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1997-03-11 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)March 117 1997 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the February 11, 19971�Imutes 4. Tom Fahey, 979 Caren: Landscaping in Tilsen 5. ISD 197 Joint Powers Agreement: Sibley Fields 6, Full -Time Recreation Facilitator 7. Wood Duck Houses in City Ponds 8. Updates • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Waiver • North Kensington Park • Recreation Programmer Probation Completion • Softball Scheduling and Registration • Dodd & 110 Safety Improvements • Ice Skating Rink Status • Parks Report • Police Report 9. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities 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. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at 452A 850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY.NIINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, February 11, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, mglass, Lumen, Damberg, Liberacki, and Norton. Also present were Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, MONTHLY MEETING WAIVER Mr. Hollister explained that at the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on January 14, 1997, the Commission had asked if it would be permissible to waive an occasional meeting if there were not sufficient business before the Commission to justify convening. Mr. Hollister continued that the Council had said that this would be fine, and had suggested amending Ordinance 109, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION to formalize that arrangement. Mr. Hollister then presented Staffs proposed Ordinance language change to the Commission, adding the sentence "The Commission may waive a meeting with prior consent of the City Council based upon a request from the Chairman and the City Staff." Commissioner Kleingtass moved to recommend that the City Council amend Ordinance 109 as proposed by Staff to allow the Parks and Recreation Commission to waive a meeting if they so desired. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 APPROVAL OF JANUARY 14 PARK AND RECREATION MINi1TES Commissioner Norton moved to approve the January 14, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with no corrections. Commissioner Kleinglass seconded the motion. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 (At this point Chairman Spicer left the meeting, and Commissioner Norton took over as Acting Chair.) NORTH KENSINGTON PARK Mr. Hollister explained that at the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on January 14, 1997, the Council had expressed concern about the original plan for North Kensington Park, and wished some changes to be made to make the park closer to a formal park. Commissioner Damberg said that the Parks and Recreation Commission has twice voted to recommend approval of the original "wild and scenic" plan for North Kensington Park, and that they disagreed with the changes to the plan proposed by Council at the Joint Workshop, Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that the Council proceed with Mr. Kullander's plan, a scaled -back version of the original Joanie Gres concept, but introduce some more elements of water infiltration and replace some of the Silver Maples with alternative trees. Commissioner Libra offered a friendly amendment that Commissioner Linnell should sit down with Mr. Kullander to see what sort of modified plan could be implemented. Commissioner Linnell accepted Commissioner Libra's amendment, and wished to further amend his own motion by adding that the Council should allow the maximum amount to come out of the Special Parks Fund for North Kensington Park to be $35,000 and that North Kensington Park should be done by the end of the summer. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Damberg said that prairie grass is nice once it is established, and that people should be patient. Commissioner Linnell said that if the City Council does not wish to follow the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation on North Kensington Park, a public meeting should be held in March of 1997 to solicit input from the neighbors. Commissioner Norton recommended that the City engage in an education campaign to teach residents to use less fertilizer and pesticides, and to raise their awareness about the natural filtering benefits of such wild areas. Commissioner I{leinglass noted that the City had signed an agreement with the school district for use of their fields, and therefore MI -IAA should have to reserve those fields through the City. Commissioner Libra suggested that Mr. Esser discuss this with Chairman Spicer, since he used to be the Baseball Commissioner for MHAA. Commissioner Libra added that the City of Mendota Heights should get first priority for use of those fields due to our agreement. Commissioners Norton and Kleinglass asked Staffto research the agreement with the school district and