2021-09-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 14, 2021- 6:30 P.M.
Mendota Heights City Hall-Council Chambers
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approval of Agenda
5.Approval of Minutes
a.August 10, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
6.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
*See guidelines below
7.Acknowledgement of Reports
a.Par 3 Update
b.Recreation Update
c.Park Improvement Update
8.New Business
a.Swing Set Discussion
9.Unfinished Business
a.October Parks Tour Agenda
b.Strategic Planning Update
10.Staff Announcements
11.Student Representative Update
12.Commission Comments and Park Updates
13.Adjourn
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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 651-452-1850.
Guidelines for Citizen Comment Period: The Citizen Comments section of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to
address the commission on items which are not on the agenda. All are welcome to speak.
Comments should be directed to the Chair. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person and topic; presentations which
are longer than five minutes will need to be scheduled with the Recreation Program Coordinator to appear on a future Parks
and Recreation commission agenda. Comments should not be repetitious.
Citizen comments may not be used to air personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for
political campaign purposes. Commissioners will not enter into a dialogue with citizens, nor will any decisions be made at that
presentation.
Questions from the Commission will be for clarification only. Citizen comments will not be used as a time for problem solving or
reacting to the comments made, but rather for hearing the citizen for information only. If appropriate, the Chair may assign
staff for follow up to the issues raised.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2021
The August meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
1.Call to Order – Chair Steve Goldade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call – The following Commissioners were present: Chair Steve Goldade,
Commissioners: Jaffrey Blanks, Patrick Cotter, Bob Klepperich, Stephanie Meyer, Dan Sherer
and Amy Smith; absent: Student Representative Nico Hess. Staff present: Recreation Program
Coordinator, Meredith Lawrence, Assistant City Administrator, Cheryl Jacobson and Public
Works Director, Ryan Ruzek.
3.Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.Approval of Agenda
Motion Meyer/second Klepperich, to approve the agenda AYES 7: NAYS 0
5.a Approval of Minutes from July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
Motion Klepperich/second Blanks to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2021 Parks and
Recreation Commission Regular Meeting.
Further discussion: Commissioner Sherer referenced the comment from a resident relating to a
desire for more grills at the parks and asked staff for an update.
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence replied that the grill that was taken out at
Marie Park has been reinstalled. She stated that if the Commission is interested in purchasing
additional grills for installation that should be added to a future agenda.
AYES 7: NAYS 0
5.b Approval of Minutes from July 15, 2021 Work Session Meeting
Motion Meyer/second Cotter to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2021 Parks and Recreation
Commission Work Session Meeting. AYES 7: NAYS 0
6.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
None.
7.Acknowledgement of Reports
Chair Goldade read the titles of the three updates (Par 3, Recreation, and Park Improvement
Updates) and polled the Commissioners for questions.
7.a Par 3 Update
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence briefly reviewed the report noting that the
Par 3 had been busy. She noted that the extreme drought is impacting the golf course in
multiple ways and provided an update. She stated that staff hopes to aerate this fall but that will
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be dependent on the amount of rain received. She stated that the golf camp programs have
been very popular and continue to receive positive feedback. She stated that the future is bright
for the Par 3 with continued use and the highest registration for recreational programming.
Chair Goldade asked if watering is done at the times suggested by Saint Paul Regional Water.
Ms. Lawrence stated that because the course is on a well, it follows the recommendations of the
DNR and waters overnight. She stated that there are times when a quick watering is done
during the day, but only when necessary.
7.b Recreation Update
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence commented that this is a busy but fun
week for recreation and highlighted some of the upcoming activities. She commented that staff
is in the process of planning fall and winter recreation opportunities. She highlighted the new
events that are part of the Parks Celebration weekend.
Commissioner Smith stated that the flyer did a great job of highlighting and communicating the
new events included in the Parks Celebration.
Ms. Lawrence noted that the flyer was created in-house and is part of the mission to increase
communication.
Chair Goldade invited the members of the public to participate in the events this weekend. He
also complimented City staff on the flyer and tent signs throughout the community.
7.c Parks Improvement Update
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence reviewed the update related to the Marie
Park Playground project. She stated that the basketball hoop was installed at Valley Park and
is being enjoyed by the children. She stated that there was contractor work completed at the
skate park. She stated that the Commission reviewed a request for recreational light usage at
Marie Park this fall, and the Council approved the pilot program for nightlight pickleball and
basketball play this fall. She asked that the Commission track any positive and negative
feedback it may receive related to the light use for the review discussion that will occur following
the pilot program.
Commissioner Smith asked when the pickleball lines would be painted at Friendly Hills.
Ms. Lawrence replied that the contractor hopes to complete that in September.
Commissioner Cotter asked if the basketball relining was limited to the parks listed. He noted
that the hoop at Rogers Lake could use relining.
Ms. Lawrence stated that was deferred to a future year, but the Commission could direct staff to
add that to the list.
Chair Goldade stated that the local paper did an article on skateboard parks and asked if staff
could address some of the issues that were mentioned in that article.
Ms. Lawrence stated that there has been a lot of discussion related to skate parks in the Twin
Cities recently. She stated that there was a DNR grant and an opportunity to have the
Commissions and Councils from West Saint Paul, Saint Paul, and Mendota Heights to come
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together to join into a JPA for a regional skate park but the cities did not qualify as they are not a
special parks district. She stated that the cities will keep their eye on the opportunity for options
in the future. She stated that the City Council is going to be reviewing the budget and will
review the recommendations provided by the Park and Recreation Commission. She stated
that there have not been final decisions related to a new skate park and noted that discussions
are ongoing.
Chair Goldade stated that the City continues to invest in the current skate park and continues to
have discussions related to the possibility of a new skate park.
8.New Business
8.a Natural Resources Update
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence stated that the Commission had requested
an update on natural resources.
Natural Resources Technician Krista Spreiter provided an update on natural resources activities
including; Valley Park forest enhancement, Valley Park pollinator corridor, Great River Greening
continuing restoration work, Rogers Lake Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) treatment, AIS education
program, EAB management update, Oheyawahe/Pilot Knob Historic Site, municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) permit renewal, and new requirements for the MS4 permit.
Commissioner Sherer stated that about 18 months ago there was a study completed on the
ponds, specifically the issues related to water quality for Augusta Lake and asked for an update.
Ms. Spreiter stated that they are continuing to work on that issue. She noted that the study is
still ongoing, and they are awaiting the results.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that a WRAP study was completed on Lake Augusta
and Rogers Lake. He stated that improvements are needed for Augusta Lake and an alum
treatment was applied in 2017 or 2018, which severely reduced the phosphorus levels in the
lake, but there are still ongoing issues with the lake. He noted that the City has been awarded
additional clean water funds from the State to do additional study of the lake. He noted that the
lake will likely need an outlet.
Chair Goldade referenced the Rogers Lake Improvement Association and asked for additional
details.
Ms. Spreiter commented that is a private lake association composed of residents that live on or
around the lake. She noted that the association sometimes cost shares for improvements on
the lake.
Chair Goldade stated that the Oheyawahe work is exciting noting that he could perhaps help to
increase the indigenous voices through connections. He stated that perhaps someone from that
committee could make a presentation at some time. He thanked Ms. Spreiter for her continued
hard work.
8.b Review Dugout Options and Priority
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence stated that the project priority list was
discussed at the work session and covered dugouts for Mendakota arose. She noted that the
project could use special park fund dollars and would not have to be levied for. She stated that
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in 2019 quotes were received and the total project cost was estimated at $100,000 but was put
on hold when COVID-19 hit. She asked for feedback to determine if there is interest in moving
forward, noting that updated quotes would be needed. She estimated that the project cost
would increase by 10 to 15 percent. She stated that staff would propose something similar to
what exists at Hagstrom King Park. She stated that at the work session the Commissioners
present also expressed interest in adding dugouts at other parks throughout the community and
asked that the Commission prioritize the fields if that is something the full Commission is
supportive of.
