1974-07-24 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF ME HEIGHTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes
July 24, 1974
Present
Absent
Finn
Murphy
Lundeen
Allen
Howe
Johnson
Shipman
Starr
Fogelson
Franzmeier
Selander
Approval of Minutes
-- June 19, 1974 minutes approved unanimously.
Pilot Knob Replacement
-- Funds finally being sent from HUD for present site reimbursement.
-- Decided to proceed with discussion of new sites, specifically in
Curley Addition and the Freeway Road area.
Depth of Rogers Lake
-- Decided that Park Board concern is with beach only.
1975 Budget
-- Decided that Finn, Howe and Shipman would meet with Johnson
to discuss subject.
Summer Recreation Program (Selander)
-- Discussion regarding pros and cons of beach expansion.
-- Selander reviewed beach budget.
-- Finn moved that the beach be kept open through Labor Day
subject to the weather. Seconded by Lundeen. Passed.
-- Short discussion regarding next year's program.
Winter Recreation Program
-- Discussion regarding ice sheet, hockey maintenance.
-- Ski clinic schedule to be discussed at October meeting.
Park -a -Rama Summary (Hughes)
-- Financially the celebration was paid for through donations,
showing a $11.77 balance.
-- Discussion regarding the various activities and suggestions
for next year.
-- Lundeen moved that Dorothy Hughes' report be accepted with
acclamation and sent on to Council. Seconded by Shipman.
Passed.
Park Development Status
-- Franzmeier said there were several discrepancies between his
and Starr's list of items to be completed. Commission
directed Franzmeier to meet with Johnson (and Starr) to
settle issues.
Park Minutes -2- July 24, 1974
Diseased Tree .Report (Franzmeier)
-- Franzmeier reported that he, as official Tree Inspector
is surveying the City for Dutch Elm diseased trees. He
described the new State law and what it involves.
Picnic Tables
-- Ivy Falls Association request for City picnic tables
discussed.
-- Finn moved that the request be rejected. Seconded by
Fogelson. Passed.
-- In response to request for tables in Ivy Hills park, the
Commission suggested that Franzmeier put some tables there.
Mendota Heights JC's
-- Howe reported that the new Mendota Heights JC unit
has requested suggestions for projects.
-- Decided that Howe send a letter on behalf of Commission
congratulating JC's on organization and suggesting
various projects.
Trails Report
-- Meierotto briefly reported on previously mailed draft.
-- Howe suggested that instead of rewriting report, that
changes or critiques be attached as an addendum to it.
-- Finn moved that the Trails Report and trails concept
be approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and
recommend its approval by the Council. Seconded by
Fogelson. Passed.