1975-02-26 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCity of Mendota Heights
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
February 26,.1975
Present
Finn Witt Selander
Mills Franzmeier Howe,
Shipman Murphy
A. Approval of Minutes
January 22,1975 minutes approved unanimously.
H.. Election of Officers
Chairperson - Kevin Howe
Vice -Chairperson ® Jerry Finn
Secretary- Mary Mills
C.. Winter Recreation
Absent
Lundeen
Selander reported. that the year was a successful one. There was discussion
that the village not maintain rinks after this day due to lack of interest
and unpredictability of weather... Moved by Witt. Seconded by Shipman. Passed..
D.. Furlong Addition
Mr. Biessener explained how three vacant lots were being used for a
baseball field.. He would like to have the Village hel^ in making the
land level for a field for the junior -senior age group.
Action: Franzmeier to survey the area with Biessener to see what needs
to be done,. and Biessener to check on getting a release from owner.
F.. Park -A Rama
Possibilities o£ co®chairperson discussed to help share responsibilities..
Suggested contact be inade with Dorothy Hughes.
The Fire department has again expressed interest in participation..
G., Mend -Fagan Baseball
Request was made for availability of fields. Selander to organize.
H.. Valley view Park Site
Discussion with several residents from area asking that the Village
acquire land for a park. They pointed out that there are 300 children
and Rogers Lake too far they felt. They suggested that 2 lots near the
power lines be made available for skating rink and tennis courts.
Action; Valley View group was asked to establish priorities, state what
they feel they need, and how they plan to maintain it.
- Witt to analize similar needs and suitable property at
Callahan -Marie area..
- Will establish priorities at next meeting..