1984-10-09 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, OCTOBER 9, 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, McMonigal, Schneeman, Singer and Williams.
Also present was Sim Danielson,
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the September 18, 1984 meeting were approved as
MINUTES submitted.
LEXINGTON HIGHLAND The Commission reviewed the open space concern on Outlot A
PLATS of the Lexington Highland Plats as requested by the City
Council. Mr. Danielson described the lot in terms of build -
ability and the yearly occurrence of complaints about the lack
of maintenance. Upon further discussion, Williams moved that
the lot in question be sold contingent upon the unanimous approval
of immediate area residents.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
CURLEY ADDITION The latest update on the controversy over Lot 10 in Curley
Addition is that an inexpensive gravel path will be located as
initially proposed. This path can be paved at a later time if
deemed necessary. Minor improvements will be made to the lot
but Park funds will not be used for further landscaping.
Neighbors are to maintain the lot and the City retains the
right to sell the lot in the future.
MN/DOT BIKEWAY The Commission reviewed a letter from the Minnesota Department
GRANT APPLICATION of Transportation regarding the status of the three components
of the bicycle trail project. Since a major portion of the
section between Marie Avenue and Mendota Heights Road has been
altered from the initial proposal, the Commission directed Mr.
Danielson to notify Mn/DOT officials of these changes.
PARK ATTENDANTS A meeting between Chairperson Stein, City Administrator Frazell
and Recreation Director Selander has been scheduled for Saturday,
October 13, to discuss past problems with ice rink attendants
and possible solutions.
RECREATION PROGRAM The Commission emphasized the need for publicity of recreation
PUBLICITY programs including early submission to the School District
Newsletter,
MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Danielson will check on the possibility of keeping some water
in the Ivy Falls pond instead of draining it each winter.
Terry Blum was commended by the Commission for his fine work of
maintaining the City's parks.
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes, October 9, 1984
Schneeman will attend the next City Council meeting,
The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission will be
on November 13, 1984, at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned,
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Singer
Secretary