1995-08-03 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
August 3, 1995 - 6*30 P.M.
** 6:30 o'clock p.m. **
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of June 13, 1995 Minutes. Approval of July 11, 1995 Minutes.
4. Continued Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1996
Establish Five Year CIP for 1996 - 2000
5. Discuss Pond at Lexington and Marie
6. Consider Request for Reservation of Tennis Courts -Convent of the Visitation
7. Updates
* Backstops at Mendakota Park
* Ivy Falls Park
* North Kensington Park
* Trail Stencilling - Rained Out
* Fields at Mendota Plaza
* Others.
9. Adjourn.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 120 hours in
advance. Tf 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 452=1850 with requests.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 13, 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 fha 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
f� trail. He stated that the trail encroaches onto City property, which is an
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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 Lite 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.
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Johnson complained about the dredging of the pond and stated that this
project had killed many turtles in this area.
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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. Norton 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 porfd 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
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NAYS: 2, NORTON, LINNELL
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City 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 to 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 policies, however,
he agrees with Mr. Shimek that we should not be wasting his time with
individual tree forestry advice. Mr. Liberacki stated that he feels that the
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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
A 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
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 119 1995
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, July 11, 1995, in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The
meeting was called to order at 6:35 o'clock P.M. The following members were present:
Kleinglass, Damberg, Linnell. Also present was Parks Project Manger Guy Kullander.
Dennis Delmont, Police Chief was also present. There being no quorum the commission
decided to talk to Kay Fredrickson of Curley Valley View Addition who wanted to talk to the
Commission.
DISCUSSION OF BASKETBALL COURT
IN CURLEYS TOT LOT
Kay Fredrickson said she was representing a group of people from Curley Valley View
Addition who were excited and in support of a basketball court in Valley View Park
(formerly Curleys tot lot). Commissioner Linnell responded that the commission was
reviewing the basketball court, but just when it was going to be done needed to be
decided. Park Projects Manager Kullander recommended maybe doing it next summer
when street reconstruction could be going on in the area, and it could keep the cost
down if done at the same time. The commission assured her that the basketball court
was receiving serious consideration and to maintain contact with the commission.
DISCUSSION OF VANDALISM
IN THE PARKS
Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander introduced Police Chief Dennis Delmont. Chief
Delmont passed out a synopsis of calls relating to police calls to the parks (attached).
Chief Delmont said he thought there wasn't a serious problem with crime in the parks.
In the yearly synopsis the overall picture is 14 calls in one year. There have been a
cluster of calls at Mendakota Park and Valley Park. These calls have been mainly for
vandalism and five individuals had been charged with vandalism and property damage
related to graffiti at Marie Park.
Commissioner Damberg said she was at a seminar in another part of town and
overheard people talking about Valley Park that people were lighting fnes and throwing
burning logs onto dried grass and that some people fear encountering these type of
individuals in the parks.
soon to place the stones for retaining walls, steps and benches. He also stated they were
going ahead with port a poties enclosures in two parks. Also bleacher pads are going
to be installed at Kensington Park. He went on to report that they were going to close
one of Kensington soccer fields, dig out low points and reseed after the sting soccer
season ends in late July.
Commissioner Damberg asked when the Five Year 1996-2000 Capital Improvement
Plan was due. Parks Project Manager Kullander responded the budget was being
worked on now and that the 1996 improvements listed in the draft five year plan
included in the agenda packet would be submitted. He suggested that the 1995 project
to switch two warning houses, estimated to cost about $6000, be moved to 1996.
Since the Commission, in the 19954995 five year plan, proposed to construct a shelter
and other improvements in Wentworth Park it seemed appropriate that replacing or
enlarging the warming house should be done at the same time. He also said that
residents, that will attend the open house for comments on the picnic shelter location
and improvements, may also have concerns regarding the skating rinks and warming
house. The Commissioners present all agreed this was an appropriate suggestion.
