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1998-05-12 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 12, 1998 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the April 14, 1998 Minutes 4. Friendly Hills "Tot Lot" Development 5. 1998 Parks Capital Improvement Plan 6. Updates • Recreation Programmer's Update • Wentworth/Friendly Hills Picnic Shelters • Parkview Plaza Residents Association • Comprehensive Plan • Spring Clean Up • Parks Report • Police 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 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 APRIL 14, 1998 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, April 14, 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: Chair Spicer, Kleinglass, Liberacki, and Linnell, and Libra. Commissioners Norton and Damberg were excused from the meeting. Also present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. PARKVIEW PLAZA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Mr. Hollister presented a memorandum from Recreation Programmer Bill Bird and an accompanying letter to Mr. Bird from the Parkview Plaza Residents Association dated February 26, 1998. Mr. Hollister explained that the letter is asking that the City purchase some equipment for use by the Association, and that Staff bad felt that it would be best to present this request to the Parks and Recreation Commission before referring it to Council. Mr. Hollister explained that the Parkview Plaza Residents Association is made up entirely of people who live in the new BRA building and is a separate group from the Mendota Heights Seniors Club, even though both groups meet regularly at Parkview Plaza. Mr. Hollister noted that five members of the Parkview Plaza Residents Association were present at the meeting and asked them to introduce themselves to the Commission. The following members of the Parkview Plaza Residents Association introduced themselves to the Commission: Arlene Schrofer, Evelyn Fischer, Sue Dorn, Evelyn Kearney, and Robert Kearney. Chairman Spicer asked someone from the Association to provide some background about the Association and explain the request. Evelyn Fischer said that the residents of Parkview Plaza had formed the Association and collected voluntary dues from residents in order to provide programming and activities for the residents. Ms. Fischer said that the Association was requesting that the City purchase a room partition, a PA system, a TV, a VCR, and a Cable membership for the Association. Ms. Fischer asked that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider their organization's needs and present their request to the City Council. Robert Kearney added that since the Mendota Heights Senior Club also meets regularly in the HRA building, they could also make use of this equipment. Mr. Hollister told the Parkview Plaza residents that this item would be on the April 21, 1998 Council agenda and suggested that the residents attend the meeting to introduce themselves and to answer any questions the Council may have. Evelyn Schrofer thanked the Commission on behalf of the Parkview Plaza residents. Evelyn Schrofer then announced that next Saturday the Park Plaza residents would be having a White Elephant Sale from 11:30 am to 3:30 p.m., complete with "sloppy joes" and potato chips. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Hollister presented the current Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Hollister said that budget time would begin again in another month, and that he wanted to Parks and Recreation Commission to begin thinking about revising the Capital Improvement Plan, Commissioner Libra moved to recommend that the Council construct two picnic shelters in Friendly Hills Park. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that Mr. Kullander do a feasibility study for cross-country ski trails at Valley Park and that Mr. Kullander look at grooming the entire park for cross-country skiing or only half of the park for cross-country skiing. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. Commissioner Kleinglass asked why the City couldn't just plow the trails for cross- country skiers. Commissioner Libra said that there is a special machine that keeps snow on the trails. Chairman Spicer suggested that half of the park be groomed for cross-country ski trails and half be groomed for walkers. Chairman Spicer suggested that the area from Marie to Highway 110 be for skiing and that north of Marie be for walking. Commissioner Linnell said that cutting another corridor specifically for skiers would not be a problem. Mr. Kullander said that the Special Parks Fund could be used to fund the cross-country ski trail construction in Valley Park, but that yearly maintenance costs would be budgeted for in the General Fund. CommissionersPer-Diem Mr. Hollister reported that the Council had requested that those Commissioners who wished to decline their per -diem payments do so in writing. Mr. Hollister also said that the payments are intended to reimburse individuals for their time and effort on the Commission, and that the City would not be involved in managing or accounting for any special fund pooled from those reimbursements. Commissioner Libra asked whether or not the City would be issuing a 1099 form for the reimbursement for tax purposes. Commissioner Libra said he wanted to know how to report this income for tax purposes. Mr. Hollister said that he would research this issue. Native Plantings Seminar Mr. Hollister announced that the scheduled Native Plantings seminar for April 14, 1998 had been postponed due to the second Comprehensive Planning Workshop. Wentworth Park Shelters Mr. Kullander announced that the City Council had accepted bids for the construction of two shelters in Wentworth Park and had awarded the contract to EnComm Midwest. Parks Report There were no comments on this item. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chairman Spicer said that he had received a call from the Sibley baseball coaches, and that the coaches wanted to improve the fenced baseball field, constructed by the City, by adding dugouts. Mr. Kullander suggested that the City investigate splitting the cost with the school district and other user organizations. Chairman Spicer asked Staff to contact the school district about a joint contribution for dugouts. Commissioner Linnell said that if the City offered money for the dugouts, the City should request that the fields be constantly unlocked to accommodate more public use such as pick-up games or casual users. Commissioner Kleinglass asked how important the dugouts were CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 7, 1998 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Friendly Hills Tot Lot - Sale of DISCUSSION: In late 1989, the Parks and Recreation Commission made a recommendation to the City Council, that the City sell the four lots known as the Friendly Hills Tot Lot. This issued had previously been explored in 1983 and the City Attorney provided information on three methods the City might use to clear title to these four lots. On January 16, 1990, the City Council held a public hearing with the Friendly Hills residents to consider this divestment. Those in attendance were opposed to the City selling the lots and asked that improvements be made to the tot lot. The Council referred the residents request back to the Park and Recreation Commission. At the February 13, 1990, Commission meeting, the residents were informed that no improvements would be made in the Tot Lot and routine turf maintenance would be continued. They further informed the residents that Tot Lots were not a desired park facility and that the Commission felt funds should only be spent to improve Friendly Hills Park which is only 300 feet away from the Tot Lot. REQUEST FOR DIVESTURE OF THE TOT LOTS Lars and Cynthia Hessbjerg have inquired of the City (letter attached) as to the possibility of the City selling the Tot Lot for development of single family homes. Cynthia grew up in Friendly Hills, next to the Tot Lot, and would like to build a home in this neighborhood. She was informed of the history of this issue and told to make her wishes known to the Parks and Recreation Commission. ADDITIONAL INFORIVIATION I have twenty plus pages of memos and minutes from the various Commission and City Council meetings that I will bring to the meeting for review, if necessary. ACTION REQUIRED: Consider the Hessbjerg's request and forward a recommendation on to the City Council. Lara & Cynthia Hesbjerg 749 Decorah Lane Mendota Heights, MN 55120 aS7.