Chair Goldade suggested that Commission begin with direction on Mendakota and then
prioritize the other parks.
Commissioner Sherer referenced the Hagstrom King dugouts and asked if staff recalled the cost
for that project.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek believed the range was $16,000 to $18,00 for that project.
He noted that more work would be required at Mendakota. He noted that Hagstrom King
already had fenced in dugouts and tops were just added.
Commissioner Sherer stated that it is helpful for context as other fields may have a cost more
similar to Hagstrom King.
Commissioner Smith stated that the Commission should also consider the fields that service
both baseball and softball, rather than only baseball.
Commissioner Klepperich stated that dugouts at Mendakota have been discussed a number of
times and believed that it is time to move this forward to the City Council.
Motion Klepperich/second Meyer to recommend to the City Council that construction of dugouts
move forward at Mendakota. AYES 7: NAYS 0
Commissioner Smith stated that perhaps Ivy Hills is the only softball field.
Ms. Lawrence clarified which parks are used for softball.
Commissioner Sherer noted that historically Friendly Hills is a practice field and therefore should
have lower priority. He noted that baseball and fall softball use Marie Park.
Commissioner Cotter stated that it seems that those parks are different than Mendakota as
there is only one field at each park, which would result in two dugouts.
Commissioner Sherer stated that the group should also consider the number of teams that use
the park and how much shade is already available at the park.
Ms. Lawrence stated that she discussed this project with Parks maintenance staff and it was
noted that the scope of the project would be significantly different in certain parks and provided
examples. She was unsure of the exact price for each project, noting that it would be difficult to
predict because each project would be different. She suggested that perhaps the prioritization
be based on use and equity.
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Commissioner Cotter asked if there is any way to review the statistics for requests to get a
better sense of the usage of each field.
Ms. Lawrence stated that she has the permit data, but they will run into the situation of blanket
permitting. She stated that based on maintenance and trash, Civic Center, Marie, Valley, and
Victoria Highlands are highly used. She noted that softball struggles to get fields because of the
baseball reservations already in place.
Commissioner Sherer commented that usage varies year to year based on the number of
children playing for each age group. He stated that about 450 kids signed up for baseball and
about 200 for girls’ softball.
Commissioner Cotter asked if Commissioner Sherer has additional knowledge on field usage.
Commissioner Sherer stated that based upon his knowledge, Mendakota is heavily used by
many different groups. He also provided details on usage of Marie Park, Valley Park, Hagstrom
King, Victoria Highland, Ivy Hills, Wentworth, and Civic Center. He noted the Friendly Hills was
used for practice.
Commissioner Klepperich asked if this part of the discussion could be tabled in order to compile
that usage data. He noted that he would be uncomfortable making a recommendation on
prioritization until that information is compiled for easy review. He stated that if money is spent
on dugouts, money should be invested into the fields. He noted that Civic Center could use
some work in terms of field refurbishing.
Commissioner Smith asked if there would be a conflict with the budget discussion for the
Council.
Ms. Lawrence stated that the budget review session dates were listed in the packet and are
open to the public. She noted that the dugouts would use the special parks fund and therefore
there is not a link to the budget discussions. She stated that extensive field work would be
costly and would have to be budgeted through the levy as it is maintenance and not an
enhancement. She noted that she could attempt to compile the data that she has based on
permitting.
Commissioner Smith noted that Friendly Hills Park has mature trees for shade and therefore
should not be a high priority.
Ms. Lawrence stated that in 2019 dugouts were recommended for Friendly Hills, but that project
was not approved by the Council at that time.
Commissioner Sherer stated that he talked with representatives from the local baseball and
softball organizations and their top recommendations were for Victoria Highlands, Ivy Hills, and
Valley Park because there is not shade available at those locations.
Commissioner Cotter commented that it is helpful to have that input from the people using the
fields.
Chair Goldade asked if Friendly Hills were removed from the list, would it then be accurate to
estimate $150,000 to $200,000 to put dugouts at the other six parks. He stated that in his mind
the number one reason for dugouts would be safety and not shade. He stated that if the
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Commission is not ready to make that recommendation, he would support tabling the discussion
to have that additional information compiled.
Ms. Lawrence stated that the decision would be of the Commission as to how to move forward.
She stated that the Commission has $750,000 in the special parks fund and it is the
recommendation of the Commission as to how to spend those funds.
Commissioner Sherer stated that it would have been nice to take advantage of the slightly
depressed economy and complete these projects last year but recognized the uncertainty in
2020. He noted that the material costs are not favorable at this time, which would be his
concern. He noted that the fields would benefit from covered dugouts as that is a common field
amenity. He stated that there is a lack of extended fence lines at some of the parks, which is a
safety concern as well as people are hit by balls. He stated that perhaps the fence extension
could be included in the projects.
Commissioner Meyer suggested tabling this until there is a full listing of shade trees, structures
that exist, usage data, and other field needs. She believed that a smarter decision could be
made on how to spend funds with that data.
Commissioner Klepperich stated that he would also like to table this item and place it on the
September agenda.
Commissioner Blanks agreed.
Commissioner Cotter also agreed that it would be helpful to have additional data and a general
estimate of cost.
Commissioner Smith stated that the Commissioners know the three parks without shade and
perhaps the decision could be made to move forward on those three parks. She commented
that there is a need and suggestion was made by those using the fields.
Commissioner Sherer asked the economy of scale benefit that would be gained by completing
additional fields.
Mr. Ruzek stated that he did not see an economy of scale because of the low mobilization cost
to do the work.
Commissioner Cotter stated that he could support moving forward on the three parks. He noted
that perhaps the question would then be why all the parks are not done.
Motion Smith/second Sherer to move forward with dugouts for Ivy Hills, Victoria Highlands, and
Valley Park. AYES 5: NAYS 2 (Klepperich and Meyer)
8.c Schedule September Parks Tour
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence stated that the Chair and Vice Chair have
recommended a parks tour for September and reviewed the list of recommended parks. She
stated that the meeting would be posted and would be open to the public. She stated that two
dates were mentioned in the packet that would be available for staff.
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Chair Goldade stated that perhaps October would work better to prevent a situation where there
are two meetings in one week. He asked and confirmed that the Commission would be
interested in a parks tour.
Ms. Lawrence reviewed potential October dates.
The Commission set the date of October 6, 2021 for the parks tour at 4:30 p.m.
9.Unfinished Business
9.a Park Celebration Commissioner Involvement
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence stated that the events were included within
the packet and asked the Commission for input on involvement with the events.
Chair Goldade stated that perhaps the Commission could alert staff to the time they would be at
the event rather than staffing a table. He stated that he would suggest an informal presence.
Ms. Lawrence stated that she believed that other Commissions will be staffing tables at the
coffee event, so perhaps a representative of this Commission would want to attend that event
as well. She noted that if more than three members are going to attend, she would want to
notice that as a possible quorum.
Commissioner Meyer noted that she could attend the coffee event and perhaps there could be
flyers and materials used at previous events.
Commissioner Smith also agreed to staff the booth at the coffee event with Commissioner
Meyer.
Chair Goldade stated that members of the Commission could alert staff if they plan to attend,
and the Commission could avoid gathering in groups of four to avoid the need to notice. He
stated that he could attend the second portion of the coffee event.
9.b Strategic Planning Update
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence stated that an update was provided in the
packet related to strategic planning. She stated that the work session was hosted on July 15th
to prioritize the park and recreation needs for budgeting purposes. She stated that there will be
two City Council review meetings on August 16th and 17th. She encouraged members of the
Commission to attend in order to get a bigger picture of the budgeting needs of all the
departments. She stated that the final documentation from the planning session facilitator was
included in the packet as well. She stated that after the preliminary budget is adopted there will
be another update.
Chair Goldade thanked staff for all their work, recognizing that sometimes the hardest work
comes after the meetings.
