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1995-07-11 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMNIISSIO_ N July 11, 1995 - 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Reconsideration of May 9, 1995 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes. Approval of June 13, 1995 Minutes. 4. Discussion about Vandalism in the Parks * Police Chief Dennis Delmont 5. Continued Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1996 Establish Five Year CIP for 1996 - 2000 6. Discuss Pond at Lexington and Marie 7. Consider Request for Reservation of Tennis Courts - Convent of the Visitation 8. Updates * Ivy Falls Pazk * North Kensington Park * Trail Stencilling - Rained Out * Others. 9. Adjourn. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids, however, this may not be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at 4524850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS July 6, 1995 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant Subject: July 11, 1995 Agenda and Meeting This memo is to inform the Parks and Recreation Commission that I will not be in attendance at the July 11, 1995 meeting, as I will be on vacation. Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager, will fill in for me at the meeting. As you are all familiar with Guy, and are aware of his knowledge on the various parks and recreation issues, I feel that I am leaving you in capable hands. If there are any matters that you wish to discuss with me, I will be available on Friday, July 7th, or upon my return from vacation, on July 17th. None. This is an "information only" item. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS I i � ruly 6,199s To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi t Subject: Reconsideration of the May 9, 1995 Minutes At the request of Commissioner Norton, the May 9, 1995 minutes have been placed on your agenda for reconsideration. Commissioner Norton would like to address a few passages in the discussion of Dakota County's CIP from the May 9, 1995 meeting and request some changes be made. As a member of the ipajority that voted to approve the minutes, under Robert's Rules of Order (at least as I understand them), Commissioner Norton reserves the right to reconsider an item already passed on. The Commission may wish to address the general nature of the Parks and Recreation Minutes and provide any direction to staff. Although I will not be present for the meeting, Guy Kullander can relay any directions provided by the Commission. Reconsider the May 9, 1995 minutes and provide staff with ady appropriate directions regarding the minutes. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION _MINUTES MAY 9, 1995 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, May 9, 1995, in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6*30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Spicer, Kleinglass, Libra, Damberg, Liberacki, Norton and Linnell. Also present were Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Libra moved approval of the April 11, 1995, minutes with corrections. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Kleinglass stated that he felt the previous meeting in April was a very good meeting because controversial issues generated a good discussion. Commissioner Liberacki inquired about having the Police Chief at the June meeting to address the vandalism issue. Commissioner Damberg stated the graffiti and destruction in our parks is serious and was wondering if the Commission can do more to address this issue. Commissioner Damberg stated the Commission does not want to just sit there and see this happen without being proactive. The Commission discussed people practicing golf in the parks and a broken window that was reported. The Commission discussed regulatory signage in the parks. Mr. Ram Muthyala, of 699 Apache Lane, stated that he does not want to limit park use but that he wants people to respect his private property and not golf in the direction of his home. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 1 Parks Project Manager Kullander stated that in his discussions with people involved in tennis, their response has been that ball machines have generally replaced bang boards due to the cost of a ball machine being about $200. Or. Muthyala stated that he feels a ball machine and a bang board wall serve two different purposes. Commissioner Kleinglass inquired if there was a'fence in a strategic location that we could experiment with a plywood tennis wall. Kullander stated that it would have to be structurally based to support for wind load. Commissioner Damberg inquired of Brian Muthyala if there were other youths interested in using this tennis wall. Brian Muthyala stated yes, that he has approximately a dozen friends that play tennis and that they are interested. Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that City staff look at providing a tennis wall at a minimal cost in the City. Commissioner Kleinglass stated that it was nice that someone approached the Parks and Recreation Commission to ask for a neighborhood improvement. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONTINUED Parks Project Manager Kullander distributed a handout describing funds available for park and trail improvements in the coming years. This handout included the 1995 City Budget, remaining referendum projects, items approved by City Council in 1995 that are not in the Budget and improvements funded by the Special Park Fund in 1995. This list also included Special Park Funds committed in 1995, Mendakota Park assessments, Kensington turf improvements, anticipated additions in 1995, and referendum fund expenditures and balance to date. Estimates were also provided for park improvement projects that have been newly placed on the agenda. The Parks Commission reviewed the new improvement items that have recently been suggested. Chair Spicer stated that Valley View Heights Park basketball court should be addressed and that Mr. Dave Ayers had contacted him and stated that a particular neighborhood resident is in the concrete business and could provide the City with an estimate on the cost A building a half court basketball at this location. Kullander stated that the City must receive quotes from contractors based on plans and specifications 3 that it appears the City Council is using the Special Park Fund to