1986-08-12 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES, AUGUST 12, 1986
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and
Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, August 12, 1986, in the
City Hall Council Chambers. Members present: Chairman Stein,
Doffing, Knittig, Schneeman and Damberg. Absent and excused:
Singer, Leffert. Also present were City Administrator Frazell and
Public Works Director Danielson.
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the July 8 meeting were approved as
MINUTES submitted.
WACHTLER PROPERTY
After a brief discussion concerning the
Wachtler property's future function as an
athletic facility, Commissioner Doffing moved
that the Commission abandon the property as a
park site and allow the development and
subsequent subdivision of the property as
homesites. Commissioner Schneeman seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mr. Jeff Schoenwetter, Halley Land
Corporation, discussed the proposed
subdivision and stated they are prepared to
donate additional park land. (A parcel was
dedicated years ago in an original plat). He
described four alternatives. The
Commissioners expressed their concern over
access to Valley Park via trail connections.
They expressed preference for sites 1 or 3 for
park open space. After much discussion and
neighborhood input as to usage, Commissioner
Knittig moved that the Commission recommend
options 1 or 3 with open space, to the City
Council. Commissioner Schneeman seconded the
Ayes: 5
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Nays: 0
ROGERS LAKE The problem of swimmer's itch at Rogers Lake
was discussed on the basis of an informative
letter from the Fresh Water Institute. No
action will be taken at this time.
SCHOOL BOARD ACTION The District 197 School Board is still in the
ATHLETIC SITE process of receiving information concerning
the joint venture proposal involving the
athletic fields. Chairman Stein recommended
that a joint meeting of the School Board, City
Council and Park Commission be held for
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES, AUGUST 12, 1986
information sharing and discussion. This
recommendation was adopted by consent of the
Commission. City Administrator Frazell is the
liaison between the Boards.
FUTURE BOND ISSUE The Bond Issue was discussed as to time,
citizen involvement and organization needed
for successful passage.
Chairman Stein asked the members to be
prepared for this discussion at the next
meeting, September 9, 1986.
ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Damberg
Acting Secretary
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