1995-10-10 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (3)CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, M04NESOTA
REVISED - AGENDA - REVISED
PARKS AND RECREATION COMNIISSION
October 10, 1995 - 6:30 p.m.
Vl• Call to Order.
P• Roll Call.
Approval of September 12, 1995 Minutes.
V Review of Recreation Programs
Shelli Heinsch, Recreation Programmer
Dodd Road Trail Improvements
Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
6. Updates
t/ Police and Pazks Department Reports for September
Trail Segment - Dodd/110
*✓Old Tennis Courts at Sibley High School
l% Bid Awards for Landscaping at N. Kensington and Ivy Falls Parks i5vj'o
Status of North Urban Regional Trail and Big Rivers Trail Offra�eeL 1 k?jt
* Roofing Bids for Shelters in Valley and Roger's Park
7. 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 Heigbts
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.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
October 10, 1995 - 6*30 p.m.
** 6:30 o'clock p.m. **
i/ 1 • Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Approval of September 12, 1995 Minutes.
Review of Recreation Programs
Shelli Heinsch, Recreation Programmer
5. /Roofing Bids for She�te/rs in Valley and Roger's Park
(Staff memo/aldailable on Tuesday Evening)
6. Updates
* Police and Pazks Department Reports for September
Trail Segment - Dodd/110
* Old Tennis Courts at Sibley High School
* Bid Awards for Landscaping at N. Kensington and Ivy Falls Parks
* Status of North Urban Regional Trail and Big Rivers Trail
7. Adjourn.
Auzaliary 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
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1995
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission
was held on Tuesday, September 12, 1995, in the City Hall Large Conference
Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 5:37 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Spicer, Libra, Damberg, Linnell and
Liberacki. Commissioners Norton and Kleinglass were excused. Also present
were Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Manager
Kullander. Guests present were Ms. Peggy Lynch, of Friends of the Parks.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Libra moved to approve the August 8, 1995 minutes.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
TREE DONATION PROGRAM
Ms. Peggy Lynch, of Friends of the Parks and Trails, appeared before the
Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss a tree purchase and tree
donation program and to inquire if Mendota Heights would be interested in
participating in this program. Ms. Lynch stated that Ramsey County
communities have conducted this tree donation and tree purchase program
through the Friends of the Parks and Trails over the last four years. Ms.
Lynch stated that this is an effort to raise funds for the Friends of the Parks
and Trails, to encourage urban forestry and to have people purchase trees
so that they can donate them to their local municipal parks.
Ms. Lynch stated that last year their brochure was distributed with the St.
Paul Water billing and that included Mendota Heights. Lynch. stated they
had received orders for trees from Mendota Heights residents and that two
trees were donated through this program to the City's park system.
Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that two maple trees were
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AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
TRAIL MAPS
Chair Spicer distributed park maps that he had discovered when visiting
Dakota County's Thompson Regional Park. Spicer stated that these park
maps are available in a mailbox at Thompson Regional Park and state the
park regulations, the do's and the don'ts, the hours, a contact phone
number and a map of the park. Spicer stated that these maps could serve
as a prototype for our City map. The Commission discussed the trail maps
and trail signs with staff and provided direction on how to incorporate these
ideas into our park map system. 11
MENDOTA PLAZA BALLFIELDS
Chair Spicer stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission had discussed
ballfields at Mendota Plaza on a previous occasion and their original
recommendation had been to limit expenditures from the Special Park Fund
to $25,000 to address ballfield needs. Spicer stated the estimate by staff
shows ballfields at the Mendota Plaza in the range of $50,000 to $60,000.
Spicer stated his major concern is the temporary nature of these park
improvements. The Commission discussed the temporary nature of this
proposal and felt that no expenditures should be made unless their is a
guarantee of at least ten years. Commissioner Linnell stated the City might
want to wait and find out if there is something we can do at Resurrection
Cemetery upon the completion of their master plan.
The Commission reviewed the ballfield plan and discussed possible cost
cutting measures. The Commission discussed other possible sites for
ballfields. The Commission discussed the possibility of new ballfields at the
new middle school in Mendota Heights.
