1977-02-24 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Park and Recreation Commission
Minutes
February 24, 1977
1. The minutes of January 26, 1977 were read.
2. Recreation -- Dewey reported the rinks closed February 20, which is
several days later than usual. The spring -summer recreation program
will be organized next month and will be similar to last year's program.
3. Trails -- Liz reported that Howard Dahlgren will proceed with the
application for FAU funds. There has been some question regarding
Mendota Heights lack of provision for low -moderate cost housing which the
Metropolitan Council has been advocating.
4. The nominating committee submitted a slate of officers which will take
over at the March meeting. They are: Liz Witt, chairman; Jerry Finn,
Vice -Chairman; and Gary Gustafson, Secretary.
5. Summer construction -- Various plans for playground equipment will be
discussed at the March meeting.
6. The Jaycees are interested in a project and several possibilities
were discussed -- playground equipment, a ballfield behind the Plaza
and soccer nets.
7. The March meeting will be Wednesday, March 30th, rather than the 23rd.