1989-11-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
November 14, 1989 - 7:00 P.M.
Large Conference Room
1. Call to order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of October 24th Minutes.
4. Verbal Updates:
a. Referendum Summary
b. Barton-Aschman
c. Sibley
d. Mendakota
e. Recruitment of New Parks Commissioner
f. Friendly Hills Tot Lot
g. Parks Commission Bylaws
h. Valley View Heights Park
5. on Wheel Trail - Bike Trail Referral from City
Council - 7:30 P.M.
6. Parks Referendum - Guy Kullander
a. Ivy Park Land Acquisition
b. Play Equipment Base Material
c. Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer Improvement
d. Handicap Access
e. Collapsible Outfield Fences
f. Trails - Plans and Specifications
g. Somerset School Bike Trail
h. Landscape Improvements
i. Victoria Park's Design
7. Adjourn.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, OCTOBER 24, 1989
A special meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation
Commission was held on Tuesday, October 24, 1989 in the City Hall
Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. Commission Chair John
Huber called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. The following
members were present: Damberg, Huber, Katz, Lundeen and Spicer.
Lachenmayer was excused. Absent: Owens. Staff members present
were Parks Project Manager Kullander and Administrative Assistant
Batchelder. Dave Ayers and John Nowlin were in the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Spicer
minutes of October
Chair Huber seconded.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Lundeen
minutes of September
Spicer seconded.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
UPDATE ON CONSULTANT
SELECTION
moved approval of the
10, 1989. Commission
moved approval of the
12, 1989. Commissioner
Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander gave a
brief update on the progress of the contract
being worked out between the City and Barton-
Aschman. Kullander stated that the City
Attorney and Barton-Aschman should have the
details worked out soon and that as soon as
the Council has awarded the contract, he will
let commence the design work for Victoria
Highlands Neighborhood Park and the landscape
design work Hagstrom-King, Ivy Hill and
Rogers Lake parks.
Kullander stated that the City was beginning
negotiations with Mendakota after receiving
its appraisal. He stated the city 's
appraiser had valued the land at $583,000,
which included $100,000 in current
assessments.
/ Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated
that the City Council had agreed to appoint a
five member committee to negotiate with the
School District on the Sibley site, if it was
AYES:
NAYS:
phase it is apparent that they are high and
that there is little room to maneuver within
the budget.
Commissioner Spicer made a motion to advise
the committee working on the negotiations
with Mendakota that they realize the budget
is tight and that any contingency monies are
extremely limited. Commissioner Damberg
seconded.
Parks Project Manager Kullander inquired of
the Commission that if City Council approves
the contract with Barton-Aschman, should the
City staff release the work listed in the
contract and discussed earlier. Commission
Spicer stated that he believes it to be a
priority to begin this work. Commission
Chair Huber polled the Commissioners and they
were in unanimous agreement that this work
should be released.
CURLEY TOT LOT
Parks Projec
about what
dedicated to
Heights was to
t Manager Kullander inquired
the $4,000 in enhancements
the tot lot in Valley View
be spent on.
Dave Ayers, Valley View Heights resident and
representative, stated that the neighborhood
wanted landscaping that included regrading,
black fill dirt, removal of large
rocks/debris, sodding and seeding and some
shrubs or trees towards the back of the park.
Kullander and Ayers discussed the
enhancements including signs, picnic benches,
bike racks, fencing, benches, fitness
stations, open areas, and cautionary measures
to keep children from sliding in the winter.
Mr. Ayers prioritized the enhancements as:
1. Split rail fence to define the front and
side.
2. Minimal landscaping.
3. Picnic benches.
4. Bike rack.
Kullander stated that fixing the drainage
problem would come out of the Parks
maintenance budget, as well as the picnic
Commissioner Lundeen seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
SUPPLIERS OF PLAY /
EQUIPMENT
Parks Project Manager Kullander explained
that he was in contact with five suppliers of
play ground equipment and that they had all
stipulated the City should give them a price
and they would design an optimum set .of play
equipment for that price. Kullander
explained that this was a favorable situation
for the City because it would eliminate a
competitive bid situation and that each
supplier would give a little extra in the
hopes of getting more parks. Kullander
explained that this also saves the City on
contingency as we only have to design limited
specifications and the play equipment
companies incur most of the design costs.
