1979-08-28 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 28, 1979
Present: Mills, Finn, McMonigal, Lundeen, Gustafson, Murphy, Literski,
Selander, Tuchie, Johnson.
Absent: Williams.
Rogers Lake Park Improvement -
Discussion concerning master plan on park improvement. Mr. Tuchie will
present proposed improvements on preliminary drawings for cost estimate. Each
phase. of drawings will be presented for Commission input and approval. Priorities
will be decided and finished plan presented for Council approval.
Hockey Goal Replacement
Literski reports hockey goals (8) need replacement. Repair of old ones
would be $80.00 each and render them impossible to handle because of added
weight. New ones will cost $100.00 each complete. Motion made by Finn to
recommend purchase of new goals on satisfactory reports of other parks who
have identical equipment in use. Namely, Two Rivers, WI, and Hastings, MN,
Roofing For Warming Houses
All warming houses need reroofing. Literski got two estimates (see August
14 minutes). Commission recommends purchase of roofing remnants at $14.95 per
square. Twenty squares needed.
New Hydro Broom
Discussion on
need for new broom to
fit tractor.
Literski reports old
broom would be too
expensive to fix and
is too heavy
for park truck. It is
necessary to order
now because delivery
is 8 weeks.
Motion made by Finn to
recommend purchase
of new broom for tractor
with mechanics of purchase handled
by: Johnson and billed in 1980.
Wentworth Park Garage
Literski reports garage is eyesore and no longer used. It is recommended
that the garage be dismantled and carried away.
'� Time Maintainance Help
Discussion made on need for whole or iz time help for park maintenance.
Motion made by Finn to recommend to Council a 12 time person for park maintenance
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n order to maintain the parks in a manner commensurate of the wishes of the
citizens of Mendota Heights.
Hockey Board Replacement
Literski reports. need to replace hockey boards in Ivy Falls Park. Motion
made by Finn to recommend to Council replacement of hockey boards in Ivy Falls
Park.
Park Minutes, August 28, 1979 Page Two
Replacement of Mowers
-- Literski reports need to replace two old mowers, old ones are too
expensive to fix. Motion made by Finn to recommend to Council replacement of
two mowers.
Dewey Selander Salary
Discussion made on Selanders future needs to continue as Recreation Director.
The Park Commission recommends that his salary be increased to $6,000.00 per year.
Also that he be compensated for gas useage. Selander is to present a narrative
to Park board. Motion made by Finn to recommend to Council that Selander's salary
be raised to-$6,000.00,
Budget Proposal
Discussion made on budget for next year. Budget should be made available
to Park Commission by March, 1980. Literski and Selander should bring their
proposed needs to Park Commission for inspection and approval. Discussion made
concerning a better understanding of budget in order to decide priorities and
provide impact.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy MCMonigal
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