1995-02-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 14, 1995 - 6:30 P.M.
** 6:30 o'clock p.m. **
1 Call to Order.
2. Roll Call and Introduction of New Member - John J. Liberacki (See attached resume)
3. Approval of January 10, 1994 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes.
4. Election of Officers - Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary
5. Interview and Selection of Landscape Contractor for Ivy Hills Park
6. Consideration of South Kensington Park Funds Earmarked for Power Lines
* Request from Soccer Groups
7. Park Vision and Philosophy Discussion
* Continue Discussion of Recreation Programming - Shelli Morgan
8. Request for Official City Position on North Urban Regional Trail - Dakota County
9. Preliminary Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1995 - 1999
10. Request from St. Thomas Academy to Reserve Tennis Courts
11. Updates
* City Council Actions
9. Adjourn.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons 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, however, this may not be possible on
short notice. Please contact City Administration at 452 -1850 with requests.
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December 9, 1994
TO: Tom Lawell
City Administrator
City of Mendota Heights
FROM: John J. Liberacki
2470 Morgon Circle
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
RE: City of Mendota Heights Park Board Opening
I'm submitting my name for consideration for appointment to the City Park
Board.
NAME:
John J. Liberacki
ADDRESS:
2470 Morgon Circle
Mendota Heights, AIN 55120
PHONE:
688-7586 Home
735-6929 Work
RESIDENCY:
Two and one-half years
In 1992 our family moved to Minnesota from Denver, Colorado
WIFE:
Elaine - married 26 years
CHILDREN:
Amy - 24
Julie - 21
Erica - 16 (attending Henry Sibley High School)
DESIRE:
Would like to dedicate some of my time and my professional talents to
the city I've chosen to live in and thoroughly enjoy.
PHILOSOPHY:
Park facilities and programs need to evolve with a communities social
economic profile and lifestyles.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Educated as a landscape architect
Michigan State University 1968
Cbnsulting community and development planner for twenty-four years,
based in Denver, Cblorado. When I left THK Associates, I was
serving as Director of Development Planning.
Moved to Minnesota to become Project Manager for Wedgewood, a large
scale residential community in Woodbury, MN and remain in that
position today.
I also do consulting planning through J. Liberacki Associates, Inc.,
located in Woodbury, MN.
REFERENCES:
MENDOTA HEIGHTS:
Guy deLambert 298-3834
V.P. MinnesabaltIbial Life Insurance Company
Lifetime resident of Mendota Heights and the General Manager of the
Wedgewood Development.
Howard Bream 298-1044
Bream Builders build both in Mendota Heights and Wedgewood
Tom Boyce 936-7833
I purchased a Centex home and also know Tom professionally.
Dr. Charles H. Mendes 455-7334
He is active in the soccer association, and is my dentist.
WOODBURY:
Most people in the Woodbury City Government know me: 739-5972
Mayor Bill Hargis
Council Members Mike Pouliot, Lee Slagter, Carl Schneider
City Manager Barry Johnson
Community Development Dwight Picha
Park & Recreation Coordinator Bob Klatt
Other Department Heads
Planning Commission Members
Parks Commission Chair' , James Gay
Golf Course Planning Committee
DENVER:
Floyd Tanzka, President
TEM Associates, Inc. 1-303-770-7201
Jim Black, Calamity Development Director
Kirk Oglesby, Planning Director
City of Broomfield, Colorado 1-303-469-3301
Paul Foster, past Facilities Director
City & County of Denver Parks Department 1-303-831-9149
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 1995
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on Tuesday, January 10, 1995, in the City Hall
Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called
to order at 6:35 o'clock P.M. The following members present were
Linnell, Libra, Spicer, Damberg and Norton. Commissioner
Kleinglass was excused. Also present were Administrative Assistant
Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the December 13, 1994 Parks and Recreation
Commission minutes was held over until the February meeting.
VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS
TOT LOT
The Parks and Recreation Commission had discussed a request at
their December meeting from Mr. Dave Ayers, of the 'Valley View
Heights neighborhood, for further improvements at the tot lot
located in the neighborhood. Chair Spicer welcomed Mr. Ayers
and five members of the neighborhood to the meeting.
Spicer stated the Commission had discussed a request for half
court basketball and other improvements at the December
meeting and had requested staff to research referendum
representations and expenditures at Valley View Heights Park
and to invite Mr. Ayers to appear on tonight's agenda to
discuss these improvements.
Mr. Ayers stated that culvert work, grading and fill was
needed to make the park suitable, but that these were initial
start up costs prior to the referendum. Mr. Ayers
acknowledged referendum improvements such as threes, signs,
picnic tables, trash receptacles and benches. Mr. Ayers
stated that he had received an initial memo from Parks Project
Manager Kullander describing the costs that have been incurred
to make improvements at the Valley View Heights tot lot since
the referendum. Mr. Ayers stated he believes many of the
costs on this list were start up costs to get the initial park
in place and should not have been included as referendum
costs. He stated that this original request came to City
Council approximately seven years ago when the neighborhood
requested a new play structure.
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January 10, 1995
Page 2
Mr. Ayers and the Commission discussed the expenditures listed
in this park since 1989. Mr. Ayers stated he feels when these
costs are added up, it does not come to what was promised for
the park. Mr. Ayers stated that this park and tot lot is used
on a regular basis, however, the use is restricted to little
children. Mr. Ayers stated he felt to revitalize this park a
half court basketball should be added so that youths and
adults can enjoy the park as well. Mr. Ayers stated that an
asphalt court would be acceptable if this makes it cheaper to
install than concrete.
Kullander stated the fill soil in this location is poor and
that it would be necessary to over excavate to correct soils
in order to grade and provide a proper subsurface for a half
court basketball area.
Mr. Ayers stated a half court basketball would be a nice
amenity in the neighborhood and could be used by both adults
and youths. Mr. Ayers stated this would help bring this park
to the level of a regular park as is provided for other
neighborhoods. Mr. Ayers stated he felt this amenity would
help increase the use of this park. Ayers stated the closest
park to the neighborhood is Roger's Lake Park if your child
has out grown the tot lot. Mr. Ayers stated not many parents
are willing to allow their children to travel to Roger's Lake
Park unsupervised.
Administrative Assistant Batchelder explained that he attached
the Capital Improvements Plan to the Parks Commission agenda
packet in order that they can see the improvements that are
planned for the park system for the next five years.
Batchelder stated there are no proposed improvements for
Valley View Heights tot lot other than sealcoating the
adjacent trail. The Commission discussed whether the Valley
View Heights tot lot is actually in the City's park system or
not. Batchelder stated an agreement had been reached with the
Valley View Heights Homeowner's Association whereby they would
maintain the landscaping in the park and that his has not
occurred. Batchelder stated the Homeowner's Association is
not an active Association and the maintenance of this park on
occasion has been done by park crews when the situation
requires it.
Chair Spicer stated the City has done everything for this park
as proposed in the referendum. Spicer stated the referendum
fund has been depleted or is earmarked for current projects.
Spicer stated any improvements would have to be included in
the Capital Improvement Plan.
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January 10, 1995
Page 3
A resident of the neighborhood stated it seems like this
neighborhood is not being served by any City park. He stated
children have to leave the neighborhood boundaries and cross
busy streets to get to Roger's Lake or Marie Park. He stated
there is a need to include this in the City's park system. He
felt half court basketball was not an expensive proposition
and that the City should move forward with this request.
Chair Spicer stated the Special Park Fund is not a blank check
and is limited because growth is slowing in Mendota Heights.
