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1979-03-27 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesMENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES, MARCH 27, 1979 Present: Witt, Literski, Lundeen, Finn, Murphy, Mills, McMonigal. Absent: Gustafson, Williams. There were no official minutes read from the February 26th meeting. A. Election of officers By unanimous ballot, the following persons were elected for a period of one year as follows: Chairperson; Mary Mills Vice Chairperson: Jerry Finn Secretary: Dorothy McMonigal B. Definite meeting night The fourth Tuesday of each month was set for meeting, unless special notice is given. All present agreed to this time. C. Schieffner-Yackel property and school property Acquisition of Schieffner property on Wentworth was discussed and decision made not to recommend to Council purchase of this property as it would have no value to the park and future building by private development would not detract from the park. Discussion was also made on purchase of Wachtler property and available school property, for use as ball park and open space. It was stated that there is not enough money to purchase both parcels, the Wachtler and the school property. A motion was made not to proceed with this purchase but to recommend and encourage the City Council to proceed with the purchase of the school district properties to be used as open space and neighborhood park. D. Park Contribution Resolution Resolution establishing park contributions of $550 was discussed and decision made to concur with Planning Commission recommendations. E. Rogers Lake Level Suggestion was made that the level of Rogers Lake be raised on one side of road and lowered on other side. Study not completed. Park Minutes, March 27, 1979 Page 2 F. Hockey Cost Reports Rudy presented cost reports for 1978-79 hockey rinks. Discussion was made on cutting costs by: closing rinks earlier, closing on certain nights, closing in sub -zero weather. Rudy is checking on costs to replace hockey nets. A change to be made from cloth to wire. G. Women's Tennis The need for scheduling was discussed. No decision was made. H. Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission meeting was attended by the Park Commission members. Howard Dahlgren encouraged property acquisition for open space use while the land was still available. He stated first priority was the Wachtler property, which is 40 acres to the right of the home and adjacent to Valley Park. Second priority is the school property. No cost estimate has been studied. A bond issue for one-half million dollars was encouraged. It was suggested that a joint meeting between the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Park Commission be held. Also that a timetable be set up with the bond issue in mind and a preliminary plan presented to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy McMonigal MEMO March 22, 1979 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Park and Open Space Needs The City Council, at their March 20th meeting, discussed anticipated park and open space needs. The discussion centered upon current School Board consideration of the sale of excess property and possible City ac- quisition interest. The Council is aware of Park Commission past interest in acquiring the former Schieffner property adjacent to Wentworth Park, and directed that you review both parcels and recommend the appropriateness of either parcel for park acquisition. Your review of this matter and a rec- ommendation on March 27th will allow further Council action on April 3rd. I am enclosing for your information two Resolutions recently adopted by the Council. No action will be taken relative to the Park and Open Space need Resolution prior to April 3rd. Minutes of Meeting Mendota Heights Park & Recreation Commission Date: December 26, 1978 Present: Witt, Mills, Williams, Lundeen Absent: Finn, Murphy, Gustafson, Selander 1. Minutes of the November 21st meeting were approved. 2. Comprehensive Plan - Howard Dahlgren, City Planner, presented the final draft of the open space plan for reviewal and approval. Williams moved, the program discribed in the Planning Commission's City of Mendota Heights Parks and Open Space Plan, dated 20 December 1978, be adopted. Mills seconded motion. Passed. It was also suggested, that if the western portion of the 80 acres owned by School District 197 becomes available, the School Board should give the Park Commission the first option on the parcel. 3. Park signs: Dick Ploumen, from park maintenacne, reported on the new signs for all parks. He announced that he was unable to match the letters on existing signs. A motion made by Mills to make new signs in cooperation with the Bloomington Parks Department at a minimal cost, was seconded by Witt. Passed. 