10.Staff Announcements
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence shared the following announcements:
•Summer recreation programs are wrapping up
•Parks Celebration weekend occurring this weekend
•Other events can be found on the city’s website
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11.Student Representative Update
None.
12.Commission Comments and Park Updates
Commissioner Smith
•Received a complaint about Kensington not being mowed but has since been mowed
•A section of fencing is missing near the Kensington soccer field
•Asked the dimensions of the Friendly Hills soccer field
Ms. Lawrence replied that Kensington was not mowed during that time because it was aerated.
She stated that the fence will be addressed. She provided details on the soccer field at Friendly
Hills.
Commissioner Smith stated that the current soccer field slopes down to a pond and asked if it
could be shifted towards the parking lot.
Ms. Lawrence replied that staff could review that. She stated that the 9V9 is extremely difficult
to fit into that space.
Commissioner Cotter
•Another awesome summer in the parks with heavy use by sports teams and recreational
use
•Rogers Lake is an incredible park, and the vegetation restoration work is beautiful and
hopefully the City could continue to work on vegetation restoration in other areas
•There is a large pine that appears to be completely dead at Rogers Lake in the middle of
the park area
•There is weeding that could be done near the entrance sign at Rogers Lake
Commissioner Blanks
•Valley Park is great, and the basketball hoop has been installed and is being used even
though the court is not yet lined
•Mendakota has the new compost drop off site
Chair Goldade mentioned the sighting of coyotes at Valley Park.
Mr. Ruzek commented that the police department would be the responding agency. He noted
that coyotes are a natural animal that may be in the parks. He noted that there are safety
precautions that could be taken by the public.
Commissioner Klepperich
•Ivy Hills is in great condition and continues to be a hidden gem that receives a large
amount of use during prime time
•Thanked City staff members present at the meeting
•Congratulated Cheryl Jacobson for her promotion to the City Administrator position
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Commissioner Meyer
•Marie Park has been hopping with activity with the new playground equipment and many
positive comments have been received
•The Night to Unite event at Marie Park was well attended and the kids were loving the
new equipment
•She enjoyed the new compost bin at Mendakota that is available to residents
•Thanked staff for all their hard work and is excited about the upcoming Parks
Celebration events this weekend
Commissioner Sherer
•Market Square Park appears to be in good shape, but does not seem to have the same
level of activity as it did during the pandemic
•Hagstrom King has a lot of activity between the playground, baseball field, and
basketball court
•Conditions are very dry at Hagstrom King and hopes the new trees survive
•Complaints were received about the mound at Hagstrom King, and he took it upon
himself to meet the Superintendent on site to review what could be done to improve the
mound and field; it was noted that perhaps public works staff could work on the fields
when not mowing
•Hagstrom King is the only field that does not have bleachers for seating
Chair Goldade
•Suggested drop-in activities for Market Square Park next summer for kids
•It is great to see grandparents at Marie Park
•Thanked police, fire, and EMS services for attending Night to Unite events
•Wentworth and his other parks are in great condition
13. Adjourn
Motion Klepperich/Second Smith to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 PM
AYES 7: NAYS 0
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DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Par 3 Update
Fall Aeration Planning
Staff is planning to aerate the golf course greens on Monday, September 13. This procedure is
done twice per year to ensure surfaces are healthy and in good condition. Aeration is completed
to control decaying roots and grass stems. By aerating we help stimulate root growth and allow
for air to be able to get into the soil beneath the green. The course has a severe thatch issue and
this helps to remedy this issue.
July Financial Report
Attached is the July Par 3 Financial Report. In the month of July, the course had a total of 2,673
rounds of golf played. In July, the Par 3 had a total of $40,161 in monthly revenue. The 2021 year-
to-date revenue total including July is $171,439. The course’s July expenditures totaled $25,446.
The year-to-date expenditure total is $124,257. As of now the course is showing a $47,182
operating surplus for FY 21.
Fall Rates
Due to aeration, the Par 3 will have reduced rates to $10 per round of golf and $6 per round of
footgolf effective September 17. The prices will be valid until the end of the season. The season’s
end date will be determined due to weather conditions and amount of play.
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MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT
JULY 2021
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3
BUDGET TO ACTUAL REPORT
July 2021 (58.33% OF YEAR)
July
REVENUES July YTD YTD YTD
BUDGET 2021 2021 %2020
GREENS, LEAGUE & TOURN FEES $100,000 $32,590 $107,942 107.94%$95,538
RECREATION PROGRAMS $35,000 $1,725 $47,954 137.01%$23,507
CONCESSIONS $19,000 $5,799 $14,375 75.66%$0
SUNDRY REVENUE $0 $47 $1,168 0.00%$52
INTEREST $450 $0 $0 0.00%$0
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS $0 $0 $0 0.00%$0
PAR 3 FUND REVENUE TOTAL $154,450 $40,161 $171,439 111.00%$119,097
EXPENDITURES July YTD YTD YTD
BUDGET 2021 2021 %2020
CLUBHOUSE SALARIES $34,300 $8,408 $23,131 67.44%$7,572
ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES $24,676 $1,809 $12,873 52.17%$13,104
FICA/PERA $10,596 $1,285 $5,186 48.95%$3,439
MEDICAL INSURANCE $6,653 $554 $3,881 58.33%$3,326
U/E & W/C INSURANCE $2,750 $0 $3,217 116.99%$3,258
RENTALS $4,750 $2,376 $4,705 99.06%$1,124
UTILITIES $13,945 $1,126 $6,467 46.38%$5,689
PROFESSIONAL FEES - AUDIT $2,850 $909 $2,850 100.00%$2,866
PROF FEES - CONSULTING FEES $1,100 $0 $0 0.00%$0
PROF FEES - GROUNDS MGMT $4,500 $0 $0 0.00%$0
PROF FEES - GROUNDS WAGES $22,000 $2,880 $10,831 49.23%$8,585
PROF FEES - TREE MAINTENANCE $1,500 $0 $0 0.00%$0
ADVERTISING/NEWSLETTER $0 $0 $0 0.00%$0
LIABILITY/AUTO INSURANCE $4,800 $0 $3,997 83.28%$3,893
OPERATING COSTS/SUPPLIES $7,650 $1,609 $6,934 90.64%$2,350
FUEL $1,750 $272 $947 54.11%$594
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $39,350 $2,326 $28,091 71.39%$20,516
SUNDRY/DUES/MILEAGE/CLOTHING $4,500 $784 $7,879 175.10%$775
CONTINGENCY $0 $0 $0 0.00%$0
ONLINE REG & CREDIT CARD FEES $4,275 $1,108 $3,266 76.39%$3,940
PAR 3 EXPENDITURES TOTAL $191,945 $25,446 $124,257 64.74%$81,031
8/31/2021
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DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recreation Update
Park Celebration Recap
The 34th annual Mendota Heights Parks Celebration was the weekend of August 13 through
August 15. After cancelling last year's event due to the pandemic, this year’s celebration was
extra special – bigger and better than ever – with free events for the community to reconnect
all weekend long.
On Friday night the City hosted its first ever Food Truck Festival in addition to a concert by the
Rockin’ Hollywoods. This event was well attended and many residents contacted staff
requesting similar events in the future.
Saturday morning the City hosted a Community Coffee Connection. This event did not cultivate
as much participation as staff had hoped for. Staff is recommending hosting this event at
Market Square Park next summer. Later in the day Saturday, the City hosted the traditional
Park Celebration kids event at Mendakota Park. This event was well attended. In the evening
the City hosted a magic show. This event was popular and was a wonderful way to end the day.
Sunday kicked off with a pickleball tournament. There were twenty-two teams from Mendota
Heights that participated. Many neighbors and other pickleball enthusiasts within the City
attended as fans as well. This tournament had a great atmosphere and helped to promote our
courts. The weekend ended with a Community Bike Ride. This event can be better organized
next year to better communicate the start time, as we had some participants that did not arrive
on time for the start.
Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby
On August 12 the City hosted the Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby. There were 40 participants
that attended.
