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1988-04-12 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1988 - 7*30 P.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM. ROOM 214 1. Call to Order. r 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of March 8 Minutes. (If available by Tuesday). 4. Request for Park Improvement in Curley Valley View Addition Neighborhood. (See attached). 5. Update on Summer Maintenance of Parks 6. Consider Rake and Shovel Boxes at Ballfields. 7. Grading Plan for Victoria Highlands Park. (See attached) . _ a ) 8. Names for New Parks. 9. Mendota Heights Day at the Minnesota Zoo. (See attached). YC 10. Community Recreation Survey. vim' 11. Update on Parks Bond Referendum./ 12. Adjourn. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO April 8, 1988 T0: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Southridge/Victoria Highlands Park Grading DISCUSSION: Staff is currently preparing the plans and specifications for the Victoria Highlands plat, located at the northeast corner of Victoria Road and Marie Avenue. The second half of a neighborhood park was dedicated as part this plat. Staff now needs to grade that entire park because a portion of the City's storm sewer system will run through it. I am attaching a copy of a preliminary site plan that shows the grading scheme for Park and Recreation Commission review. Basically the park will consist of a pond with a natural area around it and a flat area that could be used as a ballfield, playground etc. The graded areas shown on this map are pretty well dictated by storm water needs however comments and concerns are being solicited from the Park and Recreation now so that they may be addressed before construction. ACTION REQUIRED: Review park plan and pass on any concerns or comments to staff as soon as possible to allo them to be incorporated within this summer's construc- tion. (Also a name needs to be arrived at for this park). Minnesota Zoological Garden Apple Valley, MN 55124 612/432-9010 Cable: MZOO March 15, 1988 Kevin Frizel MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dear Kevin, CITY MN 55120 The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating its loth anniversary in 1988. We are planning a year long celebration and would like to include Mendota Heights in our plans. We would like to have a Mendota Heights Day at the Zoo. All Mendota Heights residents would recieve a 20% discount at the zoo on Mendota Heights Day and the picnic area would be reserved for Mendota Heights residents. We hope to personalize Mendota Heights Day with any additonal entertainment you would like to provide. We will work closely with you to make Mendota Heights Day special. If you are interested in pursuing this idea please contact me at 431-9200 at your earliest convience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Carry To dercheck Special vents r I6 14 1L33 SQL P4 b tf el � y c SyCr N.,f E of SS 2 57(l, S� ®eclrpg� l $7�j 6f SS Z4 �? (eO I✓ of l?,wr1w)(I 7z ► 11 idDLjdz,( at Of t7 of Lei marit 1 U((iYllPl i� 4J ar De SP7 051 ai of ma,,40 �E D,.A4 3CO) I S' .f 7K 13 W o (� o 167 at 4 at 4 a i 2.SSJ CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO APRIL 8, 1988 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Kevin D. Frd"ai City Administrator ✓✓ SUBJECT: Request for Tot Lot Park Improvement in Curley's Valley View Addition Dr. Frank Pilney, 2108 Theresa Street, and Mrs. Jill Mattson, 2102 Timmy Street, were present at the March Parks Commission meeting to discuss their concerns about the lack of park facilities in the Curley's Valley View Addition, and the potential for some development on the vacant lot southeast of the intersection of Cullen Avenue and Timmy Street. The history of this lot goes back to 1975, at which time it was purchased by the City. It remained vacant until the issue was raised with the Parks Commission and City Council once again during 1984. I have attached copies of memos from that time which Commission members will find useful in understanding the history of this lot. I have also attached copies of the City Council minutes from 1984. Without making any commitments, the Commission at its March meeting, directed staff to provide a cost estimate for providing a play area on this lot. Staff's estimate is $24,400, broken down as follows: Play structure $13,000 Culvert 500 Bituminous path connection 11500 Grading 21000 Sodding 1,000 Bench 400 Landscaping 21000 Contingencies 2,000 Engineering 2,000 The City has six existing neighborhood parks that provide general recreation opportunities. The only separate "tot lot" type facility in the community is that in Friendly Hills, which was dedicated by the Friendly Hills Corporation during the 1950's and prior to the development of the City park system. In deciding whether to recommend that the request of the Curley Addition for playground equipment be