determine whether or not the existing ballfields are being fully utilized before returning to the Parks and Recreation Commission with scenarios for new ballfields. OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION Mr. Hollister presented the "short list" of highly desirable remaining open space parcels which was compiled at the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on January 14, 1997: • Map #6 Acacia Area TIF Acquired Property • Map #9 Slowinski Property • Map #11 Foss Homestead by Wentworth Park • Map #16 Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard • Map #18 Resurrection Cemetery "Break Off' Area • Map #19 Visitation Convent Property • Map #21 Tousignant Property off Mendota Heights Road Mr. Hollister then asked the Commission for their thoughts on these parcels. Commissioner Linnell said that the Parks and Recreation Commission was more interested in preserving parcels that were heavily wooded or otherwise had natural scenic beauty for "passive" park use (Foss, Slowinski) than parcels that were basically barren and flat for "active" park use (Tousignant). The other Commissioners concurred with this statement. Commissioner Linnell added that other factors to consider for securing more open space included Visibility, Proximity to Residential Areas, Adjacency to existing parks, cost, and the risk of future development. Commissioner Linnell said that the Superblock and Burrows farm should also be on the "short list". Commissioner Libra said that the Foss property (near Wentworth Park) would be the most useful, and would give people the most access. Mr. Esser said that he had discussed Ski Trails with Par 3 Golf Course and that Par 3 was interested in having cross-country skiing. Mr. Esser continued that the main issue was maintenance of the trails, and that Staff planned to meet with Par 3 again to discuss that issue. Commissioner Norton said that she wanted to attend that meeting. Commissioner Norton added that Staff should meet with whomever grooms Como and Lake Phalen because they do an excellent job. Commissioner Norton added that the Como trail is 7 kilometers long and is lighted at night. Commissioner Liberacki said that although trails are expensive, other things are too, and that the community had a lot of walkers from all age groups who would benefit from the trails. Commissioner Linnell said that he anticipated pressure from the new middle school for a trail on Mendota Heights Road, Commissioner Liberacki said that Staff should talk to the County about a trail on Delaware, because it is heavily used. Commissioner Libra said that across -country ski trail at Par 3 should loop in Valley Park and cut through the corner of Slowinski's property. Commissioner Norton asked Staff to revisit Mr. Kuilander's trail plan in Valley Park. Commissioner Norton said that Staff should walk through the area and look at clearing and grooming. Commissioner Norton said that the Council had rejected this idea earlier, but now seems more receptive to it. Commissioner Norton said that Staff should start with Par 3 golf course, however. UPDATES Staff then provided updates on the following items: PARKS REPORT There were on comments on this item. POLICE REPORT Mr. Hollister wash to report that the Police Department had no incident in the City's parks to report for the month of January 1997. 7 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS •!u 1 �IiII�: March 6, 199I TO: Pazks and Recreation Commission and City Administrator FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Tilsen Highland Heights Landscaping Discussion Mr. Tom Fahey of 979 Cazen Road has submitted the attached letter to the City of Mendota Heights asking for consideration of landscaping for the City -owned property near his house bounded by Lilac Lane, Caren Road and James Road. The area is currently used by the City for storm water retention. Mr. Fahey listed the following potential designs for this land: 1. a wild flower area, possibly with a path around it 2. an area of evergreens 3. neighbor -maintained flower garden areas 4. other Mr. Fahey met with Staff on Thursday, March 6, 1997. Mr. Fahey acknowledged that his neighbors have varying opinions about what would be an appropriate look for this site, with some neighbors preferring wildflowers and prairie grasses, and others preferring a more "formal park" look. Mr. Fahey will be in attendance at the March 11, 1997, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Conunission, and maybe accompanied by some of his neighbors. Please see the attached GIS map of the immediate vicinity. Please also note that Engineering Staff is concerned that the storm water retention capacity of this site not be compromised. Action Required Discuss Mr. Fahey's ideas with him and make any recommendations to Staff as to how to proceed. TILSEN'S HIGHLAND HEIGHTS M:NL US t6ll=::RD 4 U�Q r/ 4 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Chris Esser, Recreation programmerw RE: Joint -Powers Agreement Regarding Sibley Fields DATE: March 6, 1997 Per your request I have researched the agreement with ISD 197 pertaining to the use and scheduling of the fields at Henry Sibley High School. The agreement, made in 1990, outlines the parameters and responsibilities of ISD 197 and the City of Mendota Heights for use and availability, operation, and insurance of the Sibley complex. The concern of the Commission regarding scheduling and priority is specifically addressed in the formal agreement (see attached) under Section 5.1 through 5.4. To summarize; the District is required to employ a scheduler. The scheduler is the only one mentioned to schedule the fields year-round. Priority scheduling for the complex is as f6llows: 1. Organized youth programs of Mendota Heights. 2. Organzed Adult Vrogrdms of Mendota Heights. p 3. Organized youth programs of the District. 4. Organized youth programs of District residents. 5. Organized Adult programs of District residents. 6. Youth or Adult programs of non-residents. Please review the attached agreement for other conditions and information. Please review the Joint -Powers Agreement with the City of Mendota Heights and ISD 197 regarding the Sibley Complex. r Section 2. Scope of Description 2.1 By this agreement, the parties create a joint power and use program for public education and recreation purposes within the boundaries of each political subdivision. Section 3. Conduct of Aar ement 3.1 This agreement will become effective when executed by both parties. 3.2 In the event that controversies regarding this agreement arise, the City and the District agree to submit their controversy to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association or other dispute resolution process mutually acceptable to the City and the School District. Provided, however, that controversies respecting the property interests of either party or the payment of funds above the agreed upon amount set forth in Section 6.3 by either party shall not be subject to arbitration. Section 4 Contributions 4.1 The District agrees to make available the District property upon which a portion of Sibley Park will be located (Exhibit A), and the City agrees to make available the City property upon which a portion of Sibley Park will be located (Exhibit B). 4.2 During the duration of their agreement; ownership of the property is and shall remain in the names of the present owners of the property. 4.3 The City consents to provide the payment for the construction of: (1) a softball field immediately north of the high school parking lot, (2) a soccer field east of the softball field, (3) a baseball field north of the soccer field, (4) a second softball field north of the first softball field, and (5) a comfort station. The City agrees to pay up to $354,000,00 for the construction of such facilities and is responsible for the design, planning and construction of the facility subject to review by the District. In the event the amount committed is insufficient to complete all the proposed facilities, the facilities will be completed in the numbered sequence above set forth. The District is not obliged to contribute funds for facilities construction. SPQtlon 5 Use and Availability 5.1. The City and the District agree that the District shall employ a scheduler. The District and the City shall schedule their events by April 15th for the following 12 months. The scheduler may then schedule non -District or non -City group or team activity if neither the District nor the City has expressed a desire to use the Complex. The Complex scheduler may deny access privileges to a group or individual for noncompliance with regulations governing the use of the Complex. Section 2. Scope of Description 2.1 By this agreement, the parties create a joint power and use program for public education and recreation purposes within the boundaries of each political subdivision. Section 3. Conduct of Aar ement 3.1 This agreement will become effective when executed by both parties. 3.2 In the event that controversies regarding this agreement arise, the City and the District agree to submit their controversy to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association or other dispute resolution process mutually acceptable to the City and the School District. Provided, however, that controversies respecting the property interests of either party or the payment of funds above the agreed upon amount set forth in Section 6.3 by either party shall not be subject to arbitration. Section 4 Contributions 4.1 The District agrees to make available the District property upon which a portion of Sibley Park will be located (Exhibit A), and the City agrees to make available the City property upon which a portion of Sibley Park will be located (Exhibit B). 4.2 During the duration of their agreement; ownership of the property is and shall remain in the names of the present owners of the property. 