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1998-03-10 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION are 10, 1998 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the February 10, 1998 Minutes 4. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (Meg McMonigal, MFRA) 5. Discussion of Parks Project Manager's Priorities for 1998 6. Updates • Recreation Programmer's Update • Ordinance Recodification • Birdhouses • Senior Club • Commissioners' Per -Diem • Parks Report 7. 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 Nil] 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 FEBRUARY 10,1998 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, February 10, 1998, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Kleinglass, Liberacki, Norton, Damberg, and Linnell, and Libra. Also present were City Planner Marc Wiegle of MFRA and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, BIRD HOUSES Mr. Hollister presented a memo from Terry Blum asking for a recommendation that the council allocate $500 from the Special Parks Fund for Purple Martin birdhouses. Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that the Council spend $500 for the purchase of Purple Martin birdhouses. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 Mr. Hollister said that he would bring this request to the Council at their March 4, 1998 meeting. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 137 1998 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Norton moved to approve the January 13, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 MENDOTA HEIGHTS SENIOR CLUB Ms. Joann Rice of the new Mendota Heights Senior Club introduced herself to the Commissioners and discussed the origins and current direction of the Senior Club. Ms. Rice said that the Senior Club has met monthly at Parkview Plaza since September of 1997, and currently has a membership of 80 seniors, with roughly 40 attending at any March 9, 1998 Iu RIWai To: Park and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Subject: Picnic Shelters The Commission requested City Council authorize an expenditure from the Special Park Fund for the construction of two picnic shelters in Wentworth Park with a estimated budget range of $25 to $30,000.00 for both shelters. Bids were requested, but only one bid was received. Council rejected this bid and directed staff to re -bid the project for spring, 1998, construction. Bids were sent to eleven contractors currently working in Mendota Heights and was advertised in the local newspapers and in the Construction Bulletin. An additional fourteen contractors requested plans and bid information. In conversations with some of the potential bidders I have determined that the bids will be in the $17 to $20, 000 range per shelter. Bids will be opened on Thursday, March 12th and presented to City Council for consideration on March 17t DISCUSSION The Commission should consider reaffirming their original recommendation for two shelters in Wentworth Park so that if the Council accepts a bid the project need not be delayed until after the April Commission meeting. The Commission may also want to consider shelter (s) in Friendly Hills Park at this time. This was last discussed in 1996 when the Five Year 1997-2001 Capital Improvement Plan was developed. The intent was to construct shelters in all of the most frequently used / requested parks with equal funding allocated to each park. Currently shelters are in Valley and Roger's Lake parks (built in the early 1970's), and Mendakota, North Kensington, and Sibley Parks. Only Wentworth and Friendly Hills Park remain as parks where a shelter(s) were to be constructed. The current balance of the Special Park Fund is approximately $460,000.00. ACTION REQUIRED Make a recommendation to Council regarding the number and location of shelters to be constructed in 1998 using Special Park Funds. MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM PP FIVE YEAR 1997-2001 CCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 0 u Expenditures Proposed for 1998 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK 1. Enhance trees and landscape plantings in two parks $500,00 2. Maintain and expand wildflower plantings 3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties 4. Concrete bleacher pads at two locations 5. Resurface 1 double tennis court in city park 6. Install two horseshoe pits at Rogers Lake Park 7. Enlarge aglime warning track at Mendakota Park (4 of 5) 8. Maintenance, replacement, additions to play equipment in 11 parks 9. Enhance tree plantings at Kensington Park 10. ADA upgrades to Marie Park warming house 11. Picnic Shelter(s) in Friendly Hills Park 13_ Trail seal coating and crack repairs 13, Paint/stain structures at Kensington Park Proposed 1998 Expenditures $500 .00 $2,000,00 $1,500,00 $4,000,00 $500.00 $6 ,000.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $2,500.00 $281000,00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $25,000.00 $28,500.00 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO March 6, 1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Discussion of Parks Project Manager's Priorities for 1998 Discussion At the February 10, 1998 meeting of the Pazks and Recreation Commission, the Commission asked Staff to bring back the attached list of projects for 1998 by Mr. Kullander for discussion. Action Required Please examine this list and provide input to Staff as to which items aze of highest priority for 1998. ORDINANCE N0. 913 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF SECTION 1. DEFINITION Public park, or parks, is any land owned or leased by the City for the use of the public for any one or a combination of the following uses: recreation, relaxation, amusement, playgrounds and fields, swimming beaches,:trail and trailways. SECTION 2. DEFACING OR DESTROYING PROPERTY No person shall injure, damage, deface, destroy, diminish or impair the value of any public or private property located within any public park in the City including but not limited to buildings, structures, signs, trees, shrubs, or vegetation. SECTION 3. LITTERING PROHIBITED No person shall litter, cast or throw rubbish, trash, or garbage in any public park including any adjacent water area within the City, but shall place such materials in the proper receptacles. Where receptacles are not provided in the public park, all such rubbish, trash or garbage shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence. SECTION 4. PARK HOURS 4.1 No person shall be in any public park, and no person shall remain in or leave any vehicle in any public park or upon any parkway or public grounds between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following morning. Nothing in this section shall apply to persons traveling upon established driveways located within public parks or upon parkways. 4.2 Special permission for groups of persons to remain in any public park for a longer period than those designated herein may be ob- tained from the City Council at their discretion, provided, how- ever, that such permits and permission shall specify what special conditions must be observed by said persons during said period. 4.3 Duly designated City employees may enter the public parks at any time to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. (913) 1 disturb or cause to disturb any wildlife provided, however, that unless prohibited by resolution of the City Council, fishing shall be permitted upon the lakes situated within or adjacent to any public park. 8.2 No animal shall be permitted in any swimming or wading areas, or in the immediate vicinity of any swimming or wading areas. 8.3 No owner of a dog shall permit his dog to be at large in City parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. "Restraint" as used herein shall be deemed to mean controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet in length or by �� a competent person and immediately obedient to that person's command. 8.4 No person shall ride, lead, or permit a horse, pony, donkey, or other similarly sized animal in any improved areas of the public parks except in those areas (whether improved or not), where such animals are specifically allowed by resolution of the City Council. "Improved areas" as used herein shall be deemed to mean areas which are mowed, paved, blacktopped or trails established or designated for pedestrian, cross country skiing, or bicycle use. SECTION 9. RULES 9.1 The City Council shall have the right to issue additional administrative rules and regulations relative to but not conflicting with this ordinance. No person shall violate such rules or regulations that may be established by the Council. 9.2 The invalidity of any part or section of this ordinance as declared by court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect the validity of the remainder thereof. SECTION 10. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or to imprison- ment not in excess of ninety (90) days in jail or both. (913) 3 I� :Li_t_ . i 1 _n To: Parks and Recreation Commiss'on-,. From: Bill Bird, Recreation Progr er Re: Recreation Update Date: March 5, 1998 Ice Rinks The warming houses were cleaned by the seasonal Rink Attendants on Thursday, February 19. The nets, hoses and other equipment was picked up by the maintenance crew. Mendota Heights Senior Club On Wednesday, March 4, 1998 the club was granted $500.00 seed money by the city council. The funds will be used for start up costs associated with general supplies, coffee, postage and a possible scholarship fund. The Mendota Heights Senior Club met on Wednesday, February 25, 1998. Larry Bridger, Police Investigator with the City of Mendota Heights, was a special guest at the meeting. Mr. Bridger gave a presentation about "Senior Safety and Security". Mr. Bridger gave suggestions to the seniors on how to increase their safety while in public and in and around their homes. He focused on safety issues associated with multi -unit dwellings, which a large percentage of the seniors live in. He also answered many questions about current law enforcement issues within the city. The next senior club meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, March 25, :from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., in Parkview Plaza. This meeting will feature a presentation by Greg Page, Director of the Dakota County Historical Society, Skating Lessons The second session of skating lessons was canceled after only two weeks of lessons, due to the poor ice conditions. Summer Softball Registrations are coming in for all returning resident teams. Beginning on Monday, March 9, 1998, registrations for all new resident teams begin. At this time the Men's D Class has filled 5 of the 8 available spaces, Men's C Class has filled 1 of the 8 available spaces, Men's Over 30 Class has filled 3 of the 10 available spaces and Women's D Class has filled 2 of the 8 available spaces. Non Resident registration will conclude on Friday, March 20, 1998. Parks Report for the Month of February 1998 1. Maintain Rinks Early in the Month Rinks Closed on February 1 lth Clean Warming Houses Prepare and Paint inside Warming Houses Repair Doors to Warming Houses 3. Equipment Maintenance Work on Spring Equipment Prepare for Summer Use 4. Trim Trees Along Pedway 5. General Maintenance Trash Pickup CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO March 6, 1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Discussion with Meg McMonigal of McCombs Frank Roos Associates Discussion Meg McMonigal of MFRA is now working on the Parks and Recreation component of the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the results of the Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop held on January 14, 1997. Ms. McMonigal will be present at the March 10, 1998 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission with an outline/rough draft of the Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Plan for discussion with the Commission. Please see the attached materials from the Joint Workshop. MFRA has been contracted by the City to help revise our Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with Metropolitan Council requirements. A revision of our Comprehensive Plan is due to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998. Action Required After Ms. McMonigal gives her presentation, discuss the Parks and Recreation Component of the Comprehensive an and advise Ms. McMonigal on further additions/revisions. