1985-08-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 13, 1985
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order
by Chairperson Stein at 7:30 P.M. Members present were: Stein, Damburg, Doffing,
Knittig and Singer. Members absent were: Leffert and Schneeman. Also present
were Councilmember Liz Witt and Public Works Director Jim Danielson,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the July 9, 1985 meeting were approved as
submitted.
STATUS OF BIKE TRAIL Danielson reported that the first phase of the backbone
CONSTRUCTION trail system is completed and in use. Doffing said the
gravel portion of the trail through the lot at the corner
of Timmy and Cullen looks unfinished and there was some
washout in the recent rains. Doffing moved to ask the
Council to allocate funds for blacktopping the Curley Add-
ition segment of the trail at Timmy and Cullen. Singer
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SOUTHEAST AREA
The Commission discussed the potential strain that develop -
DEVELOPMENT
ment in the southeast area of the City would put on current
park facilities, and what type of park contributions by the
developers would be advisable. Singer made the following
recommendation: that the City Council postpone final plans
for development in the southeast area until completion of
the pending park study, and that the Commission be actively
involved
in the park
development in that area. Damburg seconded.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Knittig and Damburg will represent the Commission at the
City Council/Planning commission meeting on August 27th.
PARK PLANNER HIRING
Stein reported that the Council has agreed to hire a park
planner and is waiting on a recommendation. Singer and
Doffing synthesized proposals for the comprehensive park
system plan from several services, and the Commission
discussed the proposals in detail.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Singer moved to recommend Barton -Ashman Associates, Inc.
to update the City's master park system plan. Damburg
seconded the motion.
The Commission agreed that the contract should reflect the
urgency of the project.
August 13, 1985 Park and Rec Minutes
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BASKETBALL AND Danielson said that the Council favored basketball and
VOLLEYBALL COURTS volleyball courts, but that he needed more information
on the number of courts and bangboards to figure costs.
This item will be continued to the next agenda.
CHERRY HILLS DRAINAGE Danielson explained the drainage problem in Cherry Hills
and the proposed solutions and funding. Knittig moved
that:
1. Regrading in the Wachtler property is premature and
should wait completion of the park study and
2. Park funds should not be utilized to cover work done
prior to completion of the aforementioned. Doffing
seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS Doffing will attend the August 20th Council meeting.
The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission
will be September 10th.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Knittig
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