experience from the various positions I have held. My interest in Parks and Recreation developed while working the for the City of So. St. Paul. It was here that I worked and supervised a wide spectrum of recreation programs which included; summer playgrounds (playground supervisor), t-ball coach and supervisor, Evenings in The Park, Safety Camp, summer trips and community special events and well as various other seasonal activities. My position as the Assistant Director at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center located in Stillwater also provided me with varied job responsibilities. The St. Croix Valley Recreation Center opened in December, 1999. The facility consists of an ice arena and a field house/dome. As Assistant Director for this facility I was in charge of creating from scratch all recreation programs, supervision of concession, zamboni and skating school staff, the marketing, selling and scheduling of field and ice time, facility maintenance and upkeep and customer service. Since I have began my employment with the City of Mendota Heights I am in the process of organizing, accepting and confirming park ball field and shelter reservations. I have met with the So. St, Paul, West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights Recreation Programmers and have completed our planning for the summer 1999 field trips and Safety Camp program. I am in the process of coordinating the summer softball and golf leagues. I am also coordinating the Performances in The Park and would like to add the So. St. Paul Puppet Wagon to the list of summer entertainment for children and families. The puppet wagon would perform once a week for sic weeks and would include two performances per day. I believe recreation plays an important role in the human development process. I believe recreational opportunities should be provided to all citizens of a community. I am looking forward to working with the Mendota Heights Parks Commission and using my skills and experiences to provide quality recreation programs to the Mendota Heights community. 1101 Victona Gurve • Mendoi� Heights. �Ir SS11S (651) �F52-1S50 • Ir�X 45?-S940 Parks Report for February 1999 by Terry Blum 1. General Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Daily Warming House Check. Flood Rinks Early in Month. Broom off Rinks Daily, 2. Plow Pedways, Parking Lots, and Riril s 3. Close Rinks, Check over Inventory, Clean out Warming Houses, Return Hoses to Shop for Summer Storage 4. Rebuild Hydrant Fittings for Flooding Hockey and General Rinks 5. Equipment Maintenance. Start going over inventory for summer equipment. Work on bids for new parks truck. S ACTIVITY REPORT - MENDOTA HGTS PARKS Reporting Period: 02/O1/99 to 02/28/99 INCIDENTS: DATE TIME LOCATION ---- ------------ 02/17/99 17:08 MARIE PARK DESCRIPTION: MISC PUBLIC -LOUD MUSIC CASE NUMBER 99000546