pay for replacement items such as bridges in Wentworth Park. The Commission discussed the spending down of the Special Park Fund. The Parks Commission reviewed the improvements funded by the General Fund in the 1995 Budget. The Commission reviewed the improvements funded by the Special Park Fund in 1995. The Commission was of the consensus to delay the installation of Wentworth Park grills for $600 and the Wentworth Park picnic shelter for $18,000 until 1996 with the caveat that this project would begin its planning stages in January so it could be built in the early summer of 1996. Commissioner Linnell stated that the enlarging of the skating area at Wentworth Park should be looked at if the warming houses are being switched between Ivy Falls and Wentworth Park. The Commission directed staff to look at the possibility of enlarging the skating area at Wentworth Park. The Commission directed staff to add Wentworth Park rink enlargement to the 1995 Special Park Budget. The Commission discussed the Wentworth Park bridges and culverts which are estimated to be '25,000 from the Special Park Fund in 1995. The Commission felt that this was a priority item and that it should be addressed in 1995. Commissioner Liberacki inquired about resurtacing the tennis court at Roger's Lake Park as funded in the 1995 General Fund Budget. Commissioner Liberacki stated that he had. visited the tennis courts in the City and that Roger's Lake tennis court was still in good condition and that he felt that Valley Park tennis court was in very poor condition. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated he had received a phone call from a resident upset about the condition of Valley Park tennis court surface. Parks Project Kullander stated a resurtacing contractor will be visiting the tennis courts in Mendota Heights in the next week to prioritize the courts for resurfacing. Kullander stated that resurfacing involves sealing the cracks and adding a top coat of 1 /4 inch of colored asphalt. Commissioner Liberacki inquired about sweeping the trails and seal coating the Mendakota Park trail. Liberacki inquired if it would be better to overlay as opposed to seal coating. Kullander stated the slurry seal machine will not it on the City bike trails and that seal coating has proven to be more cost effective than overlay. Commissioner Linnell stated that this issue had been examined by the Parks Commission during last year's discussion. Commissioner Liberacki inquired about sweeping trails and Parks Project it at that time. The Commission directed staff to review the success that other cities may or may not have had with paving a rink for rollerblading. Commissioner Liberacki stated that he feels there is a general lack of picnic tables in City parks. Parks Project Manager Kullander stated that the City budget includes the purchase of ten picnic tables in 1995 and that the City has a general supply of picnic tables that the park crews move.around as requested. Commissioner Liberacki stated that there should be more picnic tables near the ball diamonds for use by the parents attending games. Commissioner Libra stated that Ivy Falls Park could definitely use some picnic tables near the ball diamonds. The Commission directed staff to include picnic table purchases on the 1996 CIP list. The Commission directed staff to put together these pieces of their discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan for review at the June meeting at which time the Capital Improvement Plan for 1996 through the year 2000 would be put into final draft form for City Council review. DAKOTA COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that Dakota County was seeking comments on its Capital Improvements Plan. Commissioner Norton stated that the County's Capital Improvement Plan includes a massive development scheme for Lebanon Hills Park to which there is organized opposition. Norton stated she feels the County is making these capital improvements at Lebanon Hills Park because the Cities of Eagan and Apple Valley are putting political pressure on the County. Norton stated that $2 million is budgeted for expenditures in Lebanon Hills Park and that she feels this money would be better spent on acquisition of additional park land. Commissioner Norton stated that Thompson Park is the only County park in northern Dakota County and that it is very small and does not meet the needs of northern Dakota County. Commissioner Norton stated that the City has approached Dakota County about purchasing park land on the Resurrection Cemetery site but that the County has ignored this site in their acquisition program. Norton stated that the County Park Policy is not to acquire any more park land until existing parks are developed. Commissioner Damberg stated she felt Dakota County was unwise in not making acquisitions at this time while the land may still be available. 7 Heights Park. Batchelder stated that the City Council had met with neighbors in Bridgeview Shores regarding the trail extension as part of the Mendota_ Heights Road/Dodd Road traffic signal project. Batchelder stated City Council had directed staff to contact the contractor regarding whether this project could be put off until the fall under the terms of the contract. Batchelder stated the City and the contractor,are currently discussing doing this project later in the year during the fall. TRAIL STENCILING The Commission decided to set aside a night or an afternoon in June in which they could tour the park and participate in trail stenciling. VERBAL UPDATES CONTINUED Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that finding a civic group or organization to operate the concession stands at Mendakota Park has been very difficult because while many people would like to do the concessions on the big weekend tournaments there are not many groups who are willing to do the Monday through Friday night time periods. Batchelder stated that the City Council had told staff that if no civic groups or booster groups could be found to upgrade the concessions stand, thm it should be advertised for a private vendor. The Commission inquired if lease money through a private vendor situation could go into the Special Park Fund or be earmarked for park projects. Commissioner Norton reported that on the pond at the corner of Marie and Lexington Avenue a resident had built a path down to the pond