1973-08-22 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes
August 22, 1.973
Present Absent
Finn
Stefani Meierotto
Howe
Starr
Lundeen
Johnson
Murphy
Franzmeier
Shipman
A. Constrixr tion of Marie Avenue Park Site
— Stefani summarized background and current situation
at park site.
-- After much public discussion, Finn moved that the Commission
reevaluate the ponding area at Marie Avenue on a month to month
basis and invite continued input from the community to help
resolve our concerns so that our children are protected. He
also recommended that the alternate regrading plan of the
ponding area be accepted. Seconded by Howe. Motion passed.
B. Approval of Minutes
-- July 19, 1973 - motion. passed uninamously to approve.
C. Budget
-- Johnson presented commission with °°pre -shaving" draft of
1974 park budget.
-- It was noted that there were no funds provided for summer
recreation.
-- Moved by Finn to add a $3,000 item for summer recreation to
the budget with an asterisk saying '°we recognize that this request
may be beyond our ability to afford but it is intended to call
attention to the growing needs of our community." Seconded by
Lundeen. Motion passed by vote of 5 to 1.
D. Hiring of Winter Recreation Supervisor
--- Johnson reviewed three applications.
-- Commission suggested Johnson pursue negotiations with one applicant.
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E. Park Development
-- Starr reviewed changes in Interstate Park.
-- Development going according to schedule.
F. Park Naming
-- Howe suggested a contest, announced through schools,
newspaper and shopping center notices.
-- Decided to request each Park Board member to think of names
and bring to next meeting.
G. Next Meeting
-- September 26, 1973, 8e00 P.M.
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August 20, 1973
Mr. Paul Villaume
Osborne Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Re: Block 14, Ivy Falls Addition
Dear Paul.:
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This will confirm our conversation of August 20th, wherein I
advised you that Mendota Heights officials were interested in
the aquisition of the 19 lots in block 14. I advised you that
both the Mayor and the Park and Recreation commission 'Chairman
were interested in this property.
The matter will be discussed at the Park and Recreation Commission
Meeting on Wednesday, August 22, and assuming they make a
recommendation, it will be discussed by the Village Council at
its next meeting on September 4th. (I misinformed you on the next
Council Meeting date.)
The appraiser's price of $9500 seems reasonable and i trust
it will receive serious consideration by our municipal people.
I will see that this matter is processed through our various
governmental .agencies and I trust you will keep me advised of
any moves affecting this sale.
Very tru�ly�you
Orvil J. Johnson
Village Administrator
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