-G�x7 Park and Recreational Commission City of Mendota Iieie,�its Mendota Heights, MN 551 18 Dear Sir/Mrs. Rei Lore 6etn�een ifeohl h a»�BAathe,.TTiFud1�� Iiillgt My tivife and I have been IooKing for a houso lot in the Mendota heights area co build a new home on. During this process we have noticed the vacant lots between the above mentioned streets and we are interested in purchasing one of these two lots. We would therefore greatly appreciate if you would consider this matter during your next committee meeting on May 12, 1998. If needed Cynthia would be willing to he present during this meeting to possibly clarify our preliminary interest in this land As a little background on why we aze only interested in Mendota Heights. My wife grew up the Friendly Hills neighborhood attd has lltcrefure a close relatiotuhip with Mendota Hciejtts and out conunwtity. After we got married we purchased a house in the saznc neighborhood to be close to her pazents and other of Cynthia's childhood friends who also have moved back into the Friendly Hills azca. Lastly, but most importantly, next year our son and daughter will join the Mendota School which we have bean very impzessed with and we would therefore very much like to stay in the Mendota Heights community. 1 thank you tot your attention to this matter and we (ook forward to your favorahle response. /" �_ �� j C.._ La-' o �•.i �t:G9 OG, L© hHW � Citvof Friendly Hills Park & .! r. 1Viendota Tot Lot Heights . 1101 VIM" • MENDOTA HEIGHT'S, MN W18 (612) 45248W CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 7, 1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Parks Five Yeaz (1999-2003) Capital Improvement Plan Discussion Staff recommends that beginning in 1999, the Capital Improvement Plan contain only those items from the Special Parks Fund that represent true Capital Improvements. Maintenance items from the General Fund would be part of the annual budget request. Please see the attached items: 1. Existing 1997-2001 Capital Improvement Plan 2. Separation of Maintenance Items and Capital Improvements in the current CIP 3. Blank Worksheets for the 1999-2003 Capital Improvement Plan Action Required Please review the existing Capital Improvement Plan for 1997-2001 and Staffs separation of Maintenance Items and Capital Improvements from the existing CIP. Please fill out the attached worksheets for the 1999-2003 CIP using those items separated out by Staff as Capital Improvements according to your own preference in advance of the meeting on Tuesday evening. Staff will then lead the discussion on drafting the 1999-2003 Capital Improvements Plan for recommendation to the City Council. MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1997 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 1997 1. Enhance tree and landscape plantings in two parks 2. Wildflower development & maintenance 3. Enclosures for Port -A -Polies 4. Concrete bleacher pads 5. Reroof shelters in Rogers Lake Park & Valley Park 6. Paint/stain structures in Mendakota Park 7. Replace 1 of 5 benches in Rogers Lake Park (5 of 5 replaced) 8. Resurface 1 double tennis court in City Park 9. ADA Improvements at Friendly Hills Park 10. Improve/enlarge warming house at Wentworth Park 11. Seal coat trail through Rogers Lake Park 12. Seal coat Lexington Avenue Trail 13. Seal coat Mendota Heights Road, Delaware to Dodd 14, Enlarge aglime warning track one fieldper year 5 togal (3 Of 5) 15. Reshape gravel trails in Friendly Marsh Park and Copper geld Ponds 16. Develop, print distribute Trail/Park Maps I 17. Maintenance, replacement, additions to play equipment in 11 parks I 18. Construct two wayside rest areas with benches in Valley Park GENERAL FUND 5500.00 5500,00 52,000.00 53,000.00 55,000,00 53,000,00 5350.00 54,000.00 53,000.00 52,500,00 $5,000,00 5500.00 S 1,500.00 56,000.00 Proposed 1997 Expenditures I 536,850.G0 SPECIAL PARK S 1,000.00 0^,000.00 $5,000.00 52,000.00 I 52,000.00 S 16,000.00 MENDOTA-HE-I-QHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1997-2001 CCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 1998 GENERAL FUND I. Enhance trees and landscape plantings in two parks 5500.00 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 8500.00 52,000,00 51,500,00 54,000.00 $500.00 56,000.00 8500,00 $2,000.00 12. Trail seal coating and crack repairs $81000.00 13. Paint/stain structures at Kensington Park $2,500.00 Proposed 1998 Expenditures 528,000.00 SPECIAL PARK $1,500.00 �2,000.00 �25,000.00 �28,500.00 MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK aYaTEM FIVE YEAR 1997-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 1999 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK 1. Enhance trees and landscape plantings in two parks $500,00 2. Wildflower maintenance and expansion $500,00 3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties $2,000.00 4. Concrete bleacher pads in 2 parks $2,000.00 5. Resurface 1 double tennis court in City Park $4,000.00 6. Seal coat 8 park parking