honored, it would seem that the Parks Commission would need to ask itself two questions: 1. Should the City get into the business of providing small neighborhood "playground lots" in addition to the neighborhood park system; 2. Is there something unique about the park situation in the Curley Addition that would justify putting this kind of improvement in the neighborhood, regardless of a City-wide policy of similar improvements in other areas of the City? I have attached a copy of the parks area coverage map from the 1985 Park and Recreation Facility Needs Study. If you have not already done so, I would recommend that you drive by the north side of the lot at the Timmy/Mary Adele intersection and also along Wagon Wheel Trail to better understand the relationship of the Curley Addition to the Rogers Lake park, which is considered the park for this neighborhood in the Park and Recreation plan. KDF:madlr attachments Page No. 2087 August 21, 1984 the work can be done entirely on City property or if all of the neighbors agree to grant easements in order to accomplish the work. HILLS DRAINAGE The Council acknowledged a memo regarding a complaint from residents of the Cherry Hills Second Addition relative to surface water runoff problems. Administrator Frazell informed the Council that the residents have asked that discussion be tabled. Mayor Lockwood moved that discussion on the Cherry Hills Second Addition drainage complaint be tabled to September 18th. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. 5 0 Y ADDITION The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator TRAIL regarding the issue of development of Lot 10 of the Curley Addition. He informed the Council that copies of the memo had been submitted to several residents of the Addition. Councilwoman Witt stated that her recollection of discussions at the time the lot was acquired was that the main concern was access to Rogers Lake Park. She pointed out that while the min- utes indicate that the lot could be used as a neighborhood playground, it was never intended that it be developed or maintained as a park. Mayor Lockwood pointed out that the Park and Recreation Commission is very much opposed to retaining the lot except that portion to be used for a bike trail. Councilman Mertensotto stated that the lot was purchased from interest accrued on park bond issue money, and that if the property were to be sold the proceeds must be used for park acquisition and development. He indicated that the City was planning to construct a bike trail from the lot to Rogers Lake Park at a cost of about $12,000 and that sale of the lot was planned in order to defray the cost of trail construction. He stated that if the remainder of the lot is not sold the City cannot afford to build the bike trail and nothing will happen except that the lot will remain open space just as it is now. Councilwoman Blesener stated that one alternative would be to leave the lot as it is, with maintenance to be provided by the neighborhood. The City could construct the trail, and if the neighbors agree to maintain the lot as open space but do not do so, the City could still retain the option to sell the balance of the lot. She suggested that the trail should be constructed along the northeast property line as was originally designed. Council Members Hartmann and Mertensotto both expressed concern over where financing for the trail would come from if the lot Page No. 2088 August 21, 1984 is not sold. Park Commission member Marsha Knittig stated that when Mr. & i Mrs. Maple first came to the Park Commission meeting with regard to the lot, it was to complain that the lot was becoming a refuse collection area and they wanted it cleaned up. At the next meeting, several neighborhood residents requested that a park be created on the lot. She stated that the Commission confirmed their original decision to recommend the sale of the lot in order to provide the trail, and felt that if the lot were retained and maintenance was left to the area residents there would come a time when the same complaints over the lot as are now being experienced would come up again, k. Mrs. Anne Maple, 2166 Timmy Street, suggested that another t solution would be to put the bikeway through the middle of the lot and suggested that without drainage improvements the investment would possibly only be $500. i Public Works Director Danielson stated that the trail and storm j sewer system plan was designed on a "first-class" basis so thatI the trail would last for a long time. If staff were to I; redesign the plan with a smaller project in mind, the trail ' could be constructed with just a culvert at the southeast corner, where the trail would connect with the Mn/DOT trail, but that this type of design would probably require much more maintenance. He pointed out however that if the City were to ' sell the balance of the lot in the future, a storm