Kullander stated that the City purchased the play equipment,
and made improvements to this lot, which was acquired as a tax
forfeited lot with the understanding that the Homeowner's
Association maintain the park. Chair Spicer stated there is
a possibility that this park may have never been considered an
"official city park" status. Spicer stated the Parks
Commission should request Council make a determination so that
the Commission could consider these proposed expenditures as
part of the Capital Improvement Plan. Spicer stated the
Capital Improvement Plan needs to be reviewed for 1995 at the
February meeting.
Commissioner Damberg stated that this area was designed for
tot lot use which accommodates ages seven and under. Damberg
stated that if a basketball court is put in this park, the
complexion of the park may change and the little kids that use
the park may be forced out by the older children. Mr. Ayers
stated that, quite honestly, that the neighborhood feels the
park would be better used if the complexion of the park
changed. He stated that there is room for a half court
basketball in this location and that, if this was installed,
families could all use the park at the same time. Ayers
stated that older siblings can play basketball when they are
sent down to watch the little children play on the play
equipment.
Chair Spicer stated he was of the mind to send a
recommendation to the City Council that the Council review the
park status of this tot lot so that the Capital Improvement
Plan can address this request for a basketball court. Spicer
stated if the City Council determines that, yes this is an
official facility of the City's park system, then the Parks
Commission can then begin to include proposed improvements in
the Capital Improvement Plan. If the City Council determines
that this is not part of the City's official parks system then
the Parks Commission can look at the referendum money to see
if any of this money would be remaining after existing
commitments in order that the City can better attempt to make
referendum improvements that were promised with this area.
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January 10, 1995
Page 4
A resident of the neighborhood stated he would like to see the
City take over the maintenance of this park because the
Homeowner's Association is not active. Chair Spicer stated if
City Council determines this area has park status then it
would be the City's obligation to maintain it.
Chair Spicer moved to recommend to the City Council that they
consider this park as an active piece of the City's park
system. If the determination is yes, then the Parks and
Recreation Commission will include this in the Capital
Improvement Plan and begin to maintain this park on a regular
basis. If the City Council's determination is no, then the
Parks and Recreation Commission will begin to' examine
potential leftover referendum funding, or other funding
sources, and reconsider this request for a basketball court at
a future date.
Commissioner
door to this
Commissioner
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Linnell stated that the neighbors who are next
park should be contacted for their input.
Linnell seconded the motion.
Commissioner Norton stated that she felt it is appropriate to
put this discussion in context and inform the neighborhood
that they are not the only neighborhood in Mendota Heights
without direct park access. Commissioner Norton stated there
are many priorities and many needs throughout the City that
have already been determined to have priority on the Capital
Improvement Plan. Norton stated there are a few neighborhoods
that are actually isolated from the City's park system and the
City has found it impossible to provide every neighborhood
with their own neighborhood park.
Chair Spicer stated that Valley View Heights neighborhood
should know within ninety (90) days the outcome of these
discussions. The Commission directed staff to contact the
neighborhood about this request to City Council.
REFERENDUM FUNDING
Commissioner Libra distributed a memorandum handout on South
Kensington Park soccer fields. Commissioner Libra stated he
would like this memorandum to be included on the February
agenda for consideration. Commissioner Libra stated he had
met with Sibley Sting Soccer and Mendota Heights Athletic
Association Soccer to discuss the referendum funds that have
been reserved for potentially moving the power poles at South
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January 10, 1995
Page 5
Kensington Park. Libra stated that, while both these groups
hate the power lines, they have not interfered with play
enough to justify their movement. However, he stated both
groups would prefer that other improvements be made with this
money. Libra stated the other improvements these groups are
asking for would total $17,000 and that they would ask that
the remaining difference between the $17,000 proposed for
improvements and the $25,000 budgeted for the raising of the
power lines be released into the balance of the referendum
fund. Commissioner Libra stated he feels the improvements
that they are proposing be made to South Kensington Park would
have more "bang for the buck" than spending the money on power
line movement. Commissioner Libra stated that in the interim
prior to the February Parks and Recreation meeting he would be
happy to coordinate meetings with Sibley Sting, Mendota
Heights Athletic Soccer Association and City staff.
T -BALL AT
WATER TOWER
The Commission discussed a memorandum from Parks Project
Manager Rullander outlining improvements to the front yard at
the Public Works Facility to accommodate T -Ball fields.
Kullander had estimated a cost for backstops, bases and field
preparation in this area in order to provide two T -Ball fields
would be approximately $2,500.
Commissioner Libra moved to recommend that City Council
instruct staff to prepare a plan to add two T -Ball fields to
the unused grass area east of the Public Works facility for an
estimated cost of $2,500 to be provided from the Special Park
Fund and to be done as soon as possible this Spring.
Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Parks Project Manager Kullander stated that after one full
season of T -Ball use, if it is determined to be necessary,
City staff could cut the sod out and install rec -rock for
permanent base lines at these fields. Rullander stated that
this proposal includes signage that would be posted stating
that this is for T -Ball only use because of the short
distances between the outfields for baseball play. Kullander
inquired about the size of backstops that would be necessary
for T -Ball play and was directed by the Commission that height
of the backstops is not as necessary as the width of backstops
is for this type of play.
Parks and Recreation Commission
January 10, 1995
Page 6
UPDATES
Parks Project Manager Kullander stated he has been talking to
four landscape architect firms about requests for proposals
for the improvements at Ivy Hills Park. He stated he would
like the Parks and Recreation Commission to review these
Requests for Proposals at their February meeting in order to
narrow it down to two landscape architect firms that would
provide formal quotes or proposals for review and choice by
the Commission and Council.
Kullander stated a full sprinkling ban would be in effect in
the City from April or May through July due to the water tower
painting planned for this summer. He stated thats'for this
reason, there is no hurry for landscape improvements at Ivy
Hills Park because we •will be unable to water what is
installed until later in the summer.
Administrative Assistant Batchelder provided a copy of the
Networks to the River document for the Commission to review.
He stated this copy had been included in an earlier Friday
News and was part of a project being done by the Urban Design
Center at the University of Minnesota. He stated a discussion
of the historic Fort Snelling Mendota area was included in the
Network's to the River document. The Parks and Recreation
Commission discussed the recreational proposals that were
outlined as concept ideas in this document. The Commission
discussed western Resurrection Cemetery and the potential of
trails around Augusta Lake.
The Commission was provided a copy of a summary of Dolan vs
City of Tigard regarding park dedications by City and
municipalities. Batchelder stated that the Supreme Court had
determined that there needs to be an "essential nexus". This
essential nexus would have to exist between the government's
purpose in requiring a park dedication and the actual
condition imposed by the government. Batchelder stated that
the City would have to keep this in mind as we begin to
explore the park dedication fees.
The Parks Commission discussed an article provided in the
agenda regarding the five legal obligations required of
softball or baseball field operators and liability questions
involving players and spectators.
COMMISSIONER REQUEST
Commissioner Linnell stated he is the co-chair on Independent
School District 197's Middle School Referendum Task Force.
Linnell stated he wished to inquire of the Parks Commission if
they were willing to support some type of resolution in
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January 10, 1995
Page 7
support of the school referendum. Linnell stated there is a
need for additional field and gym space for the City
recreation programs, as discussed at last month's meeting.
Commissioner Linnell stated the Friendly Hills site, if the
referendum is successful, would include fields and gym space
and that obviously ISD 197 would want to cooperate on the use
of those fields with the City of Mendota Heights.
Chair Spicer stated he is not confused about what Commissioner
Linnell is asking the Parks Commission to do, however he is
confused about the Parks and Recreation Commission's role as
an advisory body to City Council and as a non - political body
for this type of recommendation. Spicer stated he'feels the
best approach would an approach whereas if the referendum is
successful and passes, the City would be interested in
discussing field and gym use opportunities with the School
District."
