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1996-08-13 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 13, 1996 6:30 p.m. - Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2, Roll Call 3. Approval of July 9, 1996 Minutes 4. Friendly Hills Tot Lot Tree Planting - Sylvia Nelson 5. Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! 6, Summer Program Review 7. Victoria Curve Trail 8. Bike Trail Striping at Valley Park & Curley 9. Cross -Country Ski Trails 10. 5-Year CIP 11. Parks Budget 12, Baseball Fields 13. Bang Board 14, Ivy Park Landscape Improvements 15. Updates NSP Substation Misc. • Parks Report • Police Report 16, Adjourn Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. 1f a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, 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 JULY 9, 1996 The regulaz meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, July 9, 1996, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101- Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM. The following members were present: Norton, Kleinglass, Spicer, Damberg, Liberacki, and Linnell. Libra was excused from the meeting. Also present were Engineering Technician Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser, and Administrative Intern Patrick C. Hollister. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Kleinglass mcved to approve the June 11, 1996 Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 MFIAA "BIF" Payment Proposal Mr. Esser presented a letter from Norm Gellerman, Executive Director of the Mendota Heights Athletic Association proposing arrangements for the rental payment of portable toilets on public and private fields within the City. Mr. Kullander elaborated that this issue first came up four or five yeazs ago, when the MHAA requested that the City install portable toilets in non -City -owned facilities and send MHAA an invoice for the costs. Mr. Kullander continued that last year a bill for 1995 BIFs was sent to MHAA, to which they objected, and thus this issue is now up for discussion again. Mr. Kullander said that the cost of a single portable toilet was about $45/month. Mr. Kullander added that since the City is currently paying for 16 portable toilets (11 in City parks and one each at Sibley, St. Thomas, Visitation, Sommerset, and Mendota Elementary) the cost for a single season for all 16 totaled about $3000/year. number of people as would the ski trail. Mr. Kullander said that the cost of any ski trail would be charged to the Special Park Fund. Chairman Spicer directed Staff to consult with Commissioner Norton to further develop the Valley Park Ski Trail concept and report to the Parks Commission in August. FULL-TIME RECREATION PROGRAMMER POSITION Commissioner Norton requested that this item be added to the Agenda this evening. Commissioner Norton explained that she felt the City needed a full-time recreation programmer in order to adequately serve the needs of our residents. Commissioner Norton further stated that she felt this had been the consensus on the Parks and Recreation Commission for quite some time. Commissioner Norton made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Commission request that the Council appoint a full-time Recreation Programmer and allocate funds for that position. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 UPDATES Staffprovided updates on the following items for the Parks and Recreation Commission: • MHAA Tournament • Basketball Program Funding • Wentworth Park Shelterks) • Valley View Park Half -Court Basketball • St. Thomas Ski Course • Ivy Falls Park • Kensington Bid • Victoria Curve Trail • Mendakota Lights Task Force • NSP Substation • Umpire Absence Reimbursement from 1995 Season • Park Reservation Policy • New Middle School Soccer Field • Parks Report • Police Report CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admhustrator FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Friendly hills Tot i.ot Ms. Sylvia Nelson, 2349 Apache Street, will be present this evening to request landscape improvements for Friendly Hills Tot Lot, HISTORY• The Commission discussed this parcel of park land which was dedicated to the City when the original housing development was built. Friendly Hills Park did not exist at that time and the developer dedicated the land and various pieces of playground equipment to the City. Several years later the City acquired through dedication and purchase the existing Friendly Hills Park. In late 1989, the Commission recommended to Council that the old play equipment, which was in a dangerous condition, be removed and the land sold for single family development and the proceeds from the