The Commission was of the consensus that if the City is to enter into any
temporary agreement for ballfields at Mendota Plaza that all of our facilities
should be salvageable such as fencing, backstop, benches, ag-line, topsoil
and everything that could be recovered.
Spicer stated the Commission agrees the City needs more ballfields and that
the Commission agrees that this is a great location for ballfields, however,
there seems to be a feeling from the Commission that all of the money
should not come from the Special Park Fund. The Commission discussed
Mendota Heights Athletic Association's scheduling of ballfields and
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VERBAL UPDATES
The Commission discussed a letter from Ms. Janet Blesener to the City
asking about upgrades to the trail at the intersection of Dodd Road and
Highway 110 safer. This item will appear on the September 19th the City
Council agenda.
Administrative Assistant Batchelder provided an update on the Council's
discussion of the Burow's farm at their September 5th meeting.
Commissioner Kleinglass informed the Commission that he is displeased
with the outcome of the Marie/Lexington pond improvements and felt that
the City had failed the individual residents in;this area. Kleinglass stated
that more landscaping upgrades are needed in this area.
Commissioner Libra felt that the City should consider what kind of volunteer
activities around these types of pond we want people to do in these areas
so that we can guide them in making landscape improvements in wetlands
area, as opposed to allowing totally volunteer vegetation to take over.
Parks Project Manager Kullander stated that this area had been seeded after
final grading. Kullander stated that four hackberry trees and three willow
trees will be planted on this location. He stated the slopes are too steep to
maintain in a turf condition and that it is costly to level it out by grading.
The Commission decided not to stencil the trails this evening and instead
scheduled a trail stenciling meeting on Tuesday, September 19th and
extended the invitation to all other Commissioners and City Officials to meet
them and walk the trails and identify the trails by stenciling.
The Commission thanked Dave Libra for organizing volunteers from Sting
Soccer and the Mendota Heights Athletic Association Soccer to plant trees
along the south border of Kensington Park.
Commissioner Damberg stated she would not be available for the October
meeting.
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Shelli Heinsch, Recreation Programmer
Date: October 5, 1995
Subject: 1995 Recreation Programming
At the Mareh 14, 1995, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, I discussed an
overview of the recreation programs offered by the City. I included a list of programs
currently being offered and possibilities of others to come. The Commission stated it wished
for passive recreation programming along with athletic programming. The Commission also
discussed joint planning with other organizations. Here is a list of recreation programs that
were offered in 1995:
• Ice skating lessons -Six classes were offered with 35 people participating. The number
of classes has doubled since it was first offered in 1993.
• Build a Bird House -This is the first time this program was offered. The class was full
with 16 parenuchild pairs. This was a hands on exercise as each parent/child pair was
instructed how to build their own bird house. A Naturalist was present to answer any
questions about birds, their habitat and what they like to eat.
• Natural Wonders -This is a new program that was offered to pre-school children and
their parent. It was held a Valley Park where songs were learned, stories wereread,
nature crafts were done and trails were walked. This class was full with nine
parent/pre-school pairs and some parents had two pre-schoolers with them.
• In -Line Skating Lessons -This program is always a popular three day program for both
adults and children. We always receive many compliments about the instructor, John
Glynn. There were 13 participants this year, down from last year I think because it
was offered in the middle of the summer instead of the spring and fall as in the past.
• Junior Golf League -This was a new program offered this year with 72 juniors
participating at the Mendota Heights Paz 3 Course. I believe the program will be
bigger and more improved next year.
• Women's Golf League -This was a new program offered this year that we combined
with the West St. Paul league. There were six ladies from Mendota Heights golfmg at
To: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant
From: Shelli Heinsch, Recreation Programmer,'
Subject: 1995 Recreation Programming Report
Date: August 18, 1995
Here is a list of recreation programs offered as of August, 1995.
Ice Skating Lessons
Parent/Child Build A Bird House*
Jr. Golf League*
Women's Golf League*
Sr. Golf League*
Sand Volleyball
Nature Camp -cancelled due to lack of participants
Natural Wonders Pre-school Program*
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In -Line Skating Lessons
Safety Camp -
Tricia and the Toons Concert
*indicates new program for 1995
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
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PROGRAM INFORMATION:
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Days: / 641
Date (s) & Times :C{�GV(/ r J"�% ? / of Participants
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