lots $4,800.00 7. Restripe 8 parking lots and hard courts $1,200,00 8. Seal coat trails in Ivy Park, Mendakota Park, Friendly Hills Park and Hagstrom King Park $7,000,00 9. Maintain, replace, improve play equipment in 11 parks $61000.00 $4,000.00 10. Enlarge aglime warning track at Civic Center Field ( last of 5 fields) $500,00 11. Bench along Victoria Trail $500.00 12. Basketball hoop at South Kensington Park $500.00 13. Upgrade play equipment in Hagstrom King Park ADA & Safety $5-8,000 Proposed 1999 Expenditures $28,500,00 $14-17,000 MENDOTA HEI HTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1 7-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 2000 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK 1. Enhance trees and landscape planting in parks $500,00 2. Wildflower maintenance $500.00 3. Enclosures for port -a -polies $2,000,00 4. Resurface 1 double tennis court in City Park $ 4,000,00 5. Seal coat trails $8,000.00 6. Maintenance, replace, improve play equipment in 11 parks 86,000.00 $4,000,00 7. Upgrade play equipment in Valley View Heights Park $10,000,00 Proposed 2000 Expenditures I $21,000,00 $14,000,00 MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1997 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Expenditures Proposed for 2001 GENERAL F,UND SPECIAL PARK 1. Enhance trees and landscape planting in parks $500,00 2. Wildflower maintenance $500,00 3. Enclosures for port-a-poties $2,000,00 4. Resurface one double tennis court in City Park $4,000,00 5. Seal coat trails $8,000.00 6. Maintenance, replace, improve play equipment in 11 parks 566000.00 $4,000,00 7. Paint/stain Mendakota Buildings $3,000400 Proposed 2001 Expenditures $24,000,00 $4,000,00 Recommendation for following maintenance items be included in budet considerations each year. 1. Wildflower maintenance 2. Top dress ball fields $2 K 3. Trail maintenance $10 K 4. Paint/stain $3 K 5. Ag Lime $ 1K 6. Play equipment maintenace $2 to $4K 7. Enhance trees/landscaping in parks $ 1 to 2K 8. Resurface doulble tennis court $ 4K Optional - Capital Improvements - Indicated year for CIP 1. Reroof Rogers Lake Shelter 2. Refoof Valley Park Shelter $6,000 cedar shakes OR 3,000 Asphalt Shingles $6,000 cedar shakes OR 3,000 asphalt Shingles 3. Enclosure for port-a-potie in Mendakota Park $2-4,000 4. ADA upgrades (Bit path, ramp with handrails) 5. Enhance tree plantings at N, Kensington play area 6. Enlarge, update or replace warming house at Wentworth 7. Sand vollyball court in Mendakota Park 8. Print park and trail map (Use comp plan map) Distribute at City Hall 9. Install "sign" board with Map of park and trail system in each park "You are Here" 14 locations 10.Seal coat and replace paint markings on parking lots 8 total -every 5 to 8 years 11. Upgrade play equipment in Hagstrom King - ADA and safety upgrades 12. Safety improvements at Valley View Heights Park play equipment 13. Double tennis courts at Hagstrom King Park 14. Add benches in various parks $3000 ,- Friendly Hills $2,500 - Marie $3,000 - Wentworth $ 500.00 $ 6,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,300 per installation Est.$150 per site average for map replacement and vandalism $ 5,000.00 per $ 10 - 20,000 $40-50,000.00 $ 500 each Add 2 per year MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SPECIAL PARK FUND Expenditures Proposed for 1999 Expenditures Proposed for 1999 Estimated Amount 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ 8. $ 9. $ 10. $ 11. $ 12. $ MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SPECIAL PARK FUND Expenditures Proposed for 2000 Expenditures Proposed for 2000 Estimated Amount 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ 8. $ 9. $ 10. $ 11. $ 12. $ MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SPECIAL PARK FUND Expenditures Proposed for 2001 Expenditures Proposed for 2001 Estimated Amount 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ 8. $ 9. $ 10. $ 11. $ 12. $ MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SPECIAL PARK FUND Expenditures Proposed for 2002 Expenditures Proposed for 2002 Estimated Amount 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ 8. $ 9. $ 10. $ 11. $ 12. $ MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM FIVE YEAR 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SPECIAL PARK FUND Expenditures Proposed for 2003 Expenditures Proposed for 2003 Estimated Amount 1. $ 2. $ .3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ B. $ 9. $ 10. $ 11. $ 12. $ Recreation Update April & May, 1998 