Commissioner Damberg stated she feels the Commission cannot
come right out and support or oppose the referendum by the
School District. Commissioner Norton stated that perhaps the
City Parks Commission could adopt a finding stating the City
is in support of additional resources because of needs for
fields and gym space. Norton stated she feels the resolution
could include a "whereas" stating that the community has
demonstrated a need for field and gym space.
Commissioner Damberg stated she could be in favor of something
stated that the Commission would share in the planning of the
fields if the referendum was successful, however, she feels
the Commission could not support the referendum itself. The
Commission discussed their role in supporting the availability
of more facilities and fields.
Commissioner Norton moved to adopt a finding whereby the
Commission would be interested in discussing cooperation on
fields and recreational facilities at a new middle school, if
the referendum is successful.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
The Commission instructed City staff to inform City Council of
their intent to support cooperation on fields and gym
facilities but not endorsing the school district's referendum.
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January 10, 1995
Page 8
NORTH KENSINGTON PARK
Joni Giese, landscape consultant, reoriented the Commission to
the original concept plan that had been approved in August.
Joni described the strong features and constraints of the
North Kensington site. Ms. Giese stated the strong points
include a pond, existing trees including many mature oaks, and
topography that draws people into the park. Giese stated
there are wet areas in this park that can be enhanced for
natural beauty.
Ms. Giese stated some of the constraints in the park are the
gas pipeline, the overhead power line and the storm sewer
inflows and outflows in the park. Giese stated that all the
backyards in this area face the park and that there was a
concern expressed about where the backyards end and the park
begins.
Ms. Giese stated the goals of this plan were to design a
passive park along the backyard concept that would have
natural features, accommodate the water movement through the
park and allow for human use. Mb. Giese outlined the approved
concept plan that included the "Bubble Diagram" with separate
picnic rooms throughout the park that allows for water flow to
the pond area.
Ms. Giese unveiled the final plans and stated the pond had
been reconfigured from the concept plan because the pipeline
location blocked the proposed excavation. Ms. Giese stated
the planting plan was slightly changed to. move Amur Maples
from underneath the powerlines so that they do not grow up
into the powerlines.
Ms. Giese stated that when Council approved the concept plan
that they had asked her to include the picnic shelter as an
add alternate and had instructed her to move the picnic
shelter closer to the existing US West building which she has
now done. Ms. Giese described the five picnic areas that each
have three sandstone blocks set into the grass and a picnic
table. She stated the sandstone blocks are proposed to be
used from Acacia Cemetery and are to serve as benches.
Ms. Giese outlined the location of the grill and trash
receptacles. Ms. Giese stated the picnic shelter had been
relocated, had been made smaller and moved closer to the US
West building. Giese stated the design of this building has
incorporated the looks of the houses nearby.
Ms. Giese stated
this add alternate picnic shelter had enough room for a six
foot (6') picnic table and two (2) sandstone benches
underneath the roof.
Parks and Recreation Commission
January 10, 1995
Page 9
Ms. Giese described the detention pond and the water
circulation patterns for both the inflow and outflow of storm
water. Giese described plantings in this area as being
submergent grasses to short prairie grasses with the short
prairies grasses extending to the knolls to define them.
Giese stated in order to make the drainage work, we would need
to remove fifty feet (50') of pipe at the inflow location.
Ms. Giese stated this was necessary to allow circulation of
water to maximize the cleansing of the storm water for a
cleaner pond.
Ms. Giese described an additional add alternate which is an
overlook along Mendota Heights Road adjacent to the Bike path.
M. Giese described this as a sandstone structure whereby we
would be using sandstone block from Acacia Cemetery to create
an overlook into the pond area. Ms. Giese described this
overlook as being 35' by 17' and the sandstone blocks
incorporated into it would be used as. benches. Giese stated
this would be a nice,sitting area overlooking the pond from
the north. Ms. Giese stated the overlook would be handicapped
accessible. Ms. Giese described sandstone bench locations
throughout the park and described the tree plantings.
Ms. Giese distributed a handout on the cost estimates showing
the total estimated costs for the park construction at
$34,035. The add alternate for the overlook construction
would be an additional $7,400 and the add alternate for the
picnic shelter would be an additional $10,000. Giese stated
that with both add alternates the park design would come to
$51,435.
The Parks Commission discussed the costs estimates and methods
of lowering the price. Parks Project Manager Kullander
suggested that the $1,000 included for picnic tables might not
be necessary as the City has an inventory and stock of picnic
tables. He stated the trash receptacle and grills may also be
items that can be supplied from the City's inventory.
Mr. Dan Rostratter, of 2483 Stockbridge, stated he was in
opposition to the picnic shelter and in September he had
submitted a petition to the City Council with over sixty (60)
signatures from nearby residents opposed to the inclusion of
a picnic shelter at North Kensington Park. Mr. Rostratter
stated all the neighbors in this area feel this is a very good
design for the park with the exception of the picnic shelter.
Chair Spicer stated the Parks Commission is on record as not
supporting the picnic shelter. Mr. Rostratter stated there
are three major reasons why he is opposed to the picnic
shelter:
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January 10, 1995
Page 10
1. The concept of a constrained capital budget and the
necessity for a picnic shelter in this location. Mr.
Rostratter pointed out there are two picnic shelters
located in the south park.
2. Mr. Rostratter stated the location of the picnic shelter
in this area raises safety and security issues.
3. Mr. Rostratter stated that sixty-nine out of seventy-four
residents that had been contacted about this picnic
shelter oppose it and has signed the petition.
Commissioner Linnell inquired of Mr. Rostratter if the
residents that had signed the petition were aware of the size
and relocation of the picnic shelter to a site that is more
acceptable. Linnell stated to enclose one picnic table and
two benches could barely be considered a picnic shelter.
Chair Spicer stated the Parks Commission had agreed that this
is a great, plan without the picnic shelter. Spicer stated
that the overlook included as an add alternate is a very good
idea and would be a real benefit to the park. Spicer stated
this final plan is acceptable and that a very nice job has
been completed.
Commissioner Linnell stated the original budgeted figure of
$25,000 was a number pulled out of a hat. Linnell stated this
number was reached at the start of the process and what the
Commission should consider is are we meeting the goals for the
park with this design, at this cost estimate. Linnell stated
he would place a higher priority on the development of this
park than the money that is earmarked for tennis at Hagstrom-
King. Linnell stated that a competitive bidding process may
very well bring the price down.
Commissioner Damberg stated that as far as the parks design
goes, the essential construction could be done first with some
of the amenities coming at a later date, including picnic
tables, trash receptacles and grills that the City may be able
to supply as part of their normal budget. Damberg stated that
maybe the neighbors in this area could be convinced to buy
some of the trees to help cut costs.
Commissioner Linnell stated he does not believe the picnic
shelter is as bad of a use as it is made out to be. However,
he stated, he does not want force this issue on the
neighborhood if they do not desire this use in the park.
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January 10, 1995
Page 11
Chair Spicer moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend to the City Council that the final plans and
specifications be approved with the funding to come from the
remaining referendum money. Commissioner Spicer stated that
his motion includes that no picnic shelter be included with
these final plans based on the fact there is no need for a
shelter in this location and that there is neighborhood
opposition to it. Spicer stated the approval of this plan
should include the add alternate to fund the 'proposed
overlook.
Commissioner Norton seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further •business, the Parks and Recreation
Commission adjourned its meeting at 8:20 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 9, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant
Subject: Elections of Officers - Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary
DISCUSSION
At the February meeting each year, the Commission elects from its membership a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The Secretary to the Parks and Recreation Commission
may or may not be a member of the Commission. The terms of such officers shall be for a
period of one year. (Please see attached Ordinance No.109)
Currently, Dick Spicer is the Acting Chair, and in November, Ann Norton was
elected to fill the unexpired term of Vice Chair until elections could be held in February.