land sale be used for improvements in Friendly Hills Park. The subject of installing play equipment in the tot lot was discussed. The Commission felt that the play equipment in Friendly Hills Park was only 300 feet away and that any investment here would be a duplication. Council held a public hearing on January 16, 1990 with many residents present and opposed to the selling of the lots. After discussion of proposed referendum improvements and why no money was designated for this tot lot the Council referred the issue back to the Commission for reconsideration. Several residents attended the February 13, 1990 meeting and requested improvements for the tot lot. The Commission did not want to make any improvements because of the proximity of the play equipment in the park. Chairperson Huber asked the Parks Commission if there were any motions based on the citizen's request. There were no motions forthcoming from the Commission. During the recent street reconstruction project the low areas of the tot lot were filled and reseeded. This was done so that the mowers would not bog down when ground water levels were high. The only maintenance done on this parcel is regular turf mowing. ACTION REQUIRED: Review the request from Ms. Nelson. TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners FROM: Chris Esser, Recreation Programmer RE: Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks? Announcement DATE: August'7, 1996 The Sth Annual Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! community festival will be held Saturday, August'24, 1996 at Mendakota Park. The fun and excitement will begin at 11:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to the celebration. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever. The celebration committee has been hard at work programming this wonderful event. The event is designed to attract a wide range of Mendota Heights residents and families. Activities planned for this year's event include dance performances by the D&D Dance Studio and the West Side Steppers, musical performances by the Silver Tones and the ever popular Teddy Bear Band, and Ventriloquist Ian Varella. Events occurring throughout the day include a Jupiter Jump Moon Walk, Fire Truck rides, dunk tank, game booths, and concessions sponsored by the Mendota Heights Fire Auxiliary, face painting sponsored by Burnet Realty, various promotion booths from local organizations, a craft fair, and much, much more! Last year's Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks1 was a smashing success with over 1,000 residents participating. The Fifth Annuai Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks!, scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 1996, promises to be an enjoyable day for all. Attached is a sponsor and donation list. Review the details of the 1996 Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! STH ANNUAL Nok I I I 1 11 ', '• SATURDAY -AUGUST 249 1996 60, • o MENDAKOTA PARK ` (Dodd Road and Mendakota Drive) 0 ° ° ° ° o 0 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Come out and enjoy Mendota Heights' annual community event! This year's celebration will include childreds and family activities, exhibitions, musical entertainment, and great food! Scheduled events include: Musical Entertainment by the ever popular "Teddy Bear Band"! (Don't forget to bring your own teddy bear!) Dance Demonstrations by D&D Dance Studio and the West Side Steppers! Fire Truck Rides, Dunk Tank, Children's Game Booths, and Concessions sponsored by the Mendota Heights Fire Auxiliary! Jupiter Jump Moon Walk! Craft Vendors! Face Painting by Burnet Realty! Door Prizes and Giveaways! TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners FROM: Chris Esser, Recreation Programmerz� RE: Summer Program Review DATE: August 6, 1996 For your information and curiosity, I have summarized participant numbers for this summer's programs: 1. Program Senior Golf League 2. Women's Golf League 3. Junior Golf League 4. Mixed Golf League 5. Men's C Softball 6. Men's D Softball 7. Women's D Softball 8. Men's Over 30 Softball 9. Summer Adventure Youth Trips 10. Safety Camp 11. Performance in the Park (Best Buddies Band) 12. Performance in the Park (Tune Into Kids) 13. Performance in the Park (The Splatter Sisters) 14. Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! 