including stone steps. Norton stated that she feels this stairway was unattractive, and inquired if it was on park land and in a designated Wetland. IThe Commission directed staff to have the Code Enforcement Office look at the construction of a pathway to the pond at Marie and Lexington. The Commission discussed the vandalism at the Marie Park warming house. Administrative Assistant Batchelder informed the Commission that Acacia Cemetery had approved our request for the use of up to 300 stones to include in our projects in North Kensington Park and Ivy Hills Park E CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 131 1995 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, June 13, 1995, in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Spicer, Kleinglass, Libra, Damberg, Liberacki, Norton and Linnell. Also present were Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander. Guests were Steve Shimek, Volunteer Horticulturalist, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson and Ms. Susan Linnell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Damberg moved approval of the May 9, 1995 minutes. Commissioner Kleinglass seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 DISCUSSION OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS ON PUBLIC PARK LAND Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder stated that a Parks and Recreation Commission had asked staff to investigate private improvements consisting of trail construction and removal of vegetation on City property leading to the pond at the corner of Marie Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Batchelder stated that Parks Project Manager Kullander had looked at the plat maps and determined that the trail is approximately 80' to 100' into the park land which is controlled by the City. He stated that the Code Enforcement Office had sent a notice to the homeowner, Mr. Mike Johnson, of 1085 Bwana Court, informing him that the path was on public property and was possibly in violation of the Wetlands Ordinance. Mr. Johnson's response to the letter from the Code Enforcement Office had been to request an appearance on the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda to discuss this situation. Batchelder stated there are two issues involved in the location of this private trail. He stated that the trail encroaches onto City property, which is an _. 1 wetlands property. Mr. Johnson stated that it is his desire to keep this area wild and that he has planted many wildflowers and other vegetation in this area. Mr. Johnson stated that he is scared that a child could approach the pond in the area of mud left behind by the City crews and that this is more of a dangerous situation than his path. Johnson stated that he is irritated that the path has been there for five years and that only now when he has added new wood chips has the City contacted him to say that this path is not allowed. Commissioner Norton stated that she raised this issue at the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting due to her concern that private improvements had been made on City property. Mr. Johnson stated that he did not realize it was City property. Commissioner Damberg inquired if it was correct that Mr. Johnson had stated a City inspector had approved this wood chip path. Mr. Johnson stated that Public Works Director Jim Danielson had visited his rear yard at the time he was removing vegetation to construct this trail. Johnson stated the inspector had informed him that it was necessary to keep this area natural. Mr. Johnson stated that he felt wood chips were the most natural pathway material. Chair Spicer stated that what is at issue here is really a legal question regarding wetlands and wetlands permit. Spicer stated it that is the Planning Commission's prerogative and requires an application for a Wetlands Permit, Mr. Johnson inquired what is it that the City wants him to do. ; Chair Spicer inquired of the Parks and Recreation Commission what they wanted to do about this issue. Spicer stated there are a lot of alternatives for recommendations but he believes there should be two issues that are addressed. Chair Spicer stated the first issue is the use of park or open space property, controlled by the City, for use as a private pathway. Spicer stated the second issue is a Wetlands Permit issue and is the Planning Commission's prerogative. Commissioner Norton stated she feels there is another issue, that being a liability issue involved in neighborhood children using this path down to a pond on City property. Chair Spicer stated that this may be an attractive nuisance to the area with the children feeding the ducks. Mr. Johnson complained about the dredging of the pond and stated that this project had killed many turtles in this area. 3 inquired if the City was going to be an obstructionist in this improvement process. Mr. Johnson stated that he could have had 300 people attend this meeting to support him and stated that he cleans up trash around this pond every summer. Chair Spicer stated that there is a motion on the table as it relates to the Parks Commission duties regarding a private path on City park property. Commissioner Libra inquired if any fill had occurred in this area other than the placement of wood chips. Commissioner Norton stated that she is also upset about the dredging, but, it will be restored after final grading has been done on this project. Commissioner Norton stated that dredging is not the issue before the Parks and Recreation Commission but that the path is the issue the Commission should be addressing. Norto. stated that in her opinion, the path is not a natural state for the wetlands area and that it should not be on public property. Commissioner Libra stated the fifteen feet around City streets is boulevard, however, that is being maintained and mowed by all of the property owners whose front yards go out to the City streets. Commissioner Linnell stated that is a right-of-way vs. an ownership issue. Libra stated that wild natural growth around a pond area does not necessarily look more beautiful than landscaping improvements that could be made by hbmeowners. Libra stated that Copperfield has restrictions around the pond and that they may prove detrimental as the natural growth takes over and restricts everybody's ability to view the pond or access the pond. Batchelder stated that the City's Wetlands Ordinance does not prohibit people from doing landscape projects around wetlands areas, it only requires that they seek a permit in order to do so. Chair Spicer called the vote and asked that the motion be reread. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that Commission Damberg had moved that the path can be maintained until such time as the Wetlands Permit can be sought and obtained. Commissioner Liberacki had seconded the motion. AYES: 5 Ot I NAYS: 2, NORTON, LINNELL 5 City's Park Budget or from the Public Works Budget because it was their storm water project that necessitated the need for this. Commissioner Linnell stated that his motion intended that any funding for landscape restoration come from the Storm Water Utility Fund, AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 INTRODUCTION OF VOLUNTEER HORTICULTURALIST Chair Spicer introduced Mr. Steven Shimek, of Mendota Heights, who had recently been appointed by the City Council as the City's Volunteer Horticulturalist. Mr. Shimek described his involvement regarding tree inspection and certified landscapers at the time the trees were installed at Mendakota Park. Following this, Mr. Shimek offered his services to the City Council who had accepted him as a Volunteer Horticulturalist. Mr. Shimek stated that he has worked with City staff on providing better tree specifications for our Boulevard Tree Planting Program and other projects that the City is involved in that require tree installation. Shimek stated that he is a Horticultural Consultant and works for the State of Minnesota as a Forester. Mr. Shimek stated that he is a member of the State Shade Tree Advisory Commission and is involved with of the Tree City USA program. Mr. Shimek stated that he had received twelve or thirteen calls since the growing season has begun and that he is concerned that the City is using him to do individual tree inspections for homeowners. Mr. Shimek stated he was under the impression that his volunteer horticultural position was to help the City with tree management issues and policies and that if homeowners need tree inspections that there are referral businesses that can do that for them. Mr. Shimek discussed how he can help the Parks and Recreation Commission by providing assistance on project bidding and grant money that may be available on a cost share basis for future park projects. Commissioner Liberacki stated he feels this new position is a valuable resource to help the City to deal with forestry issues and policieshowever, he agrees with Mr. Shimek that we should not be wasting his tim, e with individual tree forestry advice. Mr. Liberacki stated that he feels that the 7 Batchelder stated that the City Council had also directed staff to begin working with the Mendota Heights Athletic Association and the softball groups to discuss possible baseball use at Mendakota Park and whether the reservation system could be adjusted to allow Mendota Heights youth to play baseball at these fields. Chair Spicer stated that he has had phone calls from Mendota Heights Athletic Association representatives about this issue and that he feels if play is to be expanded at Mendakota Park, perhaps the City should look into installing lights at the park in order to extend the use of those fields. Commissioner Norton was excused at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The Parks and Recreation Commission was of the consensus to schedule trail stenciling for Sunday, June 25th at 10:00 A.M. and directed staff to provide stencils and paint. Commissioner Liberacki volunteered his little red wagon to carry the paint and supplies as the Parks Commission walks the trails and stencils the distance markers. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that the bids are being prepared for Ivy Hills Park and North Kensington Park. He described the changes in the plan to the Ivy Hills Park Landscape Plan by Mr. Hagstrom at the request of City Council. Parks Project Manager Kullander stated that City Council had approved bidding out the stone work for these two parks separate from the landscape improvements. Batchelder stated that City. Council had forwarded the Parks and Recreation Commission comments on the Dakota County Capital Improvements Plan to Dakota County. Kullander stated that City Council has approved a tennis court resurfacing bid including the patching and sealing of other courts. Kullander stated that Ivy Hills Park and the Mendakota Park basketball courts would receive resurfacing this year. Kullander stated the plan was to resurface Valley Park next year, as per the Capital Improvements Plan. Commissioner Linnell stated that he is concerned that the adjustments made to the Ivy Hills Park Landscape Plan included too many trees and that this has the potential of harming the wildflower and prairie plantings. Kullander stated that the trees could be put into the bid as add alternates and City Council can determine whether these should be installed at the time bids are received. Commissioner Linnell stated that the Community Education Department has contacted him about their desire to have a member of the City's Parks and E CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS July 62 1995 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant Subject: Vandalism in the Parks In recent months, the Commission has been discussing vandalism occurrences in the City's Park System and the Commission has requested that Dennis Delmont, Police Chief, visit with them to discuss what the Commission can do to address this issue. Mr. Delmont will be present on Tuesday evening to provide his insights and suggestions to the Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission, in earlier discussions, desired to address the types and frequency of vandalism incidences, the cost of vandalism in the parks, how vandalism cases are handled, possible preventative measures regarding both vandalism and safety in the parks, and the patrolling of parks. The Commission should discuss with the Chief what future actions or recommendations can be made to deter vandalism and increase the safety in our park system. ACTION REOUMM Meet with Police Chief Delmont and discuss park vandalism and park safety. To: From: Subject: DISCUSSION CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO Parks and Recreation Commission Kevin