sewer system would need to be installed. Mr. Dave Mattson stated that at the last meeting at which the issue was discussed, the neighbors felt that the trail should go down the middle of the lot and that less extensive drainage j work would be required by doing so. He stated that he does not II' know the difference between open space and park land but that he believes that until the feeling of the neighborhood changes, i! the neighbors want the remainder left as open space for the children in the area. Mr. Dennis Kurth stated that if the lot were mowed and maintained, the neighbors would keep the trash off of it. In response to a suggestion from Mayor Lockwood, he also stated I that he would see no problem with neighborhood maintenance I� rather than maintenance by the City. Mr. Mattson stated that if the City is going to construct the I� pedway, perhaps it could also grade and seed the lot to make it y I more "mowable." He stated that if the City expects the (l neighbors to maintain the lot, it would only make sense for the City to seed the lot and get it into a good condition for mowing. `;I �L Page No. 2089 August 21, 1984 Councilman Mertensotto moved to rescind Council action of April 17th which authorized construction of the trail and sale of the lot to support trail construction costs. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. 4 1 Hartmann Councilman Mertensotto suggested that further discussion over the trail be delayed until the overall County trail system is developed. Councilwoman Blesener suggested that staff be directed to investigate alternatives and recommend the best way to construct an 8 foot trail, either bituminous or some other type of surface which could be upgraded in the future, to be located on the north side of the lot so that if neighborhood maintenance does not work out the City could still retain the ability to sell the remainder of the lot. After discussion, Councilwoman Blesener moved to direct staff to prepare a report on the most economical way to construct a trail along one of the lot lines, so that a buildable home site would still be available, along with estimated costs and a recommendation on how the construction costs can be financed. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. 4 1 Lockwood BILL P.U.D. The Council acknowledged and discussed the feasibility report for construction of utilities to serve the Ivy Hill 2nd Addition. As part of the discussion, Councilman Mertensotto suggested that the City should pursue additional right-of-way dedication in case it is needed in ;the future. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-48, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER, AND STORM SEWERS TO SERVE LOT H, CLAPP-THOMSVN IVY HILL 2ND." Councilwoman Witt seconded .the motion. t5 0 Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-49, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER, AND STORM SEWERS CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE LOT H, CLAPP-THOMSSEN IVY HILL 2ND (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 3) all Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. 5 0 IAL REVENUE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City ING Administrator regarding industrial development bonds and recommending that the Council authorize issuing a letter of intent to use the City's $3,108,540 industrial. development Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CURLEY ADDITION BIKE TRAIL Page No. 2117 September 18, 1984 Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the 1985 Lilydale police contract along with authorization for its exe- cution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director recommending Council authoriza- tion for construction of an 8-foot wide gravel bike trail along the east and north boundaries of Lot 10, Curley's Valley View Replat. The memo included a rec- ommendation that the $3,800 construction costs be financed by the Special Park Fund, Park Commission member Jim Stein, present for the discussion, stated that he realizes that years ago the property owners in the Curley Addition were told that the lot would be considered open space but pointed out that the lot has never been maintained as open space. He stated that the first request received from the neighborhood was that the City clean the lot, the City was then requested to provide access to Rogers Lake Park through the lot, and the last request was that the lot be used for park purposes and open space, in- cluding installation of picnic tables, etc. He strong- ly suggested that the Council not approve the final request. Mr. Stein stated that the lot was origin- ally acquired to provide access to Rogers Lake Park, and that if that is the major purpose of the neighborhood, they do have easy'and ready access through the lot. He suggested that the Park Commission takes issue with the staff recommendation that funding