6 35 89 10 148 201 ill 168 22 11 50+ 60+ pending pending TOTAL= 911 participants (summer season only) These numbers compare with total participants in recent years: 1994= 581 Participants Total 1995= 825 Participants Total 1996= 911 Participants (Summer Only) Participation was excellent this summer, considering the introduction of new programs. I anticipate these numbers to steadily increase as the number of programs increase for fall, winter, spring , and summer seasons. ACTION RF.oTTTRF.D Please review the participant numbers for the 1996 summer season. From: Schatz's Fax: 612455�811 Voice: 6124556811 To: Chris Page of Thursday, AugustOS, 19963:08'18 PM SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAM SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL For grades 4-9. League play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1042am (many kids combined this program with weight training from 840am). Open gym on Monday and Wednesday also from 1042 as well as from 6-8pm Monday through Thursday. Awards were made to the first and second place teams in each division, and the two "hardest workers" in each division. All participants received free admission to a Sibley game as well as a party on the last day, TOTAL NUMBER 75 FEMALES 40% MALES 60% WHERE THE KIDS LIVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS 33% W. ST. PAUL 46% EAGAN, SFL, IGH 21% GRADES 4-6 40% GRADES 7-9 60% SOUTH FAMILY YMCA For grades 5-8, the program ran from 1-4pm Monday through Thursday. Basketball instruction was alternated with swimming pool time with the gym time being devoted to teaching skills, warn ups and pick up games. Contests and a drawing for prizes was held at the end of the summer party. All participants were given a T-shirt, ribbon and free admission to a Sibley High School basketball game. TOTAL NUMBER 97 FEMALES 37% MALES 63% WHERE THE KIDS LIVE WEST. ST. PAUL 51% MENDOTA HEIGHTS 31% EAGAN, SFL,IGH 28% GRADES 5 AND 6 66% GRADES 7 AND 8 33% CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 99 1996 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Pedestrian/Bicycle Path on Victoria Curve HISTORY Council directed staff to design a path along Victoria Curve from City Hall to Hunter Lane. This section has no shoulders and with the increase in traffic volumes the roadway can be dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Council has previously banned parking on the north (ballfield) side of the road. West of Hunter Lane the roadway was constructed with paved 5' or 7' shoulders as part of the MnDOT reconstruction of the Mendota Interchange (Highway 55, 110 and 13 meet). This road is now used to access Mendota and the Highway 110, 55 and - 13 interchange. A separated path (minimum 4 feet away from pavement edge) that is a minimum of 8 feet wide will accommodate two way pedestrian and bicycle traffic. If widened shoulders are added they must be on both sides of the roadway. The report submitted to Council for review described a separated path on the north (ballfield) side of the road which would touch the driving lane at a "pinch point" where the wetland is close to the roadway. A separation here may mean fill material in the wetland which will require DNR permits. Council asked staff to work in a second cost estimate of installing the path on the south side of the mad and to present the two plans to the Park Commission for review and comment. Adding a seven foot wide bituminous shoulder on both sides of the road from Lexington to west of Hunter Lane where it would "blend in" with the existing roadway would CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Valley Park Trail -Centerline Paint Line Council member Smith requested the Commission to discuss the appropriateness of painting a centerline stripe on the eight (8') foot wide trail in Valley Park. This trail is approximately one and three quarter miles long. From the intersection of Dodd road and Highway I10 it extends northerly to Highway 13 by the road to the Lilydale Yacht Club. The trail goes through a heavily wooded area and contains several steep incline areas. Visibility is sometimes limited due to the trail alignment and the dense vegetation. I believe Council member Smith's responding to concerns by walkers when encountering cyclists on the path without warning. The "Minnesota Bicycle Transportation Planning and Design Guidelines" do not recommend a combined pedestrian and bicycle path less than ten feet in width. The guidelines do emphasize that "...short sections of paths must not be marked differently than the rest of the route (continuity of the network is important)..." The Factors that would warrant separation would be 1. Route is used for fast, long distance bicycling 2. There are high volumes of both pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Attached is a graphic with examples of several treatments that can be used to separate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. To date there have been no reported accidents between a cyclist and a pedestrian in this park. Cost to paint a solid white line is approximately $800 per mile. I recommend that no paint stripe be used on any City trails that are less than ten feet in width. I further recommend that the Park maintenance staff be directed to survey the trail in this park and brash back and remove trees if necessary to make the trail a minimum of 16 feet wide (8 foot trail with 4 feet turf both sides). Tight corners with limited visibility may need to be further brushed out. If the Commission agrees, please make a recommendation to that effect to the Council. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager A SUBJECT: Cross Country Ski Trail in Valley Pazk �H.YI ITI�11'� I presented amini-feasibility report to the Commission last month. Commission asked me to further investigate the cost of clearing the proposed trail alignment. I have made several contacts and have concluded that the best method for constricting the trail would be a combination of City crew, hired contractors, and the use of County Court ordered community service "volunteers". Lay out routes in late fall. Remove significant trees late fall and winter. Remove stumps and perform minor grading early spring. Install culverts where necessary. In late spring begin final brush out of trail to 16' to 20' clear area using Community Service "volunteers" coordinated with City crews who would assist with equipment rentals (chipper), supplies and supervision. Restore turf where necessary and begin mowing on regular schedule. City crews would install signs during summer. Trail ready for use in winter of 1997. I feel that my original estimate of $40 to $45,000 would still be valid for the entire project as proposed (drawing #2 dated July 9, 1996). If the Commission wishes to proceed with this project they should recommend to Council that Plans and Specifications be prepared so that bids may be received for the fall work. Commission may also want to consider if a public hearing or open house on this project is necessary. 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Councihnember Smith requested the Commission revisit the plan and to schedule in the tennis courts at Hagstrom-King Park. The Commission stated that large ticket items, such as the Cross Country Ski Trail, Lights at Mendakota Park, etc. would not be included in the Five Year Plan but reviewed on a per project basis and did not need to included in the CIP. � � s--- _ ►1►1 _ � It _-- �--I►__I_ YYC1__:__,_ Tennis courts were proposed at the North Kensington Pazk. Residents and Council said no. The Commission told neighbors that courts in Hagstrom King would be considered all plans for the new Middle School were approved. Staff has not received any new requests for a court in this park since the North Kensington Park discussion in 1993. In the 1985 Facility Needs Study the recommended standards for the number of tennis courts in a City with a population of 14,000 would be eight (8). Our inventory at this time is City owned = 12, School District 197 = 8, Private School = 3. No record of private courts exists in my files. 17DCK� alai ►11 e I The Commission may want to revisit the CIP and add in new unprovements in upcoming years or more clearly state the Commissions criteria for what type and size of project is to be evaluated on an as needed or as requested basis, especially projects that exceeded $25,000. Attached is a list of improvements to consider adding to the Five Year CIP. MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM CopyFIVE YEAR 1997-2001 .ApiTAI IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 1997 1. Enhance tree and landscape plantings GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK in two parks 1 $500400 2. Wildflower development & maintenance 3. Enclosures for Port-A-Poties 4. Concrete bleacher pads 5. Reroof shelters in Rogers Lake Park &Valley Park 6. Paint/stain structures in Mendakota Park 7. Replace 1 of 5 benches in Rogers Lake Park (5 of 5 replaced) 8. Resurface 1 double tennis court in City Park 9. ADA Improvements at Friendly Hills Park 10. Improve/enlarge warming house at Wentworth Park 11. Seal coat trail through Rogers Lake Park 12. Seal coat Lexington Avenue Trail - I& Seal coat Mendota Heights Road, Delaware to Dodd 14, , Enlarge aglime warning track one fieldper year 5 togal (3 Of 5) 15. Reshape gravel trails in Friendly Marsh Park and Copperfield Ponds 16. Develop, print distribute Trail/Park Maps 17. Maintenance, replacement, additions to play equipment in 11 parks 18. Construct two wayside rest areas with benches in Valley Park Proposed 1997 Expenditures $500.00 $21000400 $31000400 $51000,00 $3,000.00 $350000 $4,000400 $3,000.