ACTION REQUIRED
Elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary for the 1995 Parks and
Recreation Commission year.
NOTE: Commission members Dave Libra and Ann Norton were reappointed by City
Council to serve another three year term, at the February 7, 1995 City Council
meeting.
The Commission shall, in performing the aforementioned duties and responsibilities,
exhibit the initiative in formulating policies which will be responsive to the anticipated
need and objectives of the community.
SECTION 4. MEETINGS
The Commission shall hold at least one meeting each month at a time regularly esta-
blished and approved by the Village Council and shall hold such special meetings as
may be necessary for the conduct of its business. The Commission shall adopt rules for
the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions and
findings, which record shall be maintained as a public record. The Commission shall
submit to the Village Council a true and correct copy of all of its minutes, recommen-
dations and other reports.
SECTION 5. COMPENSATION
The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation
but shall have the right to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of
their duties.
SECTION 6. VACANCIES
Any of the following may cause the office of a member to become vacated:
6.1 Death;
6.2 Disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend four regularly
scheduled meetings in any one calendar year;
6.3 Removal of residence from the Village, or
6.4 Resignation in writing.
Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible for the unexpired portion of the term by
the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the Village Council.
(109) 2
ORDINANCE NO. 109
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission for the Village of Mendota Heights is hereby
established.
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of 7 residents of the Village, appointed
by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the Village Council,
The members shall serve terms of three years. The term shall be staggered so that terms
of at least two members shall expire each year. Terms of members shall commence on
February 1 and shall terminate on January 31 of the year of termination. A member
whose term of office has expired shall serve until a successor has been appointed. The
February meeting shall be an organizational meeting at which the Commission shall elect
a Chairman and a Vice Chairs from among its members and shall appoint a Secretary .
who may or may not be a member of the Commission. The term of such officers shall
be for a period of one year.
SECTION 3. DUTIES AND POWERS
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise the Village Council on matters per-
taining to Parks and Recreational development programs and shall cooperate with Village
personnel in implementing the Parks and Recreation programs. The Parks and Recreation
Commission shall advise the Village Council on the establishment of written rules and
regulations for the use, management and operation of the public parks and recreational
facilities, the same to be approved by action of the Council before being put into effect.
The Commission shall, if requested by the Village Council, prepare plans for the
acquisition, development and improvement of the Village public parks and recreational
facilities and shall, if requested by the Village Council, develop a Comprehensive Plan
for future park development and open space. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall, .
if requested by the Village Council, prepare a Capital Improvements program for the
purpose of determining priorities and apportioning costs of scheduled improvements.
(109) 1
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 6, 1995
TO:-- Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
SUBJECT: Landscape Architect for Ivy Hills Park
DISCUSSION
The Commission, after receiving numerous complaints from
residents in the Ivy Hills neighborhood, determined that additional
landscape improvements were required in Ivy Hills Park following
the enlargement of the storm water holding pond and regrading :of
the south portion of the park.
The Commission's recommendation was reviewed by Council and
the sum of $20,000 for improvements plus consultant fees were
approved by Council. Funding would come from the Ivy Falls Storm
Water Project budget.
I compiled a list of nine possible landscape firms for review
by other members of City staff. The list was cut to four firms,
three of which will be submitting their qualifications and ideas on
this project to the Commission this evening.
All three firms have visited the park and I have given them
various maps of the area and park.. I have also mentioned the
availability of the stone from Acacia Cemetery. Each firm has been
asked to present a ten to fifteen minute presentation of their
qualifications with a ten minute question and answer period to
follow.
ACTION REQUIRED
Following the presentation, the Commission should discuss the
qualifications along with the approach of each firm and make a
recommendation for Council action at their February 21, 1995
meeting.
GDK:kkb
City of
Mendota Heights
February 6, 1995
Jim Hagstrom
Savanna Designs
3511 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo,Minnesota 55042
Dear Mr. Hagstrom,
t
You are scheduled to present your firms qualifications to the
Parks and Recreation Commission beginning at 7:15 P.M. A
ten to fifteen minute presentation followed by a ten minute
question and answer session is scheduled on the commission agenda
for. Tuesday, February 14, 1995.
Mr. Derek Young, BSLA will preceed you and Cliff Swanson, of
Damon Farber Associates will follow you.
The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council
which meets February 21, 1995. The Council will discuss the
commissions recommendation and all firms involved will be
notified of the Councils decision or action.
I look forward to seeing you on the fourteenth. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please call.
I will copy the brochure.. you gave me and include it with the
commission agenda package which will be mailed February 10th.
Sincerely,
Guy kullander,Parks Project Manager
1101 Victoria Curve -Mendota Heights, MN 55118 452-1850
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Mendota Heights
February 6, 1995
Derek Young Landscape Architecture
219 SE Main Street, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Dear Mr. Young:
February 2, 1995
Cliff Swenson
Damon Farber Associates
253 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Fax. 332-0936
Dear Mr. Swenson,
City of
Mendota Heights
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EDUCATION
Minnesota Registration 12306
EXPERIENCE 1977 - Present: Private Practice
DEREK YOUNG
LANDSCAPE ARbHI TECTURE
219 SE MAIN STREET, SUITE 400
MINNEAPOUS, MN 55414
(612) 3798566
BSLA, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1968
HOUSING Excelsior Bay Gables, Condominiums, Excelsior, Minnesota.
Architects: Miller, Hanson, Westerbeck, Berger,
332 5420. As Landscape Architect.
SnE PLANNING Farmington Town Plan, Farmington, Minnesota.
176 -acre P.U.D. Town Plan.
Sienna Corporation. Rod Hardy, 832 2808.
As Site Planner.
RECREATION
Alexander Ramsey City Park, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Master Recreation Plan, 200 acres;
Design Development Plans, Phases I, II, III,
contract documents, construction observation: parking
lots, roadways, trails, toilet building, drainfieid,
picnic shelter, overlook platform, footbridge,
signage. Budget $225,000. As Site Planner and
Landscape Architect.
Clarence Smith, 440 7884.
• INSTITUTIONAL North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills, Minnesota.
Site Planning of 45 acres for 3 -stage development,
and development drawings for Phase I.
Architects: Station 19. As Site Planner and Landscape
Architect, 623 1800.
COMMERCIAL /OHICE Maplewood Mall, Maplewood, Minnesota.
Expansion /Renovation. As Landscape Architect.
Marquette Bank, Fridley, Minnesota.
Architect: Dan Gleeson, 642 9407. As Site
Planner and Landscape Architect.
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and
Site Planners
7 February 1995
Guy Kulander
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Circle
Mendota Heights MN 55118
Re: Parks and Open Space Planning and Design
Ivy Hills Park, City of Mendota Heights
Dear Mr. Kulander:
I appreciate the opportunity to submit a statement of qualifications and a proposal to the City
of Mendota Heights to provide landscape architectural services for Ivy Hills Park.
Damon Farber Associates was established to provide quality services in the areas of landscape
architecture, recreational planning, site design and open space development. We concentrate
our efforts in the planning and design of exterior spaces as they relate to circulation. aspects,
function, maintenance, spatial organization and landscape aesthetics. As you know, we
emphasize an interactive process which includes the client and residents as integral members
of the Design/Flanning Team. We see ourselves as a resource to the City of Mendota Heights.
Our ability to work objectively to organize, schedule and communicate landscape architectural
and recreational aspects of a project in a sensitive and responsible manner has resulted in our
continued growth and earned us the trust and respect of those with whom we work. The care
and attention to detail we illustrate on our drawings is translated to reality by the on -going
commitment of the landscape architectural principal to remain involved in the project from
beginning to end.