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bill Bird, Recreation Programmer Date: May, 7, 1998 Mendota Heights Senior Club: On Wednesday, March 25, 1998 Greg Page, director of the Dakota County Historical Society, created a program for the seniors who attended the March meeting. The program focused on the history of the Mendota Heights area. Greg took everyone back into the days before Europeans settled the area. He then moved decade by decade into present day. He brought hundreds of photo's taken over the past 100 years. Many of these pictures were a "mystery" photos. Many of the long time residents of the area were able to identify the photos and describe when they were taken and what the pictures actually were. This was very helpful to the historical society so that they may continue to piece together the history of Mendota Heights, Mendota and Lilydale. On Wednesday, Apri122, 1998 the senior club visited Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. It was an absolutely beautiful day for a tour of the nature center's farm area. We were able to see many traditional farm animals as well as some that are not so common to Minnesota. Many of the fields and gardens were in the process of being planted. The farm area is also home to many raptures which have been injured and not in condition to return to the wild. The group truly enjoyed this visit, especially those who used to farm in the area and breed and slaughter cattle in South St, Paul, On Wednesday, May 27, 1998, Sue Votel from Clare Bridge Alternative Living Services will be discussing the challenges older adults with memory impairments are faced with. She is representing Clare Bridge Residence Home in Eagan and will present the features of this facility. This program is designed to spark an interest in planning for future living situations in preparation of memory impairment. Spring &Summer Programs: In -Line SkatintiLessons Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, John Glynn of the Dynamic Skate School, will be teaching a youth beginner skating lesson. The lessons will take place on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27 in the Mendakota Park Parking Lot, from 5:00-5:45 p.m. This program is offered to children ages 6-14 years old and is designed to teach starting, stopping, turning and rules of skating. In -Line Skating Clinic On Thursday, June 4 John Glynn of the Dynamic Skate School will be giving a "Street Smart Skating Clinic' This clinic is open to all ages and focuses on skating techniques, safety and equipment. Out Day Trips This year's trips include the following destinations: -Crystal Caves, Spring Valley, WI -Twins Game -Hyland Park Chutes and Ladders & Bush Lake Beach, Bloomington -Wave Pool (location to be determined) -Wild Waters Water Park, Sommerset, WI -Wild Mountain, Taylors Falls Concerts in the Park This year's concerts/performers include: - "Paul & Harvey Heffron": - "Rascals in Paradise" - "Wonderful World of Woody" - "Urban Renewal Bluegrass" Big Band (Harvey Heffron played trombone in Lawrence Welk's band in the 1930's) Music, small zoo animals and an environmental message. (Naturalist, Rachel Kroog) Music (Rafe & Barney style) for children ages 0-10, juggling, magic and more. (Musician, Tom Strohmeyer) Hard driving bluegrass with flares of jazz and country. Sprouts• Nature Explorations for Preschoolers and Parents In cooperation with the Minnesota Children museum an instructor from the museum will be introducing children ages 3 to 5 years old to nature. This program will be offered at Valley Park and will include trail explorations, crafts, songs and stories of an outdoor nature. This program is being offered on Tuesday's, June 2-23, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Safety Camp Once again Safety Camp is being held on August 11, 12 and 13 in South St. Paul. The participating communities include Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights. Spring/Summer Athletic Leagues: Summer Softball No news is good news. The third week of softball is complete and things have been extremely quiet from the managers and umpires. The games have been running smoothly the weather has been absolutely spectacular. All games are scheduled for Mendakota Park, as opposed to a handful of Men's Over 30 games which had traditionally been played at Civic Center Park ball field. By moving all games to Mendakota Park, the field at Civic Center offers MHAA more time for practices and games. This has been well received by MHAA. The downside to this shift is that the Men's Over 30 season has been extended by two weeks. Golf at Par 3 A senior golf league has begun and women and youth leagues will follow. Weekly prizes will be awarded to those who improve and excel. Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks This annual special event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will include music, food concessions, a petting zoo, children's activities and a softball tournament by MHAA. Meetings Attended Wednesday, April 1: Mendota Heights Softball Managers Meeting at City Hall. Friday, April 3: Met at South St. Paul's American Legion to volunteer to work their fish fry. In return the Legion sponsors Safety Camp, Friday, April 17: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Programming Section meeting in Chaska. Tuesday, April 21: MRPA Conference Committee meeting in Bloomington. Wednesday, April 22: Met with Patrick Hollister and Kim Blaeser to plan for the 1998 Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks event. Tuesday, April 28: MRPA Conference Committee Meeting in Fridley. Tuesday, May 12: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at City Hall. Thursday, May 14: MRPA Conference Committee meeting at Mendota Heights. Friday, May 15: MRPA Programming Section meeting at Woodbury. Thursday, May 21: MRPA Conference Committee meeting in Bloomington Working On... Park field and pavilion reservations. Completion of summer brochure material. -A 55 Alive program for Mendota Heights Seniors. -Preparation for "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks". Family musical/entertainment performances in the park. -Fall programming. -Fall Co-Rec Softball League. -Coordinating a tour of Fort Snelling State Parks as a means of exposing it's amenities to employees and commissioners of the City of Mendota Heights. Mendota Plaza, HiC1hway 110 and Dodd Road (Enter and exit from South Plaza Drive) Take advantage of the city-wide spring clean-up day [o clean out the garage and storage areas, and tidy up your home and yard. The Mendota Plaza, located at Highway 110 and Dodd Road, will again be the collection site. You should enter and exit the Mendota Plaza from South Plaza Drive. The city wide spring clean-up is limited to Mendota Heights Residents Only! Identification will be required. Only cars, pick-ups and small trailers will be allowed to bring items. No contractor or commercial debris will be accepted. I:� L, 53.00 each Volume -Based Fee Volume -Based Fee Spring Clean -Up is made possible by a grant from Dakota County Environmental Management. In conjunction with Spring Clean -Up, the city will again sponsor an appliance collection day.Old appliances can be picked up from your driveway! Put your appliances out the night before and they will be picked up by JR's Appliance. Call JR's by Friday May 6 for prices and to schedule your appliance pick-up. Dial JR's at 454-9215 and ask for Operator 33. On pick-up day, make your check payable "JR's Appliance" and place it inside your appliance. Why Recycle? From: - City of Mendota Heights Bulk Rate 1101 Victona Curve .,., C/ Mendota Heigh is. Sln. 551 IS U.S. SPAIDaoe \'r N4 ,rrf 11J Permii Nov 6166 St. Paul. Mn. 55118 �v POSTAL PATRON CARRIER ROUTE MENDOTA HEIGHTS, ININ PRESORT You Wouldn't Think of 55120 Throwing Away a Tree. ECR WSS Parks Report for Month of April 1998 Submitted by Terry Blum 1. General Maintenance, Trash Pick-up, Drag and Chalk Fields, Stripe Fields 2. Install Martin Houses at Marie, Friendly Hills, Hagstrom King, North Kensington and Rogers Lake 3. Open Up Out Buildings: Turn water on and test sprinkler systems at City Hall, the Fire Hall, Mendakota and Kensington South. Repair where needed. 4. Inspect all playground equipment and make repairs where needed 5. Put down crab grass preventative 6. Set up soccer fields at South Kensington and Mendakota. Stripe and paint goals at Kensington 7. Prepare softball fields for softball tournament for Sibley High School girls fast pitch 8. Repair water fountain at Mendakota from last winter's vandalism 9. Repair equipment, service summer equipment and put winter equipment away for summer storage DATE TIME LOCATION CASE NUMBER -------- 04/21/98 17:15 FRIENDLY HILLS PARK 98001250 --- DESCRIPTION: DOB -ALL OTHER DATE TIME LOCATION CASE NUMBER 04/22/98 18:27 WENTWORTH PARK 98001260 DESCRIPTION: DOB -ALL OTHER DATE TIME LOCATION CASE NUMBER -------- 04/23/98 11:30 MISSIPPI BY BRIDGE 98001268 --- DESCRIPTION: MISC PUBLIC -ALL OTHER DATE TIME LOCATION CASE