Tour De Rec Update
This school year youth and families are invited to join us the first Thursday of every month at
local spots in Mendota Heights and West St. Paul. Staff will set up activities and provide
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equipment for youth and families to enjoy. There will be games, sports, crafts, and more! This is
a drop-in program -- no registration required.
•October 7 (6:00-7:00pm)-West Saint Paul Dome
•November 4 (6:00-7:00pm)-Thompson County Park-Thompson Activity Center
•December 9 (6:00-7:00pm)-Harmon Park Neighborhood Center
•January 6 (6:00-7:00pm)-Southview Park
•February 3 (6:00pm-7:00pm)-Marie Park
•March 3 (6:00pm-7:00pm)-Garlough Elementary Gymnasium
•April 7 (6:00pm-7:00pm)-Mendakota
•May 5 (6:00pm-7:00pm)-Mendota Elementary Gymnasium
Bogey with the Red and Blue
On September 11 the Recreation, Police, and Fire Department collaborated to host Bogey with
the Red and Blue, an event for residents to play golf with police officers and fire fighters.
Fall/Winter Programs
This Fall and Winter staff is offering many different recreation opportunities including: Youth
field trips, sports camps, art camps, gymnastics, glow dash run, camping skills class, and
superhero masquerade.
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DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Park Improvement Update
Marie Park Playground Benches
Staff has been working with the contractor to put the finishing touches on the Marie Park
playground. The two benches are the last items that the contractor is waiting to install. They are
backordered due to a Steel slowdown.
Basketball Re-Lining Project
Staff worked with a contractor to re-line the basketball courts at the following parks: Friendly
Hills, Ivy Hills, Victoria Highlands, Wentworth, and Rogers Lake. The project also added lines to
the Valley View Heights and Valley Park basketball courts. This project was funded through the
maintenance (levy) budget.
Recreational Light Usage at Marie
At its July 20 City Council meeting the City Council reviewed the Commission’s recommendation
for the pilot program to enable nighttime pickleball and basketball play at Marie Park in the Fall.
The City Council approved a pilot program from September 15-October 31 until 8:00pm. Staff will
document citizen feedback and this program will be reviewed by the Commission and City Council
at the commencement of the pilot program.
Baseball Mound Field Discussion
Commissioner Sherer has asked the commission to discuss adding a baseball mound to Victoria
Highlands. Commissioner Klepperich would like to address some baseball field maintenance
issues. This item will be addressed at the November meeting, as the athletic association will be
presenting at the October commission meeting.
Oheyawahe/Historic Pilot Knob Bonding Application
At a Special Meeting on August 19 the City Council approved a commitment of up to $50,000
from the Special Parks Fund as a local match for the $1.2 million state bonding request for capital
improvements to the park. The project would address existing safety and accessibility concerns
with additional/improved trails, parking, development of two gathering areas with kiosks and
additional interpretive signage, natural resource enhancements and the design and construction
15 7c.
of a new shelter building. Historically grant applications have a higher likelihood of Legislative
approval if there is a local match.
16
DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Swing Set Discussion
Commissioner Meyer contacted City staff to look at the swing set at Victoria Highlands Park and
determine its condition and safety. City staff inspected the integrity of the pipe. At this time it is
still safe and staff will work on scraping and painting the surface.
The last time Victoria Highlands was remodeled the existing swing set was not replaced. This
same practice was followed at many of our other parks. Thus, many of the swing sets at parks
will likely need to be replaced before other equipment.
Commissioner Meyer wanted to know if we could justify using Special Parks Funds for this type
of expense. After reviewing, staff feels that would not be a justifiable expense, unless the swing
set was expanded with more swings than the existing feature. If this was the case, a portion of
the fee could be justified utilizing Special Park Fund dollars.
17 8a.
DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Parks Tour Agenda
Background
At the August meeting the Commission set Wednesday, October 6th for the next Parks Tour. The
parks visited will include the following: Pilot Knob (Oheyawahe) Park, Dog Park, Wentworth Park,
Ivy Hills Park. The tour will begin at 4:30 pm and the order will be the following:
•Pilot Knob (Oheyawahe)
o Gail Lewellen from the Task Force will be available to answer questions and will
provide information to the commission regarding the following topics:
Brief history of the park
Role of the task force
Projects the task force is working on
•Bonding bill request
Goals for the park in the future
•Dog Park
•Wentworth Park
•Ivy Hills Park
The Parks Tour will be posted as a possible notice of a quorum. Members of the community are
welcome to attend.
18 9a.
DATE: September 14, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Park Strategic Planning Update
In June the Parks and Recreation Commission participated in 12 hours of strategic planning with
Hue Life, the City’s consultant. At the strategic planning sessions members of the Commission
and City Council discussed goals for the future of Parks and Recreation in Mendota Heights.
The commission participated in a work session on Thursday, July 15 to discuss prioritizing park
and recreation needs for budget purposes moving forward. The FY2022 budget was discussed
and staff brought forth recommendations to the City Council in August for preliminary review.
Included in the PRC packet is the Park, Recreation and Par 3 FY2022 proposed budget. On
Thursday, September 9, the City Council considered approval of the proposed preliminary
budget. Final budget approval will occur in December. Some notable items from the proposed
budget will be discussed at the meeting.
Also included is the planning calendar staff is utilizing to ensure progress. Staff is compiling the
documentation and working on narrative information for a working document for the
Commissioners, City Council and staff to work off of. Each month staff will provide an update on
the 2021-2022 strategic planning calendar.
19 9b.
BUDGET AND REVENUE SUMMARY
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2022 BUDGET
BUDGET AND REVENUE SUMMARY
2019 2020 2021 2022
BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GENERAL FUND $8,604,822 $9,116,821 $9,751,636 $10,368,395 6.32%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $30,358 $13,436 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $1,996,426 $2,033,872 $2,242,662 $2,363,247 5.38%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $275,607 $227,398 $260,750 $268,839 3.10%
PAR THREE FUND $217,932 $193,603 $191,945 $207,556 8.13%
CITY HALL FUND $225,421 $235,224 $301,452 $302,032 0.19%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $9,277 $14,574 $43,600 $43,600 0.00%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $5,162 $80,971 $0 $0 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $256,876 $264,259 $286,000 $291,000 1.75%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $388,515 $84,889 $631,750 $449,250 -28.89%
DEBT FUND $1,277,214 $1,989,351 $2,175,549 $2,301,189 5.78%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND $293,169 $129,517 $469,200 $1,513,539 222.58%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $42,686 $42,670 $53,000 $53,000 0.00%
TOTAL BUDGET $13,623,464 $14,426,585 $16,447,544 $18,201,647 10.66%
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND $9,472,089 $9,518,571 $9,751,636 $10,368,395 6.32%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $2,061,290 $2,323,716 $2,192,152 $2,300,592 4.95%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $533,814 $574,402 $541,850 $541,850 0.00%
PAR THREE FUND $162,979 $173,929 $154,450 $169,450 9.71%