Kullander asked the Parks Commission for
direction in the type of base material they
would like to have with the play equipment.
He explained the differences in sand, pea
gravel and rubber matting and how they affect
liability issues. Kullander discussed the
play equipment specifications with the
Commission. Commission Chair Huber requested
that the Commission be given a range of
materials to consider, from wood to metal.
Members of the Commission expressed that the
new structures should blend in with existing
parks and did not desire brightly colored
units. The Commission agreed that some
accent color would be acceptable but "loud"
or "brassy" colored units were not
desireable.
The Commission also stated that the play
equipment should deliver to the whole range
of kids, from toddlers to 12 year olds.
The Commission reached consensus that only
$17,500 should be specified as a price for
the play structures in each park. Kullander
stated that originally the Citizens Park
Review Committee had budgeted $20,000 plus
$4,000 in contingency for each play
structure. He inquired if it was the
the trail or storm sewer it seemed
appropriate that money from sale of Friendly
Hills Tot Lot could be used for these two
items.
Vallev Park
The need for outfield fence and field
improvements were discussed. The locating of
the new play structure is difficult due to
the limited amount of space. Removing of
trees along Marie and filling in of the
existing ditch were discussed as a way to get
additional area. Locating a halfcourt
basketball court will be difficult due to
limited space. It was determined that this
use could be eliminated from this park since
a court will be built at both Marie and
Victoria Parks which are both less than a
half mile away.
Ivy Hills Park
Three location possibilities exist for the
new play structure. A trail will connect to
Butler on the north and Maple Park on the
south. Exact alignment will be determined
once the play structure is located. The half
court basketball can be built in the south
portion of the park, as well as, additional
off-street parking. Staff was instructed to
make contact with the Ivy Hills and Ivy Falls
homeowners association to see if they were
still interested in the City acquiring the
open space adjacent to the park. This area
could be developed as a permanent soccer
field which would allow fencing and other
improvements be made to existing play field.
additional landscaping improvements are also
planned.
Wentworth Park
Paving of the parking lot and drive would not
be done now. Once location of the new play
structure was selected the siting of the
halfcourt basketball pad would be done.
Existing bituminous trails will be widened to
8 feet and new trails would connect to 1st
Avenue and to Wentworth Trail. Additional
landscaping improvements will be determined
later.
FRIENDLY MARSH PARK
S NERMAN WINTHROP
ROBERT R NSTINE
THOMAS J. SEXTON
RICHARD A. NOEL
ROGER 0. GORDON
EVEN C.TOUREK
HART KULLER
DAVID P. PEARSON
TNOMAS M HART W
w RROA C.KNUTSON
W 0. ALTMAN
WENDv ILLSON LEGGE
MARK J. BRIOL
GIRARD P. MILLER
MICHELE D AILLANCOURT
MARY
M. COLLINS
JONJ. HOGANSON
ALAN L. DWORSKY
JAY R. NAFTZGER
VJINTHROPI WEINSTINE & SEXTON
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
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444 CEDAR STREET
SAINT PAU LI MINNES OTA 55101
April 19, 1983
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Mr-. (lrvil Johnson
nlLllinistrator
?Iundota Heights
eh Plaza Drive
tlendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
APR "9 19193
Re: The following described property situated in Mendota
Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota:
Lots 3, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 18, Friendly Hills Re-
arrangement.
Dear Orvil:
You have inquired as to the right of the City of Mendota Heights
to dispose of the above property which is commonly referred to
as the Friendly Hills "Tot -Lot."
Hie
property in question is in the name of the City of Mendota
Heights. According to our information, at the time of the
filing of the Friendly Hills Rearrangement Plat, a Declaration
setting forth certain covenants and restrictions was also filed
which provided that this property was to be used for a "play-
ground area or for development as a school location or for a
public park or for other public uses or purposes, all as may be
permitted under the zoning ordinances of the Village of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota."