be via the special park fund except as funds are needed to finance a trail. He felt that the City does not need to spend money on sodding and seeding the lot by City staff. He stated that while members of the neighborhood have stated that they will maintain the lot if it is seeded and sodded, those people may move and new residents might expect the City to maintain the lot. Such an activity would divert City staff from doing more important work in larger parks in the City. In response to a question from Mr. Warren Beers, 2099 Theresa, Public Works Director Danielson stated that an eight -foot gravel trail will be centered on a 15 to 20 foot easement on the north and east side of the lot and that a few trees may have to be removed. Mr. Warren Beers, 2099 Theresa, stated that a well - used path runs down the center of the lot and sugges- Page No. 2145 November 20, 1984 ISE NO. CAO 84-032 The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the EWALD Code Enforcement Officer recommending approval of a critical area site plan for a garage addition at 1200 Culligan Lane. The memo further recommended that the Critical Area Ordinance application fee be refunded since none of the Ordinance requirements apply to the property. Councilman Mertensotto asked Mr. Mahowald, who was present for the discussion, what the intended use of the addition is. Mr. Mahowald stated that he intends to use the garage for normal residential uses: that he plans to store a recreational vehicle in the addition. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the critical area site plan and garage addition permit as requested, along with waiver of the $100 critical area site plan fee. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. ;5 :0 'ADDITION BIKE The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works ector regarding cost estimates for the proposed bike trail to be located along the east and north boundaries of Lot 10, Curley Addition. Mr. Arthur Maple and Mr. Wesley Anderson, residents of the area, were present for the discussion. Mayor Lockwood suggested that grading, re -seeding and sodding might not be necessary and pointed out that there is Bluegrass on the lot. Councilwoman Blesener asked whether the swale area can be smoothed out so that the lot can be mowed easier. There was also discussion on the possibility of installing plantings or split -rail fencing along the trail in response to concerns expressed by Mr. Maple over trail -users cutting across his front yard to get to the trail. City Administrator Frazell suggested that the matter of screening be referred to the Parlc and Recreation Commission. Mayor Lockwood moved to authorize construction of the trail, designating that funding be provided by the Special Park Fund, directing that the question of screening be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission and that a determination on the need for sodding, seeding and grading be made by staff. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. 3 OMINIMUM SERVICE AREA 1/4 MILE RADIUS ,�� �ii EXISTING PARKS (OR PORTIONS OF) v,:. _L1 WITH ACTIVE RECREATION FACILITIESIF t �� ,CIF I Fro' I do IF :IF r f - Food. �'Fddd vow FIFF A i I IF �T Ii_ t I 3 (Flo t Itl �iitFlow \7Y h l Y E it \ F r Gp L' 1. t`C} <:L " rti 'I '`, �,0 7 IF 1 IF rt t Fold low l i �F - "7 If /y'IF _ 7 { ! _ / e rf/ 1. // zFell I IF 'r \ 1 IOFF "4 IF x ICns;FIF r. t d> y I I t��r� t it ?od 1 9 er v �si-Fri.�' �� � z k j 1 .r. `. / pIF. Fob I�1 Ford do, 3 FF {/ u IF LIP IF f -0 PARK AND RECREATION FIGURE 16. FACILITY NEEDS STUDY PARK SERVICE AREAS CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN. 4 400 am It" Idal CITY OF MENDO'I'A HEICII'I'S MEMO August 7, 1984 T0: Mayor and Ci[y Counc FROM: Kevin D. Frazee City Administ ator SUBJECT: Curley's Addition Park Property INTRODUCTION During April, the issue of the development of Lot 10 in Curley's Addition was raised. Briefly, Council ordered construction of a bike trail through the `•property and sale of the balance. Subsequently, area residents took issue with this project, indicating that they had been promised a developed park on the lot Council ordered staff to research minutes and records of the purchase of the property. HISTORY The issue of Lot 10 first came to Council attention when it was raised by Mr. Vince Anderson, 1062 Cullen Avenue, during the public comments section at the April 3rd meeting. Attached is the responding staff report submitted at the April 17th meeting. The staff proposed to construct the bike trail connecting to the I-35E bike trail, and sell the balance of the property. The plan was discussed at a joint meeting of the Council and Parks Commission on April 10th, On April 17th, Council officially authorized the project and sale of the lot. Subsequently, Mrs. Ann Maple, 2166 Timmy Street, the property owner abutting the proposed bike trail, called to express opposition