1997-01-14 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY.MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 14.J997
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission 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 7:05 PM.
The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg,
and Liberacki. Commissioner Norton arrived late. Also present were Councilmember
Krebsbach, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C.
Hollister,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Conunissioner Libra moved to approve the December 10, 1996 Minutes with corrections.
Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
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Staff then provided updates on the following items:
There were on comments on this item.
POLICE REPORT
There were no comments on this item.
Commissioner Damberg requested an end-of--the-year Vandalism Report.
Mr. Esser provided an update on the ice rinks.
Commissioner Damberg pointed out that according the Comprehensive Plan, one of the
goals of the City was to "enable historic and scenic values in the community to be
preserved". Commissioner Damberg said that this aspect of parks had been neglected by
the Parks and Recreation Commission, and that almost all the emphasis on parks to date
was from a recreational standpoint. Commissioner Damberg continued that there were
many opportunities for the City to improve views by putting in grasses, trees and shrubs.
Commissioner Damberg reiterated that she felt that the City dealt with the recreational
aspects of parks very well, but not the other two purposes listed, scenic areas and areas
poorly adapted to development.
Commissioner Linnell said that the City lacks its own Staff expertise in forestry, but the
City could hire such expertise on a contingency basis.
Commissioner Damberg said that more emphasis should be placed on non -dedicated
parks.
Comrtvssioner Linnell suggested increasing the monetary component of the Park
Contribution.
Mayor Mertensotto agreed that the current $750 amount was low relative to the present
value of land in Mendota Heights,
The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned to the Workshop with the City
Council.
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