4. Bicycle Safety: Orvil Johnson presented the Commission with a notification from the Minnesota Bicycle Safety Committee. The notification recommended a proposal be made to obtain limited funding for bicycle safety programs. Due to the shortage of time (January 2, 1979 submittal date), the Commission is unable to act on this proposal. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, W. Gerald Lundeen Acting Secretary YV14'y�,ll>CR>fjs � �Ir�LM� vvnR�i,ny .�• � �Aa �'{zM� a EeQ , CL� OL LW\d a� LJSY�•'`1_1(V T�• `-,�li 1�4�+ti. � V'O�y,JL �. l� tp� LJV61ti iz� PCL - CA A LtA—V &A 'Ski 4 � �'�.��^..�i.►. ,%�.a-�- ,_ �n..�� �ohv�. ir��-z-c.�-v,.�cuS. �.� Lmti+.wV�.�.h.aJ..t+�t .t �—S-E�-6�C�.Q "-g�-�"W�t�`�' ��+-�Y �CLI�'o'�. iT�vr'�•LXGCY� �f.4 ✓ti'LM� �Lt lti V-n•..� �d-� to CL--� 6--v. CQai<._ .mac, NAIA� O.A=-L UA. V,a vZ�t December 11, 1978 T0: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Orvil J. Johnson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Bicycle Safety The attached letter from the Bicycle Safety Committee Chairman is somewhat self-explanatory. Here is a chance to use our imagination. Any suggestions or serious applications will be given help by City Hall personnel. Good luck: ADMINISTRATION Transportation Building STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TELEPHONE: (612) SAINT PAUL 55155 November 24, 1978 ATTENTION: Mayor/City Council/Chief of Police c/o City Clerk RECEIVED DEC p �t 1978. This notification comes to you from the Minnesota Bicycle Safety Committee and the State Department of Public Safety. The State Bicycle Safety Committee was established to provide abroad base of local and state level input on the subject of bicycle safety. It makes recommendations to the legislature and to state agencies with statutory responsibilities in the areas of bicycle safety. The Department of Public Safety is the state agency authorized by statute to administer highway and traffic safety programs under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended. This act provides limited federal funding for bicycle safety programs. The Bicycle Safety Committee ie responsible for reviewing proposals and recommending approvals and funding levels for community bicycle safety projects. The Bicycle Safety Committee is authorized to select the several community proposals which, in its opinion, would provide the greatest effectiveness for the limited funding available. That funding totals $50,000 for the period October 1, 1978, through September 30, 1979. The Committee is, therefore, soliciting proposals for bicycle safety projects from Minnesota communities. The proposals should consider the specific criteria listed below: 1. Must be submitted in writing to Office of Traffic Safety, 207 Trans- portation Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, and received no later than January 2, 1979. 2. Must include a concise statement of problems) goal(s), and/or objective(s), proposed actions planned to resolve problem(s), and methods) of evaluating effectiveness. 3. Must include a complete budget indicating a) total cost of project, b) federal funds requested and local funds (if any) included, c) types of expenses for which federal funds will be used (i.e. salaries, equip- ment and supplies, indirect costs, etc.). A statement of support or approval from the Mayor and City Council must also be included in the proposal, and similar statements from the Chief of Police and appropriate judicial and school district personnel would be helpful. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minutes of Meeting Mendota Heights Park & Recreation Commission Date: November 211 1978 Present: Witt, Mills, Finn, Williams, Lundeen, Mills, Gustafson, Seleander Absent: Murphy 1. The Minutes of the October 17th meeting were approved. Since there was not a quorum, they are not official. 2. Mr. W.S. Collins made a presentation to the Commission regarding "Driving on Ice". Mr. Collins request was that he be granted permission to use Rogers Lake for conducting a driving school during the winter months. He had previously made this request of the Mayor and this issue was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. Upon learning that the neighborhood surrounding Rogers Lake were diametrically opposed to this type of use of Rogers Lake, Mr. Collins withdrew his request. 