1974-08-28 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 28, 1974
Present Absent
Howe Johnson Allen
Murphy Selander Finn
Lundeen
Fogelson
1. Approval of minutes, Chairman's report.
-- July 24, 1974 Minutes unanimously approved.
-- Howe reported that he and Johnson and Finn met with school
board officials to look into the use of land adjacent to
Sibley.
-- Howe reported that the new Mendota Heights Jaycee unit has
tentatively decided to build benches for all the baseball
fields, according to an approved design, and with the City
supplying only the materials and permission. Moved by
Murphy, seconded by Shipman. Passed.
2. Park Development Status (Starr)
-- Since Starr and Franzmeier were absent, discussion postponed
to next meeting.
3. Bond Fund Status
-- Reviewed committed funds.
-- Johnson reviewed the reasons for the purchase of the Dehrer
property (7 acres), offered to the City at County appraised
value. Howe indicated that a majority of the board was in
favor of the purchase.
-- After discussion, Fogelson moved that the Park Board request
the Council to approve condemnation of the McCloud-Allstrom
property. Seconded by Lundeen. Passed.
4. Halloween Party (Wahl)
-- Russ Wahl discussed his idea for a Halloween bonfire including
cooperation of fire department, donated hot dog buns, etc.,
and at Friendly Hills park site.
-- After much discussion, especially regarding location, Fogelson
moved that the Park and Recreation Commission support the
concept of a Halloween Party, subject to police and fire
department scrutiny, and recommending the shopping center back
yard for the bonfire. Seconded by Murphy. Passed.
Park Minutes -2- August 28, 1974
5. Summer/Winter Recreation (Selander)
-- Action to be taken by Johnson/Selander on hiring of rink
attendants.
-- Selander requested that he be invited to Mend -Eagan
meeting to explain rink rules, schedules, etc. Action,
Howe.
6. 1975 Budget (Johnson)
-- Johnson presented board with summary of requests and
appraisal of possible funds available. Cuts will be
necessary to achieve a responsible budget request.
-- Board reviewed priorities and various programs. Action
left to Johnson to fit in figures.
7. Ivy Park Tennis Courts
-- Howe reported that McGeogh has offered some property
adjacent to Ivy Hills Park.
-- Suggested that Park Board members look at site and
discuss details next meeting.
8. Proposed Park Ordinance
-- Reviewed draft ordinance for City parks. Decided to
postpone discussion till all members had had an
opportunity to read it through.