Damon Farber Associates has a full time staff of seven professionals, each of whom is
committed to the development of quality exterior environments such that solutions to
challenging site situations are based on sensitivity, feasibility and technical competence. We
offer a complementary, objective discipline with proven expertise in open space/recreational
planning and site design as illustrated in the attached project brochure.
Damon Farber Associates offers the experience, qualifications, attitude and enthusiasm
required by an undertaking such as the one you propose. We hope to be allowed the
opportunity to work with you and to be responsive to your needs.
Sincerely,
Damon Farber Associates
t=p,
Cliff Swenson, Project Manager
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Kulander, Guy /cs 2 -7 -95
253 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 (612) 332 -7522 fax (612) 332 -0936
Qualifications services
The firm of Damon Farber Associates, Inc.
was established to provide quality services
in the areas of Landscape Architecture,
Site Planning and Urban Design.
Our approach and philosophy is premised
upon the concept that above all else, the
design process and product must reflect
the highest level of professional expertise.
This expertise is based upon aesthetic
sensitivity, current technology, function,
logic, and fiscal responsibility.
Damon Farber Associates is an organiza-
tion of experienced professionals with a
broad based background in the areas of:
• Landscape Architectural Design
• Site and Land Planning
• Downtown Redevelopment
• Environmental Planning
• Visual Assessment
• Regional Resource Management
• Recreational Planning
• Parks and Open Space Development
• Comprehensive Planning
We have earned a reputation for imagina-
tive and practical solutions to challenging
exterior situations. Damon Farber
Associates offers the full range of services
associated with the site development and
planning process. Our efforts concentrate
on initial site analysis, programming and
subsequent design through the preparation
of cost estimates, construction documents,
and site supervision.
The perception of the firm as experienced,
enthusiastic and objective is a direct result
of our approach to a client's needs. The
Landscape Architectural partner with
Damon Farber Associates acts as the
principal -in- charge and remains involved
with the project from beginning to end. He
is responsible for organizing in -house
progress and coordinating project reviews
and public involvement; he acts as the
client consultant liaison to communicate
and oversee the contract's successful
completion.
We have found that an approach which
incorporates the owner as an integral
member of the Design Team is most
satisfying to all concerned.
Damon Farber Associates has a proven
record for providing quality products on
time and within budget. The firm has
worked as a consultant to various public
agencies, corporate organizations, and
private institutions, as well as to other
design firms.
A significant consideration to past clients
has been the firm's ability to organize,
schedule, and communicate the
Landscape Architectural portions of a
project in a sensitive and responsible ;%
manner.
Damon Farber Associates emphasizes the
cooperative nature of the client/designer
relationship, and looks forward to the
opportunity of working with you as the need
for our services becomes appropriate.
Parks and Open
Space Development
Parks and open space design integrates
natural and man -made resources to allow
for human activity, wildlife and facilities
development to occur in a
noncompetetive manner. Public
workshops have proven to be a positive,
concensus building approach to the
design and development of public open
spaces.
Careful site organization of heavily used
areas by a varied cross - section of the
population has allowed for development
to occur in a noncompetetive manner
which respects the sensitivity of our
resources.
Bassett Creek Trails Restoration
Plan
U.S. Corp of Engineers
Bloomington Ave. Pond and Park
Minneapolis Dept. of Public Works
Brown Park Master Plan
City of Sauk Centre
Central Park Corridor
City of Golden Valley
Chaska Creek Linear Park System
City of Chaska
Cowles Access Road and Park
Cowles Media
Delano Parks and Open Space
Development Guide
Delano Dept. of Community Services
Douglas School Park
Mpls. Public Works /Special Projects
East Grand Forks Recreational
Open Space Comprehensive Plan
U.S. Corps of Engineers
East Side Park Master Plan
City of Oakdale, Minnesota
Ely Dam Restoration
US Forest Service
Fargo Depot Plaza Site Restoration
City of Fargo, ND
Farview Neighborhood Park
Mpls. Park and Recreation Board
German Park Master Plan
City of New Ulm
Harman Park Concepts
City of New Ulm
Hazeltine National Golf Club Entry
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Hidden Valley Regional Park
City of Savage
Lake Louise Natural Area
Conservancy
Deephaven Parks Commission
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Site
Development
Dakota Co. Parks & Recreation Dept.
Maple Dell Creek Park
City of Plymouth
Marilyn Nafstad Rose Garden
Minnesota Arboretum
McKnight Park Design Concepts
Chaska Parks and Recreation
Comm.
Middle East Park
City of Plymouth
Minnegasco Courtyard Site
Restoration
Minnegasco Corporation
Mission Hills Park
City of Plymouth
Mill Pond Park
City of Austin
New Ulm Parks & Open Space
System
City of New Ulm
Environmental Design
Damon Farber Associates offers an
objective and fresh viewpoint to the
manner in which more technical
disciplines visualize ecological impacts
upon a community.
An organized and rational approach
incorporating a standardized
methodology for evaluation can result
in an accurate assessment of site
impacts and environmentally effective
factors. We emphasize land -use
characteristics, public perception of
project scope, visual impact and
sustainable design in the planning
process.
Baseline Environmental Inventory
Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission
Bassett Creek Flood Control
Project
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Bloomington Avenue Retention
Pond
Minneapolis Dept. of Public Works
East Grand Forks Open Space and
Flood Control Plan
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Edina - Hyland Corridor Study
Northern States Power
Environmental Management Plan
Camp Ripley /DMA
Erosion Control & Site Design Plan
Northwestern College
Fall Lake Dam Reconstruction
U.S. Forest Service
Hefti, Hailstone, and Edgely Rest
Areas
North Dakota Dept. of Transportation
Highway 18 Wetland Mitigation
Henn. County Dept. of Public Works
IXI Research and Development
Complex EAW
IXI Corporation
Luther Northwestern College
Retention Pond
City of Lauderdale
Kettle River Environmental
Education & Interpretive Facility
Audubon Society of. the North
Maplewood Community Center
City of Maplewood
Mendota City Center Site Selection
City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Metro Area Landfill Master Plan
Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission
MICA Solid Waste Facility Plan
Metropolitan Inter County Agency
Mississippi River Headwater
Recreation Plan
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Ponderosa Regional; Science
Center
Moorhead State Univ. Foundation
Port Mille Lacs EAW EIS
Mille Lacs County
Rochester / Zumbro River Flood
Control Project
U.S. Corps of Engineers
SMMPA Reconnaissance Siting
Southem Minnesota Power
Association
Stowe Environmental Magnet
Program
City of Duluth
Twin Cities WMB Facilities '
Evaluation
Minn. Waste Management Board
Waste Management Development
Study
Metropolitan Waste Management
Commission
Plymouth As significant
Neighborhood components of a
Parks comprehensive open
space system, plans
were prepared for the
development of three
separate, but visually
consistent, parks —
Schmidt Lake, Timber
Shores and Mission
Hills.
The approach
culminating In the final
designs considered
topography, soils,
vegetation, circulation,
visual analysis,
signage, site
furnishings, and
resource/recreational
program requirements.
Each park required that
special attention to the
development and/or
maintenance of
ecologically sensitive
water bodies, plant
massings, and wildlife
habitats be
incorporated as part of
the visual designs.
McKnight Park
Prior Lake
Middle School
The concept plan for
McKnight Park
illustrates the close
relationship among
pedestrian and
vehicular circulation
patterns. Each of these
two physical
programmatic
considerations responds
to the site's roiling
topography. The
incluslon of additional
indigenous plantings
and wild grasses
enhances existing
vegetation massings.