3. Comprehensive Plan - Howard Dahlgren, City Planner reviewed for the Commission, the history and past planning that has been done regarding open space in the city. Dahlgren stressed that now is the time to plan and provide for any future open space and major park areas as the availability of land within the city is diminishing at a very fast pace. Dahlgren had been instructed to comment and review with the Commission three particular sites that the Commission had looked at for a major park area that could include several ball fields. These three sites were - a. A site west of Wachtler joining Valley Park containing approximately 50 awes. b. A site just north of the Para golf course containing approximately 17 acres. c. A portion of the school property at the southern extremity of Mendota Heights containing approximately 40 acres Dahlgren recommended that we consider parcels of approximately 40 acres each on the south side of the city and on the north side. He felt that this kind of park system would, along with the maller neighborhood parks that will be developed as residential subdivisions are developed, be adequate for the projected 15,000 population of the city. He recommended that acquisitions hould be our number one priority at this time with the trail system to be developed at a later date. Based on these discussion, the following policy was adapted on the part of the Commission on a motion made by Finn and seconded by Williams. 1 . There is a need for larger open recreation areas within the city. 2. They type of land necessary would be parcels approximately 40 acres with a relatively flat terrain, wherein ball fields could be developed. 3. That there should be parcels acquired of this nature both on the north and south sides of Highway 110. 4. Due to the scarcity of land and the density of the population, the northerly site would be the number one priority. 5. The preliminary recommendation for a site north of 110 is the Wachtler site as it is relative flat, accessable, contigous to Valley Park and is relatively centrally located and it is though to be available. .. 6. Themost desirable site south of Highway 110 is the easterly portion (1/2) of the 80 acres owned by the School District 197, because of the terrain and it is accessibility to a major thoroughfare. Page Two 7. City Planner Dahlgren is to proceed with a comprehensive plan based on this policy. 4. As a result of recommendations from several citizens, the following motion was made by Finn, seconded by Williams and adapted by the Commission. "The parks are to be closed at 10:00 p.m. and the public works must so post the parks with signs that will compliment the existing signs in the park. 5. Recreation Director Selander then reported on the winter programs as follows: The fall volleyball program was moderately successful with the men's program being the most successful. The second session is to begin in January and will be advertised in the Dispatch, the Sun and through the School Newsletters. The Hockey schedule has been finalized and Seleander is in the process of securing the rink attendance• He has had some response from senior citizens for that position which was a request of the Commission after last years program. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gary C. Gustafson Secretary December 11, 1978 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Orvil J. Johnson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Bicycle Safety The attached letter from the Bicycle Safety Committee Chairman is somewhat self-explanatory. Here is a chance to use our imagination. Any suggestions or serious applications will be given help by City Hall personnel. Good luck: A DI.M1IN ISTRATION Tronsporlafion Buliding STATE OF MINNESO"i'A DEPARTMENT OF PUQLIC SAFETY TEiEFlHONE: 612)--_. SAINT PAUL 55155 November 24, 1978 A`LTENTION: Piayor/City Council/Chief of Police c/o City Clerk p G:CEiV�D C fj ;� 1978. This notification comes to you from the Minnesota Bicycle Safety Committee and the State Department of Public Safety. The State Bicycle Safety Committee was established to provide abroad base of local and state level input on the subject of bicycle safety. It makes recommendations to the legislature and to state agencies with statutory responsibilities in the areas of bicycle safety. The Department of Public Safety is the state agency authorized by statute to administer highway and traffic safety programs under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended. This act provides limited federal funding for bicycle safety programs. The Bicycle Safety Committee is responsible for reviewing proposals and recommending approvals and funding levels for community bicycle safety projects. The Bicycle Safety Committee is authorized to select the several community proposals which, in its opinion, would provide the greatest effectiveness for the limited funding available. That funding totals $50,000 for the period October 1, 1978, through September 30, 1979. The Committee is, therefore, soliciting proposals for bicycle safety projects from Minnesota communities. The proposals should consider the specific criteria listed below: 1. Must be submitted in writing to Office of Traffic Safety, 207 Trans- portation Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, and received no later than January 2, 1979. 