Batchelder, Administrative June '7, 1991 Assistant Park Ordinances - Discussion of Park Policies At previous meetings, the Commission has discussed the need for a comprehensive Park Ordinance that addresses and updates the rules, regulations and policies in the Parks and Recreation system in Mendota Heights. At tonight's meeting I would like to review the Ordinances that we currently are operating under. Attached are copies of: 1. Ordinance No. 109, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; 2. Ordinance No. 913, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; 3. Ordinance No. 1101, Section 4. VEHICLES ON PARKWAYS, IN PARKS OR UPON PUBLIC GROUNDS; 4. Ordinance No. 301, Section 6. PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC USE of the Subdivision Ordinance; 5. Ordinance No. 915, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SKATE BOARDS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. In addition to reviewing the current Park Ordinances, the Parks and Recreation Commission should begin planning to review park policies. With the addition of new park facilities throughout the City of Mendota Heights there is a need to consider new policies to address the myriad of park issues that we will be faced with, new and old, from the reservation of tennis courts to the issue of field rental. The intent of tonight's meeting is to take the first step in the direction of establishing a comprehensive set of goals and objectives, policies, rules and regulations, operating procedures and ordinances. We certainly won't be able to discuss all Park policies this evening, however, we can begin to list policies that need to be addressed, revised or established so that they can be tackled in upcoming meetings. ACTION REOIIIRED Review Ordinances and begin to plan for comprehensive policy review for the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation System. The Commission shall, in performing the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, exhibit the initiative in formulating policies which will be responsive to the anticipated need and objectives of the community. SECTION 4. MEETINGS The Commission shall hold at least one meeting each month at a time regularly esta- blished and approved by the Village Council and shall hold such special meetings as may be necessary for the conduct of its business. The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions and findings, which record shall be maintained as a public record. The Commission shall submit to the Village Council a true and correct copy of all of its minutes, recommen- dations and other reports. SECTION 5. COMPENSATION The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation but shal I have the right to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. SECTION 6. VACANCIES Any of the following may cause the office of a member to become vacated: 6.1 Death; 6.2 Disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend four regularly scheduled meetings in any one calendar year; 6.3 Removal of residence from the Village, or 6.4 Resignation in writing. Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible for the unexpired portion of the term by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the Village Council. SECTION 5. OPEN FIRES PROHIBITED No person shall build a fire in any area in a public park except in fireplaces or receptacles duly provided for said purpose or in such areas as may be specifically designated or marked for open fires. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished aftez�:use. SECTION 6. RULES OF CONDUCT 6.1 Gambling, excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or abusive, boisterous, profane or indecent language, or conduct, in any public park is prohibited. 6.2 No person shall behave in a reckless manner which would endanger any person within a public park or the property of any such person. 6.3 No person shall disobey any responsible lawful •order or direction of any park employee, police officer, or other person designated by the City Council to give such orders or directions. SECTION 7. CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES 7.1 In all areas where swimming and wading are permitted the City Council, with the advice of the Parks and Recreation Commission, shall by resolution prohibit the use of such equipment as it deems dangerous to persons engaging in such activities. , 7.2 The Council or its.duly designated agent shall determine what activities are dangerous and shall be authorized to prohibit such dangerous activities. 7.3 No person shall participate in any scheduled -group activity without written permission. Any group wishing use of any park facility for a particular purpose shall first obtain a permit from the City Council or its designated representative. The Council may adopt an application form to be used for this purpose which may contain a requirement for an indemnity bond to protect the City from any liability or property damage. 7.4 No person involved in any park event or in any use of the public parks shall commit an unfair discriminatory practice, deny another person access to, admission to, utilization of, or benefit from any such events or park use because of race sex, color, creed, religion or national origin. SECTION 8. ANIMALS IN PARKS Within a public park: 8.1 No person shall kill, trap, hunt, pursue, or in any manner 3.3 Signs. The Police Department of the City may post signs at any entrance to a parking lot from a public street which shall designate one-way traffic for entrance and exit and the driver of any vehicle entering or leaving such lot shall comply with any signs so posted. 3.4 Notice of Collision. In the event that any person who drives a motor vehicle upon such a parking lot or parking area becomes involved in a collision between the vehicle he is driving and any other .vehicle or vehicles, parking upon said lot or area, such driver shall leave a notice upon each unattended vehicle with which he has collided, giving his name, address and license number. Failure on the part of any person to comply with this paragraph shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. SECTION VEHICLES ON PARKWAYS, .IN PARKS OR UPON PUBLIC GROUNDS Regulations. The operator, driver, owner or person in charge of any vehicle propelled, used or driven over or upon the streets and roads of the City must observe �11 of the following regulations upon all parkways and .within the limits of all parks and upon any publicly owned grounds in said municipality: 4.1(1) No vehicle shall be left standing or parked except in designated parking spaces, -and vehicles must be parked so that an unobstructed view into the interior of the vehicle may be had at all times, and no curtains, papers or coverings of any kind shall cover or conceal the front, rear, or side windows of any parked vehicle. 