1978-04-00 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesMENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION BOARD-
APRIL 1978
Murphy
Members Present: Witt, Fnn,iLiterski, Williams, Mills, Lundeen,
Members Absent: Gustafson
1• Chairman Witt called the meetito order at 8:00p•m•
The minutes were
ng
raised. The
approved as mailed, inches•
the level of Rodgers Lake has been
to raise a total of 9 and
rted that that change has passed,
2,Rudy Literski repodone to allow the lake
to
necessary
work had been DER could obj
The time limit within which the
ermanent. one to the
this adjustment will remain P Losleben had gone
Wheel
she and CO' on the Lexington that
Witt reported that funding repo anda system
3, County with our
request for additional engineering such
county indicated the need for
path* The county that roadway would dictate installation of
bike p es in Marie Avenue
proposed from yet of way, as the
from the road rig allocate funds instead to the
separate park Board funds onlfunds.
The county requested that we the use of
would require to receive allocated
route. This changerequested to do
Lexington Wagon Wheel route was authorized
Edward Kishel bathegand return
made and seconded that Mr* proposed bike p
A motion was study on the Marie to the board before the May
a feasability
anticipated costs
that study together with
on the 2 Sibley ball fields had begun,
22nd meeting*
reported that work es such
that any changes
q. Rudy Literski rep roved in advance
reported she had received info areal must be approved
Witt rep Valley Park sent to
5. Chairman es proposed for the
as the bridg the required forms were being
by the DNR. She indicated park* Mr. Kishel
Johnsonm es in Valley ro ect. He
bridges report on that P 7
about the Proposed received rep based on estimates
continued reviously es was
y. Discussion to explain his P of his plan
was present of up to $39#000 for three .Imp ementatIOn handle the
stated his costs for the worst weather.ImP enough to
of cost and allowances and culverts largewas
would mean installation of bridges
possible conditions,
the board members was that the above referenced p an
water flow under the worst p
Discussion, among area.
too extensve for the Kishel to formulate an
uest Mr, park• This plan
and passed that we req Valley following:
dealing with the 3 crossings in
A motion was made sings d take into account
-alternate plan maximum cost of $25' during high water times
mould allow for a water th to hold equipment traffi
with standing bridges
bridge will not require real
Lesser concern areas as access to
The Northern ofelm logs in the bog
,ssible use of
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7. The Board discussed the problems with the Marie Avenue holding pond
and the need for additional bushes and plantings. Chairman Witt and
Board members Mills and Literski will review the pond area on April
26 and report back.
8. The Board discussed the possibilities of installing a Parcourse exercise
course in one of the parks. No action was taken.
9. Discussion amoung the board centered on possibilities of allowing for
bike and pedway trails in conjunction with new road construction.
This discussion specifically pertained to the Future State Aid street
linking Deleware and Friendly Hills. In his previous discussion with
the Board, Mr. Kishel indicated provision for such a trail on this
road was possible.
A motion was made and
seconded and passed to
request the City"..Council to
direct Mr.
Kishel to
submit plans for an 8 foot bikeway/pedway path on
the Future
State Aid
Streed linking Deleware
and Friendly Hills.
The Board also requested that the City Council advise the Board when
any major road changes or additions are planned in Mendota Heights to
permit discussion of incorporating a bikeway path.
10. Chairman Witt reported she had looked over the archery range in response
to a previous request to replace the targets. Subsequent discussion approved
the previous recommendation to replace the 2 sets of posts and straw
bails.
11. Chairman Will reported she will be attending the Community Education
Council meeting for District 19, on April 28th. She stated she will
bring up the previous proposal for lighting the Sibley tennis courts
to determine if any funding assistance is available. She will report
back on the results.
12. Discussion was begun by Rudy Literski concerning the replacment of
doors and door jambs in the various warming houses. He estimated the
need for 5 new door and jamb combinations at a cost of $130.00 each
and 3 new jambs only at an approximate cost of $30.00 each. He also
estimated labor for installation at about $40.00 each.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed that Mr. Literski be allocated
a maximum of $1200.00 to use as he sees fit to replace the necessary
doors and door jambs.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Michael C. Williams
Acting Secretary