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP MINUTES JANUARY 14, 1997 The Joint Workshop of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Comm ssion and the Mendota Heights City Council was held on Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg, Liberacki and Norton. The following Councilmembers were present: Smith, Koch, Huber, and Krebsbach. Also present were Mayor Mertensotto, City Administrator Kevin Batchelder, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. ITEM #1: REVIEW PURPOSE AND ROLE OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMNHSSION Chairman Spicer said that a few years ago when there was rapid development in the City and the City was acquiring parkland, life on the Parks and Recreation Commission was more exciting and Commissioners felt a real sense of purpose. Chairman Spicer continued that now that the pace of development had slowed down, the Parks and Recreation Commission had been reduced to discussing maintenance items. Chairman Spicer said that he wished to hear the Council's thoughts on what the new role of the Parks and Recreation Commission should be besides just maintenance. Chairman Spicer said that the Commission should redefine its purpose. Commissioner Kleinglass added that the Commission spends a lot of time discussing small amounts of money, and that Staff should be empowered to spend such small amounts without troubling the Parks and Recreation Commission about them. Commissioner Kleinglass added that meetings often take only an hour, and that he doesn't feel the Parks and Recreation Commission is accomplishing anything anymore. Mayor Mertensotto said that anytime the Commission felt that there were not sufficient items on the agenda to justify a meeting, they could request through the Administrative Assistant that the Council grant them a waiver from having to meet, and that the Council n most cases would be happy to comply. ITEM 92: A FULL-TIME RECREATION PROGRAMMER Councilmembers Krebsbach and Smith asked the Commission to explain what a Full -Time recreation programmer could accomplish. Chairman Spicer replied that the City of Mendota Heights had a growing population, and that this led to an increase in demand for recreational services such as Cross -Country Skiing. Chairman Spicer continued that Mr. Esser has done an excellent job as Recreation Programmer. Chairman Spicer added that a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would not just allow more traditional recreational programs such as baseball, volleyball, etc., but other activities which would appeal to a wider range of age groups and interests such as Nature programs and senior activities such as Gardening. Spicer concluded that a Full - Time Recreation Programmer is necessary to maximize use of the City's open spaces, and that the Commission was not seeking to create a Recreation Department. Chairman Spicer asked why the Council was afraid of any growth in recreation services provided by the City. Commissioner Meinglass said that the City did not provide any recreational activities that appealed to him, such as a Bike Club, a Running Club, or a Walking Club. Commissioner Kleinglass said that a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would allow the City to provide recreational activities that would appeal to adults beyond merely softball. Commissioner Kleinglass said that volunteers alone would not be sufficient to get these programs going. Commissioner Kleinglass said that if a Running, Walking or Biking club were formed, it could eventually elect officers from residents, but that the initial impetus would have to come from the Recreation Programmer. Councilmember Krebsbach said that she was concerned that a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would duplicate services provided by Community Education. Councilmember Krebsbach added that as government grows, it exposes itself to the risk of painful cuts down the road. Mayor Mertensotto said that the City has entrusted MHAA with the primary provision of sports activities in Mendota Heights, and that the current half-time Recreation Programmer position was created to facilitate better use of the City's fields, not to create a Recreation Department. Mayor Mertensotto added that more West Saint Paul kids currently use Community Education because it is located in West Saint Paul, but that once Community Education moved to Mendota Heights more Mendota Heights kids would use it. Commissioner Damberg said that the City had spent millions of dollars on fields, and that many of them were not being used much of the time. Commission Damberg added that she saw very few "pick-up" games going on. Commissioner Damberg continued that one Full -Time Recreation Programmer would not constitute a "department". Commissioner Damberg added that since the City built all these fields and courts, they should be used. Commissioner Damberg said that the City should be setting up leagues, particularly for 2 different age groups with different interests. Commissioner Damberg concluded that residents of Mendota Heights without young children also pay taxes and that they should receive some benefits in the form of recreation programming oriented toward their interests. Councilmember Huber said that there is a stark contrast between the types of programs offered by Community Education and those which are or could be offered by the City. Councilmember Huber added that he saw no overlap between what a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would offer and what Community Education offers. Councilmember Huber concluded that he supports creating a Full -Time Recreation Programmer position, and that the tax impact is very minimal. Commissioner Spicer asked if a Full -Time Recreation Programmer could be tried for one year on an experimental basis. Mayor Mertensotto responded that it would not be fair to Mr. Esser to entice him to drop other commitments for the sake of Mendota Heights, only to be cut back to half-time a year later. Mayor Mertensotto added that creating a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would inevitably lead to the creation of a department. Councilmember Smith said that if the City ever had a Full -Time Recreation Programmer, that individual should facilitate programs created and maintained by citizen -run organizations such as MHAA, but should not create and maintain programs himself or herself. Councilmember Smith added that the City should not run recreational programs, but that individual residents in the community should take initiative to create programs, and that MHAA or similar organizations could expand into providing recreational opportunities for other age groups. Councilmember Smith said that the City should build on the successful model of the past, which is empowering volunteer organizations such as MHAA to provide recreational programs, and that this model could be applied to adult programs as well. Councilmember Smith concluded that if a Full -Time Recreation Programmer were hired, limits would need to be placed upon their scope of activities. Commissioner Linnell pointed out that all City recreational programs were self-supporting through fees. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the City still subsidized these programs. Councilmember Krebsbach said that if no parameters were placed upon the Full -Time Recreation Programmer, it could create both a dependency on the City for recreational programs for adults and activities that duplicate Community Education. Councilmember Krebsbach continued that this increase in demand could eventually require additional Staff beyond one full-time Recreation Programmer. Councilmember Krebsbach added that a volunteer association similar to MHAA in structure but focused on the recreational needs of adults may be successful. Councilmember Krebsbach added that she was looking for parameters to be placed upon a full-time Recreation Programmer that would clarify that 3 the individual's role is to schedule, facilitate and link recreational programs generated by volunteer organizations. Mayor Mertensotto said that the City doesn't currently provide programming for seniors. Mayor Mertensotto added that the seniors were asking the City for space, and that he would be willing to provide the seniors with space, but that they would have to run their own programs. Chairman Spicer said that in comparisons between Mendota Heights and Cities of comparable size, Mendota Heights provides fewer recreation programs than any other City. Commissioner Norton stated that the Commission's role is to inform the Council about community needs. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the City takes care of its highest priority, which is providing low cost government to its residents. Chairman Spicer said that he was willing to pay $4 more per year for more Recreational Programs. Councilmember Koch said that many small incremental increases in costs would add up to a significant increase in taxes. Councilmember Koch elaborated that often government justifies minor increases in spending, viewing them in isolation and claiming that they are not significant. Councilmember Koch continued that it was important for the City to look at the whole picture and realize that all of these supposedly minor increases would lead in aggregate to significant tax increases for Mendota Heights residents. Councilmember Koch concluded that the City does provide the basic infrastructure for adult recreational programs, such as streets, trails, and parks, and that it was the responsibility of residents to organize activities for themselves if they so desired. Chairman Spicer asked Staff to prepare a new proposal for a Full -Time Recreational Programmer that would emphasize voluntary programs, and would set limits and parameters upon the position that emphasize the facilitation of programs. ITEM #3: MEETING INCREASING DEMAND FOR BALLFIELDS Chairman Spicer said that there is a growing demand for Ballfield space in the City of Mendota Heights. Mayor Mertensotto said that the residents of Mendota Heights would not be willing to support a bond issue to acquire more field space, and that lighting Mendakota Park was not a politically feasible option. Mr. Batchelder updated the group on Staffs discussions with MIfAA. Mr. Batchelder stated that the MHAA was proposing new traveling teams requiring fields with longer base lines even though such fields were not available. Mr. Batchelder said that the "ballfield crisis" predicted for 1996 did not occur, and in fact the numbers for 1996 were down from 1995. Chairman Spicer asked what happened to the idea of putting fields at the Cemetery. Mayor Mertensoto responded that the City had originally asked for T-Ball fields and could not then go back and ask for baseball fields. Mayor Mertensotto continued that the cemetery pays no property taxes but receives government services, and so they could be asked to provide field space for the City. Mayor Mertensotto added that fields could be built there on a five-year lease and a fence could be constructed. Mayor Mertensotto added that Visitation could make a similar arrangement with the City. Councilmember Smith suggested the south side of Acacia Road for ballfields. Chairman Spicer said that ballfields could be a good temporary use in many sites before they were developed. Mayor Mertensotto said that Staff needed to spend time with MHAA discussing why the City's fields were underused. Mayor Mertensotto added that MHAA had to adjust to the City's current field capacity. Mr. Batchelder responded that MHAA has told the City that it is impossible for them to get parental cooperation on weekend scheduling. Mr. Batchelder added that the City should review the use of the School District's fields, and also look at Fort Snelling, Commissioner HIeinglass said that the VA hospital had a baseball field and that he would be willing to rent it to the City for a good rate. ITEM #4: STAFF WORKLOAD AiVD THE PRIORITY OF PARKS PROJECTS The Parks and Recreation Commission pointed out that the following Parks Projects had not been completed as scheduled in 1996: 1. North Kensington Park 2. Wentworth Park Shelter 3. Park Maps Staff was directed to implement these projects in 1997, or to determine priorities with the Commission and Council ifthe engineering department was unable to accomplish these mprovements to the park system. ITEM #5: NORTH KENSINGTON PARK Councilmember Smith said that she was still in favor of the "backyard" concept, but that she felt it needed to be modified in favor of more traditional plantings of trees, bushes and grass. Councilmember Smith said that the Plan now cost more than they had originally thought. Councilmember Smith added that the pond area was now too expensive as it was currently planned. Councilmember Smith said that she was also worried about mosquitoes and rodents. Councilmember Smith added that the Prairie grass would take several years to establish. Commissioner Spicer recalled that at the neighborhood meetings on North Kensington Park, the neighborhood had overwhelmingly supported the existing plan. Chairman Spicer added that the City had picked prairie grass because it was low maintenance. Commissioner Damberg said that the City should place more value on natural grasses and natural habitats, and that the original plan was preferable to a formal park. Commissioner Damberg added that the Parks and Recreation Commission had heard no objections to the agreed upon plan and that therefore the City should proceed with this plan. The Council and Commission directed Staff to place North Kensington Park on the February Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda to revisit the design of the plantings. ITEM #6: OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION Chairman Spicer said that the City should consider preserving more open space before it is lost forever. Chairman Spicer said that a referendum would be very difficult and asked how the City could finance land acquisition. Mayor Mertensotto said that contract -for -deed would be an option, and that the City should take everything it can afford to get. Councilmember Huber suggested that parcels of land be ranked by priority based upon the desirability of the land and the risk of losing it in the near term. The Commission and the Council expressed interest in the following parcels: • #6 Acacia Area TIF Acquired Property • #9 Slowinski Property • #11 Foss homestead by Wentworth Park • #16 Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard • 918 Resurrection Cemetery"Break Off' Area • 919 Visitation Convent Property • 921 Tousignant Property off Mendota Heights Road ITEM 97: EXPANSION OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM The Commission and the Council expressed interest in the following Trail possibilities: • #3 Valley Park/Par.) Cross Country Ski Trail • 919 Ski Trails in Mendakota Golf Course • 922 Copperfield/Centex Area Trails • 923 North Side of Mendota Heights Road from Dodd to Delaware ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and seconded by Damberg. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM. Respectfully S2�bmitted, Patrick C. Hollister 7 Shaded property has been purchased by the City using Tax Increment Fianancing. The area south of Acacia Blvd. is zoned Industrial and the north parcel is in a Residential zoned area. The north parcel is less than one acre in size while the south parcel is over 7 acres. "Friendly" offers have been made to the two remaining houses on the west! side along Pilot Knob Rd. DRG �6 CITY OP MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 (612) 452-1850 oNE ACRE IN slzE 11 /96 The Slowinski parcel, east of the Par 3 Golf is 7.7 acres in size and zoned R-1. The parcel is bordered by Valley Park on the east and south sides. The 1995 Tax value on this parcel was $223,000. DRG rr CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 • (612) 452-1850 ONE ACRE IN SIZE 11 /96 DRG # 11 The Foss homestead, adjacent to Wentworth Park is 8 acres in size. 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Existing 8' trial through DELAWARE TRAIL - Kensington Park Eagan to Huber Dr of Mendota Heights Rd. 4E Heeights POSSIBLE / FUTURE 12/`- TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS .1701 VIC(i7PoA CUFNE 4 H@1DOTA FiEGH75, MN 6St18 � (6t2) 452-1850 T-z i V XYl. ,. 3 i I' �o 6.: MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD ,/ g Westview Ter. to Delaware 1. Proposed 8' seperated trail /• �� on north side of M.H. Rd. Middle School request I 2. Existing_ 8' seperated trail - on south side •d�• � I 3' 3. Existing 8' seperated trail $i� I I• II on Huber Drive 4. Existing g' trail through ��+' 117 • _ _ North Kensington Park 3 b' S. Possible future trail on Hwy 149 ROW. Eagan to South Plaza Drive �Of POSSIBLE / FUTURE 12/96 H eeights TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS nw v�crotun suave . ue�oora T — 2 3 ancars, ua ssne (s+� +sz-,aso ORDINANCE N0. 913 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF SECTION 1. DEFINITION Public park, or parks, is any land owned or leased by the City for the use of the public for any one or a combination of the following uses: recreation, relaxation, amusement, playgrounds and fields, swimming beaches„ trail and trailways. SECTION 2. DEFACING OR DESTROYING PROPERTY No person shall injure, damage, deface, destroy, diminish or impair the value of any public or private property located within any public park in the City including but not limited to buildings, structures, signs, trees, shrubs, or vegetation. SECTION 3. LITTERING PROHIBITED No person shall litter, cast or throw rubbish, trash, or garbage in any public park including any adjacent water area within the City, but shall place such materials in the proper receptacles. Where receptacles are not provided in the public park, all such rubbish, trash or garbage shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence. SECTION 4. PARK HOURS 4.1 No person shall be in any public park, and no person shall remain in or leave any vehicle in any public park or upon any parkway or public grounds between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following morning. Nothing in this section shall apply to persons traveling upon established driveways located within public parks or upon parkways. 4.2 Special permission for groups of persons to remain in any public park for a longer period than those designated herein may be ob- tained from the City Council at their discretion, provided, how- ever, that such permits and permission shall specify what special conditions must be observed by said persons during said period. 4.3 Duly designated City employees may enter the public parks at any time to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. (913) 1 disturb or cause to disturb any wildlife provided, however, that unless prohibited by resolution of the City Council, fishing shall be permitted upon the lakes situated within or adjacent to any public park. 8.2 No animal shall be permitted in any swimming or wading areas, or in the immediate vicinity of any swimming or wading areas. 8.3 No owner of a dog shall permit his dog to be at large in City parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. "Restraint" as used herein shall be deemed to mean controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet in length or by �� a competent person and immediately obedient to that person's command. 8.4 No person shall ride, lead, or permit a horse, pony, donkey, or other similarly sized animal in any improved areas of the public parks except in those areas (whether improved or not), where such animals are specifically allowed by resolution of the City Council. "Improved areas" as used herein shall be deemed to mean areas which are mowed, paved, blacktopped or trails established or designated for pedestrian, cross country skiing, or bicycle use. SECTION 9. RULES 9.1 The City Council shall have the right to issue additional administrative rules and regulations relative to but not conflicting with this ordinance. No person shall violate such rules or regulations that -may be established by the Council. 9.2 The invalidity of any part or section of this ordinance as declared by court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect the validity of the remainder thereof. SECTION 10. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or to imprison- ment not in excess of ninety (90) days in jail or both. (913) 3 Parks Report for the Month of February 1998 1. Maintain Rinks Early in the Month Rinks Closed on February 11th 2. Clean Warming Houses Prepare and Paint inside Warming Houses Repair Doors to Warming Houses 3. Equipment Maintenance Work on Spring Equipment Prepare for Summer Use 4. Trim Trees Along Pedway 5. General Maintenance Trash Pickup Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan I. Goals and Policies II. Parks Inventory A. City Parks and Trails B. County and State Parks C. Schools D. Churches and other semi-public land III. Park Types and Standards IV. Recreation Programming A. City B. School District C. Senior Club V. Future of Parks and Trails A. Park Parcels of Interest B. Expansion of the Trail System McCombs Frank Roos Associates DRAFT March 10, /998 Page 1 Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Park Parcels of Interest: • Acacia area TIF acquired property • Slowinski property • Foss homestead by Wentworth Park • Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard • Resurrection Cemetery "Break Oft" area • Visitation Convent property • Tousignant property off of Mendota Heights Road Expansion of the Trail System: • Valley Park/Par 3 cross country ski trail • Ski trails in Mendakota Golf Course • Copperfield/Centex area trails • North side of Mendota Heights Road from Dodd to Delaware McCombs Frank Roos Associates DRAFT March 10, 1998 Page 2 ?Af.K7e::: j'vNTbK PARKS SYSTEM Civic Center. 16 acres, L ezington and Hwy 110 Facilities: Ballfield and nature area. City Hall location. Friendly Hills: 81 acres, Pueblo Lane and Apache Facilities: Ballfield, hockey rink, free slating, picnic area, water features, tennis courts, bridge, access and parking, play equipment, volleyball, and basketball. Friendly Marsh: 25 acres, Cheyenne Lane Facilities: Nature area water features, pond and drainage way. Hagstrom King: 9 acres. Mendota Heights Road, east of Huber Drive Facilities: Basketball court, ballfield, play equipment Ivy Hills Park: 7 acres, Butler and Maple Park Drive Facilities: Ballfield, hockey rink, free skating, tennis courts, parking, play ground, volleyball and basketball Marie Park: 72 acres, between Victoria and Lexington Facilities: Hockey rink, free skating, Wmis courts, ballfield, pond, parking, play- ground, basketball and volleyball Mendakota Park: 19 aces, Dodd Road and Mendakota Drive Facilities: Ballfields, soccer, playground, basketball court, picnic area, band shell, volleyball, trail loop. Rogers Lake: 8 acres, Wagon Wheel Trail Facilities: Nature arcs, tennis courts, adventure play area, landscaping, picnic pavilion, playfield, non -motorized boating, parking, bike trail, volleyball, horseshoe pit, basketball. Sibley Park: 112 aces, Marie and Delaware Avenue Facilities: Ballfields, soccer, trail. Trailway System: 11 miles of pedestrian/bicycle paths. Valley Park: 50 acres, Past of 35E on Marie Avenue Facilities: Naturearea hiking and ski trails, shelter, footbridge, picnic table, basketball, tennis courts, ballfield. parking and playground. Victoria Highlands: 5.5 acres, Victoria and Douglas Road Facilities: Hardoom ballfield, playground, trail. Weptworth Park: 9 acres, Wentworth Avenue Facilities Hockey rink, free skating, ballfield, picnic area, pond and drainage way, nature ar= tennis courts, bridges, trail, parking, volleyball and basketball. 4- O d E 0 Y v •N N O_ ro cu R 0 O C E E E Y N O Y O � L yr Y N N L Ma O 41 L L M cm O N !— S 0 �I s Y c c ro c d � O U G N >T N Y r(J •r L U Y ro 4- ro N C c o ai N Y •r d � U L r- ro d Y ro •L � G E v >, C O ro •G U Gl r E nE rnro Y d 0 ma N Y X E 0)Gl O C 4 C• (aO U •O •r � b C N G t O O 0)Y G t a ro Y U ro G •r L ro 60 n� 'O N N N O V •r .r Y L O •r > > r o ro r U U W +J4% 0 Y a tt I • n rMPi e To: Parks and Recreation Commission- . From: Bill Bird, Recreation Pro gr er �j L Re: Recreation Update Date: March 5, 1998 Ice Rinks The warming houses were cleaned by the seasonal Rink Attendants on Thursday, February 19. The nets, hoses and other equipment was picked up by the maintenance crew. Mendota Heights Senior Club On Wednesday, March 4, 1998 the club was granted $500,00 seed money by the city council. The funds will be used for start up costs associated with general supplies, coffee, postage and a possible scholarship fund. The Mendota Heights Senior Club met on Wednesday, February 25, 1998. Larry Bridger, Police Investigator with the City of Mendota Heights, was a special guest at the meeting. Mr. Bridger gave a presentation about "Senior Safety and Security". Mr. Bridger gave suggestions to the seniors on how to increase their safety while in public and in and around their homes. He focused on safety issues associated with multi -unit dwellings, which a large percentage of the seniors live in. He also answered many questions about current law enforcement issues within the city. The next senior club meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., in Parkview Plaza. This meeting will feature a presentation by Greg Page, Director of the Dakota County Historical Society, Skating Lessons The second session of skating lessons was canceled after only two weeks of lessons, due to the poor ice conditions. Summer Softball Registrations are coming in for all returning resident teams. Begng on Monday, March 9, 1998, registrations for all new resident teams begin. At this time the Men's D Class has filled 5 of the 8 available spaces, Men's C Class has filled 1 of the 8 available spaces, Men's Over 30 Class has filled 3 of the 10 available spaces and Women's D Class has filled 2 of the 8 available spaces. Non Resident registration will conclude on Friday, March 20, 1998. A managers/umpires meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 and will be held at city hall. This meeting will be used to distribute rule books, softballs and other materials. The time will also be used to discuss rules and rule changes. pring & Summer Programs The first Spring recreation program is "Build A Bird House" and will be held on Thursday, March, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at city hall. Parent -Child pairs will construct bird houses to be used to attract birds such as chickadees and house wrens to their back yards. Tim Lindahl, Naturalist & School Teacher, will lead the program and give other suggestions on how to improve the habitat on your property to attract various birds. Meetings Attended Wednesday, February 18 Wednesday, February 25 Friday, February 27: Tuesday, March 3 Wednesday, March 4: Working On... Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Softball Roundtable Meeting at Richfield Community Center. Mendota Heights Senior Club Meeting. Safety Camp meeting at South St. Paul City Hall. MRPA State Conference Planning Committee Meeting at Bloomington City Hall, Mendota Heights City Council Meeting. -Softball registration and league preparation. -Park field and pavilion reservations. -Programs for the May 1998 Heights Highlights. -A Voyageur Canoe Program on Rogers Lake. -A 55 Alive program for Mendota Heights Seniors. -Youth day trips with West St. Paul. -Preparation for "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks". -Family musical/entertainment performances in the park. SIC 12/5/97 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners, At the October meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission suggested that the December meeting take place at Axel's and that the agenda be brief. I Ind myself able to accommodate half of that request; I am keeping the agenda brief, but I have been told that since the Commission meeting is an official public meeting, it would be preferable to hold it at City Hall. Thus the Commission meeting will begin at 6:30 at City hall as always, and could end by 7:00 if the Commission so chooses. Rather than go to Axel's on Tuesday evening, I urge you to attend the annual City Holiday Party, which will take place on Thursday, December 11 at Axel's. We will be entertained by the Medicine Show Music Company, a hilarious trio of comedian. musicians who will play for one hour. We will then have an awards ceremony, during which time we will recognize the contributions of our Commissions and our City Employees. And, of course, we will have great Axels' food! At this point we have representatives from all of the Commissions except the Parks and Recreation Commission. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. If you are available Thursday evening, please fill out the attached form and give it to me along with your check at Tuesday evening's meeting. Your Friend, Patrick I ou are core all MvHed to the '97 Mendota Heights Employee Holiday Party! December 11 at Axel's in happenin' Mendota! (A map of Mendota is available upon request.) CocLtails (CASH BAR) 6:00 (Get to know the people you see every day!) DINNER �:oo (If it's Axel's, it's got to be good!) �I�ICIIV� SIIo�I �IIi1�I� C�� :oo ()ixieland music and Vaudeville comedy revue!) Employee Recognition 8:30 (Now that you've matched faces with names...) -----------------------Detach and retain the top portion for your records. Your Name: Guest Name (if applicable): Dude! I'm psyched to attend the Holiday Party on 12/11/97 at Axel's in Mendota! I have marked below how many of each type of meal I would like, and have enclosed my check payable to Patrick C. Hollister. Herb Crusted Prime Rib (524.95) Atlantic Salmon ($22.95) Fettuccini Alfredo (� 16.95) Angel Hair Pasta &Shrimp ($20.95) Please mail to Kim Blaeser, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55 118 by November 27, 1997. If no response is received, we will assume you will not attend. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION December 9, 1997 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3: Approval of the October 14, 1997 Minutes 4. Discussion of Mississippi National River and Recreation Area 5. Updates • Sibley Activity Center Proposal • October 14, 1997 Comprehensive Plan Workshop Minutes • Parks Report (Available Tuesday) • Police Report (Available Tuesday) 6. 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 452-1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Libra, Spicer, Damberg, Linnell, and Kleinglass. Commissioner Norton arrived late. Commissioner Liberacki was excused from the meeting. Also present were City Planners Meg McMonigal and Marc Weigel, Recreation Programmer Bill Bird, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF AUGUST 12 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the August 12, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 INTRODUCTION OF BILL BIRD, NEW RECREATION PROGRAMMER Mr. Hollister announced that it was his pleasure to present to the Commission Mr. William Bird, the new Recreation Programmer for the City of Mendota Heights. Mr. Hollister said that Mr. Bird was selected though a highly competitive process from a large and well -qualified applicant pool. Mr. Hollister added that Mr. Bird began work for the City on August 25, 1997 and had to "hit the ground running" because of the imminent deadline for publication of the City newsletter containing announcements for fall and winter recreation programs. Mr. Hollister said that within two weeks Mr. Bird had the fall and winter programs ready for publication, and that since then Mr. Bird had become involved in all aspects of his duties appropriate to the season. Mr. Hollister said that Mr. Bird was a relative newcomer to Minnesota, having arrived from Illinois this year. Mr. Hollister continued that Mr. Bird had a Masters Degree in Recreation Administration from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Hollister said that Mr. Bird had worked for the City of Lakeville during the summer of 1997 and was now working part time for the City of Mendota Heights and part time for the City of Apple Valley, Mr. Hollister also thanked Commissioner Kleinglass for his help in the Recreation Programmer selection process. Commissioner Kleinglass commented that he was very impressed with the overall qualifications of the finalists, but that Mr. Bird had stood out in the end due to his 1 Commissioner Linnell said that he would take anything he could get if the price was right. Commissioner Libra suggested that the Planners look at the Park Inventory Analysis performed earlier to see what park land and ballfields were anticipated to be necessary to accommodate the expected additional 2000 residents. Commissioner Damberg said that the aging of the population would also have an impact on park needs. Commissioner Linnell said that the City should consider a Senior Center. Planner McMonigal recited the list of issues brought up relating to parks and recreation in her other interviews. Commissioner Damberg said that having a full time Recreation Programmer is the key to assuring that all of our current facilities get adequately used. Commissioner Damberg said that there is a park on West 7th Street that always gets used, and that Mendota Heights' parks seemed to be underused. Commissioner Libra said that more park acquisition should be placed in the five-year CIP, but that the Commission also needed to be realistic about maintenance costs, citing the native prairie wildflower restoration project at Ivy Falls Park as an example. Chairman Spicer said that unfortunately there was not much land left, and once it's gone it's gone. Planner Weigel asked what the Commissioners thought was important as residents of the City besides parks. Commissioner Damberg said that this summer's Tilsen street reconstmction project had some problems. Commissioner Damberg said that residents with concerns or complaints could have received faster response from City Hall. Commissioner Linnell said that there should be a either a pedestrian bridge or a tunnel across Highway 110 in the MnDOT ROW. Commissioner Linnell continued that currently there is no safe way for pedestrians or bicyclists to travel from the north side to the south side or vice versa. Chairman Spicer said that there is currently a tunnel under Dodd and Marie, and a tunnel along the Big Rivers Trail. Commissioner Damberg said that tunnels are a problem because vagrants loiter in them and build fires. Commissioner Damberg also said that there is a safety problem because of many people who are walking at night without proper markings. Trail Extension Request - Senior Housing Mr. Hollister presented a request from the residents of Parkview Plaza for a pedestrian trail that would facilitate their access to Mendota Plaza. Mr. Hollister presented a drawing by Engineering Staff showing the potential trail along street right-of-way. Commissioner am erg said that pedestrian access to the Mall should be safe for seniors either walking or on wheelchairs. Commissioner Libra said that the City should have required sidewalks in the first place when they approved the HRA housing development. Commissioner Linnell said that the shortest distance to the front of the mall would be through Ed Paster's land and MnDOT right-of-way, and that this would be advantageous over Staff s proposal. Commissioner I,innell moved to recommend that Staff come back with a design plan for a temporary paved trail through MnDOT right-of-way and Paster's land along the former trail alignment, acknowledging that MnDOT could remove it at any time. Commissioner Linnell also moved that Staff approach the HRA and Paster for part of the financing. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 DISCUSS RESCHFbULING NOVEMBER MEETING (VETERANS DAY) Mr. Hollister noted that the next regular meeting date for the Parks and Recreation Commission, November 11, was veterans Day. Mr. Hollister explained that the Commission was not legally obligated to cancel the meeting, but asked if the Commission would prefer to move the meeting to another date in November. Chairman Spicer instructed Staff to cancel the November 11, 1997 meeting and not reschedule a meeting for November unless an urgent matter arose. Chairman Spicer announced that the next regular Commission meeting would be December 9, 1997. turnout than expected. Mr. Bird said that over 70 of those seniors were Mendota Heights residents, with a few other people from St. Paul, Eagan, or West Saint Paul. Mr. Bird said that the Senior Club would meet again on Wednesday, October 22, in the community room of the new Parkview Plaza senior housing development. Mr. Bird said that the new Senior Club would be run by the participants, although Mr. Bird would occasionally provide logistical support. Parks Reports There were no comments on these items. Report on Soccer Field Conditions Mr. Hollister presented a report from Parks Supervisor Terry Blum that the Kensington soccer fields had received significant wear and that getting them ready next spring would take extra effort. Commissioner Kleinglass asked Staff to pass on his compliments to Mr. Blum and the Public Works Staff for the overall appearance of the parks and fields. ADJOURN TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING WORKSHOP Motion made to adjourn by Linnell and seconded by Damberg. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respecij�lly Submitted, Palrick C. Hollister 7 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 5, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Revision: Mississippi River Critical Area Component Discussion The City of Mendota Heights has contracted with the planning consultant firm of McCombs Frank Roos Associates to help revise the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City has also received a $15,000 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area matching grant through the Metropolitan Council to update the Mississippi River Critical Area component of the Comprehensive Plan. Marc Weigle of MFRA has been working on the Mississippi River Critical Area component of the Comprehensive Plan and has requested the opportunity to present his progress thus far on this chapter. Mr. Weigle will give a brief presentation to the Parks Commission and solicit initial comments. There will be ample opportunity for more input on this matter in the coming year. Action Required Allow Mr. Weigle to make his presentation and then provide any input the Commission may have at this time. City of Mendota Heights Critical Area and MNRRA Plan Page 11 III. GOALS AND POLICIES The Mississippi River Critical Area has been divided into four districts by the State Planning Agency because the River should be managed as a multiple resource and because it possesses a variation in both natural characteristics and types of urban development. The districts are: l . Rural Open Space 2. Urban Diversified 3. Urban Developed 4. Urban Open Space The Critical Area in Mendota Heights is located within an Urban Open Space District which establishes the following guidelines to manage the River Corridor consistent with its natural characteristics and existing development: "Urban Ooen Space District. The lands and waters within this District shall be managed to conserve and protect the existing and potential recreational, scenic, natural, and historic resources and uses within this District for the use and enjoyment of the surrounding region. Open space shall be provided in the open river valley lands for public use and the protection of unique natural and scenic resources. The existing transportation role of the River in this District shall be protected." General Goals The Goals o the Ci a w� are consistent with this designation and are as follows: I . Preserve and enhance the natural environmental and scenic qualities of the Mississippi River Corridor. 2. Increase opportunities to use the Mississippi River Corridor as a recreational resource. 3. Minimize and mitigate any adverse effects resulting from any development within the Critical Area, 4. Maintain the emphasis on high quality residential and recreational uses within the Critical Area, 5. Carefully control development of steep slopes within the Critical Area seas to prevent deleterious impact on the scenic and aesthetic qualities or advarseiy affeet natural drainageways ' it=c"' "" ' 6. Restrict commercial development to those areas already zoned for commercial development. McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. 12/03/97 City of Mendota Heights Critical Area and MNRRA Plan Page 13 !. The City of Mendota Heights shall encourage clustering of future developments in order to preserve the natural environment and minimize the impact on the Critical Area and existing views. 5. The City of Mendota Heights shall encourage existing developments to provide additional screening and preserve existing vegetation. 6. 3 The City of Mendota Heights shall cooperate in the designation and preservation of historical sites in the Critical Area. 7. 4.The City of Mendota Heights shall identify suitable locations for and support the development of additional public scenic overlooks within the River Corridor. 8. When a park dedication is required of development within the Critical Area, the City will require that the dedicated land be located in the Critical Area. If the developer provides cash in lieu of land, it shall be used by the City to purchase open space or other public services located or utilized within the Critical Area. McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. 12/03/97 City of Mendota Heights Critical Area and MNRRA Plan Page 15 5. Prohibit development on slopes greater than 18 percent. 6.-5. Manage and control development of steep slopes ever 12 to 18 percent based on recognized engineering standards and criteria for construction and erosion control. 7 &r The 0 °a t^ ecooperate with all adjacent communities to solve existing and potential natural storm water drainage and control problems. 8.-7: In order to protect and maintain water quality, the City shall not allow the construction of individual on -site water and sewer systems within the Critical Area. F e Y later Pan e FF b 9.4-8 Enforce the Wetlands Ordinance to ensure that wetlands, ponding areas, and natural drainage courses are managed and protected. 10. The City will work to ensure that developments within the Critical Area assess and minimize adverse effects and maximize beneficial effects on the environment. 1VIcCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. 