1981-06-23 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
.PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 23, 1981
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bayless at 7: 35 P.M.
2. Members present: Gustafson, Williams, McMonigal, Stein, Bayless, Selander,
Literski, Danielson.
Members. absent; Schneeman.
Visitors: Councilwoman Witt:,
3. Motion by Stein, seconded by McMonigal that the minutes of the May 26, 1981
meeting be approved. Motion carried.
4. Literski reviewed the maintenance status of the parks. He reported that we.
now have enough fill at the Civic Center site to allow us to move the backstop back
and gain 50 or 60 feet along both foul lines. This precipitated additional
discussion concerning the Friendly Hills backstop and the need for a new
resolution to the Council to purchase same. Motion by Gustafson, seconded by
Stein that we recommend that a new backstop bepurchased for the Friendly
Hills site with installation included and that the contractor would also
move the backstop at the Civic Center site at an approximate total cost of
$1300. Motion carried. Literski and Selander will determine how far back
to move the backstop.
Literski also reported he has dragged. all but the Marie Avenue ballfields and
that mowing was proceeding on schedule. Selander asked that Chairman Bayless
call the maintenance people at District 197 and ask them to drag the two
softball fields at Sibley and the one at Mendota School.
5. The letter from Mr. Moorman concerning the pond in the Ivy Falls Park and
City Administrator Johnson's reply were discussed. No action was deemed
necessary.
6. McMonigal reported the Council's comments and recommendations concerning the
Clean -Up Day. No action.
7. Bayless reported on
a letter from
Mrs. Dewey Smith
asking for the
return of
"normal" swingsets
to the Rogers
Lake Park. Motion
by Gustafson,
seconded
Stein, that two (2)
regular type
swings be added to
the equipment.
at Roqers
if costs are
8. Abraham
Memorial
- It was
reported that each member
owes Mary Jeamme
$2.50
for the
Memorial
to Dick
Abraham.
9. Ron J. Osterbauer was recommended as a replacement for Dick Abraham. McMonigal
reviewed his qualifications. It was reconmiended that the Mayor contact him.
10. Bayless will attend. July Council meetings. +
11. The bid package for the Lakeridge Park site and the Highway 149 site planning
was discussed. Jim Danielson recommended that we include the consultation of
the City Engineers in both of the requested drainage studies. Motion by
- Gustafson, seconded by Stein, that the bid package be amended per Mr. Danielson's
recommendation and that the package be submitted to the Council. Motion carried.
12. Selander reviewed the recreation program. No action taken.
The
Commission asked
that Literski and Danielson look
into the feasibility and
cost
will
of a combination
also survey the
tennis bangboard surface, and basketball court. They
courts to see where that type of thing might be installed.
As a private citizen, Dr. Thad Chao had asked that we look into replacing the
archery butts (straw bales) on the Friendly Hills trail. Literski will take
care of this.
The Commission went on record unanimously recommending that the City Police
more frequent patrols of the City parks and wherever feasible, drive into the
parks. It was hoped that this would preclude incidents like that in the
Wentworth Park and perhaps would help to curb vandalism. These patrols should
also be used to enforce the opening and closing ordinance.
Councilwoman Witt reported that the Councilwould
like the Commission views
concerning the County Trails Plan as
they
relate
to the City's Comprehensive
Plan. This item was deferred to the
next
regular
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Bayless, Acting Secretary