CITY HALL FUND $219,826 $218,056 $216,075 $216,075 0.00%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $28,129 $26,247 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $30,942 $22,311 $0 $0 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $268,186 $292,557 $281,000 $291,000 3.56%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $278,348 $202,797 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
DEBT FUND $1,277,214 $1,989,351 $2,175,549 $2,301,189 5.78%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND/RESERVES $333,570 $167,154 $469,200 $1,513,539 222.58%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $51,293 $53,000 $53,000 $53,000 0.00%
TOTAL REVENUE $14,757,679 $15,602,090 $15,904,912 $17,825,090 12.07%
20 9b1.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY
GENERAL FUND FUND 01
REVENUE SOURCE 2020 ACTUAL 2020 BUDGET 2021 BUDGET 2022 BUDGET % CHANGE
TAXES
CURRENT TAX LEVY $7,741,230 $7,761,373 $8,009,068 $8,642,981 7.91%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
CIGARETTE LICENSES $900 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
RUBBISH LICENSES $1,420 $1,400 $1,400 $1,400 0.00%
LIQUOR LICENSES $16,012 $30,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
BUILDING PERMITS $309,972 $270,000 $235,000 $235,000 0.00%
HEATING PERMITS $38,892 $40,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
PLUMBING PERMITS $20,010 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS $17,462 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
MASSAGE PERMITS $708 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS $405,376 $384,700 $329,200 $329,200 0.00%
FINES AND FORFEITS
COURT FINES $87,857 $80,000 $100,000 $100,000 0.00%
FALSE ALARMS FINES $1,225 $3,000 $3,000 $2,000 -33.33%
DOG IMPOUNDING $0 $1,000 $300 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITS $89,082 $84,000 $103,300 $102,000 -1.26%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
RECREATION PROGRAMS $14,151 $40,000 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
PARK USE FEES $5,816 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
FIELD USE FEES $0 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
SOFTBALL LEAGUES $8,168 $10,000 $10,000 $8,000 -20.00%
MAPS AND ORDINANCES $34 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SURCHARGES $101 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
PLANNING FEES $12,418 $18,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
FIRE CONTRACTS $190,244 $193,551 $170,606 $184,466 8.12%
LILYDALE POLICING $268,632 $273,249 $296,850 $248,350 -16.34%
MENDOTA POLICING $59,532 $60,558 $66,992 $48,328 -27.86%
POLICE SECURITY (OFF DUTY OT)$8,329 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
STREET MAINT. CHARGES $1,050 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
ENGINEERING CHARGES $31,777 $30,000 $40,000 $30,000 -25.00%
FILING FEES $30 $20 $0 $20 100.00%
LEASE MAINTENANCE CHARGES $4,601 $4,000 $4,000 $4,500 12.50%
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES $604,882 $655,878 $664,948 $600,164 -9.74%
21
GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
MSA MAINTENANCE $167,813 $150,000 $150,000 $165,000 10.00%
POLICE STATE AID $181,932 $135,000 $145,000 $180,000 24.14%
SCHOOL RESOURCES OFFICER $104,819 $105,000 $105,000 $105,000 0.00%
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS $921,091 $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY GRANT $5,550 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
PERA AID $0 $9,070 $9,070 $0 -100.00%
PEACE OFFICER INSUR REIMBURSE $19,862 $10,000 $10,000 $18,000 80.00%
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT $15,386 $10,000 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $1,416,454 $449,070 $469,070 $518,000 10.43%
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
SUNDRY REVENUE $16,826 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
DONATIONS $21,425 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
CELL TOWER REVENUE $75,000 $75,000 $70,000 $70,000 0.00%
INTEREST $92,379 $35,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $205,630 $115,000 $105,000 $105,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY
WASTE MANAGEMENT $22,061 $21,000 $23,500 $23,500 0.00%
TOTAL DAKOTA COUNTY $22,061 $21,000 $23,500 $23,500 0.00%
OTHER REVENUE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND TRANSFER $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 0.00%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE $10,532,264 $9,518,571 $9,751,636 $10,368,395 6.32%
22
PARKS
DEPARTMENT 70
2019 2020 2021 2022 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET Preliminary CHANGE
PW - PARKS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $332,791 $346,943 $343,912 $460,705 33.96%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $25,304 $16,034 $10,000 $15,000 50.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $43,055 $15,706 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $85,922 $96,754 $104,227 $128,089 22.89%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $24,579 $28,093 $24,156 $27,215 12.66%
4134 PERA $26,454 $30,795 $26,543 $35,678 34.42%
4135 FICA $32,573 $35,497 $30,900 $40,217 30.15%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $570,678 $569,821 $589,738 $756,904 28.35%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $17,798 $18,871 $18,000 $24,000 33.33%
4210 TELEPHONE $4,747 $3,845 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-PW/WARMING HOUSES $2,210 $1,814 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-COMF. STAT./AERATOR $4,842 $4,048 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $5,026 $3,505 $7,500 $6,000 -20.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,902 $1,983 $2,079 $2,172 4.47%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY ATTORNEY $1,697 $1,226 $500 $1,500 200.00%
TESTING/COMMISSION MINUTES $1,575 $1,679 $1,600 $2,000 25.00%
NATURAL RESOURCES PLAN $0 $58,878 $0 $0 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATION $287 $287 $0 $500 100.00%
4268 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES
SIBLEY PARK MAINTENANCE $21,153 $21,265 $22,500 $21,500 -4.44%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $1,751 $1,826 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $62,988 $119,227 $67,679 $73,172 8.12%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,134 $1,004 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $15,536 $9,588 $18,000 $18,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $315 $0 $2,000 $500 -75.00%
4318 POSTAGE $150 $121 $150 $150 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $15,472 $10,386 $17,500 $17,500 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE $34,698 $21,779 $46,500 $46,500 0.00%
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $67,603 $48,469 $60,000 $60,000 0.00%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $0 $2,303 $14,000 $14,000 0.00%
PARK MAINTENANCE COSTS $0 $0 $19,000 $19,000 0.00%
ERADICATE INVASIVE PLANTS $21,096 $34,122 $30,000 $40,000 33.33%
TOWN CENTRE LANDSCAPE MAINT.$0 $3,000 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
PILOT KNOB RESTORATION $5,000 $7,828 $11,000 $11,000 0.00%
NATIVE PLANTINGS $0 $0 $0 $10,000 100.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIP $523 $1,766 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $10,766 $7,891 $7,500 $8,500 13.33%
CUSTODIAL SERVICES $800 $200 $1,600 $1,000 -37.50%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $173,093 $148,458 $239,000 $258,400 8.12%
4400 TRAINING $2,973 $7,236 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $864 $610 $750 $1,000 33.33%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $4,734 $3,295 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $17 $36 $250 $250 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS $273 $349 $500 $500 0.00%
PARKS $15,008 $19,246 $16,000 $20,000 25.00%
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PARKS
DEPARTMENT 70
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,759 $1,039 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
4490 COMMISSIONER PER DIEM $0 $1,350 $2,100 $4,200 100.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $20,958 $28,392 $30,000 $40,000 33.33%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $47,587 $61,553 $62,600 $79,450 26.92%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $854,346 $899,059 $959,017 $1,167,926 21.78%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
WENTWORTH WARMING HOUSE $250,000
