1986-05-13 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES. MAY 13. 1986
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Commission was
held on Tuesday, May 13, 1986, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Chairman Stein
called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The following members were present: Stein,
Damberg, Doffing, Knittig, Leffert, Schneeman, and Singer. Also present were City
Administrator Frazell, Public Works Director Danielson and Public Works Maintenance
worker Blum. Also present was Barry Warner, from Barton-Aschman, Associates.
B-A PROPOSAL
The Commission
discussed at length a
proposal presented by
FOR JOINT ATHLETIC
Barry Warner to
enter into a contract
to assist the City and
FACILITY AT SIBLEY
School District
#197 in negotiating a
joint venture agreement.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Singer moved,
seconded by Schneeman to
recommend that the
City Council
accept
the Barton-Aschman
proposal at a cost
not to exceed
$3,120
plus expenses.
Commissioner Doffing reported on his meetings with District 11197
staff concerning the joint venture to build additional athletic
and park facilities. The Commission recommended that staff
try to obtain a committment from the School District as soon
as possible on the project.
MENDAKOTA ESTATES Mr. Howard Bream, a developer of Mendakota Estates planned
unitdeve lopment made a presentation regarding his proposed
project, which is located south of the fire station, on
Dodd, between Creek and Hokah. He also discussed a park
contribution which was to be 40% of the gross acreage.
Motion by Leffert, seconded by Schneeman to accept the
recommendation of Howard Bream and to recommend that the City
Council also accept his proposal of park dedication property
for Mendakota Estates planned unit development.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 2
(Knittig absent from room)
COPPERFIELD DEVELOP-
Mr. Dick Putnam, representing the Copperfield Development, made
MENT
a presentation concerning Phase II area of the plat. It was
at this time that Ms. Kay Laudon made an appeal to the
Commission to designate certain land around a 100 year old
farm house and buildings; to be eventually made into a
historic site. The gavel was passed to Vice -Chairperson
Schneeman. Jim Stein made a motion, seconded by Leffert, to
recommend to the City Council that a study be made of the
concept of a historical site in this area. However, this study
would not be financed by Park Commission funds; and that a
need for a neighborhood park is recognized for the Phase II
area of the Copperfield development. However, the location
is not designated at this time.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
May 13, 1986 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Page Two
MISCELLANEOUS Discussion continued on a proposed future park bond refer-
endum.
Discussion concerning a meeting being held by Dakota County
on bikeway plans. The Commission voted a resolution of
approval of the plan and Chairperson Stein appointed
Commissioner Doffing to attend the May 15th meeting.
ADJOURN There being
no
further business to
come before the Commission,
the meeting
was
adjourned to June
10, 1986.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Leffert, Secretary
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