1975-01-22 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
January 22, 1975
Present Absent
Finn
Lundeen
Shipman
Murphy
Franzmeier Allen
Johnson
Selander
Howe
Approval of Minutes
_- November 20, 1974 minutes approved unanimously,
Fogelson Resignation
-- Howe
read
Peg
Fogelson°s
resignation
letter which was
received
with
regrets
by
the Commission,
Falls Park
-- Franzmeier reviewed various possibilities for the location
of tennis courts and parking lot in Ivy Falls Park if the
McGough lots are purchased,
_- The Commission refrained from
suggesting
final location
of facilities pending further
study, i.e,
slope,
drainage,
placement of water and sewer
lines from
McGough
development.
-- The Commissicn adopted the following resolution with
regard to Ivy Falls Parka
Whereas, the alternate collector route between
Dodd Road and Highway 13 accepted by the Council does
not interfere with park property;
Whereas, McGough has submitted plans for the
development of his property;
Whereas, Lots 1,2,3 and 4 of his proposed plat
will allow flexibility in the placement of tennis courts
and parking lot;
Whereas, the Parks and Recreation Commission
would like the tennis courts completed by the summer
seasons,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation
Commission respectfully requests the City Council of
Mendota Heights to move quickly to acquire the proposed
McGough property.
Moved by Finn, seconded by Shipman. Passed unanimously®
Selander reported on the condition of the rinks* Discussion
followed regarding methods to improve ice surface.
Tue 111se o rinks IOXT DOOt hockey was discussed, Commission
decided that this activity should not be discouraged.
Action: Selander to post specific hours for boot hockey
activity on
countryDepartment of Natural Resources that Mendota Heights will
receive approximately $1625 for the development of cross
-
had been less than '° . 1, to date. The laborY •
vided
by •'
-- The Commission commended Mr. Greenberg on the club°s
accomplishments.
Proposed Park ordinance
Commissionos prioro - • - .
togetherget ! to
what age group • i be utili'zing a park.
Surface Water Management Study
-® Johnson reviewed history and indicated importance of the
report to the Citye Copies of the report were distributed.
Next Meeting
--February 26, 1975 8 p.m.