1975-08-27 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
August 27, 1975
Present Absent
Franzmeier Murphy Selander
Shipman Johnson Finn
Howe Witt Mills
Lundeen
1. Minutes of July 23, 1975 meeting approved.
2. Park -A -Rama -- Witt reported that Parkarama finances were still unsettled.
A better method will have to be found for future years. Howe suggested
that Parkarama set a goal of having a new chairman selected by September
Park Board meeting or the October meeting at the latest.
3. Tennis Courts -- Johnson assumes that McGough is making some moves toward
a resolution of park donation. Mendota Heights and Ivy Falls residents
have signed an earnest money contract.
The Park IIoard would like the resolutions on these properties -- McGough
and Rogers Lake. Shipman and Witt will attend the next Council meeting,
on September 2, to express Park Board desire to get a start on the courts
before winter. Rogers Lake Tennis courts should not be deferred if the
McGough issue is unresolved.
4. Wachtler Property -- Franzmeier rechecked the F.'achtler property and did not
reach any new conclusions. Kurth, the original surveyor, Franzmeier
and Johnson will go over the property again on Friday, August 29 at
1:00 P.M. Park Board members are invited.
5. Bream Property -- The Planning Commission approved the layout concept which
Dahlgren presented. The Park Board also approved the concept but Howe
expressed the thoughtthat the outlots "A" and "B" do not meet the
requirements for park donation. Witt moved and Lundeen seconded that the
Park Board Chairman recommend Outlets A and B are valueless as park
property and we could better use the money contribution instead.
6. Recreation -- Selander advised Howe that the beach is closed for the season.
Iie further stated that some hockey boards need repaneling and low spots in
the skating areas need to be filled in if possible. Franzmeier estimated
that $1,500 would be needed for algae spraying of beach.
7. Archery and football -- The archery proposal has not yet been submitted to
the Council. Howe added to his memo to the Council the recommendation
that archery be added to the council agenda and John Larson be so notified.
Mend -Eagan requests that Mendota Heights line a football field for use by
100 4th and Sth grade boys. Aioved - Witt. Seconded - Shipman.
Minutes -2- August 27, 1975
8. Budget -- Johnson presented the 1975-76 budget to the Roard.
1. The recreation program is almost identical to last year.
2. Park maintenance manpower was kept the same and money for
supplies decreased.
3. Capital expenditures of $1,000 for 6 grills and tables for
warming houses was recommended.
4. Shade tree control sent $900 last year. The control program
may be subsidized adding $20,000 to the budget.
5. The total budget is $61,650 compared with $59,350 last year.
9. Trails -- Howe expects a report from the trails committee at the next
meeting.