4.1(2) No vehicle shall be left standing or parked upon any foot path or in any area in which'parkinq is restricted. 4.1(3) No person shall be in any park, and no person shall remain in or leave any vehicle in any park, or upon any parkway or public grounds between the hours of eleven o'clock p.m. and six o'clock a.m, of the following morning. Nothing in this section shall apply to persons traveling upon established driveways of parks, or upon parkways. SECTION 5. PERSON 5.1 The term "person" as used in this ordinance shall mean and include individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations. SECTION 6: Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed Five Eundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not to exceed ninety '(90) days. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 80 16 AMENDING RESOLUTION 7 A PARK CONTRIBUTION/ cc l"' by �o. fit" o(� a� ESTABLISBING WHEREAS, pursuant o Mn. Statutes, 1 1, Sec. 462.358, Subd. 2, as amended in Chapter 176, L Statutes, 197 , and Section 6 of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of ndota Heights, the City Council is authorized to require a park contributi0 for the plat/Ling or replatting of land; and WHEREAS, said park cont ibutio contribution or a percentage f-the deemed most appropriate by th City WHEREAS, said open space c nt used for the purpose of maintai existing public open space; and WHEREAS, it is deemed adv standard contribution formula; NOW. THEREFORE IT IS HE Mendota Heights, that Resol iE be .either in the £orm of a cash area of the plat, whichever is il; and ibutions or cash contributions must be and protecting open space or developing that the cash contribution be based on a ;D by the City Council of the City of be amended in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLV that the ollowing.park contribution formula shall apply to all reques s for platti g, replatting or.division of existing lots for which a cash co tribution is eemed appropriatet.by the City Council: a. Property o er or develope shall contribute a minimum of $600 for ach standard size lot created as a.xesult of plat, re lat or lot divisio approval; b. Cash c ntribution for larger than standard sized lots shall a based on size, amen ties, and other factors affe ing the value of such rger lots; and BE IT FURT RESOLVED that the contr bution shall be payable upon approval -of the plat or lot division or in manner as outlined in the Sub- division Ordin ce. Adopted by thk City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19th day of February; 19 0. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Robert G. Lockwood Mayor---."--- th�. Swanson, City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLIITION NO. 91- 94 1 RESOL_UTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 80-161 ESTABLISHING A PARR CONTRIBUTION FORMULA WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Statute, Section 462.358, Subd. 2, and Mendota Heights Subdivision Ordinance, Section 6, the City Council is authorized to require a park contribution for the platting or replatting of land; and WHEREAS, said park contribution may be either in the form of a cash contribution or a percentage of the gross area of the plat, whichever is deemed most appropriate by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights; and WHEREAS, said open•space contributions or cash contributions must be used for the purpose of maintaining and protecting open space or developing existing public open space; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable that the cash contribution be based on a standard contribution formula. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, that Resolution No, 8016 be amended in its entirety; and BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that the following park contribution formula shall apply to all requests for platting, replatting or division of existing lots for which a cash contribution is deemed appropriate by the City Council: a. Property owner or .developer shall contribute a minimum of $750 for each residential lot created as a result of plat, replat or lot division approval; and b. Cash contributions in the case of commercial/industrial plats, replats or lot divisions shall be at least ten (lo) percent of fair market value of the gross area created as a result of the plat, replat or lot division; and / BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contribution shall be payable upon approval of the plat, replat or lot division or in a manner as outlined in the Subdivision Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 17th day of December, 1991. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor ATTEST: .C&!_..a /yl athleen M. Swanson, City Clerk I Me) guy t :i June 7, 1995 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Ass' Subject: Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1996 to 2000 Last month the Commission discussed the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan and directed staff to make some changes to the document and to research some new items for costs and feasibility. Attached is a revised Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for years 1995 thru 2000. & New requests that have been investigated include a tennis "bang board" and a basketball halfcourt for Valley View Heights Park. Please see attached memos from Guy Kullander for estimates and feasibility on these two new requests. The resurfacing of the tennis courts has been adjusted in priority based upon recommendations received from two contractors who bid on the project. (City Council authorized the low bidder to proceed with resurfacing Ivy Hills Park and to seal cracks on the other tennis courts at their meeting on June 6, 1995.) Changes in the CIP include moving the Wentworth picnic shelter and grills to 1996, moving the Friendly Hills picnic shelter to 1997, adding the Wentworth rink enlargement