to the plan. She suggested an alignment up the center of the lot, and that the lot not be sold. In re- sponse, the Council (at the meeting of May 1st) ordered staff to design alterna- tives, and to seek input from the Parks Commission. On May Sth, staff and affected residents met with the Parks Commission. Staff presented two plans (attached with the memo to Council dated May 9, 1984), one (labeled "Staff plan") which places the bike trail to one side of the lot, and the second (labeled "Neighborhood plan") which places the trail up the mid- dle, and therefore would preclude sale for a single family home. The Parks Commission felt very strongly that the lot was not intended, nor was it adequate, for development as a park. Therefore, they recommended that the "Staff plan" be followed. -2- The staff and Park Commission recommendations were presented to the Council at the meeting of May 15th. Several neighborhood residents, including Mr. Eric Mattson, 2102 Timmy Street, attended that meeting to protest the plan for sale of the lot. Mr. Mattson presented a neighborhood petition and minutes from the Park Commission meetings in 1975 concerning the purchase of this property by the City. According to Mr. Mattson, the property was purchased with funds restricted for park purposes, and committments were made by the Park Commission, that when I-35E was completed, the property would be developed. Council voted to table the matter until June 19, so that staff could research the City records. The follow-up report to Council has been delayed due to an inability of the residents to meet with staff until a couple of weeks ago. PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY The property, Lot 10, was purchased by the City in the late summer of 1975. Although the records of that time are not as complete as we would like, it appears that Mr. Mattson's assertions are not without merit. The property was purchased for $10,000, with money in the park improvement fund. It appears that the funds used were interest earned on the proceeds of the 1971 Park Bond issue. Therefore, the lot could now be sold, but proceeds from sale of the property would be restricted to park acquisition and development purposes. Attached are copies of Park Commission minutes of May 28, 1975, and City Council minutes of July 1, 1975, authorizing purchase of the property. Both make reference to the property providing access to Rogers Lake and open space and a playground area. The minutes also reference the authorization for purchase of a portion of Outlot A from Thomas Curley, which is a 700 foot by 100 foot strip south of the homes on Cullen. This parcel is contiguous to Lot 10, and would have had public access through it. For some undetermined reason, that parcel was never pur- chased. LATEST MEETING WITH NEIGHBORS Jim Danielson and I met with neighborhood representatives on August 2nd. They indicated that they would like: 1. Bike path connected through the center of the lot. 2. Fences on the perimeter of the lot. 3. Grading to provide a small play and picnic area. 4. Two or three picnic tables and benches. 5. Trash cans. -3- 6. Security light. 7. "No Dumping" and No Motorized Vehicles" signs. 8. Regular City maintenance. CURRENT ISSUES 1. The Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1979, indicates that,as a standard, the City should attempt to have a park facility within 3/8's of a mile of each ,residence. An estimated 1/4 to 1/3 of Curley's Addition is within that distance from Rogers Lake Park. 2. Lot 10 is approximately 1/2 acre in size. The Comprehensive Plan indicates that neighborhood parks should be five to ten acres in size, and that smaller parks of two or less acres can be valuable in heavily populated areas of the City. However, the Plan also indicates that the number of these smaller parks should be very limited, since their main value is ornamental, and the maintenance cost is relatively high. 3. Based on the 1975 minutes of the Council and Park Commission meetings, it does appear to have been acknowledged that Lot 10 would provide open space, as well as bikeway access. Orvil Johnson, previous City Administrator, believes that the intent was to provide a passive open space, but does not recall any committment for park development. 4. The Parks Commission, at its meeting of August 7th, reiterated its position that Rogers Lake should serve as the park for this neighborhood, and that City funds should not be used for either development or maintenance of this undersized park. S. City Attorney Tom Hart is of the opinion that, since the property has never been officially designated for park purposes, nor used and maintained for such purposes, the City has no legal obligation to develop a park there at this time. ALTERNATIVES There would appear to be at least three feasible alternatives: i. Proceed with the earlier plan to build the bike trail along the north- easterly property line, then sell the balance. 