1998-03-10 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 10,1998
6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the February 10, 1998 Minutes
4. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
(Meg McMonigal, MFRA)
5. Discussion of Parks Project Manager's Priorities for 1998
6. Updates
• Recreation Programmer's Update
• Ordinance Recodification
• Birdhouses
• Senior Club
• Commissioners' Per -Diem
• Parks Report
7. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 1998
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, February 10, 1998, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Kleinglass, Liberacki, Norton,
Damberg, and Linnell, and Libra. Also present were City Planner Marc Wiegle of
MFRA and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister,
BIRD HOUSES
Mr. Hollister presented a memo from Terry Blum asking for a recommendation that the
council allocate $500 from the Special Parks Fund for Purple Martin birdhouses.
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that the Council spend $500 for the
purchase of Purple Martin birdhouses.
Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Mr. Hollister said that he would bring this request to the Council at their March 4, 1998
meeting.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13,1998 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES
Commissioner Norton moved to approve the January 13, 1998 Parks and Recreation
Commission Minutes with conections. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES:
NAYS:
MENDOTA HEIGHTS SENIOR CLUB
Ms. Joann Rice of the new Mendota Heights Senior Club introduced herself to the
Commissioners and discussed the origins and current direction of the Senior Club. Ms.
Rice said that the Senior Club has met monthly at Parkview Plaza since September of
1997, and currently has a membership of 80 seniors, with roughly 40 attending at any
Or. Hollister said that it would be possible to place the request on the Council agenda for
March 4, 1998. Mr. Hollister asked Ms. Rice to provide a letter introducing the Senior
Club and itemizing those uses to which the $500 would be put by February 25, 1998.
Ms. Rice agreed to provide the letter.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Spicer said that since it was February the Commission should elect officers for
1998.
Commissioner Damberg made a motion that Chair Spicer be reelected as Chair,
Commissioner Linnell be elected as Vice -Chair, and Mr. Hollister be reelected as
Secretary.
Commissioner Norton seconded the motion
AYES:
NAYS:
EDUCATION ABOUT NATIVE PRAIRIE PLANTINGS
Commissioner Norton said that organizations such as Landscape Alternatives and the
Saint Paul Energy Consortium would be willing to provide a free seminar on native
prairie grasses and wildflower plantings in one's own back yard. Commissioner Norton
moved to direct Staff to schedule an educational program this spring for Mendota Heights
residents on the merits of native plantings, to be presented by Landscape Alternatives and
the Saint Paul Energy Consortium, and to advertise this program in the next issue of
Heights Hilites,
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES:
NAYS:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Mr. Marc Wiegle of McCombs Frank Roos Associates presented a draft of the
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) Corridor Plan prepared by
McCombs Frank Roos Associates. Mr. Wiegle said that this MNRRA Corridor Plan will
be one component of the revised Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wiegle summarized future
trail extension plans by Dakota County and current MnDOT thinking about a trail on the
east side of the new 35E bridge. Mr. Wiegle also discussed the timetable for the rest of
the year regarding revision of the Comprehensive Plan and opportunities for input from
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 6, 1998
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
Discussion with Meg McMonigal of McCombs Frank Roos Associates
Discussion
Meg McMonigal of MFRA is now working on the Parks and Recreation component of
the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the results of the Joint City Council/Parks
and Recreation Commission Workshop held on January 14, 1997. Ms. McMonigal will
be present at the March 10, 1998 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission with
an outline/rough draft of the Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Plan for discussion with
the Commission. Please see the attached materials from the Joint Workshop.
MFRA has been contracted by the City to help revise our Comprehensive Plan, in
accordance with Metropolitan Council requirements. A revision of our Comprehensive
Plan is due to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998,
Action Required
After Ms. McMonigal gives her presentation, discuss the Parks and Recreation
Component of the Comprehensive Plan and advise Ms. McMonigal on further
additions/revisions.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMNHSSION/CITY COUNCIL
JOINT WORKSHOP MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 1997
The Joint Workshop of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission and the
Mendota Heights City Council was held on Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in the Large
Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 PM.
The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg,
Liberacki and Norton. The following Councilmembers were present: Smith, Koch, Huber,
and Krebsbach. Also present were Mayor Mertensotto, City Admmrstrator Kevin
Batchelder, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C.
Hollister.
