1975-05-28 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Park and Recreation Commission
MINU'PES
May 28, 1975
Present Absent
Slxipman
Murphy Lundeen
Witt
Franzmeier Finn
Mills
Johnson
Bowe
Selander
1. Minutes o£ Apri_1 30, 1975 meeting approved.
2. Report on Municipal Facilities. Johnson reported that at the
May 13 Council meeting the need for a municipal building was
discussed. This would include a Public Works garage,
administration offices and perhaps a water storage tank.
3. Summer Recreation
-- Selander reported that summer staff is set, and women°s
softbal]. has been organized.
-- Motion was made by Witt that due to lack of interest, no
swimming lessons be offered at Rogers Lake this summer.
Seconded by Murphy. Passed.
-- Increase of beach size at Rogers Lake would be on an
"as needed" basis.
-- Signs will be posted at Tennis Courts indicating times of
tennis lessons.
-- Franzmeier to look into cost of backboards for tennis courts.
4. Parlc--A-Rama. Witt reported on progress made and showed the tentative
schedule of events and brochure, Next Park -A -Rama meeting -- June 12,
5. Filling of Pond -- East side of Rogers Lake Road.
-- Discussion with residents on some problems with noise after hours
on beach and parking i.ot. Action: Signs posting hours, and more
Police enforcement.
-- Area resident agreed to filling of pond to widen road into park.
6. Curley Addition. Johnson reviewed discussion with Allen and Curley
regarda.ng sites in the area, A motion was made by Murphy to buy
Lot 10 (Allen`s) and a portion or, if necessary, all of the 100 foot
by 700 foot unplatted area belonging to Curley. Seconded by Witt.
Passed. This area would provide open space and a playground for
residents as well as provide for access to Rogers Lake.
Park and Recreation Commission -2- May 28, 1975
Special Meeting: Ivy Falls Tennis Courts
Franzmeier explained different plans for Ivy Falls Park regarding
location of tennis courts. Objections to planned site were made by
residents who thought courts would be too close to their property.
Action:
-- Run test borings at southern part of Park to see if it is
feasible to fill in.
-- Johnson to see about practicality of a long-term use of
McGough property.
A special meeting will be called to discuss results and make recommendations
to bring before the June 17 Council meeting.