1975-06-25 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
June 25, 1975
Present
Shipman
Murphy
Finn
Mills
Witt
Howe
Lundeen
Franzmeier
Johnson
Selander
1. Minutes of May 28, 1975 approved as amended.
2. Summer Recreation
-- Recreation program better than last year, everything is
running smoothly.
-- Signs have been posted at tennis courts regarding tennis
lesson hours.
-- Discussion of swimmers' itch at Rogers Lake. It was decided
to investigate cause and control and Johnson will determine
if money should be spent to control it.
3. Park -A -Rama
-- Witt reported on progress to date.
-- Button sales were down. Needed to sell 1,200 to break even.
-- Tennis registration good.
-- Winners' trophies and plaque for the band were displayed.
4. Archery Range Request
-- John Larson of the Minnesota Archery Association spoke of a
proposal to put in an archery range in Friendly Hills Park.
Because the proposed site would be too close to the ballfield
and lacked enough space, it was suggestion that other areas he
looked into.
Motion: Howe moved that the advancement of archery be supported
in this area, and the possibility of providing funds be
examined. Seconded by Mills. Passed,
5. Tennis Courts
Ivy Falls -- Residents of this area submitted the idea that if they
can raise part of the purchase price, would City consider
buying the McGough property.
Motion: Finn moved that the Park Commission pay $28,000 to the purchase
of the property, depending on whether the citizens can raise
the $7,000 difference. The Commission also recommended that
area on Butler be developed in such a way as not used for
vehicular traffic such as a pedway to the park. Seconded by
Witt. Passed.
Rogers Lake
Motion: Instruct administration to prepare plans for submission to the
Council on Ivy Falls Park and Rogers Lake tennis courts and
parking lot. Motion by Murphy, seconded by Shipman. Passed.
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6. Curley Property Acquisition
Motion: Authorize Johnson to negotiate for purchase of Allen
property and all or part of Curley property. Moved by
Howe. Seconded by Witt. Passed,
7. Wentworth Park
-- Johnson discussed problems of water in ballpark and suggested
problem might be alleviated with work on the Clement-Vandall
neighborhood storm sewers and holding pond.
Park Commission commended Franzmeier on the beauty of the parks and how
well maintained they were, and also Selander for a well run recreation
program.