1984-09-18 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1984
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairperson Stein. The following members were
present: Stein, Doffing, Knittig, Schneeman, and Singer. Members absent were
McMonigal and Williams. Also present was Dewey Selander.
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the August 7, 1984 meeting were approved as submitted.
MINUTES
BIKE TRAIL CON- Since the City Council approved the allocation of $100,000 from
STRUCTION PRIORITIES the Park Fund for the partial construction of a bike trail, the
Commission was concerned that the necessary preparation be made
to implement the project as soon as possible. After discussion,
Knittig moved the City staff be directed to begin an analysis
and feasibility studv of the entire Backbone Svstem, with Drimas
on the corridor
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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LOT 10, CURLEY After reviewing press articles and City Council actions regarding
ADDITION the controversial lot in Curley Addition, the Commission unanimou
passed the following resolution: We the members of this Park
Commission support the expenditure of Park Fund monies for the
construction of an eight -foot wide crushed, limestone rock trail
through Lot 10, but oppose the use of Park Fund monies for any of
WACHTLER PROPERTY Chairperson Stein reported that he, Mayor Lockwood, and City
Administrator Frazell would meet with a representative of the
Wachtler family to discuss the possibility of an option to purchase
the property, should it become available.
EXISTING Recreation Director Selander commented on the following questions
RECREATION raised by the Commission regarding the recreation program.
PROGRAMS
1. Volleyball was offered to residents several years ago but due
to lack of interest and difficulties with facility reservations,
interested persons were encouraged to participate in the West
St. Paul program.
2. T-ball coaches are in a difficult position with the young players.
However, he felt that skills are being taught and the players
are benefitting from the program.
3. A certified instructor is hired by the School District and that
person dictates what tumbling programs are offered. Inter-
ested parents may call Turners for pre-school tumbling and
gynmastic programs.
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4. Since there is no organized slow pitch softball league in
Mendota Heights due to lack of facilities, interested parties
are encouraged to contact Dewey for openings on existing teams
NEW RECREATION With increased interest in volleyball, the Commission directed
PROGRAMS that Selander check facility schedules and, pending availability,
advertisements be placed in area newspapers for recreational league
and couples volleyball.
Ice rink hours will also be advertised.
A resident contacted Commissioner Knittig about the possibility
of the City initiating and organizing a Senior Citizen Club, since
Mendota Heights residents are not eligible to attend the West St.
Paul club. Selander agreed to advertise and direct an organizat-
ional meeting to be held in the Community Meeting Room in City Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS Singer will contact City staff as to the condition of existing cross
country ski trails in the parks. He will also contact Dakota
County to find out the availability of a groomer and the associated
costs.
Doffing will attend the next meeting of the City Council.
The next
meeting
of
the
Park
and Recreation Commission will be on
Tuesday,
October
9,
1984,
at
7:j0 P.M.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Singer, Secretary
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