1985-06-11 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PIINUTES, DUNE 11, 1985
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Vice -Chair
Schneeman at 7:30 P.M. The following'miembers were present:
Schneeman, Doffing,
Knittig and Singer. Absent were Leffert and Stein. Also
present was Jim Danielson.
APPROVAL OF
Citing the need to contain more information than was in -
MINUTES
cluded in the May 14 minutes, the Commission directed
the Secretary to follow the same style as in previous
meetings. Upon changing "Johnny on the Spot" to portable
toilet in the Maintenance Report, the minutes were approved.
BIKE TRAIL BID
Jim Danielson reported that Preferred Paving of Waconia
was awarded the bid for the portion of the bike trail on
Lexington Avenue. Their's was the lowest of seven bids
ranging from $53,772 to $92,000. They are scheduled to
start on Monday, June 17. A ground breaking ceremony with
City dignitaries, Commission and Company Representatives is
scheduled for 1:00 P.M. at Roger's Lake Park.
Related to these developments, Mr. Curley has agreed to
allow the City to use his lot as part of the proposed bike
trail between Lexington Avenue and Mary Adele. However,
the license may be revoked at any time.
INFORMATION UPDATE The Commission reviewed the information update sent by City
Administrator Fraze
Tree Trans plating - While the Commission applauded the use
of the trees, they felt that this could set a precedent
for other sections of park property.
I-494 - The Commission was brought up to date on the
potential plans for development between 494 and Mendota
Heights Road. Although the Commission will look at all
planning options, the Commission reiterated its policy
of developing trails as the first priority and developing
a large multi -use park as the next priority.
Dakota County Grant - The Commission applauded Jim
Danielson's efforts which resorted in a $15,000 grant
from Dakota County toward the construction cost of the
Lexington Avenue Bike Trail.
MENDOTA INTERCHANGE The Commission reviewed the memo from Mr. Danielson
TRAIL regarding the inclusion of bike trails in the Mendota
Interchange Project. Trails are being incorporated
into the design but the upgrading of the
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Mendota Bridge for these purposes still remains
questionable.
PERKEGWIN SITE
The Commission reviewed the proposed project of inter-
spersing residences with the Mendakota Golf Course.
Although Howard Dahlgren's proposal calls for a
neighborhood park, the Commission wishes to review
the site plan before a decision is made.
PARK SURVEY
Not all of the Commission members had received the matrix
EVALUATION
by which the surveys could be tallied in a consistent
and useful manner. Therefore, members agreed to process
a number of forms after the meeting adjourned and the
results could be disclosed at the July meeting.
MAINTENANCE REPORT
The tennis court of Roger's Lake is being repaved.
COUNCIL
Since the majority of City Council business does not
REPRESENTATIVE
affect the Park and Recreation Commission, the Commission
felt that a representative should be appointed for those
particular sessions when pertinent information was
scheduled on the agenda. However, members were encouraged
to attend on there own.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the
Commission the meeting. was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Singer, Secretary