2013-11-12 Parks and Rec Comm Minutes
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
November 12, 2013
The November meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday,
November 12, 2013 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Chair Levine called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. The following
commissioners were present: Chair Stephanie Levine, Commissioners Mary McGrory-Ussett, Ira Kipp,
Joel Paper, Pat Hinderscheid and Michael Toth. Commissioner David Miller was absent for the meeting.
Staff present: Recreation Program Coordinator Sloan Wallgren.
Approval of Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2013
Mr. Wallgren pointed out an error in the minutes and will make the necessary changes.
COMMISSIONER TOTH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES; COMMISSIONER
PAPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Ivy Hills Park Tennis Courts
The commission discussed the options involving the Tennis Courts at Ivy Hills Park. Commissioner Toth
was concerned about the need for a plan on how the commission would deal with other tennis courts in
the future. Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that staff is working on a plan that would involve not
only the tennis courts, but all of the amenities at all of the parks. The commission request additional
information from staff such as: the conditions of all the tennis courts, previous costs associated with
maintenance of the courts, and quotes from contractors to make the necessary repairs at Ivy Hills in order
to install a sport tile system.
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Recreation Programming Report
Mr. Wallgren provided updates on winter recreation programs. There is still run for participants in both
our gymnastics and skating program. Mr. Wallgren also informed that commission that the city and the
Thompson Park Activity Center are building a great relationship to offer programs for residents. Staff
will provide program details for 2014 at the December meeting.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the Par 3 is now closed for the season. During the off-season
staff will be working on marketing, increasing lesson programs and working with Mendota Heights
businesses to increase traffic at the Par 3.
The course has taken in $141,210 in revenues; expenditures year to date are $121,023. The net result in
revenue over expenditures is $20,187 year to date.
Commission Comments
Commissioners McGrory-Ussett, Hinderscheid and Kipp thought we had a good meeting with good
discussion. Commissioners Paper and Toth congratulated the Henry Sibley football program for their
success this fall. Chair Levine thought it was a good meeting and encouraged people to get out and use
the trails while the weather is still good.
COMMISSIONER KIPP MADE A MOTION TO ADJOUN THE MEETING; COMMISSIONER
MCGRORY-USSETT SECONDED THE MOTION.
Ayes 6: Nays 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren
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