NUMBER 04/26/98 19:43 2171 DODD 98001313 DESCRIPTION: CHECK 911 CALL Recreation Report June & July, 1998 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bill Bird, Recreation Programmer Date: July 9, 1998 Mendota Heights Senior Club: On Wednesday, May 27, 1998, Sue Votel from Clare Bridge Alternative Living Services discussed the challenges older adults with memory impairments are faced with. She is represented Clare Bridge Residence Home in Eagan and presented the features of this facility. This program is designed to spark an interest in planning for future living situations in preparation of memory impairment. On Wednesday, June 24, 1998 the Senior Club held their summer picnic at Mendakota Park pavilion. 30 people turned out for brats, burgers, slaw, and other summer time picnic food. Art and Audrey Ertl did the shopping, preparation and cooking. I brought bocce ball, croquette and volleyball to add to the fun. JoAnne Rice recognized those individuals who made significant contributions to the club's successful beginning. Planning for the senior's participation in Celebrate Mendota Heights was also in the works. The seniors will have a table set up at the celebration and will be selling baked goods, hand crafted items and supervising a mini golf hole. During the month of June the local cable access channel ran a segment on the Mendota Heights Senior Club, JoAnn Rice and myself were interviewed by Judy Skei-Voss. The segment focused on the reasons the club formed, what it is all about and where it is headed. Summer Programs: In -Line Skating Lessons On Tuesday May 26 and on Wednesday, May 27 1998 John Glynn instructed 9 participants on the basics of In -line skating. The course was held in the parking lot of Mendakota Park. The kids learned the proper way to turn, stop, accelerate and even fall. Safety and the wearing of proper equipment were constantly reviewed and stressed as an mandatory part of skating. I had the pleasure of meeting Commissioner Linnell's wife Jean and his two boys Danny and Alex, who participated in the lessons. Youth Dap Triers On Thursday, June 25, 1998 I went on the Twins vs. Brewers game trip along with two brothers from Mendota Heights. The Brewers got the best of the Twins and beat them 7 to 2. The boys ages 7 and 9 had a terrific time and we were even able to sit with the Organist for an entire inning! Concerts in the Park Big Band Sounds Invade Mendakota Park On Wednesday, June 17, Paul and Harvey Heffron performed arrangements by many Big Band groups of the 1930's through the 1950's. Selections such as the Woodchopper's Ball, Edelweiss and Sentimental Journey were performed as couples danced and reminisced. The father son duo even belted out a Big Band version of the Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love". The attendance totaled 48 older adults, as well as many soccer families who looked on. Speaking of soccer, I (Bill Bird) spent most of the show keeping over kicked soccer balls from hitting the band. This was the first concert in a series of four. The next show is geared toward kids and is being held at Rogers Lake Pavilion, on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. Singer/Naturalist Rachel Kroog will be performing along with her Rascals characters. Safety Camp Once again Safety Camp is being held on August 11, 12 and 13 in South St. Paul. The participating communities include Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights. Investigator, Mario Reyes and I will lead 20 of Mendota Heights 3rd & 4th graders during this three day program. Summer Athletic Leagues: Summer Softball The regular season is 3/4 over and I am preparing for the league tournaments. The tournaments will be played at Mendakota Park and the schedule is as follows: Saturday, August 1: Men's C Tournament Wednesday, August 5 & Tuesday, August 11 Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9: Women's D Tournament Men's Over 30 Tournament Men's TAT "t Listed below are the current standings for each league: Men's Over 30 Standings Team Record Winning Percentage Condors 10-2 .833 Eagan A 8-4 .667 Guns & Hoses 8-6 .600 Rogers Lake 7-5 .583 Bogey's 8-6 .571 Friendly Awada's 6-5 .556 Copperfielders 7-7 .500 Somerset 5-7 .400 No Names 2-8 .200 Fourth Shift 2-10 .167 (Total games played vary due to rain outs, byes and games not played for other reasons.) Men's D Standings Team Record Winning Percentage Heks 9-0 1000 Northland Black 7-2 .778 Northland Blue 6-3 .667 Fireside 6-3 .667 Captain Courier/ 5-5 .500 King Cutting