1979-03-27 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CITY
OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Park
and
Recreation
Commission
AGENDA
March 27, 1979
7:30 P.M.
Conference Room
1. School Property Acquisition (See attachments).
2. Marie Schieffner Property,
3. Roger's Lake Level.
4. Election of Officers.
5. Set Definite Meeting Night.
6. Cost Report For Utilities and Operations - Rudy Literski.
7. Resolution Establishing Park Contribution of $550.
8. Adjourn.
Note: Remember the discussion downstairs with the Planning Commission
regarding
the Mendota.
Heights
Comprehensive
Plan. Planning
Commission
starts at
8:00 and
has two cases
to discuss before
starting the Comprehensive Plan discussion. Please plan to take
a break during your meeting to join the discussion downstairs.
MEMO
March 22, 1979
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Park and Open Space Needs
The City Council, at their March 2Uth meeting, discussed anticipated
park and open space needs. The discussion centered upon current School
Board consideration of the sale of excess property and possible City ac-
quisition interest. The Council is aware of Park Commission past interest
in acquiring the former Schieffner property adjacent to Wentworth Park,
and directed that you review both parcels and recommend the appropriateness
of either parcel for park acquisition. Your review of this [natter and a rec-
ommendation on March 27th will allow further Council action on April 3rd.
I am enclosing for your information two Resolutions recently adopted
by the Council. No action will be taken relative to the Park and Open
Space need Resolution prior to April 3rd.
C I'lY OL' MENDOTA IiE SGH'PS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 79-
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEED FOR PARK AND
OPEN SPACE NEED AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT-
ING NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, School District 197 of.fici.als are considering the sale
of land considered to be excess holdings for the School District; and
WHEREAS, City of Mendota Heights officials have considered plans
indicating the need for a neighborhood park in the same .location; and
WHEREAS, it seems prudent that such School District properties be
acquired for a neighborhood park rather than private development; and
WHEREAS, monies are and will be available in the Special Park Fund
for such acquisition,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights this 20th day of March, 1979, that the acquisition of
approximately ten acres west of the Henry Sibley School and located
between Callahan Place and South Lane be favorably considered for park
and open space purposes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney and City Administrator
be authorized and directed to commence negotiations for the acquisition
of such property.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 20th day
of March, 1979,
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 79-
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 77-15, ESTABhISHING
A PARK CONTRIBUTION FORMULA
WIlE12EAS, Pursuant to Mn. Statutes, 1971, Sec. 462.358, Subd. 2, as
amended in Chapter 176, Mn. Statutes, 1973, and Section 6 of the Subdivision
Ordinance of the City of Mendota Heights, the City Council is authorized to
require a park contribution for the platting or replatting of land; and
WHEREAS, said park contribution may be either in the form of a cash
contribution or a percentage of the gross area of the plat, whichever is
deemed most appropriate by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said
open space contribu t:i_ons or cash contributions
must. be
used for
the purpose
of maintaining and protecting open space
or developing
existing
public open
space; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable that the cash contribution be based on a
standard contribution formula;
NOW THEREFORE IT
IS HEREBY
RESOT,VED
by the
City
Councit of
the City of
Mendota Heights, that
Resolution
77-L5 be
amended
in
its entirety;
and
BE IT FUR'PHER RL•'SOLVED that the following park contribution formula
shall apply to all requests for platting, replatting or division of existing
lots for which a cash contribution is deemed appropriate by the City Council:
a. Property
owner or
developer shall contribute a minimum
of $550
for each
standard sized
lot created as a result
of plat,
replat or
lot division
approval;
b. Cash contribution for larger than standard sized lots
shall be based on size, amenities, a.nd other factors
affecting the value of such larger lots; and
BE IT FURTIIF:,R I::ESOhVI';D that the contribution shall be payable upon
approval of the plat or lot division or in a manner as outlined in the
Subdivision Ordinance.
Adopted
by the
City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights
this 13th day
of March,
1979.
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
Kathleen M. Swa.nson
City Clerk
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, MARCH 27, 1979
Present:
Witt, Literski, Lundeen, Finn, Murphy, Mills, McMonigal,
Absent:
Gustafson, Williams.
There were no official minutes read from the February 26th meeting.
A. Election of officers
By unanimous ballot, the following persons were elected for a period
of one year as follows:
Chairperson; Mary Mills
Vice Chairperson: Jerry Finn
Secretary: Dorothy McMonigal
B. Definite meeting night
The
fourth Tuesday of each
month
was
set
for meeting,
unless special
notice
is given. All present
agreed
to
this
time.
C. Schieffner-Yackel property and school property
Acquisition of Schieffner property on Wentworth was discussed and
decision made not to recommend to Council purchase of this property as it
would have no value to the park and future building by private development
would not detract from the park.
Discussion was also made on purchase of Wachtler property and available
school property, for use as ball park and open space. It was stated that
there is not enough money to purchase both parcels, the Wachtler and the
school property.
A motion was made not to proceed with(.IhisJpurchase but to recommend
and encourage the City Council to proceed with the purchase of the sbhool
district properties to be used as open space and neighborhood park.
D. Park Contribution Resolution
Resolution establishing park contributions of $550 was discussed and
decision made to concur with Planning Commission recommendations.
E. Rogers Lake Level
Suggestion was made
that
the
level of
Rogers Lake be raised on one side
of road and lowered on
other
side.
Study
not completed.
Glut of Aldo& /eLg/rts
BANK B U I LID ING
750 SOUTH PLAZA DRIVE 0 MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55120
TELEPHONE (612) 452-1850
February 8, 1979
Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal
703 - 2nd Avenue
Mendota Heights., MN 55118
Dear Mrs. McMonigal:
At the regular City Council meeting held on February 6th, Mayor Lockwood
suggested that you be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Witt
on the Park and Recreation Commission. By unanimous action, the Council did
confirm your appointment, a term that will be effective immediately and
expire January 31, 1980.
I am enclosing a 1978 roster of the Park and Recreation Commission mem-
bers. Williams, Lundeen and Mills were reappointed, and you will fill the
unexpired term of Elizabeth Witt. I am also enclosing a copy of Ordinance
No. 109 for your information. You will receive notice of the organizational
meeting to be held in late February.
Please accept my congratulations on this appointment. City staff people
are here to serve the public needs, with advice and guidance from the several
advisory commissions. Please feel free to contact me on Park and Recreation,
or other municipal matters.
V//e%%r��y truly amours,
Orvil J. J nson
City Administrator
OJJ :madlr
February 21, 1979
T0: Planning Commission and Howard Dahlgren
FROM: Mendota Heights City Council and Orvil J. Johnson, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Roger Yackel Petition - Clement Street Vacation
At the regular Council meeting on February 20th, the City Council considered
Mr. Yackel's petition for street vacation. obviously the Council did not have
much information or background on which to base any decision, therefore they
requested further study by Howard Dahlgren and the Planning Commission. Your
findings and recommendations should be forthcoming as soon as convenient.
A number of related items were noted, such as:
1. At one time the Park and Recreation Commission expressed a desire
to acquire the Yackel property for park purposes. Is this still
viable? Is it desireable? Should a second access be provided
into the east end of Wentworth Park?
2. The Somerset 19 people are desirous of permanently closing off
Clement Street. Should this petition be looked at favorably in
light of their desires?
3. If the answers to the above questions are negative or4�
should the Council proceed with a hearing to conside vacatio
for Mr. Yackel's purposes?
Your thorough discussion and fact finding on this matter is requested by
the City Council so that they can more intelligently consider the matter in
the near future.
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