ITEM #1: REVIEW PURPOSE AND ROLE OF PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Chairman Spicer said that a few years ago when there was rapid development in the City
and the City was acquiring parkland, life on the Parks and Recreation Commission was
more exciting and Commissioners felt a real sense of purpose. Chairman Spicer continued
that now that the pace of development had slowed down, the Parks and Recreation
Commission had been reduced to discussing maintenance items. Chairman Spicer said that
he wished to hear the Council's thoughts on what the new role of the Parks and
Recreation Commission should be besides just maintenance. Chairman Spicer said that the
Commission should redefine its purpose.
Commissioner Kleinglass added that the Commission spends a lot of time discussing small
amounts of money, and that Staff should be empowered to spend such small amounts
without troubling the Parks and Recreation Commission about them. Commissioner
Ceinglass added that meetings often take only an hour, and that he doesn't feel the Parks
and Recreation Commission is accomplishing anything anymore.
Mayor Nlertensotto said that anytime the Commission felt that there were not sufficient
items on the agenda to justify a meeting, they could request through the Administrative
Assistant that the Council grant them a waiver from having to meet, and that the Council
n most cases would be happy to comply.
ITEM 42: A FULL-TIME RECREATION PROGRAMMER
Councilmembers Krebsbach and Smith asked the Commnission to explain what a Full -Time
recreation programmer could accomplish.
Chairman Spicer replied that the City of Mendota Heights had a growing population, and
that this led to an increase in demand for recreational services such as Cross -Country
Skiing. Chairman Spicer continued that Mr. Esser has done an excellent job as Recreation
Programmer. Chairman Spicer added that a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would not
just allow more traditional recreational programs such as baseball, volleyball, etc., but
other activities which would appeal to a wider range of age groups and interests such as
Nature programs and senior activities such as Gardening. Spicer concluded that a Full -
Time Recreation Programmer is necessary to maximize use of the City's open spaces, and
that the Commission was not seeking to create a Recreation Department. Chairman
Spicer asked why the Council was afraid of any growth in recreation services provided by
the City.
Commissioner Kleinglass said that the City did not provide any recreational activities that
appealed to him, such as a Bike Club, a Running Club, or a Walking Club. Commissioner
Kleinglass said that a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would allow the City to provide
recreational activities that would appeal to adults beyond merely softball. Commissioner
Kleinglass said that volunteers alone would not be sufficient to get these programs going.
Commissioner Kleinglass said that if a Running, Walking or Biking club were formed, it
could eventually elect officers from residents, but that the initial impetus would have to
come from the Recreation Programmer.
Councilmember Krebsbach said that she was concerned that a Full -Time Recreation
Programmer would duplicate services provided by Community Education,
Councilmember Krebsbach added that as government grows, it exposes itself to the risk of
painful cuts down the road.
Mayor Mertensotto said that the City has entrusted MHAA with the primary provision of
sports activities in Mendota Heights, and that the current half-time Recreation
Programmer position was created to facilitate better use of the City's fields, not to create
a Recreation Department. Mayor Mertensotto added that more West Saint Paul kids
currently use Community Education because it is located in West Saint Paul, but that once
Community Education moved to Mendota Heights more Mendota Heights kids would use
t.
Commissioner Damberg said that the City had spent millions of dollars on fields, and that
many of them were not being used much of the time. Commission Damberg added that
she saw very few "pick-up" games going on. Commissioner Damberg continued that one
Full -Time Recreation Programmer would not constitute a "department'. Commissioner
Damberg added that since the City built all these fields and courts, they should be used.
Commissioner Damberg said that the City should be setting up leagues, particularly for
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different age groups with different interests. Commissioner Damberg concluded that
residents of Mendota Heights without young children also pay taxes and that they should
receive some benefits in the form of recreation programming oriented toward their
nterests.
Councilmember Huber said that there is a stark contrast between the types of programs
offered by Community Education and those which are or could be offered by the City.
Councilmember Huber added that he saw no overlap between what a Full -Time
Recreation Programmer would offer and what Community Education offers.
Councilmember Huber concluded that he supports creating a Full -Time Recreation
Programmer position, and that the tax impact is very minimal.
Commissioner Spicer asked if a Full -Time Recreation Programmer could be tried for one
year on an experimental basis.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that it would not be fair to Mr. Esser to entice him to drop
other commitments for the sake of Mendota Heights, only to be cut back to half-time a
year later. Mayor Mertensotto added that creating a Full -Time Recreation Programmer
would inevitably lead to the creation of a department.
Councilmember Smith said that if the City ever had aFull-Time Recreation Programmer,
that individual should facilitate programs created and maintained by citizen -run
organizations such as MHAA, but should not create and maintain programs himself or
herself. Councilmember Smith added that the City should not run recreational programs,
but that individual residents in the community should take initiative to create programs,
and that MHAA or similar organizations could expand into providing recreational
opportunities for other age groups. Councilmember Smith said that the City should build
on the successful model of the past, which is empowering volunteer organizations such as
MHAA to provide recreational programs, and that this model could be applied to adult
programs as well. Councilmember Smith concluded that if a Full -Time Recreation
Programmer were hired, limits would need to be placed upon their scope of activities.