Recreation facilities
and a natural
amphitheater provide
ample activity areas.
The athletic field
layout, as well as the
organization of. passive
areas, for the Prior
Lake Middle School
emphasize flexibility •
and mufti- purpose
usage.
Other recent
educational/recrea-
tional projects include:
Otter Lake Elementary
School, University of
Minnesota - Duluth
Sports Complex,
Winona State
University Master Plan
Update, Visitation
School Athletic Fields,
and Minneapolis Public
Schools AT & T Middle
School
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 9, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant
Subject: South Kensington Park Fields
Discussion of Funds Earmarked for Power Lines
DISCUSSION
At last month's meeting, Commissioner Libra, on behalf of the soccer groups in the
community, had submitted a memorandum requesting that the City consider releasing the
funds that had been earmarked for raising the power lines at Kensington Park. The soccer
groups are requesting that the funds be released so that they may be used for other
improvements at Kensington Park that they feel will be more beneficial to the overall quality
of the soccer complex than spending the money to raise the power lines. (Please see attached
January 9, 1995 memorandum.)
The Commission will recall that referendum funds in the amount of $25,000 had been
earmarked for raising the power lines, if it proved necessary, and that the soccer groups
would use the fields for one year to determine if the overhead lines were problematic.
(Please see attached July 13, 1993 Park minutes and July 20, 1993 City Council minutes.)
As other projects were being considered in 1994, it became apparent that funds in the
referendum might run out before the year of soccer use could determine what actions were
necessary. At that time, the Commission assured the soccer interests that the commitment to
address this issue was still valid, even if other funding sources had to be used.
Attached you will fmd a January 13, 1995 memorandum from Guy Kullander that
highlights the status of the Special Park Fund, the General Fund monies allocated in the City
budget for 1995 expenditures, and the status of the Referendum Funds.
Staff has met with Mr. Keith Campbell, of Sting Soccer, and Commissioner Libra, of
MHAA Soccer, to discuss the requests for improvements at Kensington Park, as requested in
their memorandum. The results of this meeting are that the soccer groups would like to
request the following:
1. Top Dressing of the Fields
2. Plantings to serve as Noise /Visual Buffers along the Freeway
3. The purchase of Youth Goals and Nets
Guy Kullander will have cost estimates available on Tuesday evening.
Top Dressing of the Fields
There are still a few bare spots on, or adjacent to, the soccer fields that require
additional fill, seeding or sodding. The soccer groups feel strongly that the quality of the
fields and the turf would be greatly improved with additional top dressing of the entire fields
and tilling /sodding of the trouble spots. The proposal is to correct the trouble spots in the
early Spring prior to Summer play, and then to provide the top dressing in Summer between
the Sibley Sting summer season and the MIIAA fall season.
It is estimated to cost about $10,000 for this two prong approach to turf quality on the
soccer fields. Guy will have more detailed numbers on Tuesday evening.
Plantings to serve as Noise /Visual Buffers along the Freeway
The soccer groups feel that action taken now to provide a thicker screen of
pine /spruce trees along the southern border of the park, will pay great dividends to future
users of the park in terms of softening freeway noise from I -494. Guy's estimates will be
base upon purchasing some 2' to 3' spruce trees, with volunteer help from the soccer groups
to plant the trees, to be planted along the southern boundary of the park. This original
purchase will be enhanced in future years with replacement trees that are currently budget
for. Staff will also appeal to MnDOT for additional help on their side of the fence. The
goal is to have a thick row of evergreen trees along the southern edge of the park at some
point in the future.
We are estimating about $1,000 for tree purchase and Guy will have some quotes
from local nurseries about costs.
The purchase of Youth Goals and Nets
As outlined in their memo, the soccer groups would like additional youth goals to be
purchased to increase the number of games that may be played at Kensington Park.
Additional nets are also requested. This is estimated to cost about $4,000.
The total requested expenditures are roughly estimated to be about $15,000. It is
apparent that there may not be this much left in the Referendum funds, as the approved plan
for North Kensington Park will potentially use up to $41,000 of the remaining funds which
are estimated to be $55,120. The soccer groups desire that these expenditures be committed
in 1995 and not spread out over a number of years in the CIP.
ACTION REQUIRED
Discuss the requested improvements with representatives of the soccer groups,
consider funding options and make a recommendation to City Council:.
TO:
MEMORANDUM
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: DAVE LIBRA
SUBJECT: SOUTH KENSINGTON PARK FIELDS
DATE: January 9, 1995
South Kensington Park provides Mendota Heights with two
full-sized soccer fields, as well as a picnic area, playground
facilities, and an open play area. The Mendota Heights Athletic
Association (MHAA) soccer program (with nearly 600 participants)
and the Sibley Sting travelling program (with at least 150
Mendota Heights players) have put these fields to good use over
the past year.
Following a full season of play, I asked representatives of
the MHAA and the Sibley Sting soccer programs to review the
fields, and this Memorandum summarizes their comments.
NSP POWER LINES. At the time that the final design and
plans for the park were approved in January 1992, the potential
problem with the NSP power lines at the Northeast corner of Field
2 (see attached diagram) was recognized. The Parks and
Recreation Commission, after reviewing various options,
recommended that $25,000 be budgeted for the raising of the power
lines if necessary after actual construction and an analysis of
the impact on Field 2. The City Council approved such
recommendation.
One of the goals of the Bond Referendum was to provide one
full size (300' x 390') field and one large (240' x 360') field
for the community. Because of site limitations, the fields for
Kensington Park were compromised to two large fields (240' x 360'
and 240' x 350'). The power lines further limit Field 2 and are
an undesirable feature of the park.
ALTERNATE IMPROVEMENTS. Although the power lines are a
problem, the parents and coaches of both the MHAA and Sibley
Sting organizations recognized that the funds available from the
Referendum, the General Fund, and the Special Park Fund are
limited and should be spent prudently. Accordingly, they believe
that the community and its soccer programs would benefit more if
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the funds earmarked for the power lines were instead used to
otherwise complete and improve South Kensington Park.
Specifically, the following alternative items are requested:
1) Top dressing. Both fields apparently were seeded over
primarily clay soil, with very little topsoil added. In
order to improve the quality of the drainage, levelling, and
grass for the fields, a program of adding a top dressing of
soil for several years would be recommended. The improved
quality of the fields should be a substantial, long-term
benefit for decreased grass maintenance, fertilizer, and
irrigation. At one time, Guy Kullander indicated an
approximate cost for this of possibly $10,000.
2) Plantings. Apparently some lilac bushes have been
planted along the fence toward 494. Unless a wood fence or
soil berm is possible, these plantings should be reviewed in
the Spring and supplemented by additional plantings to
provided a noise, wind, and visual buffer. .A thick planting
of pine trees was suggested as an example. The trees would
also decrease the possibility of balls clearing the fence
and rolling onto 494. I assume these plantings would cost
less than $1,000.
3) Goals. Four new youth-sized goals would permit the use
of Kensington Park for both older and younger players in the
Fall and in the Summer. The goals could be used for play
across Field 2 in the Fall by the younger players, and could
be used in the area to the East of the fields during the
Summer. Currently, all of the goals owned by the City are
in use during the Fall (at Ivy Falls, Wentworth, Friendly
Hills, Mendakota, and Kensington). Field space is becoming
tight. At least six youth-sized nets and two adult-sized
nets should also be ordered. The goals and nets should cost
less than $4,000.
4) Shooting Board. A shooting board (similar to a tennis
rebound board) should be constructed at the East end of the
fields to permit shooting practice. The structure can be
constructed rather inexpensively from timbers and plywood.