WENTWORTH PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT $200,000
SKATE PARK REDESIGN AND RENNOVATION $175,000
WENTWORTH TENNIS COURT REPLACEMENT $85,000
VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND $55,000
FRIENDLY HILLS TENNIS COURT RESURFACING $25,000
JOHN DEERE GATOR $22,250
JOHN DEERE GATOR $17,865
24
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT 70
2019 2020 2021 2022 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET Preliminary CHANGE
RECREATION
RECREATION
CIVICREC SOFTWARE $7,500 $4,500 $0 $0 0.00%
4435 SOFTBALL LEAGUES $7,034 $4,509 $7,750 $8,000 3.23%
4435 TENNIS LESSONS $3,010 $0 $3,000 $3,150 5.00%
4435 SUMMER CONCERTS $4,657 $6,598 $4,750 $25,000 426.32%
WINTERFEST $0 $0 $0 $5,000 100.00%
FARMERS MARKET $0 $0 $0 $3,000 100.00%
4435 SAFETY CAMP $231 $297 $1,700 $1,700 0.00%
4435 PRINCESS BALL/SUPERHERO $1,189 $63 $1,500 $4,000 166.67%
4435 TOUR DE REC $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
WORKOUTS IN THE PARK $0 $0 $0 $500 100.00%
CONTRACTED PROGRAMS $7,390 $3,300 $11,250 $11,250 0.00%
SENIORS PROGRAMMING $0 $0 $1,000 $3,000 200.00%
4435 SUMMER PLAYHOUSE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4435 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $2,785 $3,003 $1,800 $3,500 94.44%
4435 FIELD TRIPS $3,086 $0 $5,000 $4,000 -20.00%
4435 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM $2,285 $0 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4435 RECREATION OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $66 $550 $550 0.00%
4435 KIDS FISHING DERBY $1,719 $986 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4435 YOUTH AND STAFF SHIRTS $2,455 $0 $2,500 $2,750 10.00%
4435 SKATEBOARD CAMPS/CLINICS $0 $1,125 $0 $0 0.00%
4435 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
PARK CELEBRATION EVENTS $1,973 $0 $2,000 $5,000 150.00%
TRANSLATION SERVICES $0 $0 $900 $0 -100.00%
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS $0 $0 $0 $6,000 100.00%
4435 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES $2,004 $1,132 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4400 CONFERENCES AND SCHOOLS $0 $0 $2,450 $4,000 63.27%
4400 TUITION REIMBURSEMEN $0 $0 $3,000 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL RECREATION CHARGES $47,317 $25,580 $57,650 $98,900 71.55%
BUDGET IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS REQUESTED APPROVED
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES $25,000
SENIOR PROGRAMMING $3,000
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PAR THREE
REVENUE SUMMARY
PAR 3
REVENUES
2022 PRELIMINARY
REVENUE SOURCE 2019 ACTUAL 2020 ACTUAL 2020 BUDGET 2021 BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GREEN FEES $93,078 $150,063 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 10.00%
RECREATION PROGRAMS $33,229 $23,251 $40,000 $35,000 $40,000 14.29%
CONCESSIONS $19,538 $0 $19,000 $19,000 $19,000 0.00%
SUNDRY REVENUE $280 $195 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
INTEREST $1,067 $420 $450 $450 $450 0.00%
TOTAL PAR THREE FUND REVENUE $147,192 $173,929 $159,450 $154,450 $169,450 9.71%
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PAR THREE
FUND 45 DEPARTMENT 45
2019 2020 2021 2022 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET Preliminary CHANGE
PAR 3
4110 SALARIES-ADMIN $18,480 $21,612 $24,676 $25,807 4.58%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME(HOLIDAY)$29 $478 $300 $300 0.00%
4110 SALARIES-CLUBHOUSE $27,146 $20,528 $34,000 $34,000 0.00%
4110 SALARIES - MAINTENANCE $17,187 $18,106 $22,000 $22,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $6,653 $6,653 $6,653 $6,851 2.98%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $2,794 $3,196 $2,750 $3,100 12.73%
4134 PERA $2,206 $2,344 $4,401 $4,486 1.93%
4135 FICA $4,671 $4,578 $6,195 $6,282 1.40%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $403 $106 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $79,568 $77,602 $100,975 $102,826 1.83%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $3,832 $2,486 $4,750 $4,750 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,981 $3,589 $3,200 $4,000 25.00%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE
CLUBHOUSE $826 $482 $850 $875 2.94%
MAINTENANCE $1,800 $1,771 $4,500 $2,000 -55.56%
4212 GAS SERVICE $564 $484 $800 $800 0.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,751 $1,826 $1,915 $2,000 4.44%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $2,776 $2,866 $2,850 $2,900 1.75%
CITY ATTORNEY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SYSTEM INSPECTIONS $531 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
DEPT OF AG LICENSE $0 $0 $100 $100 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $4,739 $4,445 $4,800 $4,800 0.00%
4268 CONTRACT SERVICES
IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES $0 $0 $4,500 $4,500 0.00%
IRRIGATION SOFTWARE $0 $0 $0 $2,550 100.00%
CITY NEWSLETTER $235 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $736 $459 $800 $800 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $21,772 $18,407 $30,065 $31,075 3.36%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $103 $276 $600 $600 0.00%
4305 GOLF SUPPLIES $1,597 $2,631 $1,500 $3,000 100.00%
4310 CONCESSIONS
FOOD $1,697 $215 $3,300 $2,500 -24.24%
POP $1,659 $0 $2,250 $1,750 -22.22%
4320 GAS AND OIL $1,554 $1,027 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
GROUNDSKEEPING EQUIPMENT REPAIR $4,342 $6,802 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
REEL SHARPENING $0 $0 $0 $2,000 100.00%
4334 COURSE MAINTENANCE
MISCELLANEOUS $0 $906 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $12,086 $14,291 $15,000 $16,000 6.67%
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR $2,225 $4,242 $2,750 $5,000 81.82%
COURSE BEAUTIFICATION $2,568 $351 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
SOIL/SAND $510 $550 $600 $1,000 66.67%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $7,752 $6,039 $6,000 $8,000 33.33%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $36,093 $37,329 $48,750 $57,100 17.13%
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PAR THREE
FUND 45 DEPARTMENT 45
4400 TRAINING $266 $0 $300 $1,000 233.33%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $90 $455 $450 $500 11.11%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $901 $64 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $316 $288 $480 $480 0.00%
4427 SEWER SERVICE $1,366 $1,582 $1,400 $1,600 14.29%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE $1,169 $1,055 $1,475 $1,475 0.00%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $2,588 $6,199 $2,800 $6,000 114.29%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,080 $2,097 $2,000 $2,250 12.50%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $8,776 $11,740 $12,155 $16,555 36.20%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $71,723 $48,526 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $71,723 $48,526 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $217,932 $193,603 $191,945 $207,556 8.13%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE REPLACEMENT $3,500
SAND PRO $15,000
TOP DRESSER $55,000
AERATOR $26,000
CLUBHOUSE HVAC $10,000
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SPECIAL PARK FUND
FUND 10 DEPARTMENT 0
2019 2020 2021 2022 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET Preliminary CHANGE
SPECIAL PARK
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 CITY AUDIT $1,205 $1,257 $1,250 $1,250 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $25,000 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $1,205 $26,257 $1,250 $1,250 0.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $32,249 $3,814 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $26,364 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $58,613 $3,814 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $328,696 $54,818 $625,000 $442,500 -29.20%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $328,696 $54,818 $625,000 $442,500 -29.20%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $388,515 $84,889 $631,750 $449,250 -28.89%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
COVERED DUGOUTS MENDAKOTA $100,000
DOG PARK IMPROVEMENTS $7,500
TRAIL MARKERS AND MAPPING $20,000
WENTWORTH WARMING HOUSE $215,000
WENTWORTH PAVING HOCKEY RINK $100,000
