1979-04-24 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesMENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes, April 24, 1979
Present: Literski, Mills, Lundeen, MCMonigal, Williams Finn, Selander
Absent: Gustafson, Murphy
Minutes of March 27, 1979 meeting approved.
Up -date on School Property Acquisition
Discussion was made involving possible problem in that said property is land
locked on north side and public access is impossible. Teachers possible ob-
jections because of plantings. Discussion was also made as to whether Mr.
Wachtler has been approached and the availability of his property and his
willingness to sell.
Friendly Hills Tennis Court Parking Lot
It was recommended that room be made for seven cars, parked at an angle, with
one way driveway in and out. Upon removal of one tree, there would be room
for an additional five cars or a total of twelve parking spaces, if needed.
Spring Recreation Program
Discussion made as to whether cancelled registrations should be awarded re-
funds, decision negative.
Discussion concerning late registration fee proposed for next year. Specific
time and day will be posted for registration in advance.
made to register
after poste
to for late
$10.00
will
be
imposed. There will
be one da
this
date,
no
registrations will be
accepted.
a fee of
Womens Organized Tennis Program
Concern shown that organized teams and regimented activities would close courts
to spontaneous family play.
Are Sibley, St. Thomas or Visitation courts available for team use?
Motion made to support tennis programs if we can get courts available to us
other than our own park system courts.
Boche Ball Sets
Three (3) Boche Ball Sets were made available to Mendota Heights Parks
ttarough the former governer.
Minutes for April 24, 1979 Cont.
Literski reported
A. Young people will he hired again to coach T. Ball.
B. More young people are needed at $2.00 per hour.
C. Senior life guard needed.
D. New park signs are up.
Roger Lake Play Equipment
Discussion was made whether the play equipment needs up -dating.
Should culverts be replaced with balance beam? No decision made.
Williams' report on Rogers Lake level
An up -date and short history was given. Motion made: We recommend, based
on extensive study, it is not economically feasible to develop further.
Rogers Lake level to be left permanently as is.
Bond Issue
Discussion continued on bond
issue. Agreed first step
is
acknowledgement of
need, or comprehensive
plan,
and approval and adoption
of
said plan by Council.
Motion to adjourn
67)
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April 20, 1979
TO: Park and Recreation Commission Members
FROM: Dorothy McMonigal, Secretary
SUBJECT: Correction in 3-27 Minutes
Under Item H, there is an error.. It should read: 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 Wachtler home and adjacent to Valley Park. Second priority is
the school property. No cost estimate has been studied.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.