12/03/97 City of Mendota Heights Critical Area and MNRRA Plan Page 17 D. UTILITIES POLICIES There are no plans for additional utility crossings of the River Corridor known to the City at this time. However, in order to avoid additional impacts on the scenic qualities of the River the City supports the following policies: 1. New utility crossings should be routed along existing utility corridors. 2. h+e444iefi-,-nNew and existing utilities should be placed underground whenever possible. 3. —Future utility transmission lines within the Critical Area should be located within existing right-of-way. Ili a4ditie1j, nwic ajjEjae?Eistijjglines sket 4 be plaeeg kinder--,] 1. feasible- b �LlcCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. 12/03/97 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MNRRA TIER 2 Policies The Metropolitan Council and DNR are encouraging communities to adopt Tier 2 policies as they update their comprehensive plans for 1998. The Tier 2 policies provide additional protection to the Critical Area by exceeding regional and state requirements. Adopting Tier 2 policies and corresponding ordinances provides the following benefits to Mendota Heights: A matching grant program may be established by Congress for the acquisition and development of land and waters in the Critical Area for those communities that implement Tier 2. These monies could be used for trail development, scenic overlooks, open space preservation, etc. Tier 2 policies will encourage better development compatibility with the area and provide greater protection and control of the Critical Area. The following recommendations to achieve Tier 2 were made by the Metropolitan Council: Recommendation - Work with other jurisdictions to define issues and strategies to achieve the MNRRA goals and address any problem area. Progress - City is currently working with Lilydale and Mendota to achieve a plan that will address all of our needs. Communication with Dakota County, Fort Snelling State Park and MnDOT will also continue. Recommendation - Work with DNR and Dakota County to identify habitats and native species and to develop protection and enhancement strategies. Work with the State Historical Society to include additional information on historic and cultural resources and landscapes. Progress - None to date; this would be relatively easy to accomplish Recommendation Clarify policies for corridorwide land use. Distinguish between recreational parks and open space preservation target areas and include a strategy for protecting open space for sensitive resources. Address the MNRRA policy of discouraging development in areas with significant wildlife habitat and coordinating land development policies to establish preservation areas Progress None to date; this would be relatively easy to accomplish McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. 12/03/97 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 5, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister. Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Sibley Activity Center Proposal Discussion The Independent School District 197 School Board is currently discussing a proposed new athletic facility on Sibley High School grounds which would contain a senior center, an ice sheet for hockey, a soccer dome, and possibly a pool. The City Council has said that they would like input from both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission on this subject in January of 1998. Please see the attached proposal for the athletic facility. Staff will bring this issue back to the Commission in January for further comment. Action Required This is an information item only. City of 1 Aendota Heights November 12, 1997 ivir. Gary Hagstrom, Chair School Board - Independent School District 197 1897 Delaware Avenue Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Dear Chair Hagstrom: The City Council, at thew November 4, 1997 meeting, directed that the following inquiry be made relative to the petition for referendum on the proposed Sibley Activity Center. The information expressly sought is the step by step procedures necessary for the Board to comply with the petition for referendum. Further, the Council desires to have an estimate of the entire costs that will be incurred by the School Board in conjunction with the petition. The City Council is seeking this information for the purpose of public discussion as it relates to the proposed activity center. Sincerely, CITY OF �fENDOTA HEIGHTS Kevin Batchelder Ciry Administrator cc: City Council Dr. Robert vlonson, Superintendent 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, tiIN 5�118 (612) 452-1850 FP.X 452-5940 NI Eti10RANDliM T Directors, Board of Education FROM: David Jackson DATE: Wednesdnv. AU!zUSc _' i. 1991 RE: Proposal for Sibiev ctivi[v Czntzr Atcachzd is u proposal For the Board or Education co consider at is 9C;9i meeting. I will rzauest hat we add this item to the agenda this coming Tuesday evening for discussion. A resolution For a ballot question will be prepared and submitted prior to the Board's last rewiar scheduled September meeting on the 15ft Thz resolution will request District voters ro approve the salt of bonds to construct the facility. The bond proceeds expenditure will be contingent on the establishment in trust of an Operating Loss Escrow Fund, eventuallv administrated by the District to offset any possible future operating losses in the facilities first twenty (20) years (completing the bond obligation) of service. Included with this memorandum: • Facility Fact Sheet • Computer Renderings Schematic Plans • Design & Construction Costs Analysis Compiled with Kraus -Anderson - Building Division and The Architectural Alliance • Bond Payment Schedule • Activity & Facility Use Schedule Comprehensive Twenty-one Year Operating Expense, Bond Debt & Interest and Revenue (conservative) Generation Schedule With the recent discussion of re!ocatino the District Grounds 'Mzintznancz Faciii[v this proposal vas :zvie.vzd by the conrractor, architect and Dis L c: resides s for comea[ibility. 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The following Councilmembers were present: Mayor Mertensotto, and Councilmembers Smith, Krebsbach, and Huber. Councilmember Koch was excused from the meeting. The following Planning Commissioners were present: Commissioners Lorberbaum, Betlej, Duggan, Dwyer, Koll, and Tilsen. Commissioner Friel was excused from the meeting. The following Parks and Recrearion Commissioners were present: Commissioners Libra, Spicer, Damberg, Norton, and Linnell, and Kleinglass. Commissioner Liberacki was excused from the meeting. The following Airport Relations Commissioners were present: Commissioners Gross, Beaty, Stein, May, and Des Roches. Commissioners Fitzer and Leuman were excused from the meeting. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder, Public Works Director Jim Danielson, City Planners Meg McMonigal and Marc Weigle, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. PURPOSE OF MEETING AND INTRODUCTIONS Administrator Batchelder welcomed all present to the first Comprehensive Planning Workshop and introduced Planner Meg McMonigal. Planner McMonigal said that the purpose of the Workshop was to provide background information for the Comprehensive Plan, to present the results of the interviews with Councilmembers, Commissioners, other jurisdictions and major landowners within the City, to rank the priorities among those issues, and to get feedback from the participants about the level of public involvement necessary in drafting the new Comprehensive Plan. BACKGROUND FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Planner Weigle provided background information to the audience on the content and purpose of Comprehensive Plans and the Metropolitan Council requirements for CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 9, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Optional Rescheduling of November Parks Meeting Discussion The regular meeting day for the Parks and Recreation Commission for the month of November happens to fall on Veterans Day this year (November 11). While the Commission is not legally obligated to reschedule the meeting, Staff wished to bring this fact to the Commission's attention. Action Required Determine whether or not the meeting should be rescheduled and advise Staff accordingly. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 1, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Manager SUBJECT: Replacement Pine Trees for South Kensington Park DISCUSSION: In 1995 the City Council authorized the purchase of sixty pine trees to be installed by the soccer team parents at the south end of the fields adjacent to Interstate 494. Fifteen of these trees have died and the same volunteers have offered to plant replacement trees if the City will provide the plant materials. Costs for replacement trees would be under $300.00 ACTION REQUIRED: If the Commission wishes to allow the soccer parent volunteers to plant fifteen replacement trees, they should make a recommendation to the City Council to authorize funds from *e "Special Park Fund" for the purchase of fifteen two foot tall pine trees. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 1, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Pazks Manager SUBJECT: Request for Paved Trail Through Gravel Parking Lot at Rogers Lake DISCUSSION: The attached letter requesting a paved trail in Rogers Lake Park was given to me so that a cost estimate could be developed for consideration by the Parks Commission. A paved trail could be added on the east side of the parking lot by widening the entrance and moving the wooden posts that now define the limits of the parking area. The same type of post would be needed to separate the gravel lot from the paved trail. The length of trail necessary is about 150 feet. Estimated costs to add trail would be from $3,000 to $4,000, ACTIbN REQUIRED: If the Commission desires a detailed plan and cost estimates for this project one can be ready for review and consideration at the November meeting. Any construction would be during the 1998 construction season. I � � I I I � u TRAIL EXTENSION IN 9/97 •�'i!1 1Kendota ROGER'S LAKE PARK Heights GK 1101 NCNPoA CURVE • MFNDOiA HMGHM MN 56116 (6M 4524M CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 9, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Interview with City Planner Meg McMonigal Discussion The City of Mendota Heights has begun the process of revising its Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a document which sets the general direction for the City in major areas such as land use, parks and open space, transportation, etc., for the next twenty years. City Planner Meg McMonigal has been interviewing City officials and major land holders in Mendota Heights for the past month, and would like to get input from the Parks Commission on the evening of October 14, Action Required Discuss the upcoming Comprehensive Plan revision with Meg McMonigal and inform her of the Commission's priorities for the City over the next twenty years. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 1, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Manager SUBJECT: Trail Extension at Senior Housing DISCUSSION: A request from residents at the Senior Housing to extend the existing trail from the grounds to the shopping center was received by the Public Works Department. The existing trail connects to the street cul-de-sac paving on the east side. A trail/walkway could be extended westerly around the cul-de-sac and then west adjacent to the north line of South Plaza Drive until it meets the paved entrance to the shopping center. This route would require no easements, because all of the trail would be on the street right-of-way. Total length would be 350 lineal feet and cost approximately $10,000 or less to construct. More direct (straight line) routes to the shopping center parking area can not be considered, because it would be across property owned by the shopping center that may be developed in the future. ACTION REQUIRED: If the Commission desires a detailed plan and cost estimates for this project one can be ready for consideration at the November meeting. Any construction would be during the 1998 construction season. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, August 12, 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: Libra, Liberacki, Spicer, Damberg, Norton, and Linnell. Commissioner Kleinglass was excused from the meeting. Also present was Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF DULY 15 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the July 15, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with no corrections. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 PARK DEDICATION FEE INCREASE PROPOSAL Mr. Hollister said that at the Joint Workshop between the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission on January 14, 1997, the Parks Commission had expressed the opinion that the Park Dedication Fee for developers should be raised to keep up with land values in Mendota Heights. Mr. Hollister presented a draft Park Dedication Fee Increase proposal based upon the Parks and Recreation Commission's instructions to return to the August meeting with a proposed new policy that combined Minnetonka's wording with Lakeville's fee structure. Commissioner Libra moved to recommend that the Council adopt the proposed new Pazk Dedication Fee schedule with a dedication fee of $1000 for asingle-family unit. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 HOFFMAN HOMES' CONCEPT PLAN FOR RESURRECTION LAND Mr. Hollister presented the Concept Plan submitted to the City by Hoffman Homes for a townhome development on northern half of the isthmus between Lake Lemay and Lake Augusta. Mr. Hollister asked for input from the Commission on this Concept Plan. price to a level the City could accept. Mr. Hollister asked the Parks Commission if the City should pursue acquisition of this land. Commissioner Norton moved to recommend that the City make reasonable efforts to acquire the Slowinski property for park land. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: Chairman Spicer said that it was possible that Paz 3 golf course might also be interested in this land, and that the land provided good views from Valley Park, UPDATES Recreation Programmer Mr. Hollister reported that City was in the process of hiring a new Recreation Programmer to replace Chris Esser. Mr. Hollister thanked Commissioner Kleinglass for his participation in the selection process. Mr. Hollister said that the City should have a new Recreation Programmer by the end of the month. Iw Hill Townhouse Association Land Donation Offer Mr. Hollister said that the Council had accepted the donation of Lot F from Mr. Ralph Oyen of the Ivy Hill Townhouse Association, but that neighboring Associations were now contacting the City to express their concern about this land transfer. Mr. Hollister said that a forum would be provided for neighbors to express their views. Meeting with Dakota County Parks Mr. Hollister said that City Staff were going to meet with staff from the Dakota County park system and invited the Commissioners to join the meeting. Mr. Hollister also asked if the Commissioners had any comments they would like Staff to pass along to Dakota County Parks. The Commissioners instructed Mr. Hollister to tell the County Parks Staff that there was a need for a good sized County park at the north end of the County, and that they should also provide more trails for the north end of the County. Parks Report There were no comments on this item. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 10, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson SUBJECT: Parks Report for August 1. Prepare for fire and parks celebration on August 16. 2. Finish trimming pedway along Roger's Lake. 3. Set up soccer fields for fall soccer leagues. 4. Inject iron root into tree roots at City Hall, Mendakota and Kensington. 5. Repair pedway between Huber ponds (wash out near culvert). 6. General maintenance - Cutting grass, striping foul lines, soccer fields and also had to sweep all parks. 7. Move pine trees from homeowner to kiddy park in Friendly Hills. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 10, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson SUBJECT: Parks Report for September 1. General maintenance, cutting grass, striping soccer fields, etc. 2. Transplant pine trees to Hagstrom-King from homeowner. 3. Repair slide at Kensington. 4. Repair water fountain at Kensington. Vandalism made it impossible to repair had to remove fountain from building. 5. ,Haul top dressing material to Kensington for later use. 6. Remove hockey boards from rink at Wentworth Park. 7. Purchase 15 Black Hills Spruce for Kensington to replace dead ones on south end near highway. TB:kkb CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO October 10, 1997 T0: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson SUBJECT: South Kensington Soccer Fields Update on South Kensington Soccer Fields I would like to make you aware that the usage of the soccer fields have increased this Fall and with that the maintenance on the fields will also increase. My concern is for the spring and summer leagues who will have to withstand some minor problems. We will be top dressing and dormant seeding as soon as the soccer season is over. At this time, money should be allocated for next year for the additional costs. The Parks and Recreation Commission should also look at limiting usage of the fields to St. Thomas. One reason is the middle school is using the fields for gym class and also their soccer teams. If you have any questions about this memo, please feel free to give me a call or inform Patrick. TB:kkb cc: Jim Danielson, Public Works Director Tom Olund, Public Works Superintendent Cross Country Ski -Par 3 When & Where: Meeting on Sept. 18 at Par 3 golf course. Who: Me, Ann Norton, Terry Blum, Patrick, Mike Cashill and his grounds keeper. Why: To discuss the possiblitity of laying out a cc ski trail Who Is Doing What: Bill- Gathering information from Dakota County & Inverwood Mike- Contacitng ski retailers and ski professionals Ann- Contact with school and other possible groups What is happening right now: Trying to set up meeting with Dakota Co.'s head trail groomer and the rest of us who originally met. He will make recommendations. Senior Club 80 seniors Meeting at Parkview Plaza Committees Social meeting place and possibly take it beyond that. Working with Barb Eschele. Looking into financial possibilities to aid start up of club. (Donations, contributions and membership fees.) CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS October 9, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Introduction and Welcome to Bill Bird, Recreation Programmer Discussion It is my pleasure to present to you Mr. William Bird, our new Recreation Programmer. Bill was selected though a highly competitive process from a large and well -qualified applicant pool. Bill began work for the City on August 25 and had to "hit the ground running" because of the imminent deadline for publication of the City newsletter containing announcements for fall and winter recreation programs. Within two weeks Bill had the fall and winter programs ready for publication, and since then Bill has become involved in all aspects of his duties appropriate to the season. Bill is a relative newcomer to Minnesota, having. arrived from Illinois this yeaz. Bill has a Masters Degree in Recreation Administration from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Bill worked for the City of Lakeville during the summer of 1997 and is now working part time for the City of Mendota Heights and part time for the City of Apple Valley. At the Pazks and Recreation Commission meeting on October 14, 1997, Bill would like to give a very brief overview of the attached fall and winter recreation programs. Action Required Welcome Bill to the City of Mendota Heights. PAGE 6 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES October, 1997 ICE SKATING LESSONS Outdoor ice skating lessons will be offered at Friendly Hills Park. A variety of classes will be offered for all ages and abilities. This is a good opportunity to improve your skating skills. Lessons are taught by a local professinal skater with sixteen years of experience. Classes are limited to 5-7 participants, so register early. Please indicate the level name and session number when registering. All classes are $20 per participantisession. Smalls and Talis Parents or other responsible adults par- ticipate with their first time skaters. Adults will learn rips on how to help their children skate. Ages 3-5 years old Sundays, Jan. 4-Feb. 1, 1998 1:00-1:30 p.m. Beginners Skaters with no previous lessons. Ages 6 and older Sundays, Jan. 4-Feb. 1, 1998 Session 1= 1:30-2:00 p.m. Session 2= 3:00-3:30 p.m.. Advanced Bee nners Skaters who can skate forward or who have previously been in the Beginners class. Ages 6 and older Sundays Jan. 4-Feb. 1, 1998 Session 1= 2:00-2:30 p.m. Session 2= 3:304:00 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 9-Feb. 6, 1998 Session 3=6:00-6:30 p.m. intermediate Skaters who can skate forward and back- ward. There will be a focus on learning turns and crossovers. Sundays, Jan. 4-Feb. 1, 1998 2:30-3:30 p.m. F, Skaters who can do % forward and back- ward crossovers and turns orwho have pre- viously been in the In- termediate class. Skaters will learn jumps and spins. Sundays, Jan. 4- Feb. 1, 1998 4:004:30 pm, du Adult skaters of all levels who want to begin skating for the first time or improve skating skills. Ages 17 and older Fridays, Jan, 9-Feb, 6, 1998 6:30-7:00 p.m, c ev Designed for boys and girls Mite and Pee Wee level who want to improve their skating skills. Class will emphasize forward and backward strides, crossover speed, endurance, and turns. Skaters should already know how to skate forward and backward or have completed Beginners or Advanced Beginners classes. Ages 6 and older Fridays, Jan. 9-Feb. 6, 1998 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cancellations: Lessons will be canceled due to weather conditions reaching -5 degrees or -2S below windchill. Make-up dates due to cancellations will be Friday, Feb. 14 for Friday lessons and Sunday, Feb. 9 for Sunday lessons. Call 220-2156 for after hours updates. ICE RINK WARNIING HOUSE SCHEDULE Weather permitting, the City ice rinks; and warming houses will open on Saturday,' ! December 19. Rink rules will be posted at the warming jhouses. A rink attendant will be on duty at 1 each of the warming houses during regular i warming house hours (listed below). The outdoor rinks and warming houses' l be CLOSED and outdoor programs wilI be canceled when the air temperature is -5 degrees or lower, or when the wind - ]chill is -25 degrees or lower. Please keep children home on these days. For more information concerning ice r nks, please call 452-1850. WARMING HOUSES: Friendly Hills Park South of Decorah Lane on Pueblo Drive Ivy Hills Park ' Butler Avenue and Ivy Hill Drive - Pleasure Rink Skating ONLY Marie Park West of Victoria on Marie Avenue W entworth Park it Between Dodd Road and Wachtler Ave. HOURS:. Weekdays ..... ...... 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays.. ..... ...12:00 (noon to 9:00 p.m. Sundays ......... ...12:00 (noon) to 8:00 p.m. School Vacation Days 12:00 (noon) to 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day ... ...12:00 (noon) to 4:00 p.m. jChristmas Day..........................CLOSED ' *I a Hills Park Hours: �Saturday,Sunday,School Vacation ... ....12:00 (noon) to 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, i New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.......................... 0..............CLOSED 1 Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the positions of Rink Attendant and Open -Gym Atten- dant. Both of these positions are part time. If you are interested in applying, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for an application and job description. Applica- tions will be accepted through November 20. For more information, contact Bill Brd at 452-1850. PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES October, 1997 MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION FALL/WINTER TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES THE S.P.LR.LT. PROGRAM* *Special People Incorporating Recreation In Togetherness The S.P.LRLT. program is foryoungsters with disabilities who enjoy participating in activities designedjust for them. LaVema Wharam leads this group in a wide variety of pre -planned activi- ties and events, allowing the participants recreational opportuni- ties, as well as socialization with peers with like abilities in an atmosphere of equality. The group will meet on Monday eve- nings, at various locations throughout WSP, SSP, IGH, and MH. Please refer to the following schedule for events/activities of interest. Movie at Signal Hills Monday, October 20 Location:Signal Hills Theaters 20 Signal Hills Shpg. Ctr. WSP Time:6:00 p.m. FEE: Cost of Movie Out To Eat at Signal Hills and Holiday "Shopping" Monday, December 8 Location: Signal Hills Shopping Center Time:5:00-7:003p.m. FEE:Cost of meal'9nd shopping. "Belated Valentines Day Party" Monday, February 23 Location:Veteran Memorial Community Center: Youth Room 8055 Barbara Ave., IGH Time:6:00-7:30 p.m. 'Car Pooling can be arranged. Please call the parks and recrea- tion departments at SSP: 450-8744, WSP: 5524150 IGH: 450- 2588 and MH 452-1850. OFFICE INFORiVIATION: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve Phone: 452-1850 After Hours Update: 220-2156 PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF: Bill Bird, Recreation Programmer Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson John Boland, Parks Crew Mike Maczko, Parks Crew .C�I�IC�:i%IIf1I_� 1' y FRIDAYS, JANUARY 9, 23; FEBRUARY 6, 1998 End your school week with some evening skiing! We will be traveling through the snow to go swooshing down the slopes of Welch Village. Lessons are available and recommended for be- g nner skiers. You may bring a bag lunch or purchase snacks there. These trips are co -sponsored with WSP, SSP, and IGH Recreation Departments. Ages; & 12 Dates:Friday, Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6 Bus Pick Up: WSP Ice Arena, 60 W. Emerson, WSP Departs: 3:15 p.m. Returns: 10:00 p.m. Deadline: Monday before each trip (Jan.5, 19, and Feb?) FEE: S27.00 per trip (includes transportation, lift ticket, equip- ment rental, and chaperone). S 17,00 per trip if you bring your own equipment $5,00 additional fee per hour for lessons. Adult "Open" Volleyball Cure the winter time blues with a summer time favorite. Vol- leyball! On select Thursdays in January and February the Men- dota Elementary School will be the site of open volleyball. Volleyball matches are of a non-league format with an emphasis on fun. Participants must supply their own ball. For more infor- mation call the Parks and Recreation Department at 452-1850. Ages: 18 and older. Dates: Thursday January IS & 29 Thursday Feb. 5, 19 & 26 T me: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Mendota Elementary School, 1979 Summit Mendota Heights Fee: $2.00 per person, per evening, paid at the door. Bring: A volleyball. Cancellations may occur due to lack of participation. Please call 452-1850 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Parks and Recreation Commission December 9,1997 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) MNRRA Overview 1) Critical Area Plan 2) MNRRA Comprehensive Management Plan 3) Cooperation with Mendota and Lilydale Plan Elements 1) Goals and policies 2) Trails ➢ Connection with Highway 55 trail to Fort Snelling ➢ Connection with 494Bloomington trail ➢ Connection with new I-35E bridge ➢ Link to Valley Park ➢ Additional trails? 