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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Capital Items Requested and Recommended Amount Depreciation Required
Marked Ford Explorer - Police Dept 26,947$
8 Squad Radios/1 Building Radio - Police Dept 55,800$
Police/City Hall Preliminary Design 420,000$
3 Thermal Imaging Cameras - Fire Dept (10 years)21,000$ 2,100$
ATV - Fire Dept (10 years)32,500$ 3,250$
Ladder 10 - Fire Dept (20 years)-$ 47,500$
Replace Mobile Radios - Fire Dept 70,000$
Utility Vehicle Upgrades - Fire Dept 17,000$
Computer Equipment for Training Lab - Fire Dept 12,000$
2022 Mack Plow - Street Dept (15 years)205,000$ 13,667$
John Deer Gator Diesel (replace Kubota) - Parks Dept (1 22,250$ 2,225$
Replace Gated Parking Lot Area - Public Works 125,000$
Salt Storage Bin - Public Works 250,000$
Friendly Hills Tennis Court Resurfacing 25,000$
Par 3 Aerator (20 years)26,000$ 1,300$
Wentworth Warming House (to be reimbursed by grant)35,000$
Wentworth Parking Lot (to be reimbursed by grant)100,000$
Depreciation to Equipment Reserve 70,042$
TOTAL 1,513,539$ 70,042$
Capital Items Requested from Specific Funds Amount
Council Chambers AV 60,000$ Cable Fund
Update City Website 60,000$ Cable Fund
Trail Markers & Signage 20,000$ Special Park Fund
Wentworth Warming House 215,000$ Special Park Fund
Wentworth Pave Hockey Rink 100,000$ Special Park Fund
Par 3 Clubhouse Furniture 3,500$ Par 3
Sand Pro Replacement - Par 3 (20 Years)15,000$ Par 3
Top Dresser Replacement - Par 3 (20 Years)55,000$ Par 3
Capital Item Requested - Equipment Certificates Issued Amount
Replace Ladder 10 950,000$
Capital Items Requested - Possible Referendum Expenses Amount
Wentworth Tennis Court Reconstruction 85,000$
Rogers Lake Skate Park Redesign & Renovation 175,000$
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement 55,000$
Capital Items Requested but not Recommended Amount
John Deere Gator - Park Dept 17,865$
2021 Ford Pickup Truck - Engineering Dept 31,590$
New Generator at Main Lift Station - Utility Dept 60,000$
Par 3 Clubhouse Furnace & AC Replacement 10,000$
Requests that have been moved to Levy Amount
Recreation Requests 157,642$
Reclassify K. Speiter to Natural Resources Coordinator 2,110$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Streets 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Carmen Lane/Dakota Drive/Waters Drive Reconstruction 1,200,000$
CenterPoint/Commerce Rehabiltation 2,240,500$
Sylvandale/Emerson Neighborhood Rehabilitation 1,325,000$
Victoria Curve Reconstruction 1,700,000$
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation (SPRWS Water Main)4,641,000$
Decorah/Wagon Wheel Realignment 575,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 75,000$ 250,000$ 420,000$
Wachtler/Sibley Memorial Roundabout 8,000$
Bunker Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation 1,275,000$
Mendota Heights Road Streets/Friendly Hills2 2,950,000$
Curleys Valley View 1,200,000$
Tilsen Neighborhood 1,200,000$
3,440,500$ 3,100,000$ 5,474,000$ 4,645,000$ 2,400,000$
Sanitary Sewer 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Culligan/STA Lift Stations Pumps $55,000 $55,000
Main Lift Station - Generator $60,000
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Reconstruction - NW of Dodd/62 315,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 200,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$
577,000$ 427,000$ 367,000$ 312,000$ 312,000$
Storm Sewer 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Streambank Stabilization 150,000$ 100,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$
Centre Point/Carmen Lane/Waters Dr/Dakota Dr 122,000$
Victoria Curve Reconstruction 50,000$
Sylvandale Neighborhood Rehabilitation 50,000$
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation 200,000$
MHR Streets/Friendly Hills 2 50,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 100,000$
Bunker Hills 100,000$
Curly's/Valley View Rehabilitation 50,000$
Tilsens Neighborhood Rehabilitation 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 120,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$
392,000$ 300,000$ 350,000$ 400,000$ 300,000$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Parks/Trails 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Friendly Hills Tennis Court Resurfacing 25,000$
Covered Chainlink Dugouts - Mendakota 100,000$
Dog Park Table with Shade
Trail Markers and Mapping 20,000$
Civic Center Foul Line Fencing Replacement 15,000$
Mendakota Fencing/Maintenance 50,000$
Covered Dugouts - Civic Center/Ivy Hills 40,000$
Park Security - Mendakota 29,000$
Baseball fencing - Ivy Hills 25,000$
Roger's Lake Fishing Pier Maintenance 15,000$
Covered Dugouts - Friendly Hills 20,000$
Park Security - Rogers Lake 33,650$
Basketball Expansion - Ivy Hills 17,500$
Warming House Replacement - Wentworth Park 250,000$
Wentworth Parking Lot & Hockey Rink Paving 200,000$
Skate Park Improvements 175,000$
Wentworth Park Tennis Court Resurfacing 85,000$
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement 55,000$
Mendakota Parking Lot and Trail Resurfacing 275,000$
Valley Park Playground Remodel 130,000$
Ivy Hills Playgound Remodel 140,000$
Roger's Lake Playground Remodel 140,000$
Playground Replacement - Friendly Hills 140,000$
Ivy Hills Backstop Replacement 27,000$
Kensington Soccer Field Fence Replacement 120,000$
145,000$ 174,000$ 71,150$ 1,737,000$ -$
City Hall/Facilities 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Police Dept Expansion/City Hall Remodel 420,000$ 5,000,000$
Council Chambers AV 60,000$
City Website Upgrade 60,000$
Salt Storage Facility (Public Works)250,000$
Parking Lot (Public Works)125,000$ 125,000$
915,000$ -$ 5,000,000$ 125,000$ -$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Equipment 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
John Deere Gator (Parks)22,250$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)205,000$
Natural Resources Vehicle (Engineering)31,590$
John Deere Gator (Parks)17,865$
1 Ton Truck (Streets)60,000$
1 Ton Truck - (Parks)70,000$
Tool Cat - (Streets/Parks) - New to fleet 70,000$
Engineering Vehicle (Engineering)30,000$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)220,000$
3/4 Ton Pickup (Parks)60,000$
Park & Recreation Vehicle 30,000$
Brush Chipper 60,000$
510 John Deere 25,000$
Loader 150,000$
Parks Trailer 10,000$
3/4 Ton Pickup (Parks)60,000$
Facility Vehicle 30,000$
Squad Replacements (Police)35,000$ 35,000$ 35,000$ 35,000$
Ford Explorer (Police)26,947$
Replace Ladder 10 (Fire)950,000$
Police Radios 55,800$
Thermal Imaging Scanner (Fire)21,000$
ATV (Fire)32,500$
Mobile Radios (Fire)70,000$
Utility Vehicle Upgrades (Fire)17,000$
Computer Equipment (Fire)12,000$
Par 3 Clubhouse Furniture 3,500$
Par 3 Sand Pro Replacement 15,000$
Par 3 Top Dresser 55,000$
Par 3 Aerator Replacment 26,000$
Par 3 HVAC System 10,000$
Par 3 Windows 10,000$
Par 3 Sidewalk Work/ADA Compliance Work 25,000$
Par 3 Parking Lot Maintenance 7,500$
Par 3 Clubhouse Security System 5,000$
Par 3 Patio Furniture 5,000$
Par 3 Soffit/Fascia 20,000$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Par 3 Back Up Generator 15,000$
Par 3 Water Heater 5,000$
1,511,997$ 336,955$ 480,000$ 285,000$ 65,000$
Streetlight 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Cabinet Replacement $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
LED Upgrades $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$
25,000$ 95,000$ 95,000$ 95,000$ 55,000$
Totals 7,006,497$ 4,432,955$ 11,837,150$ 7,599,000$ 3,132,000$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Draft by Funding Year
2022 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Carmen Lane/Dakota Drive/Waters Drive Rehabilitation 1,000,000$ 200,000$ 50,000$ 1,250,000$
Centre Pointe Drive/Commerce Rehabilitation 1,279,100$ 400,000$ 561,400$ 72,000$ 2,312,500$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 200,000$ 200,000$
Ridge Place Sewer Replacement 315,000$ 315,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 150,000$ 150,000$
Pond Maintenance 120,000$ 120,000$
Covered Chainlink Dugouts - Mendakota 100,000$ 100,000$
Trail Markers and Mapping 20,000$ 20,000$
Friendly Hills Tennis Court Resurfacing 25,000$ 25,000$
Council Chambers AV 60,000$ 60,000$
City Website Upgrade 60,000$ 60,000$
Police Dept Expansion/City Hall Remodel 420,000$ 420,000$
Material and Salt Storage Bins 250,000$ 250,000$
