1983-10-11 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINi1TE5
October 11, 1983
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M., By Chairperson Bayless. Members present were: Bayless,
Mcl4onigal, Schneeman, Stein and Williams. Absent were: Knittig and Doffing. Also
present was Terry Blum, Park Maintenance Supervisor.
Minutes of the September 13, 1983 meeting were approved as read.
MAINTENANCE REPORT - Terry Blum reported that the maintenance crew was fertilizing
thisfall versus doing it in the spring. That should give the grass a good start
this fall and thus healthier in the spring. Someone asked about weed killer, but
Terry pointed out that such a costly expense was not in the budget.
The trail through Valley Park and around Friendly Hills will be mowed this
fall to facilitate cross-country skiing. In addition, tree and bush trimming will
be undertaken along the Marie Park pedway.
Commissioner Stein asked that the sand in the play equipment areas be replenished
and raked.
TOT PLAY EQUIPMENT - This issue. was tabled due to the absence of Commissioner Doffing.
BENCAES FOR PLAY
AREAS - She Friendly Hills
Civic Association requested
that we consider
putting benches
near the play equipment area
in Friendly Hills Park for
mothers watching
their children.
The commission decided to
table this issue until next
spring.
HOCKEY RINK FLOODING - Commissioner Bayless reported a request from the Mend -Eagan
Hockey Association to allow their. people to flood the rinks. After consultation with
Dick Ploumen, it was determined that, due to a lack of equipment (hoses, gate valves,
etc.) and the potential liability involved, we could not honor their request. The
maintenance crew will flood on a shift of 4:00 A.M. to 12 M o'clock noon.
TRAILS COMMITTEE REPORT - Commissioner Stein reported that the Trails Committee sees. a
network of trails along existing streets providing access to the St Paul, Minneapolis and
Fort Snelling trails; to the new Lilydale park and to the 20o. Their first action is
to pursue a trail through Valley Park linking Marie Avenue to the Lilydale Park.
COUNCIL
MEETING
REPRESENTATIVE -
Commissioners
Schneeman and/or
McMonigal will attend
the October 18,
1983 City Council
meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.,
Thomas J. Bayless,
Acting Secretary
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October 13, 1983
T0: Park and Recreation Commission Members
FROM: Larry E. Shaughnessy
Financial Advisor
SUBJECT: Special Park Fund Balance
SPECIAL PARK FUND (10)
August 31, 1983
Beginning Balance $144,025
Receipts, Donations 30,296
174,321
Less Charges 1,546
Balance August 31, 1983 $172,775
Estimated
Interest Accrued
1983
15,000
Estimated
Fund Balance, Dec.
31, '83
187,775
Tennis Tournament (Charged against Special Park Fund to keep separate)
Receipts 140.00
Expenses 689.00