Parks Project Manager Kullander reported that bids to raise the backstops at Mendakota
Park would be in on July 13 and presented to Council on July 18. He thought the cost
would be $8 to $10,000. Funds would come from the Special Park Fund for this
improvement.
Commissioner Damberg said she thought $8,000 was expensive. Parks Project
Manager Kullander then explained that the extended back stops will stop balls going
into the upper deck where foul balls have hit spectators. The existing 16 foot high
backstop will be extended ten feet.
Commissioner Damberg said she would not be able to attend the August meeting as she
will be out of town.
There being no quorum, the commission adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Commissioner Libra
arrived at 7:25 P.M. The meeting was not continued due to lack of a quorum.
Commissioner Kleinglass had to leave for another engagement.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Bauer
Administrative Secretary
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June 7, 1995
To: Parks and Recreaflon Commission �j,
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Ass' tag
Subject: Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1996 to 2000
DISCUSSION
Improvementsand feasibility. Attached is a revised Capital 1
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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 Hagstmm-King Tennis Courts from the list. Picnic table purchases were
added to the 1996 list.
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The Commission should discuss the draft 1996 to 2000 Capital Improvements Plan and
consider a recommendation to City Council.
MRNDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE TAR CAMPAL Il\1PROVFMFNT
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Expenditures Proposed for 1995 pg 2
13.
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Replace 2 of 5 benches in Rogers
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Lake Park
$700.00
14.
Resurface basketball court at
Mendakota Park
$12500400
15.
Enlarge ballfield warning track. One
per year - 5 total
$500.00
16.
Replace trees at Mendakota Park
$500400
17.
Replace two grills removed/damaged
in Rogers Lake Park
$600.00
18.
Improvements to North Kensington
Park
19.
Repair rubberized play surface at
Mendakota Park
J.
Sod for repairs at Kensington soccer
fields
21.
Sweep Trails
$1,000000
22.
Seal coat trail segments in Mendakota
Park
$2,000.00
23.
Mendakota Park Utility Assessment
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Proposed M5 Expenditures
$16,100.00
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When all referendum funds have been
expended, special park funds will be used
for project completion.
$12,383.00
$41,283-54,283
$1,500.00
$13,000.00
$62,000.00
MENDOTA HEIGHYIS ARK Y YM FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PjtO)TjJENTpLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1997
i.
Enhance tree and landscape plantings
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in two parks
$500000
2.
Wildflower maintenance and expansion
$500000
3.
Enclosures for 2 Port -A -Polies
$17000000
4.
Concrete bleacher pads in two parks
$1,500.00
5.
Paint/stain structures at Kensington
Park 1
$2,500.00
6.
Resurface tennis court at Marie Paris
$3,500.00
7.
Construct two wayside rest areas with
benches in Valley Park
8.
Replace two of 5 benches in Rogers
Lake Park
$700.00
9.
Expand sprinkler system at Mendakota
Park
$6,000.00
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Enlarge warning track 3rd of 5 total
$500000
11.
Seal coat trait in Valley View Heights
Paris
$500900
12.
Seal coat Mendota Heights Road
Delaware to Dodd
$5,0p0,00
13.
Upgrade play equipment in Hagstrom
King Park ADA & Safety
14.
Bench along Victoria Trail
15.
Basketball hoop at S. Kensington Paris
16.
Friendly Frills Park Picnic Shelter
17.
Mendakota Park Utility Assessments
18.
Inspectiontrepairs to all park play
structures
$5,000.00
19.
Sweep trails
$12000400
Top dress ball fields
$2,000.00
Proposed 1997 Expenditures
$300200.00
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$5 to 8,000
$500400
$500600
$12 to 18,000
$6,160.00
$26,660-35,660
MFNDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPrrAL IMPR03D MEET
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Expenditures Proposed for 1999
1.
Enhance trees and landscape
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plantings in two parks
$500900
2.
Wildflower maintenance and expansion
$500000
3.
Enclosures for 2 PortA-Poties
$11000.00
4.