Public Works Parking Lot - Rear 125,000$ 125,000$
John Deere Gator (Parks)22,250$ 22,250$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)205,000$ 205,000$
Replace Ladder 10 (fire)950,000$ 950,000$
Police Radios 55,800$ 55,800$
Thermal Imaging Scanner (Fire)21,000$ 21,000$
ATV (Fire)32,500$ 32,500$
Mobile Radios (Fire)70,000$ 70,000$
Utility Vehicle Upgrades (Fire)17,000$ 17,000$
Computer Equipment (Fire)12,000$ 12,000$
Ford Explorer (Police)26,947$ 26,947$
Par 3 Clubhouse Furniture 3,500$ 3,500$
Par 3 Sand Pro Replacement 15,000$ 15,000$
Par 3 Top Dresser 55,000$ 55,000$
Par 3 Aerator Replacment 26,000$ 26,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
-$ 1,311,997$ 2,279,100$ 400,000$ 761,400$ 577,000$ 392,000$ -$ 120,000$ -$ 1,165,000$ -$ 7,006,497$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Draft by Funding Year
2023 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Victoria Curve Reconstruction 1,260,000$ 400,000$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 1,750,000$
Sylvandale/Emerson Rehabilitation 888,200$ 436,800$ 50,000$ 1,375,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 75,000$ 75,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
Main Lift Staton Generator 60,000$ 60,000$
Culligan Lift Station 55,000$ 55,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 100,000$ 100,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Civic Center Foul Line Fencing Replacement 15,000$ 15,000$
Mendakota Fencing/Maintenance 50,000$ 50,000$
Covered Dugouts - Civic Center/Ivy Hills 40,000$ 40,000$
Park Security - Mendakota 29,000$ 29,000$
Baseball fencing - Ivy Hills 25,000$ 25,000$
Roger's Lake Fishing Pier Maintenance 15,000$ 15,000$
Natural Resources Vehicle (Engineering)31,590$ 31,590$
John Deere Gator (Parks)17,865$ 17,865$
1 Ton Truck (Streets)60,000$ 60,000$
1 Ton Truck (Streets)70,000$ 70,000$
Tool Cat (Streets/Parks)70,000$ 70,000$
Squad Replacements (police)35,000$ 35,000$
Par 3 Windows 10,000$ 10,000$
Par 3 Sidewalk Work/ADA Compliance Work 25,000$ 25,000$
Par 3 Parking Lot Maintenance 7,500$ 7,500$
Par 3 HVAC System 10,000$ 10,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting LED Upgrades 40,000$ 40,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
416,955$ -$ 2,148,200$ 475,000$ 476,800$ 427,000$ 300,000$ -$ 65,000$ -$ 124,000$ -$ 4,432,955$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Draft by Funding Year
2024 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation (SPRWS Water Main)1,772,800$ 853,200$ 200,000$ 2,015,000$ 4,841,000$
Decorah/Wagon Wheel Realignmnet 75,000$ 500,000$ 575,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 250,000$ 250,000$
Wachtler/Sibley Memorial Roundabout 8,000$ 8,000$
St. Thomas Lift Station 55,000$ 55,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 50,000$ 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Covered Dugouts - Friendly Hills 20,000$ 20,000$
Basketball Expansion - Ivy Hills 17,500$ 17,500$
Park Security - Rogers Lake 33,650$ 33,650$
City Hall Expansion/Remodel 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)220,000$ 220,000$
3/4 Ton Truck (Parks)60,000$ 60,000$
Park & Recreation Vehicle 30,000$ 30,000$
Engineering Vehicle 30,000$ 30,000$
Brush Chipper 60,000$ 60,000$
Squad Replacements (police)35,000$ 35,000$
Par 3 Clubhouse Security System 5,000$ 5,000$
Par 3 Patio Furniture 5,000$ 5,000$
Par 3 Soffit/Fascia 20,000$ 20,000$
Par 3 Back Up Generator 15,000$ 15,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting LED Upgrades 40,000$ 40,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
480,000$ -$ 1,847,800$ 758,000$ 853,200$ 367,000$ 350,000$ 2,015,000$ 37,500$ -$ 5,128,650$ -$ 11,837,150$
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2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Draft by Funding Year
2025 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Bunker Hills Rehabilitation 870,000$ 405,000$ 100,000$ 1,375,000$
MHR Streets/Friendly Hills 2 1,950,000$ 1,000,000$ 50,000$ 3,000,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 420,000$ 100,000$ 520,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 50,000$ 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Warming House Replacement - Wentworth Park 250,000$ 250,000$
Wentworth Parking Lot & Hockey Rink Paving 200,000$ 200,000$
Skate Park Improvements 175,000$ 175,000$
Wentworth Park Tennis Court Resurfacing 85,000$ 85,000$
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement 55,000$ 55,000$
Mendakota Parking Lot and Trail Resurfacing 275,000$ 275,000$
Valley Park Playground Remodel 130,000$ 130,000$
Ivy Hills Playgound Remodel 140,000$ 140,000$
Roger's Lake Playground Remodel 140,000$ 140,000$
Playground Replacement - Friendly Hills 140,000$ 140,000$
Ivy Hills Backstop Replacement 27,000$ 27,000$
Kensington Soccer Field Fence Replacement 120,000$ 120,000$
Public Works Parking Lot - Front 125,000$ 125,000$
510 John Deere 25,000$ 25,000$
Loader 150,000$ 150,000$
Parks Trailer 10,000$ 10,000$
3/4 Ton Truck (Parks)60,000$ 60,000$
Squad Replacements (police)35,000$ 35,000$
Par 3 Water Heater 5,000$ 5,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting LED Upgrades 40,000$ 40,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
557,000$ -$ 2,820,000$ 420,000$ 1,405,000$ 312,000$ 400,000$ -$ -$ -$ 95,000$ 1,590,000$ 7,599,000$
2026 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Curleys Valley View 705,000$ 495,000$ 50,000$ 1,250,000$
Tilsen Neighborhood 625,000$ 575,000$ 50,000$ 1,250,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 100,000$ 100,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Facility Vehicle 30,000$ 30,000$
Squad Replacements (police)35,000$ 35,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
65,000$ -$ 1,330,000$ -$ 1,070,000$ 312,000$ 300,000$ -$ -$ -$ 55,000$ -$ 3,132,000$
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STRATEGIC PLANNING CALENDAR 2021-2022
Priori�zing Needs, Securing Funding, and Execu�ng the Plan Building a Connected Community Atrac�ng and Retaining Qualified Employees and Volunteers
What Who When
2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Beyond Update
Rela�onship w/Mendota
Heights Founda�on
City Staff,
Commissioners, City
Council
Establish Natural
Resources Commission
Ryan/Krista Timeline for creation of Commission structure, necessary approvals, and
implementation of Commission began in August with Commission readiness
by Q1-2022.
Priori�ze wants and needs City Staff,
Commissioners City
Council
Work session held in July to priori�ze requests to City Council for FY 2022
budget. This will be an ongoing project.
Research Parks
Referendum
City Staff Staff is working to research details for a parks referendum. Staff will be
mee�ng with other ci�es that have been successful. City Council will need
to determine if this is moved forward.
Commit to alloca�ng Par 3
expiring funding to Parks
and Rec
City Council
Community engagement
list of mee�ngs
Meredith,
Commissioners
Staff will meet with commissioners Meyer and Smith (previously interested)
to compile a possible list of community engagement mee�ng possibili�es
for 2022. This will be brought to the Commission to review.
Bike and pedestrian plan
ini�ated with consultant
Ryan Applica�on for grant funding is due to Dakota County by October 15. Staff is
working to get quotes from consultants.
Website remodel-secure
funding, hire contractor
Cheryl Included in the preliminary FY 2022 budget is $60,000 for a website
redesign. If approved in the final budget for 2022 staff will con�nue on in
the process.
Demographics-obtain data
and start analyzing
Meredith Staff is working on compiling a narra�ve for a more formal Parks and
Recrea�on Strategic Plan based on informa�on from Hue Life. Included in
the narra�ve will be informa�on regarding demographics and data.
Programming-develop
calendar of events and
funding
Meredith Staff is wai�ng to see if addi�onal funding for Recrea�on is included in the
final FY 2022 budget along with addi�onal staffing to carry out this goal.
Establish volunteer
program
City Staff
Add staff to address
addi�onal programming
needs/wants
City Administrator Included in the FY 2022 budget was a request for a Park and Recrea�on
Manager to work with the Recrea�on Program Coordinator. The new
posi�on would allow for addi�onal Recrea�on programming and
coordinate CIP projects.
399b2.