1983-05-10 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, MAY 10, 1983
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Bayless. Members present were Bayless,
Stein, McMonigal, Knittig, Schneeman and Doffing. Also present was Rudy Literski.
Maintenance Report - Rudy Literski announced that he is retiring after 14 years with
the Mendota Heights Public Works department. His duties will be assumed by Terry
Blum. Literski suggested that the commission consider the Rogers Lake area as a
possible site for tree planting if trees are received in the settlement with Mr.
Dalglish. There will be a June 1st retirement party for Rudy Literski.
Park Surveys Continued - Schneeman asked that the bridge in Wentworth Park be
looked at in terms of repair. Doffing said that the Friendly Hills Park needs a
ditch cleaned out and several boards in the rink replaced.
Tot Lot - Bayless reported that the City Atorney has researched the status of the
Friendly Hills Tot Lot and found it to be City property. Stein expressed the
belief that under the circumstances, the present covenant dictating present use
of the land could be overturned by the courts. The commission agreed that the
residents around the Tot Lot do want the open space and there was no immediate
need for change other than avoiding a liability problem with the play equipment.
Stein moved that the commission instruct the Public Works people to assess the
play equipment, remove and repair as needed, and maintain the area as well as
time and equipment will allow. McMonigai seconded. Motion passed. Stein also
recommended that the Tot Lot land use be reviewed at the appropriate time as
stated in the covenant. It should be noted that the Tot Lot does not fit under
the category of a City park and will not be maintained as one. McMonigal will
inform Marsha Knuth and the Schranklers, residents of Friendly Hills, of these
decisions.
Trails Committee - Doffing reported that he presented the proposal for a trails
survey by MidContinent Surveys at the May 3 City Council meeting. They rejected
the $5,965.00 proposal, but would finance a survey by the Commission costing
$300 - $400.
Council Meeting - Bayless will attend the May 17 City Council meeting.
The next meeting of the Park Commission will be June 14 at 7:00 P.M. It
was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Knittig, Secretary
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
TRAILS COMMITTEE
MINUTES, MAY 10, 1983
The regular meeting of the newly formed Mendota Heights Trails Committee
was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairperson Doffing. Members present were
Doffing, Stein, Bayless, McMonigal Knittig, Schneeman and Bill Malloy. Al
Singer was excused.
Doffing reviewed the progress of the Trails Committee to bring everyone
up-to-date. As was told to the Park and Recreation Commission, the City Council
turned down the request for $5,965.00 to finance a trails survey by MidContinent
Surveys. Doffing felt the Council was receptive to the idea of a survey, but not
the expense. The Council suggested that the committee conduct its own survey,
costing $300-$400.
The Committee discussed the possibility of conducting its own survey, con-
cluding that the Council's approval and support was essential if such a project
is undertaken.
Stein moved that three members draft a proposed survey td be reviewed by the
committee and approved by the Council. Seconded and passed. Stein, Singer and
Doffing will work on the survey.
It was suggested that Orvil Johnson be consulted to determine the extent of
information and computer use we can get from the City offices in conducting the
survey.
The possibility of alternative funding was discussed. Doffing will check with
Barb Schmidt on County funding as well as LAWCON grants.
The next meeting will be June 14 at 8:00 P.M., following the Park Commission
meeting. Two items on the agenda will be Review of the Proposed Survey and
Report on Help Available from City Offices.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Knittig