2. Develop the bike trail up the middle of the property, leaving the balance as natural (i.e., unmaintained) open space. 3. Develop a small "vest pocket" park as requested by the neighbors. - 4 - RECOMMENDATIONS As noted, the Parks Commission continues to recommend that the City proceed with the original plan to develop the bike trail and sell the remainder of the lot. Staff would normally also recommend against development, both on the merits of this particular situation, and as a precedent for other "vest pocket" parks. However, we are also sympathetic to the neighborhood's assertion that they were promised some type of space here. Therefore, it becomes a question of balancing the fact that this park would not meet City standards, against the earlier committments. ACTION REQUIRED To consider the information provided, along with any citizen testimony, then decide with which course of action to proceed. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO �K April 13, 1984 T0: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: lot 10, Curley's Addition - Bike Trail BACKGROUND: At staffs request Mn/DOT constructed a bituminous bike trail from Wagon Wheel Trail to Lot 10, Curley's Addition in connection with the I-35E construction. Lot 10 was purchase by the City in 1975 to provide a corridor for access to Rogers Lake Park for the residents in Curley's Addition. THat lot has been a source of maintenance headaches for the City over the years. DISCUSSION: Several Curley's Addition residents attended the April 3rd City Council meeting and requested the City complete Lite Mn/DOT trail con- struction through Lot 10. Staff studied the alternatives and presented them at the joint Council/Park & Recreation meeting on April loth. There seemed to be a concensus at that meeting to complete the trail by following an alignment along thecast and north boudaries of Lot 10. The City would then se4l the remainder of the lot as a new home site. This sale will do several things: 1. Provide the fund 2. Reduce the futur RECOMMENDATION: Recommend for the trail construction. Council ACTION REQUIRED: If Council wishes to implement staffs recommendation they should pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 84- _, Resolution Authorizing Trail Con- struction and Sale of City Property. CITY Of MENDOTA HEIGHTS May 9, 1984 TO: Mayor, City Council and City lkfninistrator FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director -''SUBJECT: Curley's Addition - Bike Trait Job No. 8418 r DISCUSSION: The concerned Curley Addition residents met with the Park and Recreation Commission at their regularly scheduled May 8, 1984 meeting. I attended the meeting and presented a "neighborhood plan" that was prepared by City Staff and the previously approved "City Staff Plan". The Park and Recreation Commission felt very strongly that this tot was not intended to be a park facility and they were not willing to expend park funds for its upgrading or maintenance. The Park and Recreation Commission therefore continue to recommend to the City.Council the City ! Staff Plan which allows for recovery of construction costs by sale of the lot. RECOMMENDATION: Staff agrees with the Park and Recreation Commission and continues to recommend Council. follow the previously adopted plan. Staff would agree that certain conditions be put on the sale of the lot to insure a home compatible with the rest of the neighborhood be constructed on it. CITY STAFF PLAN 1. 80 L.F. 18" RCP 2. 2 EA 18" Aprons 3. 1 EA Catch Basis 4, 273 L.F. 8 Ft. Bituminous Path 5. 1 Lump Sum Site Grading 6. 2,500 S.Y. Seed & Mulch 7. 200 C.Y. Topsoil Borrow 8. 20 EA 4 ft. spruce or whatever 9. 130 S.Y. Sod + 407, Eng. Cont. 8418 May 4, 1984 @ 250 = 500 @ 800 = 800 @ 6 = 1,620 @ 1,000 = 1,000 @ 0.30 750 @ 6.00 = 19200 @50.00 1,000 @ 1.00 130 $9,000 3,600 $12,600 IN � -928 1 � a�\S-i-o" 1 ` t;1NN \ .. \INN, oto' 92 v IN, 1 =q � J r _ 1 \ I INN.\ .V I i r � 1 A ' 28' 1 _, 926 924 -928 92E NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN 8418 May 4, 1984 1. 240 LF 18" RCP @ 20 4,800 `2. 111 EA 18" Apron @240 240 3. 2 EA 4' Dia. Manhole @800 1,600 i. 260 LF 8' Bit. Path @ 6 m 1,560 5. "150 LF Fence @ 6 900 $9,100 + 40% Eng. Cont. 39640 $12,740 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Park and Recreation Commission MINUTES May 28, 1975 Present Shipman Murphy Witt Franzmeier Mills Johnson Howe Selander Absent Lundeen Finn 1. Minutes of April 30, 1975 meeting approved. 2. Report on Municipal Facilities. Johnson reported that at the May 13 Council meeting the need for a municipal building was discussed. This would include a Public Works garage, administration offices and perhaps a water storage tank. 3. Summer Recreation -- Selander reported that summer staff is set, and women's softball has been organized. -- Motion was made by Witt that due to lack of interest, no swimming lessons be offered at Rogers Lake this summer. Seconded by Murphy. Passed. -- Increase of beach size at Rogers lake would be on an "as needed" basis. -- Signs will be posted at Tennis Courts indicating times of tennis lessons. -- Franzmeier to look into cost of backboards for tennis courts. 