4.3 The City consents to provide the payment for the construction of: (1) a softball field immediately north of the high school parking lot, (2) a soccer field east of the softball field, (3) a baseball field north of the soccer field, (4) a second softball field north of the first softball field, and (5) a comfort station. The City agrees to pay up to $354,000,00 for the construction of such facilities and is responsible for the design, planning and construction of the facility subject to review by the District. In the event the amount committed is insufficient to complete all the proposed facilities, the facilities will be completed in the numbered sequence above set forth. The District is not obliged to contribute funds for facilities construction. SPQtlon 5 Use and Availability 5.1. The City and the District agree that the District shall employ a scheduler. The District and the City shall schedule their events by April 15th for the following 12 months. The scheduler may then schedule non -District or non -City group or team activity if neither the District nor the City has expressed a desire to use the Complex. The Complex scheduler may deny access privileges to a group or individual for noncompliance with regulations governing the use of the Complex. to the athletic facility. For such repairs and maintenance, each party agrees to contribute in each fiscal year a minimum of $15,000.00, adjusted annually in accordance with changes in Consumer Price Index -Urban (C.P.I.U.) as of May 1st or as mutually agreeable. Once each party has approved the proposed budget, the District shall invoice the City for its agreed upon share in two separate installments due and payable one half in January of the following year and one half due and payable the next following July. 6.4 The School District and the City hereby each grant to the other parry and its constituents easements across all parcels owned by each and comprising a part of the athletic facilities for purposes of constructing, maintaining and using the facilities, including parking areas serving the facilities. Section 7. Insurance 7.1 Liability: Liability Insurance. Independent School District No. 197 shall obtain a comprehensive liability insurance policy covering any loss, damage or injury to any person or property arising out of the use of the athletic facilities. The limits of the policy shall not be less than Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000) Dollars per person and Six Hundred Thousand ($600,000) Dollars per occurrence, or such other limits as may from time to time be required under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 466.04 and amendments thereto. The City of Mendota Heights shall be named as an additional insured insofar as this joint agreement is concerned. The parties shall share equally the cost of such policy. This cost is in addition to that covered by paragraph 6.2 herein. Section 8. Term 8.1 The term of the agreement shall extend from the date hereof to June 30, 2030, and shall be automatically renewed thereafter on an annual basis unless either party elects to terminate the agreement subject to the provisions of paragraph 8.2 8.2 Six months prior to June 30, 2030, and thereafter six months prior to each annual renewal date, either party may terminate this agreement by written notice to the other party. 8.3 Upon termination of this agreement, the underlying property shall be conveyed as follows: If the City desires to continue to use an approximately-360' x 360' parcel, or a parcel modified in size as mutually agreeable, in the northeast corner of the Park for park or recreational purposes, the District shall convey to the City for $1.00 District property adjoining the City's property sufficient to comprise such a parcel. If however, the City does not desire to continue to use such a parcel for park or recreational purposes, the City shall convey to the District for $1.00 the City's property in the northeast corner of the Park, as Legal Description of District Property: The North 480 feet of the East 473 feet of section 25, township 28 North, range 23 West, except the North 230 feet of the East 234 feet of said section. EXHIBIT�C Unit UM Quantity Lftl.t Description Prig Amount 1. 409000 C( Common Excavation @ $2.00 $80,000 2. 5 Acre Topsoil, Seed, @ $2,000 $10,000 Fertilizer, Mulch 3. 2 Each Softball Field @ $24,000 $48,000 - Fully Fenced -Seeded 4• 1 Each Soccer Field, Large @ $4,000 $4,000 - Movable Goals -Seeded 5. 1 Each Baseball Field @ $36,000 $36,000 - Fully Fenced 6. 1 Each Comfort Station @ $500000 $501000 . Approx. 1,000 S.F. - Restrooms and Concession Area - City Equipment Storage . Drinking Fountain 7. 1 Each Storm Sewer @ $5,000 $5,000 8. 4 Each Irrigation @ $6,000 $24,000 9. 4 Each Bleachers @ $2,000 $8,000 10. 1 Each Playground @ $20,000 $20,000 11. 