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $36,850.00 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $16,000.00 rl 2. MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1997-2001 CAPITALL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 1999 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK Enhance trees and landscape plantings in two parks Wildflower maintenance and expansion 3. Enclosures for 2 Port A-Poties 4. Concrete bleacher pads in 2 parks 5. Resurface 1 double tennis court in City Park 6. Seal coat 8 park parking lots 7. Restripe 8 parking lots and hard courts 8. Seal coat trails in Ivy Park, Mendakota Park, Friendly Hills Park and Hagstrom King Park 9. Maintain, replace, improve play equipment in 11 parks �0. Enlarge aglime warning track at Civic Center Field ( last of 5 fields) 11. Bench along Victoria Trail 12, Basketball hoop at South Kensington Park 13,. Upgrade play equipment in Hagstrom King Park ADA &Safety Proposed 1999 Expenditures $500.00 $500600 $2,000.00 $21000600 $41000400 $41800000 $1,200.00 $7,000400 $8,000000 $500.00 $28,500.00 $4,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 $5-8,000 $14-17,000 A HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR C 0 F"Y FIVE YEAR 1997-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 2001 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK 1. Enhance trees and landscape planting in parks $500000 2. Wildflower maintenance $500,00 3. Enclosures for port-a-poties $29000400 4. Resurface one double tennis court in City Park $4,000.00 5. Seal coat trails $8,000400 6. Maintenance, replace, improve play equipment in 11 parks $69000.00 $41000000 7. Paint/stain Mendakota Buildings $32000400 Proposed 2001 Expenditures $24,000.00 $4,000.00 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: 1997 City Budget A draft budget has been presented to Council and a budget workshop has been scheduled for August 21, 1996. This workshop is for only the Council and certain staff members. Attached are several pages from the draft budget that the Commission may be interested in: 1. Budget for Special Park Fund with proposed expenditures 2. Function and objectives of Parks Department 3. Parks Department Maintenance items. Compare this list to the Commission's 1997 UP recommendations. 4. The Recreation Department objectives. 5. Proposed budget for Recreation Department -note full-time position for Recreation Programmer 6. Budget and expense items for Recreation Deparhnent. None. This is for review and discussion. U ?4 y a� N N`•N a w °'• o Wo ..g V ?�� •� G O�y tP U N N T N N O a F 4tttMr G OW�%.to .may N N'~N 0 to ttl an d ^ a aH CV F w�, � •ay a N N X••• N •.55N F N N N^N ae ttttt �4•�� IM yZo •�.�Fo�.tSm� � •�� vn. FG d 3N oo�b'rydP. 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NO ACTIVITY SERVICE LEVEL Public Works Recreation 70 Maintenance Maintenance LINE ITEM LINE ITEM DETAIL - COST 4400 Conferences & Schools 500 4404 Membership Dues 50 4415 Mileage 200 4435 Recreation Programs 36,880 T-ball (MHAA) 4,000 Softball Leagues 13,500 Summer Adventure (School District) 11500 Summer Concerts 1,000 Voleyball Leagues 11000 Ice Skating Lessons 500 Safety Camp 200 -- Golf Leagues 1,240 Starlab/Flight Camp 590 In -line Skate Cllinic 110 Flag Football league 1,500 Tennis Lessons 11000 Natural Wonders 630 Basketball Leagues 11500 Field Trips 2,000 Skiing Trips 11500 Summer Playground Program 21110 Senior Trips 2,000 Contingency 11000 4490 Sundry 100 TOTAL 37,730 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager V� SUBJECT: Ballfield for Northeast Quadrant Dodd & Highway 110 The Commission directed me to develop a possible layout plan for a full size (90 foot baseline) baseball field in this location. I had already done one design concept which was provided to Council to during the Mendakota Ballfield Lights discussion. Council has directed the City's planner to prepare drawings for possible uses of this site. A workshop will be held in the near future by the City Council and the Plam�ing Commission to discuss the future land use of this area and/or development options. None. This is for information only. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager e SUBJECT: Ballfield in Friendly Marsh Park The Commission directed me to develop a concept to locate a full size baseball (90 foot baseline) field in this park. I have already done such a layout which was provided to the City Council during discussions on the Mendakota Park Lights issue. — There is sufficient existing land available to accommodate a baseball field. Construction of a field, parking, etc. would be in the $140,000 to $200,000 range. If the Commission wishes to proceed with this type of improvement in this park they should make a recommendation to Council that a Feasibility Study be prepared and a public hearing held to get citizen input. August 8, 1996 MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager...� Subject: Tennis Court "Bang Board" The City received the attached letter regarding the construction of a "bang board" at one of the City's tennis courts. BACKGROUND At the May 9, 1995 regular meeting of the Commission Mr. Ram Muthy#la and his son Brian attended to request the City build a tennis "bang board". The Commission directed staff to research the cost and to report back to the commission. At the August 8, 1995 regular meeting, during a discussion of what park items were included in the 1996 City Budget, the "bang board" request was revisited. The minutes from this meeting state that "The Commission was of the consensus that the bang board for the tennis court at Friendly Hill Park...should be tabled until such time as there is more interest and demand for a bang board" DISCUSSION No additional requests have been received by City staff. I did a rough design and cost estimate in the $2,000 range. If I had to revisit the design and location aspects of a bang board my recommendation would be to not retrofit an existing tennis court but to incorporate the bang board with a new court facility. RECOMMENDATION Commission should discuss this issue and direct staff to respond to Mr. Brian Muthyala. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 9, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager",& SUBJECT: Landscape Improvements at Ivy Park Attached is a memo presented to Council regarding the fmal landscape improvements to this park and an account of volunteer help from local Scouts in this effort. Council acknowledged receipt of this memo on the Consent Agenda. I recommend that the Commission direct staff to prepare an award of appreciation on behalf of the City recognizing the volunteer efforts of these Mendota Heights youths. m City of ••.•••• Mendota Heights July 25, 1996 Christopher Beckman 1882 South Lane Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Dear Mr. Beckman: Your offer to organize a volunteer group to assist with "City Park Improvement Project is very appreciated. The City Park Crews primary job is to maintain the existing pazks and rarely have time or resources to participate in any new construction projects. New improvements are competitively bid to private contractors. One recent project, the Ivy Falls Stormwater Project, required a stormwater detention pond be constructed in Ivy Park. The contractor fulfilled his contract but complaints from residents influenced the City Council to add additional landscape improvements around the pond. Two contractors were hired, one to install trees and shrubs and the second to install wildflower plugs and seed. Conflicts between the two operations has left some final "touch up" work to be done. Here is where your offer can benefit the City. The work left is mostly hand work such as rock picking in the tilled wildflower area, addition of wood chips around shrub and tree plantings, add edging to a "butterfly garden, replace plant materials that did not survive last winter, and the construction of a "dry creek" using rock mulch. Attached is a drawing of the pond area with the work required noted. Also attached, is a list of equipment and materials that the City will provide for you and the other volunteers. I am looking forward to a successful collaboration between your group and the City. If you or any one requires any additional information, I can be reached at the City Offices. Sincerel , aALV Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager 1101 Victoria Curve •Mendota Heights, MN • 55118 452.1850 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS August 7, 1996 TO: Pazks and Recreation Commission FROM: Terry Blum, Parks Lead Person SUBJECT: July Parks Report L General maintenance mowing, dragging ball fields, striping soccer and ball fields. 2. Posted new signs at Mendakota, Rogers Lake Pazks, and the Civic Center Ball field. No soft toss batting practice against fence at Mendakota Park and The Civic Center Ball Field. No swimming allowed at Rogers Lake Park. 3. Aerate soccer and softball fields at Kensington, Mendakota and Civic Center Parks. Fertilized all play fields. 4. Marie Park replaced rotten hockey boards as needed. Painted all hockey rink boards inside and out, and warming house. 5. Vandalism at Kensington South broken NSP electric meter (glass case). 6. Installed basketball post and backboazd in Valley View Heights Pazk (Curley's Tot Lot). 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