2. Must include a concise statement of problems) goal(s), and/or objective(s), proposed actions planned to resolve problem(s), and methods) of evaluating effectiveness. f 3. Must include a complete budget indicating a) total cost of project, b) federal funds requested and local funds (if any) included, c) types of expenses for which federal funds will be used (i.e. salaries, equip- ment and supplies, indirect costs, etc.). A statement of support or approval from the Mayor and City Council must also be included in the proposal, and similar statements from the Chief of Police and appropriate judicial and school district personnel would be helpful. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 4. Should reflect consideration of a) information and education (both school and community), b) enforcement, and c) adjudication in a total community bike safety program. 5. Because of the limited funding available, preferential consideration will be given to proposals of $5,000 or less. 6. Preferential consideration will be given to proposals which offer a community investment of matching funds -- either hard or soft. 7. All grants resulting from submitted proposals terminate with the federal fiscal year 1979 (September 30, 1979). A new solicitation maybe made on or about that date for F.Y. 1980 proposals. No com- munity may receive bicycle safety funding for more than two consecutive grant periods. Applicants will be notified of action taken on their proposals on or about February 1, 1979. If you have questions about this program, contact Rex Pforriss, Secretary, State Bicycle Safety Committee, c/o Minnesota Safety Council, 146 Hamm Building, St. Paul, *IN 55102, phone (612) 291-9150. Sincerely, Q(� J Uix(&,ty Phil Voxland Chairman, State Bicycle Safety Committee Minutes of Meeting Mendota Heights Park & Recreation Commission Date: November 21, 1978 Present: Witt, Mills, Finn, Williams, Lundeen, Mills, Gustafson, Seleander Absent: Murphy 1. The Minutes of the October 17th meeting were approved. Since there was not a quorum, they are not official. 2. Mr. W.S. Collins made a presentation to the Commission regarding "Driving on Ice". Mr. Collins request was that he be granted permission to use Rogers Lake for conducting a driving school during the winter months. He had previously made this request of the Mayor and this issue was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. Upon learning that the neighborhood surrounding Rogers Lake were diametrically opposed to this type of use of Rogers Lake, Mr. Collins withdrew his request. 3. Comprehensive Plan - Howard Dahlgren, City Planner reviewed for the Commission, the history and post planning that has been done regarding open space in the city. Dahlgren stressed that now is the time to plan and provide for any future open space and major park areas as the availability of land within the city is diminishing at a very fast pace. Dahlgren had been instructed to comment and review with the Commission three particular sites that the Commission had looked at for a major park area that could include several ball fields. These three sites were - a.. A site west of Wachtler joining Valley Park containing approximately 50 acres. b. A site just north of the Par golf course containing approximately 17 acres. c. A portion of the school property at the southern extremity of Mendota Heights containing approximately 40 acres. Dahlgren recommended that we consider parcels of approximately 40 acres each on the south side of the city and on the north side. He felt that this kind of park system would, along with the smaller neighborhood parks that will be developed as residential subdivisions are developed, be adequate for the projected 15,000 population of the city. He recommended that acquisitions should be our number one priority at this time with the trail system to be developed at a later date. Based on these discussion, the following policy was adapted on the part of the Commission on a motion made by Finn and seconded by Williams. 1. There is a need for larger open recreation areas within the city. 2. They type of land necessary would be parcels approximately 40 acres with a relatively flat terrain, wherein ball fields could be developed. 3. That there should be parcels acquired of this nature both on the north and south sides of Highway 110. 4. Due to the scarcity of land and the density of the population, the northerly site would be the number one priority. 5. The preliminary recommendation for a site north of 110 is the Wachtler site as it is relatively flat, accessable, contigous to Valley Park and is relatively centrally located and it is though to be available. 6. The most desirable, site south of Highway 1110 is the easterly portion (1/2) of the 80 acres owned by the School District 197, because of the terrain and it is accessibility to a major thoroughfare.