1 Each Landscaping @ $101000 $10,000 12. Sibley Park Construction $295,1000 13. Contingencies and Engineering (20%) $59,000 14. Subtotal $354,000 15. Property Acquisition Expense $115,000 16. Total Cost $469,000 CITY OF TYM DOTA HEIGHTS March 6, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission and City Administrator FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Full -Time Recreation Facilitator Discussion At the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on January 14, 1997, various Councilmembers set certain parameters upon a Full. Time Recreation Facilitator. At the subsequent Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on February 11, 1997, Commissioners Kleinglass and Norton volunteered for a Full -Time Recreation Facilitator Job Description Drafting Subcommittee. Commissioner Kleinglass suggested that the meeting take place at the Veteran's Hospital so that he could also show Staff the ballfield that could be available for City use. Staff met with Commissioner Kleinglass at the Veteran's Hospital on February 25, 1997, to discuss parameters for the full-time position. (Commissioner Norton was unable to attend the meeting.) The attached proposed Job Description resulted from that meeting. Although the Parks and Recreation Commission had authorized the Subcommittee to present this draft job description directly to Council without appearing again before the Parks and Recreation Commission, Staff felt it appropriate to have the Commission look at it one last time. Please see the attached proposed Job Description for the Full -Time Recreation Facilitator. Action Required Suggest any revisions to the proposed Job Description before it goes to Council. The Conunission may also wish to pass a motion endorsing this job description. Facilitates the formation of a Senior Program. Strives for gender equity in recreational opportunities in the community. Assists in the prepazation of annual budget recommendations to the Public Works Director and prepares recommendations for the purchase, utilization, and maintenance of necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Responds to routine citizen inquiries and concerns regarding recreational programs. Coordinates the registration of participants for various athletic, recreational and leisure programs and events. Acts as programming advisor and staff representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission in the preparation of reports and recommendations relative to recreation service objectives and goals. Acts as ex-officio liaison to the Community Education Advisory Council. Coordinates Parks and Recreation Program's involvement in community events. Arranges for marketing, publicizing and promotion of programs, as appropriate, including the preparation of announcements and schedules. Files information and maintains accurate records and data on each program. Maintains inventory and recommends purchasing of recreational equipment and supplies. Coordinates Volunteer service with Community Education and the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skill Required Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, organizational purposes and administration of parks and recreational programming. Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the general public, other employees, community groups, athletic associations and school officials. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS February 25, 1997 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Wood Duck Houses in City Ponds Mr. Tom Olund, Public Works Supervisor, inquired as to the possibility of funding the cost of materials to assemble and install twenty (20) wood duck houses in various City park ponds. The idea for the houses was brought to him by Park Crew members Mike Maczko and John Boland who would also assemble, install and maintain the houses. The duck houses would be attached to poles driven into the pond bottom during winter when frozen ice makes the pond accessible. Some units would also be mounted on trees or poles in wetland areas. This type of duck house prevents predators (fox, raccoons, dogs, cats, etc.) from access to the nest. During the winter months the old nesting materials would be removed. Mike and John have a supplier that would provide the poles and unassembled wood duck house units for approximately $30.00 per unit. They determined that twenty units would be sufficient to establish nesting boxes in most City parks. RECOMMENDATION: >f the Commission wishes to establish Wood Duck Nesting boxes in City Parks they should make a recommendation to the City %, ncu to provide up to $600.00 from the Special Park Fund for the purchase of poles and nesting box construction materials. If the City Council concurs and allocates the funds the Commission may want Mr. Olund to provide a yearly update on the success of this endeavor. with the bark attached on the front of the box immediately below the entrance hole. This aids the hen in landing and entering the entrance hole. Boxes placed on posts in water should be about 6 to 8 feet above the water's sur- face. Wood duck boxes should be placed over water or in