Commissioner Linnell pointed out that all City recreational programs were self-supporting
through fees.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the City still subsidized these programs.
Councilmember Krebsbach said that if no parameters were placed upon the Full -Time
Recreation Programmer, it could create both a dependency on the City for recreational
programs for adults and activities that duplicate Community Education. Councilmember
Krebsbach continued that this increase in demand could eventually require additional Staff
beyond one full-time Recreation Programmer. Councilmember Krebsbach added that a
volunteer association similar to NIHAA in structure but focused on the recreational needs
of adults may be successful Councilmember Krebsbach added that she was looking for
parameters to be placed upon a full-time Recreation Programmer that would clarify that
the individual's role is to schedule, facilitate and link recreational programs generated by
volunteer organizations.
LVlayor Mertensotto said that the City doesn't currently provide programming for seniors.
Mayor Mertensotto added that the seniors were asking the City for space, and that he
would be willing to provide the seniors with space, but that they would have to run their
own programs.
Chairman Spicer said that in comparisons between Mendota Heights and Cities of
comparable size, Mendota Heights provides fewer recreation programs than any other
City.
Commissioner Norton stated that the Commission's role is to inform the Council about
community needs.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the City takes care of its highest priority, which is
providing low cost government to its residents.
Chairman Spicer said that he was willing to pay $4 more per year for more Recreational
Programs.
Councilmember Koch said that many small incremental increases in costs would add up to
a significant increase in taxes. Councilmember Koch elaborated that often government
justifies minor increases in spending, viewing them in isolation and claiming that they are
not significant. Councilmember Koch continued that it was important for the City to look
at the whole picture and realize that all of these supposedly minor increases would lead in
aggregate to significant tax increases for Mendota Heights residents. Councilmember
Koch concluded that the City does provide the basic infrastructure for adult recreational
programs, such as streets, trails, and parks, and that it was the responsibility of residents
to organize activities for themselves if they so desired.
Chairman Spicer asked Staff to prepare a new proposal for aFull-Time Recreational
Programmer that would emphasize voluntary programs, and would set limits and
parameters upon the position that emphasize the facilitation of programs.
ITEM 43: MEETING INCREASING DEMAND FOR BALLFIELDS
Chairman Spicer said that there is a growing demand for Bailfield space in the City of
Mendota Heights.
Mayor Mertensotto said that the residents of Mendota Heights would not be willing to
support a bond issue to acquire more field space, and that lighting �tendakota Park was
not a politically feasible option.
Mr. Batchelder updated the group on Staffs discussions with MHAA. Mr. Batchelder
stated that the MHAA was proposing new traveling teams requiring fields with longer
base lines even though such fields were not available. Mr. Batchelder said that the
"ballfield crisis" predicted for 1996 did not occur, and in fact the numbers for 1996 were
down from 1995.
Chairman Spicer asked what happened to the idea of putting fields at the Cemetery.
Mayor Mertensoto responded that the City had originally asked for T-Ball fields and could
not then go back and ask for baseball fields. Mayor Mertensotto continued that the
cemetery pays no property taxes but receives government services, and so they could be
asked to provide field space for the City. Mayor Mertensotto added that fields could be
built there on a five-year lease and a fence could be constructed. Mayor Mertensotto
added that Visitation could make a similar arrangement with the City.
Councilmember Smith suggested the south side of Acacia Road for ballfields.
Chairman Spicer said that ballfields could be a good temporary use in many sites before
they were developed.
Mayor Mertensotto said that Staff needed to spend time with MHAA discussing why the
City's fields were underused. Mayor Mertensotto added that MHAA had to adjust to the
City's current field capacity.
Mr. Batchelder responded that MHAA has told the City that it is impossible for them to
get parental cooperation on weekend scheduling. Mr. Batchelder added that the City
should review the use of the School District's fields, and also look at Fort Snelling.
Commissioner Kleinglass said that the VA hospital had a baseball field and that he would
be willing to rent it to the City for a good rate.
ITEM #4: STAFF WORKLOAD AND THE PRIORITY OF PARKS PROJECTS
The Parks and Recreation Commission pointed out that the following Parks Projects had
not been completed as scheduled in 1996:
1. North Kensington Park
2. Wentworth Park Shelter
3. Park Maps
Staff was directed to implement these projects in 1997, or to determine priorities with the
Commission and Council if the engineering department was unable to accomplish these
mprovements to the park system.
