1987-09-08 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Jim Stein.
Members present were: Lachenmayer, Owens, Stein,
Leffert, Knittig,
Katz, and City Administrator Frazell.
Damberg was
absent.
Minutes
of the July 14 meeting were approved.
VICTORIA
In attendance at the meeting were several
HIGHLANDS
residents of the neighborhood adjacent to the
SUBDIVISION
proposed Bream development. They expressed
their desire to have the parking area for the
park in the new development be located on the
far side away from existing homes (behind Lots
36 and 37 on the Dahlgren plan).
The consensus among those present is that the
"Dahlgren" plan is preferred over the "Bream"
plan.
Commissioner Knittig moved that the Parks
Commission recommend that the City Council
adopt a park plan south of South Ridge park as
suggested by Dahlgren whose plan includes
37
lots.
Commissioner Stein seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Stein further recommended there
be access between trails and cul-de-sacs and
Howard Bream agreed. Commissioner Leffert
made a motion to that effect, it was seconded
and carried.
ATHLETIC
A committee from the School Board has met with
COMPLEX
delegates from the City. Negotiations are
moving along well. Further discussions set
up for September 9. At present, it appears
that the bond issue could be in late winter or
spring. Parks commissioners should be
available for the School Board meeting to
provide input when the full groups are
deliberating.
WENTWORTH
Commissioner Owens recommended in a letter to
PARK/MEND-
the Chair that Wentworth Hockey rink be
EAGAN HOCKEY
designated the Mend -Eagan hockey practice
rink. Other rinks would
then be open for
general use and the intent is to minimize
conflicts over rink use.
Commissioner Lachenmayer moved that such a
plan be adopted for a year and then be
reevaluated to determine its effectiveness.
The motion was seconded, discussed and
carried.
Commissioner Katz suggested that signage
detailing regulations, practice times, etc.,
would be helpful at the rinks. Committee
concurred.
1988 BUDGET/ Chairman Stein stated that the consensus of
PROGRAMS the City Council is that the recreation
program should be developed more fully. He
suggested that perhaps the Parks Commission
should look at an enhanced and expanded
recreation program with additional funding.
The first step will be to analyze what is
available in the area before looking at
contracting for a bigger program.
Commissioner Owens will bring information from
Mend -Eagan Athletic Association and West St.
Paul Athletic Association.
Commissioner Knittig will check into programs
through the Dodge Nature Center.
City Administrator Frazell
programs
A needs assessment is the
will find out about
first
ADJOURN There being no
further
business,
the meeting
was adjourned
at 8:45
P.M.
Vicki Katz
Recording Secretary