4) Parks 5) Historic and cultural preservation and enhancement 6) Visual impacts/design standards 7) Parking 8) Access to lookouts, increase views of River 9) Signs/Information/Maps 10) Improve Mississippi River quality 11) Natural drainage area improvements/maintenance 12) Natural habitat preservation and enhancement McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. • :I 1- • n1's� :1' OVERALL G0x1j• t :M': • :•1 1 BE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATEt OF •SPACEff TT; OFFER i' CHOICE AMONG• 11 TO ASSURE PEOPLE:1' QUALI OF FACILITIES WILL MATCH THEIR DESIRES AND STANDARDS OF le To provide a variety of facilities for both active and passive 2e To provide a park system to serve all community residentse regardless of age, sex or economic group* 3a To use the park system as a means to enhance the environment of each neighborhood and the city as a whole. L 'lt :/: •1 I tUW410 • Ali :it 1 :i: 1 • ' w: • • • 161 1' :it • ' 1 ' 1 • 1 • • - / ••1' 1r • • • MIA • t'1 1 : :1: • ' :1: 1 ' • • :1: • 1 : :it TYPES OF PEOPLENV: :1' INDIVIDUAL DEMANDS / CHILDREN•1 AND :1: ELEMENTARY•NEIGHBORHOOD*so ••1ADULTS REQUIRE LARGER PARKS FOR SPECIALIZED FACILITIES'S IS as a ADULTS 1 SENIOR CITIZENS• • DIVERSE WITH BOTHORGANIZED AND INORGANIZED USES IN SMALL OR PEOPLE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT A PARK WHICH HAS •T BEENr /' ' • :it BUT :i / :il FOR PASSIVE USE IN ITS qATURAL IF HE APPLY THE NATIONAL STANDARD OF It 000 SQUAREJEET OF PARK 1 PER PERSON,:i: 1'1 Y BE 364 ACRES OF t FOR PURPOSES* :it ON BUrLDOUT POPULATIONESTIMATED AT 1 1 N• • ' Na 1 ro Y O CT Q) C i •� > a a a •4� V > i O V ro L +) 4- o c 4-+ mo ro O O N> 0 m Y a 4J0 a) i N Y 4J >> •- L N .c C N i 4Ji-) U O) anm d N 4� a1 C a) • i a) E U .) fu ro O >) Y O •r- L O L Y 4J i a) U 4> d Ut�n C ,O Y 4- C Y a) a) L r- mr Y r ro a m d L s> > C C m r +� U E O () (D \_ r C L C i a N i m d i-� m CD a) E 3 O > > N m MP +) T al a) N d N i U ro a) C U r Ql a) 0 i U .Y- a) c a) r •d r •Ua N m N d Y ro Lr C 'o d CamO X .- •L m ro m (6 C N Y a) C a) \ 4. 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[L (U al U c N L d O) W U O Q F- S to .-+ N M V l!') t0 C� L s |i ��■i!«2,7� �!| ■/I!!!! � |;!;!;!2■ o \) / a � [ k S e Table 1 City of Mendota Heights SE Area Scoping Study Park Acreage ACTIVE PARKS ACRE Civic Center 11.0 Co p"eld 1 24.4 Copp"eld 2 5.0 rdendy Mflis 16.5 rdy Marsh 33.8 Friendly Tot 0.6 HagstromA(ing Park 9.4 Ivy Park 9.0 Marie Park 5.6 Mendakota 19.7 Rogers Lake 37.4 Sibley/City Park 11.2 Valley Park 86.7 Valley View Heights 0.4 Victoria Highlands 5.6 Wentworth Park 10.4 City Open 8.8 mmiwmlym295s 13 (Ivy Fails) � 4.0 a & Lexington 3.2 n Road 1.6 UNICIPAL Dodge Nature Center Fort Snelling State Park Lilydale Regional Park 158.2 611.0 343.0 SOCCER FIELDS SOFTBALL FIELDS ry '.�� -1 • FACILITIES REC�NDATIONS 2 FULL SIZE (240BY 300') 1 LARGE (300' BY 3901) ENLARGE 3 EXISTING 6 FULL SIZE IIPGRADE EXISTING 7 FIELDS LIGHT TfW FIELDS 1 FDLL SIZE IIPGRADE CITY HALL t� ESTIMATED ULTIMATE :it :it UPON A POPULATIONOF 1 1 1 Facili Needs Standard Tennis Courts 8 courts 1/City plus 1/2,000 people Multi -Use Hard Surface 8 courts 1/City plus 1/2,000 people 1/park Softball fields 8 fields 1/City plus 1/2,000 people Baseball fields 3 fielda, 1/City plus 1/6,000 people Soccer 5 fields 1/City �lus 1/3,500 people Hockey 6 areas 4/City plus 1/3,000 people Free Skating 6 areas 1/City plus 1 per 1/2 mile radius Pf CO 0 0CD Q Q ' to co ¢ CO) N T N ch 10 N N N In N 0 r co to v T W C O J O L Q O !q c L LL C �(n= c 8 oc V,c'c � UL aU O (ltK Z a � a T z = ° as o a 0 y 0 a g o fA to > � U) h- zi N O U m z CC N cd L LL O) 3 .N O O = E a od m L O U m � 2 N 13 O/ O o N � O o U a A, To: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative June 7, 1991 Assistant Subject: Park Ordinances - Discussion of Park Policies At previous meetings, the Commission has discussed the need for a comprehensive Park Ordinance that addresses and updates the rules, regulations and policies in the Parks and Recreation system in Mendota Heights. At tonight's meeting I would like to review the Ordinances that we currently are operating under. Attached are copies of: 1. Ordinance No. 109, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; 2. Ordinance No. 913, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; 3. Ordinance No. 1101, Section 4. VEHICLES ON PARKWAYS, IN PARKS OR UPON PUBLIC GROUNDS; 4. Ordinance No. 301, Section 6. PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC USE of the Subdivision Ordinance; 5. Ordinance No. 915, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SKATE BOARDS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. In addition to reviewing the current Park Ordinances, the Parks and Recreation Commission should begin planning to review park policies. With the addition of new park facilities throughout the City of Mendota Heights there is a need to consider new policies to address the myriad of park issues that we will be faced with; new and old, from the reservation of tennis courts to the issue of field rental. The intent of tonight's meeting is to take the first step in the direction of establishing a comprehensive set of goals and objectives, policies, rules and regulations, operating procedures and ordinances. We certainly won't be able to discuss all Park policies this evening, however, we can begin to list policies that need to be addressed, revised or established so that they can be tackled in upcoming meetings. ACTION REOIIIRED Review Ordinances and begin to plan for comprehensive policy review 42or the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation System. The Commission shall, in performing the aforementioned duties and. responsibilities, exhibit the initiative in formulating policies which will be responsive. to the anticipated need and objectives of the community. SECTION 4. MEETINGS The Commission shall hold at least one meeting each month at a time regularly esta- blished and approved by the Village Council and shall hold such special meetings as may be necessary for the conduct of its business. The Commission shall adopt rules for the traraaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions and findings, which record shall be maintained as a public record, The Commission shall submit to the Village Council a true and corcect Dopy of all of its minutes, recommen- dations and other reports. SECTION 5, COMPENSATION The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without comperuation but shall have the right to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the perfornance of their duties, SECTION 6. VACANCIES Any of the following may cause the office of a member to become vacated: 6,1 Death; E 6.2 Disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend four regularly scheduled meetings in any one calendar year; 6.3 Removal of residence from the Village, or 6.4 Resignation in writing. Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible for the unexpired portion of the tern by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of fhe members of the Village Council . (109) 2 a SECTION 5. OPEN FIRES PROHIBITED No person shall build a fire in any area in a public park except in fireplaces or receptacles duly provided for said purpose or in such areas as may be specifically designated or marked for open fires. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished aftep_use. SECTION 6. RULES OF CONDUCT 6.1 Gambling, excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or abusive, boisterous, profane or indecent language, or conduct, in any public park is prohibited. 6.2 No person shall behave in a reckless manner which would endanger any person within a public park or the property of any such person. 6.3 No person shall disobey any responsible lawful •order or direction of any park employee, police officer, or other person designated by the City Council to give such orders or directions. SECTION 7. CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED 7.1 In all areas where swimming and wading are permitted the City Council, with the advice of the Parks and Recreation Commission, shall by resolution prohibit the use of such equipment as it deems dangerous to 'persons engaging in such activities. 7.2 The Council. or its.duly designated agent shall determine what activities are dangerous and shall be authorized to prohibit such dangerous activities. 7.3 No person shall participate in any scheduled group activity without written permission. Any group wishing use of any park facility for a particular purpose shall first obtain a permit from the City Council or its designated representative. The Council may adopt an application form to be used for this purpose which may contain a requirement for an indemnity bond to protect the City from any liability or property damage. 7.4 No person involved in any park event or in any use of the public parks shall commit an unfair discriminatory practice, deny another person access to, admission to, utilization of, or benefit from any such events or park use because of race sex, color, creed, religion or national origin. SECTION 8. ANIMALS IN PARKS Within a public park: 8.1 No person shall kill, trap, hunt, pursue, or in any manner .' 3.3 Signs. The Police Department of the City may post signs at any entrance to a parking lot from a public street which shall designate one-way traffic for entrance and exit and the driver of any vehicle entering or leaving such lot shall comply with any signs so posted. 3.4 Notice of Collision. In the event that any person who drives .a motor vehicle upon such a parking lot or parking area becomes involved in a collision between the vehicle he is driving and any other .vehicle or vehicles, parking upon said lot or area, such driver shall leave a notice upon each unattended vehicle with which he has collided, giving his name, address and 3icense number. Failure on the part of any person to comply with this paragraph shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. SECTION VEHICLES ON PARKWAYS, .IN PARKS OR UPON PUBLIC GROUNDS Regulations. The operator, driver, owner or person in charge of any vehicle propelled, used or driven over or upon the streets and roads of the City must observe all of the following regulations upon all parkways and .within the limits of all parks and upon any publicly owned grounds in said municipality: 4.1(1) No vehicle shall be left standing or parked except in designated parking spaces, and vehicles must be parked so that an unobstructed view into the interior of the vehicle may be had at all times, and no curtains, papers or coverings of any kind shall cover or conceal the front, rear, or side windows of any parked vehicle. 4.1(2) No vehicle shall be left standing or parked upon any foot path or in any area in which parking is restricted. 4.1(3) No person shall be in any park, and no person shall remain in or leave any vehicle in any park, or upon any parkway or public grounds between the hours of eleven o'clock p.m. and six o'clock a.m, of the following morning. Nothing in this section shall apply to persons traveling upon established driveways of parks, or upon parkways. SECTION 5. PERSON 5.1 The term "person" as used in this ordinance shall mean and include individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations. SECTION 6: Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not to exceed ninety (90) days. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 80-16 f AMENDING RESOLUTION A PARK CONTRIBUTION , ESTABLISHING WHEREAS, pursuant o Mn. Statutes,462.358, Subd. 2, as amended in Chapter 176, Statutegh s, 197 , and Section 6 of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of ndota Heits the City Council is authorized to require a park contributio for the pla ing or replatting of land; and WHEREAS, said park cont �.butio contribution or a percentage f.the deemed most appropriate by th City WHEREAS, said open space c used for the purpose of maintai existing public open space; and WHEREAS, it is deemed ads standard contribution formula; NOW,. THEREFORE IT IS HE� Mendota Heights, that Resolwti be ,either in the form of a cash area of the plat, whichever is and butions or cash contributions must be and protecting open space or developing that the cash contribution be based on a D by the City Council of the City o£ be amended in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLV that the ollowing park contribution formula shall apply to all reques s for platti g, replatti.ng or.divisi.on of existing lots for which a cash co tribution is 14eemed appropriate:by the City Council: a. Property oft er or develope shall contribute a minimum of $600 £or ach standard size lot created as a. result of plat, Zntribution lat or lot divisio approval; — b: Cash c for larger than standard sized lotsshallbased on size, amen ties, and other factors affe ing the value of such rger lots; and BE ITFURT RESOLVED that the contr.�bution shall be payable upon approval of the plat or lot division or in manner as outlined in the Sub- division Ordin ce. Adopted by th City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19th day of February; 19 0. CITY COUNCIL By DOTAcXHE�IG�HT^ Robert S�w G. Lockwood ATTEST: Mayor - Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLIITION NO. 91- 94 RESOL_IITION AMENDING RESOLIITION 80-16, ESTABLISHING A PARR CONTRIBUTION FORMULA WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Statute; Section 462.358, Subd. 2, and Mendota Heights Subdivision Ordinance, Section 6, the City Council is authorized to require a park contribution for the platting or replatting of land; and WHEREAS, said park contribution may be either in the form of a cash contribution or a percentage of the gross area of the plat, whichever is deemed most appropriate by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights; and WHEREAS, said open space contributions or cash contributions must be used for the purpose of maintaining and protecting open space or developing existing public open space, and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable that the cash contribution be based on a standard contribution formula. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by theCity Council of the City of Mendota Heights, that Resolution No. 80=16 be amended in its entirety; and BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that the following park contribution formula shall apply to all requests for platting, replatting or division of existing lots for which a cash contribution is deemed appropriate by the City Council: a. Property owner or .developer shall contribute a minimum of $750 for each residential lot created as a result of platreplat or lot division approval$ and , b. Cash contributions in the case of commercial/industrial plats, replats or lot divisions shall be at least ten (10) percent of fair market value of the gross area created as a result of the plat, replat or lot division; and / BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contribution shall be payable upon approval of the plat, replat or lot division or in a manner as outlined in the subdivision Ordinance: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 17th day of December, 1991. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS BY �/ A04 1I Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1998 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Kleinglass, Liberacki, Norton, Damberg, and Linnell. Commissioner Libra arrived late. Also present were Recreation Programmer Bill Bird, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 9, 1997 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Linnell moved to approve the December 9, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with no corrections. Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 REQUEST FOR SANDING AND SALTING OF TRAILS Mr. Hollister presented a memo from Public Works Director Jim Danielson explaining that the City had received a request to sand and salt trails. Mr. Hollister summarized Mr. Danielson's reasons for not sanding and salting the trails. Chairman Spicer said drat the Commission agreed with Mr. Danielson, and directed Mr. Hollister to write a letter to the resident explaining the reasons for not sanding and salting the trails. Commissioner Damberg asked how much it would cost to plow the trails. Commissioner Damberg added that if the City did plow the trails, they should place highest priority on those trails with the highest amount of traffic. Mr. Hollister said that the City does currently plow trails that are major walking paths to local schools. Mr. Hollister said that he would get a cost estimate of materials and labor for plowing trails from Mr. Kullander. Commissioner Liberacki commented that the City seemed to have purchased a major new piece of road equipment recently, and that he had seen it on Mendota Heights Road and near the water tower. Mr. Liberacki said that that new equipment had some sort of brush. Mr. Hollister said that he would ask what the equipment was. Commissioner Damberg commented that MnDOT appeared to be more sensitive to input from various constituencies in the design of the new 35E bridge than they had been with other projects in the past. [Commissioner Libra arrived at this point.] Commissioner Linnell said that it would be good to do a natural survey of Resurrection Cemetery. Commissioner Damberg said that people in the their own back yard may have a migratory corridor, and that the food source should be maintained. Commissioner Damberg said that it would be interesting to know how viable the natural habitats along the river are and what would be good steps to maintain them. Commissioner Linnell said that the Fish and Wildlife service and Hanna Dunnovitz also have grants for purchase of ecologically sensitive areas for open space. Commissioner Linnell added that the December 17, 1997 article of the Minneapolis Star -Tribune mentioned the Upper Bluff Area, and specifically that Richfield and Minneapolis were making a deal with Fort Snelling for access to the Fort's ballfields. Commissioner Linnell said that since Mendota Heights was also interested in ballfield space, the City should also talk to Fort Snelling. Commissioner Linnell said that they should also find uses for the old buildings at the Fort. SIBLEY ACTIVITY CENTER PROPOSAL DISCUSSION Mr. Hollister summarized the issue of the proposed Sibley Activity Center for the Commission and asked the Commission for their input. Commissioner Libra, active in the Sting soccer organization, said that his organization was never contacted about this proposal. Commissioner Libra said that the soccer parents were not the driving force behind this proposal, and that the proposal was probably driven by hockey parents. Commissioner Libra said that there was little demand for this facility among the soccer parents. Commissioner Libra said that at this point the soccer organization had no position on this proposal, but added that Dave Wright, the former West Saint Paul soccer leader, has been asked to join a Committee to discuss this proposal. Commissioner Libra said that Sting would be taking a formal stance on this proposal soon. Commissioner Libra said that the original version that the City has is too expensive, and remarked that the cost estimates depend on projected contributions from the City despite the fact that the City has never made any indication of its willingness to participate financially. Commissioner Libra said that much of the information provided to date is suspect. Commissioner Libra said that even though the author of the proposal claims that this would pay for itself, no one really knows. Commissioner Libra added that it could be a good facility, but that the cost figures were still too vague. Commissioner Libra said R. KULLANDER'S SCHEDULE Mr. Hollister presented a list of Parks and Recreation projects for 1996 drawn up by Mr. Kullander. Mr. Hollister said that Mr. Kullander was looking for direction on which items had the greatest priority. Chair Spicier said that each Commission should take the list home and examine it further. Commissioner Linnell said that Mr. Kullander currently had too much on his plate. Commissioner Linnell said that he felt that Hagstrom King tennis courts were not a high priority. Commissioner Linnell said that the City has enough tennis courts, and that participation in tennis is going down nationally anyway. Commissioner Liberacki asked about the status of improvements to Friendly Marsh Park. Mr. Hollister said that he would ask Mr. Kullander about Friendly Marsh Park. Chair Spicer said that each Commissioner should take Mr. Kullander's list home, think about it, and bring it back to the next meeting. Chair Spicer added that felt that all of the items on Mr. Kullander's list should be done this year. Commissioner Linnell said that his top priorities on Mr. Kullander's list would be the picnic shelters, the senior housing trail, and then anything else. In regards to the HRA senior housing facility's access to Mendota Plaza, Chair Spicer said that the City should just plow the "natural trail" near Mendota Plaza for the seniors. Commissioner Linnell asked what our priorities were this year, whether they were open space, the proposed Sibley Activity Center, recreation programs, or natural areas within the City. Commissioner Linnell suggested that Mr. Hollister should create a schedule for the year detailing the various projects to be discussed and completed. Chair Spicer said that the Parks and Recreation Commission was in an advisory position with no formal authority. Chair Spicer said that this was evident in discussions about a full-time recreation programmer. Chair Spicer said that it was nice being on the Commission during the referendum period, but that now the Parks Commission was floundering. Steve Kleinglass said that he would like to hear Mr. Bird's view on what the City's priorities should be in the area of Parks and Recreation. Commissioner Damberg agreed. Commissioner Linnell said that the City should provide activities from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for youth. said that a program could be done with Saint Paul Energy Consortium and Landscape Alternatives to make residents aware of these issues. Commissioner Norton said that these organizations could give presentations on Native Plantings and educate the public. Commissioner Damberg said that residents should know the value of native plantings in their own yards. Commissioner Norton said that the City should take the lead and install native prairies on select parcels of City owned property. Mr. Hollister said that the program could be combined with the Garden Club. Commissioner Norton recommended the Lilydale Garden Club. UPDATES Recreation Programmer's Update Mr. Bird updated the Parks Commission on his activities, including hiring rink attendants, assisting the Mendota Heights Senior Club, youth day trips with West Saint Paul, adult open volleyball at Mendota Elementary School, ice skating lessons, softball registrations, and joint programming with Community Education. Parks Report There were no comments on this item. Police Report There were no comments on this item. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Libra wished to congratulate the Sibley girls' and boys' soccer teams. Commissioner Libra said that the girls' team was the State Champion this year, and that the boys' team also did quite well. ADJOURN Motion made to adjourn by Kleinglass and seconded by Libra. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectoilly Submitted, Patrick C. Hollister CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 6, 1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUB IECT: Information Requested by Commission on January 13, 1998 Estimated cost to plow/maintain all City Trails I discussed this question with Terry Blum and Jim Danielson. Currently the Parks Crew plow approximately 19 plus miles of trails leaving narrow or obstructed trails unplowed. These unplowed trails represent between 5 % and 10% of the total trails that are the City's responsibility. To completely plow and maintain all of the trails would require the addition of several pieces of equipment to the existing Public Works fleet such as; a dump truck to haul snow, front end loader to pick up snow piles, and a specially equipped pick up truck or trailer for sanding/salting narrow trails where necessary. Currently the trails are cleared using two 3/4 ton pick up trucks with 7-'/z' plow blade. A seven foot wide snowthrower is attached to the Toro Groundmaster to be used on the trails when the snow fall is greater than 4" or when it is wet snow. To remove the average 2-4" snowfall takes from 5 to 8 hours and if it requires the use of the snowthrower this increases to as much as 12 hours. To remove the snow from the narrow or obstructed trail segments would require trucking the snow to a disposal site and use of labor intensive equipment to remove "hard to get at" snow. This could add one to three worker days to the snow clearing operations. This would be a low priority operation and scheduled after the clearing of parking lots, ice rinks, and main trail segments. 2. The new piece of equipment Mr. Liberacki saw was really an existing lawn mower that has been equipped with a brush for use on the ice rinks for clearing snow. 3. The question of trail construction on Victoria cannot be answered in any definite way. Victoria is a county road that will someday be turned back to the City. At that time the City could decide to use Minnesota State Aid Roadway Funds to upgrade the road by widening, installing storm sewer and curb, and adding the missing trial segment. Realistically this could happen in the next five to ten years. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 6,1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) Corridor Plan Presentation of Draft by McCombs Frank Roos Associates Discussion Please see the attached draft of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) Corridor Plan prepared by McCombs Frank Roos Associates. MFRA has been contracted by the City to help revise our Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with Metropolitan Council requirements. A revision of our Comprehensive Plan is due to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998. This MNRRA Corridor Plan will be one component of the revised Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Marc Wiegle of MFRA will be at the Parks and Recreation Meeting on February 1Q 1998 to present this Draft MNRRA Corridor Plan, take suggestions, and answer questions. Mr. Wiegle will also discuss the timetable for the rest of the year regarding revision of the Comprehensive Plan and opportunities for input from the Parks and Recreation Commission, Mr. Wiegle request that the Commissioners review at least the Parks and Trails and Natural Resources sections of this document in advance of the February 10, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Action Required After Mr. Wiegle gives his presentation, discuss the Draft MNRRA Corridor Plan, the Comprehensive Plan revision process, and opportunities for input from the Parks and Recreation Commission, particularly in regards to Parks and Recreation issues. Parks Report for January 1998 1. Open Rinks and Maintain Ice Throughout Month 2. Replace Lights Where Needed At Hockey Rinks and General Rinks 3. Plow now -Clean Rinks, Pedways, Parking Lots and Cul-de-Sacs, Flood Rinks 4. General Maintenance: Check Parks, Warming House for Trash 5. Equipment Maintenance -Repair Snow Blower for Minor Breakdown