The formal Declaration provides that the covenants and restric-
tions continue for a twenty-year period and then are auto-
matically renewed for successive five-year periods unless at
least 65 percent of the owners of the lots in Friendly Hills
Rearrangement agree to their cancellation or modification.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
August 28, 1989
TO: Citizen's Parks Review Committee File
FROM:
Kevin Do W , City Administrator
SUBJECT: Documentation of Final Cost Allocations
The final meeting of the Citizeatswhichstimelthe
Committee was held on June 5, 19899F ram of park improvements
Committee adopted a recommended program
to the City Council. This recommendation was subsequently
passed by the voters
endorsed by the City Council, and set the financial
parameters for the bonuriosee fhich thiswag memo is to document for
on August 15th. The purpose the various
the file the allocation of those dollars among
parts of the project.
$
Existing Parks - 300,000250,000 —
New Neighborhood Parks - 700,000
Trails -
450,000 (;
Centex Development - 125,000-
Sibley Land Purchase - 325,000
Sibley Development - 0,000
Mendakota Park Ballfield - 550,000 (`
Third Ballfield Location -
Sub -total
$2,700,000
Allocation for future $ 700,000
Development
Total $3,40 00 00
* Existing neighborhood parks were originally budgeted for
$250,000. An additional $50,000 was added at the June 5th
meeting for the purpose of re -grading ball fields in all of
the..existing neighborhood parks.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Nineteen (19) members of the Committee met on Monday,
June 5th to consider options and make a recommendation.
(Minutes of the meeting are attached.) After extensive
discussion it was decided to recommend that the City hold a
parks bond referendum on a Tuesday in August, and that the
ballot question consist of two parts.
The first question would be for $2.7 million, and would fund
the following improvements:
1. Upgrade of 7 existing neighborhood parks and Curley
tot lot
2. Development of three new neighborhood parks -
Haegstrom-King, Mendakota, and Victoria Highlands
3. Construction of 15 miles of additional
pedestrian/bicycle trail
4. Development of the 27-acre "Centex" park, with the
land dedicated by the developer
5. Development of the Sibley campus site in conjunction
with School District 197, if and when an agreement
with the District is reached.
6. Bond authorization for acquisition of a third
ballfield at some time in the future when a preferred
location is determined.
A second question in the amount of an additional $700,000
would provide bond authorization for the development of the
third ballfield site, and for future acquisition of
additional land for open space and/or general parks purposes.
We have check with bond counsel at Briggs and Morgan, and
learned that the second question cannot be made contingent on
the first. The attached resolution reflects their
recommendation for how the ballot should be worded.
�X M� pACT
City Treasurer Larry Shaughnessy has calculated the expected
tax impact (beginning in 1991) on various priced houses in
the community. The tax impact shown in the second column for
the first question of $2.7 million includes the assumption
that the City will increase its annual operating budget for
parks maintenance by $100,0000
City of
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Mendota Heights
NEWS RELEASE - Citizen's Parks Review Committee Recommends
Summer Referendum
Date - June 7, 1989 For Immediate Release
Contact - Kevin Frazell, City Administrator
452-1850
The Citizen's Parks Review Committee, a 27-member ad hoc
advisory committee, has recommended that the City hold a
parks bond referendum on a Tuesday in August, 1989. The
referendum, as recommended, would consist of two questions.
The first question, for $2.7 million, would be used to
immediately upgrade and expand the city's parks system. The
second question, for an additional $700,000 would provide
latitude for the City to acquire additional park land as it
becomes available in the community.
The Parks Review Committee was appointed by the City
Council late last year, with the charge to come up with a
parks bond referendum that would meet Mendota Height's parks
and open space needs while being financially feasible for the
taxpayers. The Commmittee, consisting of Councilmembers,
Planning and Parks Commissioners, and at -large citizens, has
lie
been meeting for over five months to work out the details of
the current proposal.
The first ballot question of $2.7 million would upgrade
the City's existing seven neighborhood parks, complete
development of three new neighborhood parks, add 15 miles of
bicycle/pedestrian trails, develop a 27-acre community
ballfield complex in the southeastern part of the City,
1101 Victoria Curve •Mendota Heights, MN 55118 452.1850
,PARKS A14D RECREATION COMMISSION.
Establishment and Composition.