woodland habitat up to half a mile from lakes, ponds, marshes and rivers. Wood ducks nest regularly in most of Minnesota except in far north- eastern coniferous forests of Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties where they are un- common. Since the hen must lead her ducklings to water after they hatch, the habitat between the house location and the water's edge should be free of major obstacles.like highways, fences with small mesh wife, and street curbing. Heights above 20 feet seem to be preferred in trees. Aspens should be avoided because beavers frequently cut down aspen trees. Box entrances near water should face the water. Otherwise, there seems to be a slight preference for the south and west facing entrance holes. Ideally, boxes on land should be 30 to 100 feet from water's edge. The change of predation by raccoons is higher along the water's edge. Common Goldeneye If duck boxes of the style shown in the Ug- ure are to be placed in northern Min- nesota, including Cass, Beltrami, Koochiching, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties, it is desirable to use an oval entrance hole that is 34/2" high and 44/T wide. This size hole will allow the common gol. deneye to nest in the box as well as the wood duck and hooded merganser. The disadvantage of that size entrance hole is that it will allow some raccoons to enter the box and kill the duck inside. Such boxes are best placed on predator of posts or trees in woodland habitat adjacent to wetlands. In the far northeast, however, there are few rac- coons. Yearly Care Boxes must be cleaned and cared for everyyear. If not, in 2-3 years a number of things might occur making the cavity unusable. The box could be destroyed, filled with branches, dead critters, etc, to make it unusable. In addition to cleaning the box, you should caulk any cracks, renail loose boards, check drain holes and assure it is well fastened to the tree. Replace old shavings with new (available at lumbar yards and saw. mills). Use dry sawdust as a last resort. Sawdust will pack when wet and does not dry well. Good shavings, when mixed with down from the nesting hen, make excellent insulation and dry well. Boxes should be ready for use by March 1. You may want to check your woodduck boxes during May - June to record the number of eggs or the type of critter using them. If you find more than 16 woodduck eggs in a box, this may be an indication of "dump nesting". meaning a possible shortage of nesting cavities. More than one hen is attempting to use the structure. You may consider ad- ding additional structures for the com. ing year. Woodducks tend to have a 'homing' instinct, and the surviving young from your boxes will likely return to the general area the following year and attempt to establish their nest. ing cavity. DRAWING DETAILS: V Use a square to align rear "hinge nail" with front "hinge nail." 7." Use a wood rasp to round out "finger groove" and trim "keyhole." 2.' Drain holes are NOT recommended in this house design. Side wall 8" wide — U'7 *1 Clean -out door after planing 1/8" off BACK edge of DOOR ONLY I/16" gaps 45 gree cut Minnesota Waterfawler Page 27 March 0, 1997 Early in the month - flooding and sweeping of rinks. Closed rinks -clean up warming houses. Repaired hockey nets TO DO AFTER JANUARY 14 COUNCIL AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JOINT WORKSHOP 1. Update Park Inventory List - PATRICK/GUY 2. Update Roll of Parks Commission/February Agenda Item - PATRICK 3. Parks and Recreation Commission Consideration of Policy on Recreation Programmer and Job Description/February P&R Agenda - PATRICK' 4. Policy on Monthly Agendas - PATRICK 5. Balifield Capacity: - Contact Resurrection Cemetery and Visitation about Joint Use - KEVIN/MAYOR MERTENSOTTO Continue Mendota Heights Athletic Association Facilitation - CHRIS Prepare Detailed Ballfield Scenario at Acacia Site - GUY Contact Steve Kleinglass for Fields at Veteran's Hospital - PATRICK Contact ISO No. 197 for Partnership Review of Ballfields - KEVIN Prepare One Field Scenario at Friendly Marsh Park - GUY 6. Implementation of Capital Improvement Plan - Discuss Engineering Department Priorities with Jim -KEVIN Design of North Kensington Park - February P&R Agenda - PATRICK Get Quotes on Spring Maintenance at Ivy Falls Park - PATRICK/GUY Wentworth Park Shelter Dodd Road Bike Trail All of the Items in the 1997 Parks CIP 7. Open Space - Parks and Recreation Commission should Prioritize Available Parcels - PATRICK Determine Availability, Cost and Financing Options - PATRICK Rank Open Space Parcels in Terms of Urgency and Risk of Development - PATRICK City Council Delegation/Ridder's - KEVIN 8. Trails Memo Summarizing Trail Discussion - February P&R Agenda - PATRICK Research the Upgrading of Victoria Road - PATRICK/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Contact Mendakota Country Club about Cross Country Skiing - PATRICK Contact County about Widening Delaware Avenue - KEVIN/JIM