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1979-06-26 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CS'CY OP MENDOTA I11?IGRTS PRRK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 2bth, 1979 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of Minutes, May 22, 1979. 4. Comprehensive Plan - Goals and Objectives a. Update Report - Mi11s and Williams 5. Rogers Lake Playground Equipment a. Discussion on possible new equipment. (Try to look at the park before the meeting). 6. F'u titre Projects. 7. Adjourn. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES June 26, 1979 Present: Mills, McMonigal, Lundeen, Williams, Literski, quest Stein. Absent: Gustafson, Finn. Minutes of May 22: Discussed and Williams requested future minutes be more in- depth on motions. Boat purchased Mirrocraft at $350.00 for Roger's beach. New boat was vandalized, seat rivets removed. Agreement made that boat should be identified with obvious park or City name in stencils. Telephone at Rogers Lake changed to direct Police call. Valley Park pavillion damaged, repairs to be made. Archery Range question as to whether range is still being kept up and used. Range is mostly seasonal, but is used. Letters for park signs It was agreed an inventory should be kept to replace letters on park signs that are weathered or stolen. Friendly Hills ponds It was reported that water from construction is being pumped into ponds. Questions asked: 1. Will high water drown trees? they (construction people) have permission to pump into ponds? 3. What are they pumping? (cement sludge) Future tree transplanting and care Discussion was made concerning moving crowded trees from Valley Park to be used as wind screens for tennis courts or privacy rows between private homes and parks. A row of trees could be used behind the new shop building for backdrop. Literski will meet with Forester in August. River birch that was planted last fall died and nurseryman will be contacted. Marie Park Project near finished, approach to tennis court upgraded. Rogers Lake play equipment Discussion as to poor condition and need for upgrading. Park gets heavy use and is below standards of our other parks. Proposed rec- ommendations for Rogers Lake play area: A. 30' x 30' area with blacktop surface. Estimated cost of $630.00. B. Single pole basketball backboard and chain net at approximate cost of. $400.00. To be facing north. C. Truck and tractor and two men for 8 hours at current costs (park equipment and men). D. Tape or paint sidewalk games on blacktop such as hopscotch and foursquare. �� i � �I -- __- _ _ _ -, _ _ J _ ___ -rr� ---- `�J �--- 1� Cl- _ _ � �, --- _ �-�; � __ � - _---�___ I- _ - -----� -- -- �__ I. �\ � � � �� �� � �, I i i n —j_ i �/ � _ _ . � �-- � �C � — - - i � i �.J � i � ��� �� �' I _ i 1� � In �9 CT- I — c�6 �— �.. L_ w d S� 0 LL �o U�`—c'-s_-�� U d � t i L-------- i Cd i 1 r� M D �� y me a r r _--J�� a h s (o n� Q k., � �`,� �..� a �� � c,� vl O m t� 0 41 a�o��G �.R� ElEl H on I,00l Ooo� 'Poo loot cl)x y�—_A o b w�� N q T ��oo.o a a E z a° c c &Ooto o> of ° '° .a a as c .G �3 e°'o aai El °a a Q° .n '�' 'a v u 49 .:: an r, as e o o .aWOO ro�o 5 oA' :a o .5 o cs o ro a o ro u b w gj Cl ,� ..� � o .� a ix .n 'R w q q ...1 .`,3 p `e7 T<yJ (� 04 b ya o p ivy c�' 49 w. ° ssMaxX as On o• n a © z mEl ° °3 c. b°A � � ° m .w v o ro o a„ 3 e.«...bw Eb��7 oil loo Oa it v° w, wd to, It .� Fn COO ILI ~ o a Vj 0 0 , .� n do 0. o m0.3 "lea. aq �* ro ° Do aO Ca. O u w N O b Wa'� A X p lit 'FA cxo �w �'a3 s and �3"5g.w555 0•ov .p0:� Nso '� Rps 00 om sm yro,o °ao wool �A ® oi o Ro y rd o to p a • w. w a �xy p o�. v o® ® a0" 9 o gb o a a ro "Ca On a°A,° o° tl C)4 wool pp pm .v "0 i Pd F ro eq .°" F Pw 0 ., wO bD11 0r0 •. ¢y a0 W z Gp �In O U w o on as p .. .�)a b ® N � ° 0 0 4y Q o C+ . �H�.n w.�.��u•�.abC��omu�E1�a N r ro a a a cao ME a°A 'ro a°o `" q (aa w m q w N MPNDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes, May 22, 1979 Present: LiterskiI Mills, MCMonigal, Williams, Selander, Gustafson Absent: Lundeen, Murphy Minutes of April 241 1979 approved. Commission Values A. Lack of communication B. Poor attendance C. Need for defined role for commission Suggestion made to compare with other local communities' park commission, what are their duties and responsibilities? Permanent day and time set for meeting that is convenient to all members. Future Pro'iects Consensus on objectives Assume offensive role Cost to new Development Discussion made as to who determines cost to builder in new development. Park Commission should be contacted to review development plans at the same time as Planning Commission. Acquisition of Properties Discussion on future needs of fast growing community. Need for open areas for soccer and softball. Comprehensive Plan and Bond Issue Comprehensive plan and its approval was discussed. Preparation for bond issue. Possible delay of 1'� years for bond issue be- cause of City's expenses with fire barn addition of $70,000 and water shed project.