ITEM 95: NORTH KENSINGTON PARK
Councilmember Smith said that she was still in favor of the "backyard" concept, but that
she felt it needed to be modified in favor of more traditional plantings of trees, bushes and
grass. Councilmember Smith said that the Plan now cost more than they had originally
thought. Councilmember Smith added that the pond area was now too expensive as it was
currently planned. Councilmember Smith said that she was also worried about mosquitoes
and rodents. Councilmember Smith added that the Prairie grass would take several years
to establish.
Commissioner Spicer recalled that at the neighborhood meetings on North Kensington
Park, the neighborhood had overwhelmingly supported the existing plan. Chairman Spicer
added that the City had picked prairie grass because it was low maintenance.
Commissioner Damberg said that the City should place more value on natural grasses and
natural habitats, and that the original plan was preferable to a formal park. Commissioner
Damberg added that the Parks and Recreation Commission had heard no objections to the
agreed upon plan and that therefore the City should proceed with this plan.
The Council and Commission directed Staff to place North Kensington Park on the
February Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda to revisit the design of the plantings.
ITEM #6: OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
Chairman Spicer said that the City should consider preserving more open space before it is
lost forever. Chairman Spicer said that a referendum would be very difficult and asked
how the City could finance land acquisition.
Mayor Mertensotto said that contract -for -deed would be an option, and that the City
should take everything it can afford to get.
Councilmember Huber suggested that parcels of land be ranked by priority based upon the
desirability of the land and the risk of losing it in the near term.
The Commission and the Council expressed interest in the following parcels:
• 96 Acacia Area TMcquired Property
• #9 Slowinski Property
• 911 Foss homestead by Wentworth Park
• 916 Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard
• 918 Resurrection Cemetery"Break Off' Area
• 919 Visitation Convent Property
• #21 Tousignant Property off Mendota Heights Road
ITEM #7: EXPANSION OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM
The Commission and the Council expressed interest in the following Trail possibilities:
• #3 Valley Park/Par 3 Cross Country Ski Trail
• 419 Ski Trails in Mendakota Golf Course
• 922 Copperfield/Centex Area Trails
• 921 North Side of Mendota Heights Road from Dodd to Delaware
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and seconded by Damberg.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick C. Hollister
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 6, 1998
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Discussion of Pazks Project Manager's Priorities for 1998
Discussion
At the February 10, 1998 meeting of the Pazks and Recreation Commission, the
Commission asked Staff to bring back the attached list of projects for 1998 by Mr.
Kullander for discussion.
Action Required
Please examine this list and provide input to Staff as to which items aze of highest
priority for 1998.
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To: Parks and Recreation Commissio .�
From: Bill Bird, Recreation Programm
Re: Recreation Update
Date: March 5, 1998
Ice Rinks
The warming houses were cleaned by the seasonal Rink Attendants on Thursday,
February 19. The nets, hoses and other equipment was picked up by the maintenance
crew.
Mendota Heights Senior Club
On Wednesday, March 4, 1998 the club was granted $500.00 seed money by the city
council. The funds will be used for start up costs associated with general supplies,
coffee, postage and a possible scholarship fund.
The Mendota Heights Senior Club met on Wednesday, February 25, 1998. Larry
Bridger, Police Investigator with the City of Mendota Heights, was a special guest at
the meeting. Mr. Bridger gave a presentation about "Senior Safety and Security". Mr.
Bridger gave suggestions to the seniors on how to increase their safety while in public
and in and around their homes. He focused on safety issues associated with multi -unit
dwellings, which a large percentage of the seniors live in. He also answered many
questions about current law enforcement issues within the city.
The next senior club meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 12:30
to 3:30 p.m., in Parkview Plaza. This meeting will feature a presentation by Greg
Page, Director of the Dakota County Historical Society,
Skating Lessons
The second session of skating lessons was canceled after only two weeks of lessons,
due to the poor ice conditions.
Summer Softball
Registrations are coming in for all returning resident teams. Beginnutg on Monday,
March 9, 1998, registrations for all new resident teams begin. At this time the Men's
D Class has filled 5 of the 8 available spaces, Men's C Class has filled 1 of the 8
available spaces, Men's Over 30 Class has filled 3 of the 10 available spaces and
Women's D Class has filled 2 of the 8 available spaces. Non Resident registration will
conclude on Friday, March 20, 1998.
