1983-12-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes, December 13, 1983
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M., by acting Chairperson Stein. Members present were:
Stein, Doffing, Knittig, McMonigal, and Singer. Also present were retired commission
Chairperson Tom Bayless, Terry Blum, Park Maintenance Supervisor, and Kevin Frazell,
City Administrator.
Minutes of the October 11, 1983 meeting were approved as prepared.
Kevin Frazell, new City Administrator, was introduced, as was Al Singer, new
Commission member.
New Officers: Stein was elected chairperson of the commission. McMonigal, vice -
chair.
Highway 13 Construction Shed - Stein explained that Lunda Construction Company
has contracted to build a new bridge over TH 13 and has requested from the City a place
to locate project field offices. The northern most area of Valley Park would be a
convenient place for Lunda to place a single trailer. Lunda has agreed to provide
$1,000, or agreed upon park construction for this service. Bayless suggested that new
bridges be considered in lieu of the $1,000. Singer suggested grading for the proposed
bike path.
at a
Singer moved to advise the Council to approve the Park Use Agreement with the
on that services in lieu of $1,000 be to the furtherance of a bike trail
Valley Park. The exact determination of payment or services will be determined
Park Fund Balance -Members took note of the Park Fund balance.
Tot
Lot Equipment - In
the discussion of tot lot
equipment in our
city parks, it
was pointed
out that our parks
serve a different purpose
than inner city
parks because
of the size
of our home sites.
There could be a problem
in placement of
equipment, as
some parks haven't
got the space (Valley) or neighborhood
need (Ivy).
Knittig moved that the commission
t, meet the needs of the communit
ize that our uarks, with the exist
The commission was in agreement that benches would be a good addition to the
parks. Terry Blum will report back to the commission on available materials on hand
for building benches.
Trails Committee - Stein said the Trails Committee has two immediate tasks:
1. Getting firm ideas on costs.
2. Work on developing an active Trails Committee with representatives from
many areas of the City.
Park Commission Minutes, December 133 1983 Page Two
Bayless said the
City's
engineering
staff
should be able to
plot a
course
through Valley Park,
which
is the first
section
of the bike trail
hoped
to be finished
Stein said the commission should address the question of "need" with the safety
of our city's children, particularly along busy streets such as Dodd, Lexington and
Victoria. Doffing agreed, saying that people that he has talked with feel strongly
that their children have a safe way to travel through the city.
Singer and Doffing will talk to Jim Danielson, Public Works Director, to let him
know where the commission is on the trails project and have his staff prepare some cost
figures.
Maintenance - Terry Blum reported the following work in the park:
1. Weeds out of sand around playground equipment.
2. Preservative on park signs.
3. Trimming of trees, particularly willows at Rogers Lake.
4. Replaced broken bulbs in Ivy, Friendly and Marie.
5. Hockey and pleasure rinks, and warming houses being readied for use.
6. New fencing on hockey nets.
New Business - Doffing will attend the December 20th City Council meeting.
McMonigal said the placement of the wood duck houses should be checked, and the
commission should keep a record of their use. Singer advised Terry Blum that the
houses should be cleaned out each February.
Singer moved that the commission advise the City Council to finance a grooming
machine for cross country ski trails through Valley Park and Friendly Hills. Passed.
Singer will contact Barb Schmidt when the Dodge Nature Center is ready to groom
trails that could connect with the Friendly trails, slated for January 15th.
Stein expressed graditude to Tom Bayless for the work he has done for the
commission.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 10, at 730 P.M.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Knittig, Secretary
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
November 16, 1983
T0: Park and Recreation Commission Members
FROM: Mary Ann DeLaRosa
Deputy Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting at Eagan Library
At the regular Council meeting held last evening, Councilwoman
Witt advised the Council that Mr. Jay Beckwith, a Playground Specialist,
will speak at the Eagan Library, on Monday evening, at 7:00 P.M.
She asked that the Park and Rec members be advised of this
meeting and extended an invitation to any members that might be
interested in listening to him. If you have any questions, please
call Liz. Her home phone number is 454-2657. At work, it's 454-8100.