The above items should cost less than $25,000 and will
substantially enhance the quality of these fields for the
community. Accordingly, the above items have been requested for
1995 in lieu of any action on the power lines.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS. The following additional items were
discussed as items that need attention as maintenance items for
the fields:
1) The bleachers which were purchased for the Kensington
fields as part of the Referendum authorization should be
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moved there next Spring.
2) At Kensington, there are low areas near the 494 fence
and on the field that should be filled and seeded this
Spring.
3) The area to the East of the Kensington fields has been
acquired by the City as an additional dedication, and
apparently will be graded and seeded. The area should be
drained away from the fields, and should be levelled to
permit use as a practice and play area.
4) The soccer field at Mendakota apparently has low areas
at each end that need fill to improve drainage and then
either seed or sod.
SUMMARY. I discussed the above items at a board meeting for
the Sibley Area Sting on January 9, 1995, which was attended by
about 25 officers, coaches, and parents. The members emphasized
that South Kensington Park is a great addition to the community,
and the City Council, Parks Commission, and City Staff have done
a fine job. They were unanimous in requesting that the above
alternate improvements be implemented in 1995 in lieu of the
raising of the power lines at the fields.
Attached are signatures on behalf of the Sibley Area Sting
members in attendance who live in Mendota Heights, including the
President of the Sibley Area Sting, and the Soccer Commissioner
for MHAA. Representatives of the two soccer programs would be
glad to meet with City Staff to discuss the above proposals and
to appear at the next Parks Commission and City Council meetings.
Most of the above alternate improvements were discussed as .
part of the capital improvement plan for the parks, but were not
pushed as priorities in recognition of the decision yet to be
made on the $25,000 of Referendum funds. We believe that using a
portion of the Referendum funds for these alternate improvements
will best accomplish the plans for South Kensington Park, avoid
the need for funding these improvements from other sources in the
future, and will release the balance of the funds for other
important park needs.
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DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARK'
ARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 13, 1993
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on Tuesday, July 13, 1993 in the City Hall
Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called
to order at 6:35 o'clock P.M. The following members were present:
Kleinglass, Libra, Damberg and Linnell. Commissioners Norton, Katz
and Spicer were excused. Also present were Administrative
Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander.
Guests were Keith Campbell of Sibley STING Soccer Program.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to approve the June 8, 1993,
Minutes.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
KENSINGTON PARK SOCCER FIELDS
Administrative Assistant Batchelder introduced this item by
stating he had received memos and letters from Mend -Eagan
Soccer and Sibley STING Soccer regarding the new soccer fields
at south Kensington Park. Batchelder referred the Parks
Commission to a letter that the City had received signed by 36
families involved in the Sibley Sting Soccer Program regarding
their concerns with the new fields and the power lines at
Kensington Park. Batchelder stated he had met with
Commissioner Libra and Mr. Keith Campbell of Sibley Sting to
discuss their concerns and to provide some information on the
landscaping and construction of the park. Batchelder stated
it was his understanding that the primary concern of the
soccer groups is to maintain the size of the fields and
maximize the size of the fields in the park. Batchelder
stated the soccer groups desired to address the issues which
might inhibit or reduce the size of the fields. Batchelder
stated these issues were: 1) the location of the power lines;
2) landscape screening for stray soccer balls; and 3) proper
grading and drainage for safe play.
Batchelder reminded the Commission that on January 21, 1992
the City Council had earmarked $25,000 of Referendum money to
move the power lines, if experience deemed it to be necessary.
Batchelder stated the soccer groups were concerned that
competing projects may extinguish the Referendum money before
the power line issue could be revisited.
Parks and Recreation Commission
July 13, 1993
Page 2
Commissioner Libra stated that as a Parks Commissioner he is
continuing to see funding commitments and was concerned about
what the final Referendum money would be spent for. Libra
stated the soccer groups have been visiting the field and it
looks like it will become a great facility for Mendota
Heights. Libra stated he had discussed some of the fine
tuning of the fields with City staff including drainage,
grading and seeding. Libra stated there were two primary
items that concerned the soccer groups. One being the
townhouses on the western border which may be at risk from
stray soccer balls hitting the windows. Libra stated it would
be an unfortunate incident if the homeowners sue individual
soccer players for broken windows and wants to avoid these
problems if possible. Libra stated he believes the
landscaping currently in place will ultimately provide
adequate screening but it is many years away from maturing to
that point.
Libra stated the other primary concern was the power lines and
after reviewing the issue with City staff he understood that
City Council's intent was to revisit the soccer field /power
line issue after a year of experience on the fields.
Commissioner Libra stated the soccer groups were interested in
getting a commitment from the City to review this issue and to
hold onto the earmark money for another year.
Commissioner Libra stated the soccer groups do not believe
there is a real need to make a decision at this point in time
to spend or not spend the money and that it would be
reasonable to wait for a season and examine the power line
issue at that time. Libra felt that instead of lobbying for
a decision on expenditure of this money that it was his intent
to present this information to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for their awareness and so the City Council could
see that this item had been discussed at the Park meeting.
Mr. Keith Campbell addressed the Parks and Recreation
Commission and stated it is his primary objective to maintain
full size soccer fields at Kensington Park. Mr. Campbell
stated the result of smaller soccer fields are more physical
games that the kids do not enjoy as much. He stated the
larger sized fields are needed for those children seventh
grade and up to enjoy a less physical game. Mr. Campbell
stated the soccer fields look like they are coming in as
really nice fields and he is worried that limitations might
reduce the size of the fields. Mr. Campbell stated the soccer
groups felt that they need these two full sized fields as
originally planned.
Parks and Recreation Commission
July 13, 1993
Page 3
Mr. Campbell stated the field on the east side of the park
could be moved further to the east if the power lines were
raised and then this would provide some cushioning between the
two fields. Mr. Campbell stated approximately 200 soccer
coaches held a rules meeting at the beginning of the year and
that if Mendota Heights had a house rule regarding replay of
any soccer balls that hit the power lines this would be
embarrassing. Mr. Campbell stated he is hoping at this point
that the fields will work and that corner kicks will not be
affected by the power lines. He stated his young son had
practiced corner kicks underneath the power lines and that
three kicks had gone over the wire and seven kicks had gone
under the wire out of the ten kicks tried. Mr. Campbell
reiterated his objective of receiving some commitment from the
City to maintain the fields at these large sizes and to
revisit the raising of the power line issue and earmarking the
money.
Commissioner Damberg stated when money is earmarked through a
Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation and City
Council approval it is a promise that that money will be
there. Commissioner Damberg stated she was willing to re-
emphasize the Parks Commission's commitment to earmarking the
$25,000 at Kensington Park. Commissioner Kleinglass inquired
if there was a danger to the kids with soccer balls hitting
the power lines. Parks Project Manager Kullander stated there
is no danger to children and that NSP has stated that a soccer
ball will not cause any electrical concerns or mechanical
concerns as far as the power lines.
Batchelder stated that he had begun contacts with Mr. Dan
Blake, of Centex Homes, to discuss additional screening along
the western edge of the soccer fields on the townhome
property. Parks Project Manager Kullander stated he
identified those areas on the field that need additional fill
and re- seeding and a contractor will work on this when the
fields are dry enough to support heavy equipment. The
Commission discussed screening along the western boundary of
the soccer fields.
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that City Council
reconfirm their commitment to earmark $25,000 to raise the
power lines if deemed necessary after a year's play on these
fields, to keep the fields as large as possible, and to
explore screening options around the soccer fields.
Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
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Page No. 3692
July 20, 1993
that as long as this is not the case he agrees
with the recommendation for inspection trips.