to 1996 and striking the Hagstroin4Ung Tennis Courts from the list. Picnic table purchases were added to the 1996 list. Guy has estimated that it may cost between $20,000 to $40,000 to build two new youth sized baseball fields, depending upon whether these fields are built at the Mendota Plaza or at the Center Point site. The Commission should consider including this estimated cost in the CIP. Guy will have more information available on Tuesday evening. The tennis "bang board" and the basketball court at Valley View Heights Park should also be considered. The Commission should discuss the draft 1996 to 2000 Capital Improvements Plan and consider a recommendation to City Council. MF.NDOTA 'S PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IWROVEMENT PI AN Expenditures Proposed for 1995 pg 2 13. PARKMEM Replace 2 of 5 benches in Rogers GENERAL FUND Lake Park $700.00 14. Resurface basketball court at Mendakota Park $1,500.00 15. Enlarge ballfield warning track. One per year - 5 total $500.00 16. Replace trees at Mendakota Park $500000 17. Replace two grills removed/damaged in Rogers Lake Park $600.00 18. Improvements to North Kensington Park Ip 19. Repair rubberized play surface at Mendakota Park ). Sod for repairs at Kensington soccer fields 21. Sweep Trails $1,000.00 22. Seal coat trail segments in Mendakota Park $2,000.00 23. Mendakota Park Utility Assessment Proposed 1995 Expenditures $16,100.00 ** When all referendum funds have been expended, special park funds will be used for project completion. SP .CI_ F AI�PARK REFERENDUM $429000000 $1,500.00 $137000.00 $12,383.00 $41V283-54,283 $62,000.00 = = ** MENDOTA,1 .YS PARK SYSTEM M FIVE YEARY EUPROVEMENT PLAExpenditures Proposed for 1997 1. Enhance tree and landscape plantings GENERAL FUND in two parks $500,00 2. Wildflower maintenance and expansion $500000 3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties $1,000.00 4. Concrete bleacher pads in two parks $1,500.00 5. Paint/stain structures at Kensington Park $2,500.00 6. Resurface tennis court at Marie Park $3,500.00 7. Construct two wayside rest areas with benches in Valley Park 8. Replace two of 5 benches in Rogers Lake Park $700900 9. Expand sprinkler system at Mendakota Park $6,000.00 t0. Enlarge warning track 3rd of 5 total $500.00 11. Seal coat trail in Valley View Heights Park $500,00 12. Seal coat Mendota Heights Road Delaware to Dodd $5,00o.00 13. Upgrade play equipment in Hagstmm King Park ADA & Safety 14. Bench along Victoria Trail 15. Basketball hoop at S. Kensington Park 16. Friendly Hills Park Picnic Shelter 17. Mendakota Park Utility Assessments 18. Inspectiontrepairs to all park play structures $5,000.00 19. Sweep trails $1,000400 Top dress ball fields $22000400 Proposed 1997 Expenditures $3%200.00 Page 4 ttt 11 $26,660-35,660 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. MF.NDOTA HEIGHTS P RK SYSTEM P14AN FIVE YEAR CAPITAi. EMP11017EMENT Expenditures Proposed for 1999 Enhance trees and landscape GENERAL ERAL FUND plantings in two parks $500.00 Wildflower maintenance and expansion $500400 Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties $19000400 Concrete bleacher pads in 2 parks $1,500.00 Resurface tennis courts in Wentworth $32500.00 Park Resurface (seal coat) 8 park parking lots $4,800.00 Restripe 8 parking lots and hard courts $1,225.00 Seal coat trails in Ivy Park, Mendakota Park, Friendly Hills Park and Hagstrom King Park $72000.00 Modify/upgrade play equipment to meet ADA in Valley Park Enlarge warning track at Civic Center Field last of 5 fields $500.00 Modify trail grades from Park Place to Valley Park Mendakota Park Utility Assessments Inspect/repair all park play equipment $6,000.00 Enlarge outfield warming track 5 of 5 $750.00 Sweep trails $17250.00 Top dress ball fields $2,000.00 Proposed 1999 Expenditures $3%525.00 Page 6 $5,587.00 June 6, 1995 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Subject: Tennis "Bang Board" at Friendly Hills Park The commission asked for an analysis of the feasibility of constructing a bang board on one of the tennis courts in Friendly Hills Park, Construction Details: Bang board would be constructed using pressure treated 3/4 inch plywood, 2"x4" support members and 2"x6" treated cap and end trim. Unit would be 42 feet long and 6 feet high with "net" painted on interior side (36 feet by 36 inches high). Unit would be raised off the existing court surface to allow drainage and supported by exterior (outside fence) supports and fastened to existing fence posts that••are spaced ten feet on center. Approximate cost would be $1500 to $2,000. Before making a final decision the commission should also consider the following items: 1. All our tennis courts are double courts. Use of the bang board may distract a match on the adajcent court. 2. The bang board may alter the wind currents at the end of court where it is installed. 3. This would be a visual distraction to an oppnent::atthe other side of the net 4. This is a "target" for vandalism (artists), 5. It should not be a safety concern because it would only portrude into the court area 6" from the fence. 6. Maintenance on unit would be every two or three years depending on how well the paint weathers. ACTION REQUIRED If the commission desires to recommend the construction of a band board at Friendly Hills Park the should include this improvement in the Five Year Improvement Plan. 6A V WIRP ME02H -25ra WAS (3P& J 61%f 7:`IAX PWIPl- 41, _ 03144102A C.OMPALrEp GfzANUILA MAOrPPi lAL. po tl E �" '("oPholL AtyD yop T1'p14AL HA(LDGoUi�T �AV�I NO . hGAI.� v� '�-PgNr LING Cla'—q".F� GEH*E� �� aA�ELIfiE% �- ^ti< LHE I .4 M p :n Q V :SEE PWrAIL coO brow !