An advisory Commission of Parks and Recreation is hereby
established. The Commission shall advise the Village Council on
matters pertaining to Parks and Recreational development pro
roem
grains and is to cooperate with Village personrams.guiding
in implementing the Parks and Recreation p g
The Commission shall.consist of 7 residents of the Village
appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the
members of the Village Council. The members shall serve terms
nd of 2 years begining the first ofFebruary
he termsrofnsuchtmembelrs
January 31st of the following Ye
shall be staggered so that the terms of 3 members shall expire
one year and four members expiring the following year. A member
whose term of office expires shall serve until a successor is
appointed. '
During the organizational meetingv(the meeting in February)
the Commission shall elect, from among its members, a Chairman
who shall serve a term of 1 year and who shall not serve more
than two consecutive 1 year terms. The Commission shall also
appoint a secretary who may or may not be a member of the Com-
mission.
DU'PI1;S AIdU 12LSPONSI}3ILI'PIES.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise the Village
Council on the establishment of written rules and regulations
for the use, management and operation of the public
recreational facilities, the same to be approved by actions of
Council before being put into effect.
The Co�mnission shall prepare plans for the development and
improvement of the public parks and recreational facilities and
may, with respect to the Councils wishes, develop a Comprehensive
plan for future park developments. The Parks andeRacreation CoCapital imm
mission may, with consent of the Council, E p priorities
provemen'ts program for the pourpose of determining P
and apportioning costs of scheduled imtemeaforementioned duties
ntsw
The Commission shall, in preforming
aand responsibilities, exhibit the initative in formulating
policies which will be responsive to the anticipated need and
objectives of the community.
Peetings. ularl. established and
To hod monthly meetings at a time regcc alymeetings as
approved b.Ythe Council and to hold such .p- }
necessary for the conduct of business. a true
Re uq fired Reportse g p of all
Po report to the Council, submiother appropriate reports
minutes, financial requests and any
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L� CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CONTRACT FOR
PARK DEVELOPMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 6th day of
September, 1988, by and between the City of Mendota Heights,
Dakota County, Minnesota (hereinafter called the "City") and
Valley View Heights Civic Association, Inc. (hereinafter
called the Association).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Association has requested the City to provide
for playground improvements on Lot 10, Block 1 of Curley's
Valley View Addition located at the intersection of Cullen
Avenue and Timmy.Street and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to prepare the lot for
construction of playground equipment by the Association and
to provide up to $4,000.00 toward the cost of the equipment
subject to the Association maintaining it.
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the two
parties as follows:
1. The City will grade the lot according to the attached
plan dated June 1, 1988. Grading will be completed by
approximately October 15, 1988.
2. The City will extend the culvert through the park,
approximately 175 feet.
3. The City will sod high traffic and erodible areas and
or
seed the remaining areas. The City will also provide
pea rock in the area designated for the playground
structure.
4. The Association will select the play structure to be
installed subject to the City's approval. The City will
purchase the play structure with the city's costs to be
limited to $4,000.00I any additional cost will be paid
by the Association. The City reserves the right to
approve the location of any structures and the City will
coordinate the installation of the equipment with the
installers.
5. The Association will perform all routine maintenance
on the park including, but not limited to lawn
mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and routine upkeep
of the equipment.
6. The City will provide liability insurance for itself
and will have the Association named as an Additional
Insured on the City's insurance policy. The
Association will annually reimburse the City for the
additional premium attributed to the additional Insured
provision.
7. In the event that the Association initiates litigation
based on or arising out of this agreement, including an
action seeking specific performance, the prevailing
party in such litigation shall be entitled to
reimbursement from the non -prevailing party of all costs
and expenses including attorney's fees incurred in
connection with such litigation.
8. For all purposes under this agreement, written notice to
the City shall be addressed to the City of Mendota
Heights C/o City Administrator at its City Hall address,
notice to the association shall be addressed to the last
known president of the Association at his residential
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 8, 1989
To: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant
Subject: Wagon Wheel Trail Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail
DISCUSSION
At the October 21, 1989 City Council meeting there was an
assessment hearing for the residents of Wagon Wheel Trail to
discuss street, storm sewer and curbing improvements.
Construction of a bicycle trail was included in this project as
Municipal State Aid (MSA) funding would pay for it as part of the
street improvement package.
