1988-08-10 Parks and Rec Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, AUGUST 10, 1988
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Stein.
The following members were present: Stein, Huber, Owens,
Leffert, Damberg, Lachenmayer, and Katz. Also present were
Public Works Director Jim Danielson, Parks Leadman Terry
Blum, and Councilmember Jan Blesener. Mr. Larry Decker, from
Barton Aschman was also present.
PARK DESIGN 1. Mendakota: Council approved road
REVIEW access at narrowest point of land rather
than directly onto Dodd. Discussion re:
existing trails, if improperly placed,
may need to be realigned. Newly
dedicated 1.6 acre could become practice
field or be used for "pick up" games.
2. Victoria Highland Park: primarily a
passive park, could contain hard court,
creative play structure, trail, picnic
area. Neighbor's input - discussion of
possible configuration, ball fields,
question whether one regulation baseball
field or several softball fields -
commissioners stated the park has to
serve the needs of the City beyond just
the immediate neighborhood.
Motion by Damberg "that the Park and
Recreation Commission recommend to the
Council that the city acquire the 3 lots
along the new Douglas Road which
presently take up a corner of the park".
Seconded by Huber, discussed, and passed.
3. Hagstrom King: southeast corner
along future Mendota Heights Road will
contain tot lot, trail, hard court, and
parking all of which will be furnished by
the developer.
Motion by Owens "that the Commission
recommend to Council to approve and
proceed immediately with the developers
plan for the trail, hard court, parking,
picnic area and tot lot area on the west
as discussed, leaving the middle section
open for future development, anticipating
DNR approval to £ill the neck of the east
pond".
Seconded by Lachenmayer, discussed and
passed.
Owens raised question as to why developer
is donating 10 additional acres. Dick
Putnam responded that it is a good plan
for the neighborhood and they also hope
this good faith gesture will spark the
Council to begin to move forward with the
project.
FRIENDLY HILLS Bill Owens discussed the proposals and
HOCKEY FENCE bids for installation of fencing around
the hockey rink at Friendly Hills for
Mend -Eagan hockey practice.
Motion that Commission accept the low bid
(same provider as at Wentworth Park) and
hire them to do the work.
Motion was seconded and passed.
OTHER BUSINESS Damberg requested that commissioners
receive parks dept. budget so there can
be an informed discussion regarding the
allocation of resources.
September meeting of commission to be
rescheduled to September 14 since
September 13 is a Jewish holiday.
Tabling of neighborhood parks improvement
discussion to later date.
Tabling of proposed community park survey
to later date.
Special meeting called for August 30 to
discuss above issues.
ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Vicki Katz
Recording Secretary