Concrete bleacher pads in 2 parks
$1,500.00
5.
Resurface tennis courts in Wentworth
$3,500.00
Park
6.
Resurface (seal coat) 8 park
parking lots
$4,800.00
7.
Restripe 8 parking lots and hard courts
$1,225.00
8.
Seal coat trails in Ivy Park, Mendakota
Park, Friendly Hills Park and
Hagstrom King Park
$77000.00
Modify/upgrade play equipment to
meet ADA in Valley Park
10.
Enlarge warning track at Civic Center
Field last of 5 fields
$500000
11.
Modify trail grades from Park Place
to Valley Park
12.
Mendakota Park Utility Assessments
13.
Inspect/repair all park play equipment
$6,000.00
14.
Enlarge outfield warming track 5 of 5
$750.00
15.
Sweep trails
$11250.00
16.
Top dress ball fields
$2,000.00
Proposed 1999 IScpenditures
$30,525400 — —
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$5,587.00
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Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Tennis "Bang Board" at Friendly Hills Parke
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 $2,000.
Before making a final decision the commission should also consider
the following items:
1. All our tennis courts are double courts. Use of the bang
board may distract a match on the adajcent court.
2. The bang board may alter the wind currents at the end of
court where it is installed.
3. This would be a visual distraction to an oppnent::atithe
other side of the net
4. This is a "target" for vandalism (artists).
5. It should not be a safety concern because it would only
portrude into the court area 6" from the fence.
6. Maintenance on unit would be every two or three years
depending on how well the paint weathers.
ACTION REQUIRED
If the commission desires to recommend the construction of a
band board at Friendly Hills Park the should include this
improvement in the Five Year Improvement Plan.
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1. General Fund Approved 1995 Budget
2. Referendum funds (approximate balance)
3. Special Park Fund (includes 1995 additions)
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Improvements listed in budget:
1. Items paid out of General Fund
2. Items paid out of Special Park Fund
,$ 15,600.00
$ 552120.00
$4819964.00
$5522694.00
$ 15,600.00
$ 46,600.00
$ 62,200.00
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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 $ 52700.00
2. Bituminous trails to connect two hardcourts (ADA) $ 1,000.00
30 Repair rubberized play top at Mendakota (Safety/ADA) $ 1,500.00
Several projects scheduled for 1994 were not completed and can be accomplished in 1995
which were to be funded by the Special Park Fund
1. Replace wooden bridge in Valley Park $ 100000000
2. Complete upgrade of play equipment at Wentworth Park $ 5,000.00
Total Funds required to complete above projects: $ 46,600.00
funds Committed �iy Council dioa in
Referendum and/or Special Park Funds committed by Council so far in 1995:
1. Mendakota Park Assessments $ 12,383.00
2. Kensington Turf, etc. $ 13,000.00
3. Kensington North Landscape $ 452000.00
$ 70,383.00
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 $ 43727.54
2003 $ 4,441.02
2004 $ 42154050
2005 $ 3,868.02 (last payment for utility improvements)
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Expenditures for Referendum Improvements:
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
$
139,256.00
$1,826,245.00
782,238.00
$
581,009000
$
102,059400
$
31,792.00
$3,462,599.00
$ 55,120.00
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 $ 62000
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 $145,000
4 at $2009000
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
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
July 6, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assap
Subject: Discussion of Pond at Lexington and Marie
DISCUSSION
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 older 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.
BUDGET STATUS:
Spent
Tree Removal $ 500
Sediment Removal and Grading $5,250
Landscaping
Engineering $17000
$6,750
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Remainine
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$1,000
$1,500
$ 250
-$2,750
Total $9,500
I recommend that a second letter be sent to the neighborhood updating them on the
status of this project.
For informaflon and comments only.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
July 6, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission )
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative AssisC( nt�
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 315 p.in. unti16:00 p.m.
August 14, 1995 through October 24, 1995
According to the Parks Reservaflon 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.
>f 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.