The residents were opposed to assessments for these
improvements, but felt that if there was other funding available
to pay for the bike trail portion of the improvements they would
be in favor of constructing a bike trail. City Council referred
this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission to explore
Park funding options for the bike trail.
Construction of the bike trail independently of MSA funding
would cost $134,500, including contigencies, overhead, and design
costs. MSA funding is not available for the bike trail unless it
is part of the whole street improvement package.
The Citizens Park Review Committee did not allocate any
money for trails along Wagon Wheel Trail, as they felt that it
was not fiscally practical to pay the costs of the bike trail
when MSA money is available to do so.
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff expects that some Wagon Wheel residents may attend the
Park meeting to hear discussion on this matter. Conduct the
meeting with the Wagon Wheel residents about possible funding for
the bike trail and make any appropriate recommendations to City
Council.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 7, 1989
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Ivy Park Additional Land Acquisition
Several years ago, the Ivy Falls Townhomes Association
approached the City to see if we were interested in acquiring
an open area of land (approximately 2 to 3 acres) adjacent to
Ivy Park. This land cannot be developed for housing but must
remain as open space. The four homeowners associations
apparently pay taxes on this area plus any maintenance costs.
I contacted Mr. Ralph Ogen of the Ivy Falls Townhomes
Association who said that his 36 members were in favor of
releasing the property but the homeowners associations for
Ivy Keep I and Ivy Keep II, whose units abut the parcel in
question, were opposed because of no assurances as to how the
land would be used.
I feel that if we were to acquire this parcel it could be
developed into a permanent youth size soccer field. The
existing ballfield/soccer play field could then be improved
for softball use only with improvements similar to those
installed at the City Hall Site.
Action Reouired
Discuss this matter with the Parks Project Manager, and if
the Parks and Recreation Commission desire to implement this,
direct staff to prepare a sketch plan or letter describing
the proposed development of the site, to present to the
Homeowners Association.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Play Structure Base Materials
I have contacted the City's Insurance Risk Analyzer to get
clarification of terms used to describe base materials.
Pea Rock or Gravel is from 3/8" to 5/8" in size
Coarse sand or Buck -Shot is from, 1/16" to 1/8"
Pea Rock can also be ordered in 1/8" to 3/8" size
Washed sand is what is used in most concrete products.
We will be using either washed sand (what was originally put
around existing play structures) or the Buck -Shot or coarse
sand measuring 1/16" to 1/8" in size. The advantage of the
Buck -Shot over washed sand would be that vegetation cannot
take root in Buck -Shot and animals are less likely to soil
this material. It also does not compact when wet as regular
sand will.
Action Reouired
For information purposes only.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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NOVEMBER 7, 1989
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer
Enlarging and improving the soccer/softball play field in
Friendly Hills Park was a desired improvement recommended by
the Citizens Parks Review Committee. To accomplish this
would require a storm sewer pipe through the park replacing
the current drainage ditch/way to the pond.
The engineering department has surveyed the area and
estimated a storm sewer would cost approximately $13,500 plus
$3,500 for contingencies and engineering. The amount
budgeted by the Referendum Parks Committee to improve the
play field was $5,000 plus additional funding from a pool of
$50,000 to be used to improve play fields in four parks.
(Ivy, Wentworth, Valley and Friendly Hills Parks).
Because the construction cost is less then $15,000 we are not
required to advertise for bidders, but can solicit bids from
at least three contractors who have previously worked for the
city or include this work with a larger contract.
Action Required
If the Parks and Recreation Commission desires to implement
this improvement, they should request that council order
preparation of plans and specifications to replace the
drainage ditch in Friendly Hills Park with a storm sewer pipe
as recommended by the engineering staff.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 7, 1989
TO: Park and Recreation Committee
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Handicap Accessibility of Park Facilities
Federal and State laws require that all publicly financed
facilities be designed to accommodate handicap individuals.
To address this situation I recommend the Park Commission
establish a policy requiring any park improvements to be
handicap accessible.
As part of the trail improvements we will be providing curb
cuts whenever necessary as well as adjusting the level of all
foot bridges to match the level of the adjoining trails.