=a' I d1 � N '•. p d O N ip 'SEE OETA o a I N 3tp" h n � I HAf�pGouRr MARKItyG p�TAIL ,- TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Tune 82 1995 Parks and Recreation Commission Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager JJK Funds from 1995 Budget Items, and Proposed Expenditures in 1995 Funds Available For Park and Teail Improvements in 1995 1. General Fund Approved 1995 Budget 2. Referendum funds (approximate balance) 3. Special Park Fund (includes 1995 additions) 1995 Park Improvement fl 2. C� 1995 Budget Improvements listed in budget: I. Items paid out of General Fund 2. Items paid out of Special Park Fund ,$ 15,600.00 $ 55,120.00 $481,964.00 $552,684.00 $ 15,600.00 $ 46,600.00 $ 62,200.00 Projects Commission Felt Needed To Be Completed Urine Referendum of Special Park Funds The following items were identified by the Commission as possible projects where the use of Referendum funds would be appropriate. All projects were included in either the 1994 or 1995 Five Year Parks Capital Improvement Plan. 1. Safety and regulatory signage in 14 parks or facilities $ 5,700.00 2. Bituminous trails to connect two hardcourts (ADA) $ 1,000.00 3. Repair rubberized play top at Mendakota (Safety/ADA) $ 11500000 it Several projects scheduled for 1994 were not completed and can be accompushed in 1995 which were to be funded by the Special Park Fund 1. Replace wooden bridge in Valley Park $ 10,000.00 2. Complete upgrade of play equipment at Wentworth Park $ 5,000.00 Total Funds required to complete above projects: $ 46,600.00 Itinds Committed !iy Council Action in 1995 Referendum and/or Special Park Funds committed by Council so far in 1995: 1. Mendakota Pazk Assessments $ 12,383.00 2. Kensington Turf, etc. It $ 13,000.00 3. Kensington North Landscape 41 $ 45,000.00 $ 70,383.00 Sul ►11: 1 YYI YY ul �Y When the Mendakota Pazk land was acquired the outstanding utility and street assessments were to be paid for by the City. Through 1994 these assessments were paid from Referendum Funds. Beginning in 1995 the Special Park Fund will now continue to pay off the balance due. The following are the amounts to be paid each year from the special Park Fund: 1995 $12,383.04 1996 $11,706.92 1997 $ 6,160.12 (street portion paid off in 1996) 1998 $ 5,873.60 1999 $ 5,587.08 2000 $ 5,300.56 2001 $ 5,014.04 2002 $ 4,727.54 2003 $ 41441602 2004 $ 4,154.50 2005 $ 3,868.02 (last payment for utility improvements) 3 Expenditures for Referendum Improvements: 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Remaining Funds $ 139,256.00 $1,826,245000 $ 782,238.00 $ 581,009.00 $ 102,059.00 $ 31,792.00 $3,462,599.00 $ 559120.00 1. Netting or back stop improvements. at Mendakota Park $ 8,000 to 40,000 2. Lights at Mendakota Park $150,000 3. Basketball at Valley View Heights Park $ 6,000 4. Safety fence/net at Friendly Hills Park - south end of hockey rink to protect people heading to free skating from flying pucks $ 1,000 to 3,000 5. Ball fields at Mendota Plaza. (2 temporary) south of center $ 25,000 to 40,000 6. Ball fields on tax forfeited property of Centre Pointe 1 at $ 80,000 2 at $1452" 4 at $2007000 with building add $ 50,000 fully developed est $250,000 to 300,000 7. Bang board for Friendly Hills tennis courts $ 1,500 to 2,000 5 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS July 6, 1995 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Ass, Subject: Discussion of Pond at Lexington and Marie At last month's meeting, the Commission met with Mr. Mike Johnson, of 1085 Bwana Court, regarding a trail that has been installed from his property to the pond that is within City open space at the corner of Marie Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The Commission (on a 5-2 vote) moved that the path could be maintained until such time as a Wetlands Permit could be sought. (Please refer to June 13, 1995 minutes.) After consulting with city staff regarding the Wetlands Permit, Mr. Johnson has decided not to seek a Permit and has agreed to not maintain the path in the future, so that it may return to its natural state. The real intent of this memo, however, is to discuss the other motion by the Commission to recommend that the City budget $3,000 from the Storm Water Utility Fund for additional plantings for the restoration of this pond. At the time of this action, the Commission and staff were unaware that any landscape plans had been made for restoration of the pond. Following the meeting, this issue was discussed with Mr. James Danielson, Public Works Director, and it was discovered that the pond dredging project, budgeted for $10,000, had included $1,500 for plantings and restoration of the pond area. The recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission was not carried to the City Council because of this pre-existing plan to plant trees and landscape. The Commission should discuss whether this plan, which they were unaware of, is sufficient or whether the recommendation should remain as made in June. On Thursday, July 6, 1995, Mr. Danielson will provide the City Council with an update of this project. It is hoped that this information will be available for inclusion in this packet. Discuss the restoration of the pond at Marie and Lexington Avenues and provide any appropriate direction to staff. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS I I � July 6, 1995 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis Subject: Request from Convent of the Visitation to Reserve Tennis Courts Mr. Mike Brill, Athletic Director for Visitation, has made a request to reserve the Rogers Lake Park tennis courts for the upcoming fall season. (Please see attached request.) Specifically, the request is for: Monday through Friday, from 3;15 p.m. unti16:00 p.m. August 14, 1995 through October 24, 1995 According to the Parks Reservation Policy, tennis court reservations require Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council approval. This request is for one-half hour later than previous requests which were until 5:30 p.m. If the request is granted, city staff provides the coaches with a letter of reservation and signs are posted announcing the reserved time slots. ACTION REQUIRED Consider the request for tennis court reservations and make a recommendation to City Council. GDnvent Of VI(SITATIONKHOOL ' F June 21,19 Mr, Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant City of Mendota Heights ' '''' ' 1101 Victoria Curve " Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Dear Mr. Batchelder, For the past few years, tle Visitation High School Tennis Team haso used the 126gers , Lake Park tennis courts ding the fall season: e"„wouic again like to apply toll ,v have these courts reservetk' f'or us. The dates and times" of our use would be as follows: "'` Monday through Friday, from 3:15 p.m. until6 0Q August 14, 1995 through October 24, 1995 Please respond at your earliest convenience and thaiikyou for your consideration of.c', this request. " Sincerely, Mike Brill Visitation Athletic Director 2455 VISITATION DRIVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MIV`55120 ®AREA 617_/454-6474