A managers/umpires meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 and will be
held at city hall. This meeting will be used to distribute rule books, softballs and other
materials. The time will also be used to discuss rules and rule changes.
Spring & Summer Programs
The first Spring recreation program is "Build A Bird House" and will be held on
Thursday, March, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at city hall. Parent -Child pairs will construct
bird houses to be used to attract birds such as chickadees and house wrens to their back
yards. Tim Lindahl, Naturalist & School Teacher, will lead the program and give other
suggestions on how to improve the habitat on your property to attract various birds.
Meetings Attended
Wednesday, February 18:
Wednesday, February 25
Friday, February 27
Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 4:
Working On...
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)
Softball Roundtable Meeting at Richfield Community
Center.
Mendota Heights Senior Club Meeting.
Safety Camp meeting at South St. Paul City Hall.
MRPA State Conference Planning Committee Meeting at
Bloomington City Hall.
Mendota Heights City Council Meeting.
-Softball registration and league preparation.
-Park field and pavilion reservations.
-Programs for the May 1998 Heights Highlights.
-A Voyageur Canoe Program on Rogers Lake.
-A 55 Alive program for Mendota Heights Seniors.
-Youth day trips with West St. Paul.
-Preparation for "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks".
-Family musical/entertainment performances in the park.
ORDINANCE NO. 913
AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING THE USE
OF
PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA
HEIGHTS AND
IMPOSING PENALTIES
FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF
SECTION 1. DEFINITION
Public park, or parks, is any land owned or leased by the City for the
use of the public for any one or a combination of the following uses:
recreation, relaxation, amusement, playgrounds and fields, swimming
beaches „ trail and trailways.
SECTION 2. DEFACING OR DESTROYING PROPERTY
No person shall injure, damage, deface, destroy, diminish or impair the
value of any public or private property located within any public park in
the City including but not limited to buildings, structures, signs, trees,
shrubs, or vegetation.
SECTION 3. LITTERING PROHIBSTED
No person shall litter, cast or throw rubbish, trash, or garbage in any
public park including any adjacent water area within the City, but shall
place such materials in the proper receptacles. Where receptacles are
not provided in the public park, all such rubbish, trash or garbage shall
be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence.
SECTION 4. PARK HOURS
4.1 No person shall be in any public park, and no person shall remain
in or leave any vehicle in any public park or upon any parkway
or public grounds between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following morning. Nothing
in this section shall apply to persons traveling upon established
driveways located within public parks or upon parkways.
4.2 Special permission for groups of persons to remain in any public
park for a longer period than those designated herein may be ob-
tained from the City Council at their discretion, provided, how-
ever, that such permits and permission shall specify what special
conditions must be observed by said persons during said period.
4.3 Duly designated City employees may enter the public parks at any
time to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.
disturb or cause to disturb any wildlife provided, however,
that unless prohibited by resolution of the City Council,
fishing shall be permitted upon the lakes situated within
or adjacent to any public park.
8.2 No animal shall be permitted in any swimming or wading
areas, or in the immediate vicinity of any swimming or
wading areas.
8.3 No owner of a dog shall permit his dog to be at large in
City parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all
times. "Restraint" as used herein shall be deemed to mean
controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet in length or by
a competent person and immediately obedient to that person's
command,
8.4 No person shall ride, lead, or permit a horse, pony, donkey,
or other similarly sized animal in any improved areas of the
public parks except in those areas (whether improved or not),
where such animals are specifically allowed by resolution of
the City Council. "Improved areas" as used herein shall be
deemed to mean areas which are mowed, paved, blacktopped or
trails established or designated for pedestrian, cross
country skiing, or bicycle use.
SECTION 9. RULES
9.1 The City Council shall have the right to issue additional
administrative rules and -regulations relative to but not
conflicting with this ordinance. No person shall violate
such rules or regulations that may be established by the
Council.
9.2 The invalidity of any part or section of this ordinance
as declared by court of competent jurisdiction shall not
affect the validity of the remainder thereof.
SECTION 10.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
Any person
violating
any provision
of this
ordinance
shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor
and
on conviction
thereof
shall be
subject to a
fine not in
excess of
five hundred
dollars
($500.00)
or to imprison-
ment not in
excess of
ninety (90)
days in jail
or both.
Parks Report for the Month of February 1998
1. Maintain Rinks Early in the Month
Rinks Closed on February 1 lth
2. Clean Warming Houses
Prepare and Paint inside Warming Houses
Repair Doors to Warming Houses
3. Equipment Maintenance
Work on Spring Equipment
Prepare for Summer Use
4. Trim Trees Along Pedway
5. General Maintenance
Trash Pickup