Consideration of a trail from the parking areas to the half
court basketball courts would seem appropriate.
Play structures must also be considered. One narrow
bituminous path from the edging to the first low ramp of each
play structures should be installed. This hard surface must
be located so as not to constitute a hazard. Also, at one of
the ten locations where play equipment will be installed an
additional play structure designed specifically for the
handicap should be included.
These modifications to accommodate the handicap were not
factored into the referendum budgets, but I feel the costs
should be very minor in all instances except the one special
play structure. This could range in the $15-30,000 area
depending on the size of the structure and type of base
material used.
Action Reouired
Review the matter with the Parks Project Manager and discuss
potential policies to address Handicap Accessibility.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
TO: Park and Recreation Committee
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Collapsible Ball Field Fencing
Use of collapsible fencing on the City ball fields was
discussed at the October 24th meeting. The product described
by members of the commission is called Carsonite Flexible
Fence System (see attachment).
The primary use of this product is for temporary fencing on
play fields with multiple sport uses. To leave this product
in place for an entire season would be inviting vandalism.
This would be an inviting target to "wreck-reate". Testing
how strong it is, or how far it will bend or can it be ripped
or even ripped off are obvious "miss -uses."
Installation or dismantling would require a work crew several
hours per field. If you have ever tried to install or remove
a fence post, buried two feet into dry hard ground you can
imagine how willing our park crews will be to want to use
this product.
An average outfield would require 300 feet of 48" fabric and
use about 30 posts. The cost for the materials and
installation tools would cost approximately $1,500.00 A
wire fabric fence 6' high with warning track would cost
$6,500.00 installed and last approximately 20 to 30 years.
I contacted the City's Insurance Risk Analyzer, Dave Drugg,
who had less than a glowing recommendation for this product.
It is new and is effective, but he feels that the best and
safest fence is a minimum 6' chain link fence with a 10 to 15
foot warning track. He also said the collapsible fence
product does not weather well and must be taken down prior to
winter. It also "looses its memory" if prolonged stress or
distortion is inflected on the product.
Action Required
For information purposes only.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 7, 1989
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Bike Trails
Information has been gathered by the engineering staff along
the proposed bike trail routes. With this information we can
more accurately determine the location, length and
construction difficulties we will encounter.
In our opinion most if not all of the following trails can be
built next year.
1. Valley Park: Marie to Highway 13
2. Valley Park: Marie to Highway 110
3. Highway 110: Crown Point to Dodd Road
4. Marie Avenue: I-35E to Dodd Road
5. Marie Avenue: Dodd to Delaware Avenue
6. Highway 149 R.O.W.: Dodd Road/Highway 110 corner
to Decorah
7. Delaware: Highway 110 to Huber
8. Victoria: Lexington to Marie
9. Wachtler/Wentworth: Emerson to Dodd
10. Laura Court: Extended to Somerset School Trail
11. Trails in neighborhood parks: Rogers, Ivy, Marie,
Wentworth, Victoria Highlands and Friendly Hills.
Action Required
If commission concurs with this list they should request that
Council order staff to prepare plans and specifications for
the 11 trail sections listed above.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 7, 1989
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Aullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Somerset School Bike Trail
In 1989, the Park and Recreation Commission approved the
construction of a bridge over Ivy Falls Creek and the
installation of a bike trail from First Avenue to the
Somerset School playground. The referendum recommended an
extension of this trail to the north west to connect to Laura
Court but did not address a needed section to the East. The
trail ends at the playground and would require an extension
of approximately 300' to reach the paved area by the school
adjacent to Dodd Road. The cost of this segment would be
$3,000-5,000.
Action Required
If the commission desires the link up of the new trail to the
on -street trail along Dodd Road it should direct staff to
request the school district to construct the trail or to give
the city permission to construct the trail.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
October 24, 1989 - 7:30 P.M.
Large Conference Room
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of October 12th Minutes.
4. Update on Consultant Selection - Three Large Parks.
5. Presentation by City Park Manger, Guy Kullander:
a. Recap Trails.
b. Selection of Play Equipment Supplier.
C. Neighborhood Park Improvement Discussion.
d. Curley and Friendly Hills Tot Lots.
6. Adjourn
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