4. Park -A -Rama. Witt reported on progress made and showed the tentative schedule of events and brochure. Next Park -A -Rama meeting - June 12. 5. Filling of Pond -- East side of Rogers Lake Road. -- Discussion with residents on some problems with noise after hours on beach and parking lot. Action: Signs posting hours, and more Police enforcement. -- Area resident agreed to filling of pond to widen road into park. 6. Curley Addition. Johnson reviewed discussion with Allen and Curley regarding sites in the area. A motion was made by Murphy to buy Lot 10 (A.11en's) and a portion of, if necessary, all of the 100 foot by 700 foot unplatted area belonging to Curley. Seconded by Witt. Passed., This area would provide open space and a playground for residents as well as provide for access to Rogers Lake. July t,1'J75 CASE NO. 75-15, 71ie Council discussed the aliPlication from the Country C1nb COUNTRY CLUB Market to install signs on the facade of the Mendota r•la::a. .'•uaU'J:'r5 It was tinted that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the allocation of 320 square feet of sign space on the north side of the building and a sign of 60 square feet on the west side. Several members of the Council expressed questions and concerns, particularly since a sign layout has not been submitted and representatives of the Country Club Market were not present at the meeting to answer the questions.. As a result of the discussion, the Council appointed Councilmen Losleben and Wahl to serve as a committee to meet. with Country Club representatives. The matter was tatted to July 15 pending a report from Councilmen Losleben and Wahl. PARK AND RECREATION The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Park and COlLMISSION Recreation Commission Chairman Kevin Howe regarding 9 y proposed acquisition of property in the Curley Valley View area andm adjacent to Ivy Falls Park, and proposed construction of two additional double tennis courts. Administrator Johnson stated that at the June 25 Park Commission meeting the Commission spent a considerable amount of time discussing the necessity for acquiring property to provide an access way between Curley's Valley View Addition and Rogers Lake Park. The Commission recommended the acquisition of Lot 10, Curley's Valley View Addition from Richard Allen for approximately $10,000 and a portion of Outlot A from Thomas Curley for a purchase price of $6,500 or less. This would allow access from the Curley Valley View area to Rogers Lake Park as well rovidin as pg open space or informal recreational activities ova resrdenr� After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that the staff be directed to proceed with negotiations for the purchase Of Lot 10 and a portion of Outlot A. Ayes: 4 Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. trays : 0 Administrator Johnson stated that the Park Commission has also held a considerable amount of discussion on the purchase of the McGough property for expansion of the Ivy Falls Park and on the possible construction of double tennis courts at the Ivy Falls Park and the Rogers Lake Park. He stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Jerry Mc Gough regarding acquisition of property, consisting of approximately four lots, adjacent to the park, lie further stated that Mr. MCGough's current asking price for the property is $35,000 and that at the June 25 Park Commission meeting several residents from the Ivy Falls area indicated that they would raise money to contribute toward the purchase of the property. Mr. William Paper, 1126 Sylvandale Road, informed the Council that $7,000 has been collected for this purpose. He stated that neighborhood representatives will be present at the July 15 meeting. Mayor Huber pointed out that Mr. !•1cGough will be expected to contribute a Park donation upon approval of his final plat. I He further stated that Mr. MCGough must be informed ti.at a l.r,rk dination wi l l to rC oui l :4d. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. NGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 214 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of March 8 Minutes. (If available by Tuesday). 4. Request for Park Improvement in Curley Valley View Addition Neighborhood. (See attached). 5. Update on Summer Maintenance of Parks. 6. Consider Rake and Shovel Boxes at Ballfields. 7. Grading Plan for Victoria Highlands Park. (See attached). 8. Names for New Parks. 9. Mendota Heights Day at the Minnesota Zoo. (See attached). 10. Community Recreation Survey. 11. Update on Parks Bond Referendum. 12. Adjourn.