Northland Red 3-6 .333 Pace Landscape 3-6 .333 Buttery 2-7 - 222 Furys 1-7 .125 Men's C Standings Team Record MMRC 9-1 Bogey's 7-3 Gallaghers 6-3 Leedon Trucking 5-4-1 Sand Hogs 4-5-1 Bull Dogs 3-7 Jordan Insurance 3-7 Mendota Saloon 1-9 Women's D Standings Team Record 2th-Doc 8-2 Fireside Lounge(Aguilar) 6-3-1 Bogey's 5-4 Northland Black 5-4 Triviski's 5-4-1 Fireside(Hansch) 5-6 Northland Green 2-7 (Total games played vary due [o rain outs, byes and games not played for other reasons.) on at Par 3 The golf leagues at Par 3 golf course are up and running. There are 12 foursomes playing in the Tuesday, Women's League. There are 6 foursomes playing in the Monday, Junior league. There are 20 foursomes playing in the Wednesday, Junior League. The Senior League failed to get off the ground this year. Only one foursome registered for a tee -time. There were several reasons for this. First, many older women are participating in the Women's Leagues. Second, many seniors are members of various golf courses and play in other leagues or have an established group they play with. Finally, as with many programs seniors were turned off by a "league fee". Even though it is minimal, $9.00, for 18 weeks, a fee was not popular among this age group. I am currently making recommendations for next year on how to approach this and market this league. Special Events &Other News Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks This annual special event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will include music, food concessions, a petting zoo, children's activities and a softball tournament by MHAA. The detailed line up is attached. Proposed Ball Diamonds Near Fort Snelling State Park On Wednesday, July 1, 1998 I contacted Fort Snelling State Park and inquired about the proposed ball fields to be constructed in the vicinity of Fort Snelling Park Polo Fields. They instructed me to contact the Minneapolis Park Board. On Thursday, July 2, 1998 I talked to Bob Matson from the Minneapolis Park Board about non - Minneapolis use of the facility. I told Mr. Matson that the City of Mendota Heights has interest in using the fields for softball league games and tournaments. He informed me that there have been no plans for the use of the fields at this time, but a 20 member master plan panel would be discussing use procedures in the next couple of months. Mr. Matson also informed me that construction is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 1998. With construction beginning this fall he said some fields may be ready for play in the Summer of 1998. Mr. Matson explained that the land was being purchased from the Federal Government(GSA Land) and from the Autinn Indian Tribe. Meetings Attended Tuesday, May 26: Taping for cable television. Senior Club. Wednesday, June 3: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association State Conference Committee meeting in Mendota Heights City Hall, Wednesday, July 8: Met with Mitzi Moh, District 197, to discuss the "Arts 4 All program which will be included in Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks, Working On... -Park, field and pavilion reservations. -Fall brochure material. -A 55 Alive program for Mendota Heights Seniors. -Final preparations for "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks". -Coordinating a tour of Fort Snelling State Parks as a means of exposing it's amenities to employees and commissioners of the City of Mendota Heights. 7TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS! Saturday, July 11, 1998 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Mendota Heights Athletic Association Softball Tournament 11:00 a.m.: Announcements 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Moon Walk Castle 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Concessions by Ziggy's Deli 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Mini Golf and Bake &Craft Sale By Mendota Heights Senior Club 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Clown & Baloons 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Face Painter 11:05-11:45 a.m.: AlphaBits -- Kids Music A to Z 11:05 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Arts 4 All -Chalk Walk and Roll - Table Top Print Making Noon-1:30 p.m.: Dynamic Productions: "Team Ramp" In -line Skating Performance 2:00-2:30 p.m.: DD's Dance Studio Performance 2:00-5:00 p.m.: The Animals of Walton's Hollow Petting Zoo 2:30-4:00 p.m.: Fire Truck Rides By The Mendota Heights Fire Department 4:15-5:00 p.m.: Teddy Bear Band