Councilmember Smith moved that the pre -
construction conference should be held at the
city and should include as many fire
department representatives as Chief Maczko
feels are needed, that two inspection trips by
three department personnel are authorized, and
that all bidders must submit a base bid and
bids on all alternates.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PARKS AND RECREATION Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would
COMMISSION like information on the use of the soccer
fields. She stated that there was Commission
discussion on increasing the size of the
Kensington fields so that there is less
physical contact during play, and asked what
the use of the fields is in relation to the
size of the fields and age groups. She also
asked if the capital improvement program was
requested in 1992 or whether it is something
that is routinely done.
Assistant Batchelder responded that the fields
have been designed as large as possible and
are large enough to accommodate adult soccer,
pointing out that there are other, smaller
fields throughout the city. With respect to
the CIP, he stated that the CIP for the park
system has been done in the past when the
Public Work Director does the park budget but
that since the referendum the park system size
has changed and a recreation programmer has
been hired. When the Commission was faced
with the question of whether to build two
bridges in two parks, they posed the question
of what other major cost improvements will
occur in the future and directed staff to
prepare a plan. He explained that the
Commission wants to take a thorough look at
the park system and the plan may take as long
as eight months to prepare.
Councilmember Krebsbach also expressed concern
about the power lines in Kensington Park and
stated that she would like to be sure the city
continues to hold the $25,000 that was set
aside to move the power lines if it becomes
necessary.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
IVY FALLS CREEK
MEETING
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Page No. 3693
July 20, 1993
Mayor Mertensotto responded that Council has
taken the position that if the location of the
lines becomes a problem the city would spend
$25,000 out of the referendum monies to
relocate them. He further stated that Council
has given this assurance to the Commission.
Assistant Batchelder stated that $25,000 of
the referendum funds was earmarked for this
purpose in 1992 and remains set aside for the
purpose.
Councilmember Smith pointed out that North
Kensington Park has not been completed and the
improvement cost has never been determined
because the needs have not been determined.
She asked if funds have also been earmarked
for North Kensington Park development.
Assistant Batchelder responded that
development of North Kensington is a line item
in the referendum budget.
Councilmember Huber moved to acknowledge
receipt of the minutes of the July 13th Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that
an informal meeting to review the final plans
with residents affected by the Ivy Falls Creek
project will be held on July 26th.
Council briefly discussed the status of
easement negotiations. Mayor Mertensotto
pointed out that all property owners should be
treated the same, and that the project cannot
continue until all easements are acquired.
Councilmember Smith moved to proceed with
condemnations necessary for the acquisition of
easements in conjunction with the Ivy Falls
Creek project.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Mr. Fred Fisher, 1869 Eagle Ridge Drive,
stated that he is very interested in the Burow
farm issue and that he had first been informed
on the matter in a recent newspaper article.
January 13, 1995
Memo to:
From:
Subject:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Guy Kullaner, Parks Project Manager
Park improvement projects in 1995
The following improvements are included in the 1995 budget.
FUNDED FROM SPECIAL PARK FUND
1. Wentworth Park Bridges & culvert
2. Switch warming houses at Wentworth & Ivy plus
ADA improvements (ramps, railing, path, etc)
3. Wildflower plantings at 4 parks
4. Ivy Park benches and planters
5. Wentworth Park grills (2)
6. Wentworth Park Picnic Shelter
* *
$ 25,000
.$
$ 600
$ (3,500
$ 600
$ 18,000
No longer needed. Can be part of Ivy Falls Storm
Project Landscape improvements budgeted at $ 25,000.
Several projects scheduled for 1994 were not completed and
can be accomplished in 1995.which were funded by Special Park
1. Replace wooden bridge in Valley Park $ 10,000
2. Complete upgrade of play. equipment @ Wentworth $ 5,000
Total funds required to complete above projects
* * )
$ 65,200
'GENERAL FUND IMPROVEMENTS.
Improvements included in 1995 budget not funded by Special
Fund or Referendum Fund
1. Sweep trails (approx) 15 miles $ 1,000
2. Seal coat Mendakota Park Trail 2,000
3. Concrete bleacher pads in two parks 1,500
4. Port-a-potie enclosures in three parks 2,000
5. Wildflower maintenance or expansion 300
6. Resurface tennis courts at Roger's Lake Park3,500
7. Repari roof at Valley Park 1,500
8. Replace two damaged benches at Roger's Lake700
9. Resurface basketball court at Mendakota Park1,500
10.Widen ballfield warning track,one field per year 500
11.Replace freers at Mendakota Park 500
12.Replace two'grills at Wentworth Park 600
Park
$ 15,600
January 13, 1995 Page 2
Referendum items are not included in the City Budget.
The following items were identified by the commission as possible
projects where the use of Referendum funds would be appropriate.
All projects were included in either the 1994 or 1995 Five Year
Parks Capital Improvement Plan.
1. Safety and regularoty signage in 14 parks or facilities$ 5,700
2. Bituminous trails to connect two hardcourts (ADA) 1,000
3. Repair rubberized play top at Mendakota (SAfety/ADA) 1,500
4. Improvements to North Kensington Park 25,000
5. Install two grills at South Kensington Park 600
6. Develop, print, distribute and display park & trail maps5,500
7. Raise power lines at south Kensington Park if necessary25,000
8. Construct tennis courts at Hagstrom-King Park 35,000
$ 99,300
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PARK & TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
Revenue from bond sales $ 3,386,362
Other revenues 131,357
-MSA-Marie Ave Trail
-County-Delaware Trail
-Water Utility Fund-Mendakota Loop
EXPENDITURES
. Total Funds $ 3,517,719
1989 $ 139,256
1990 1,826;245:..
1991 782,238,
1992581,009
1993 102,059'
1994 31,792
$ 3,462,599
REMAINING FUNDS $ 55,120.00
January 13, 1995 Page 3
STATUS OF SPECIAL PARK FUND
Balance in fund 12/31/93 $ 410,987
Cash contributions in 1994 15,355
Interest earned in 1994 20,000.
Expenditures from fund in1994.... (16,358) •
Balance in Special Park Fund 12/31/94 429,964
Anticipated additions in 1995
1. Mendota Meadows 36 lots x $750= 27,0.00
2. Swanson's 2nd Add. 7 x $ 750 = 5,250
3. Interest 22,000
Apporoximate size of fund in 1995...$484,214
(Fund balanceat end of 1991=$350,000, 1992=$392,000)
When the Mendakota Park land was acquired the outstanding
utility and street assessments were to be paid for by the City.
Thru 1994 these assessment were paid for from referendum funds.
Beginning in 1995 the Special Park Fund will now continue to
pay off the balance due. The following are the amounts to be
paid each year from the Special Park Fund.
1995... $ 12,383.04
1996... 11,706.92
1997...
1998...
1999...
2000...
2001...
2002...
2003...
2004...
2005...
6,160.12 (Street portion paid off in 1996)
5,873.60
5,587.08
5,300.56
5,014.04
4,727.54
4,441.02
4,154.50
3,868.02 Last Payment
ACTION REQUIRED
No action is required. The above information is for use when
the commission discusses updating the Five Year Parks Imporvement
Plan.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
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J 5, 1995 \J ex.vt u G V '/ f Lo tr.
To: Parks and Recreation Commission �f�
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis
Subject: Continued Discussion of Recreation Programming
DISCUSSION
At the December meeting, Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programmer, reviewed the
City's recreation programs and the evaluations of these programs to describe their current
state of activity for the Commission. The Commission discussed joint planning with
neighboring communities, passive recreational activities and additional programs that could
be added. The Commission directed staff to research staffing levels of similar sized
communities, to generate ideas on the most feasible or practical programs that could be
added and to explore joint program ideas with neighboring cities.
Attached you will find an informal survey of some similar sized Minnesota cities
listing their populations and their full -time staffing components. Also attached is a brief list
of Recreation Programming ideas. This list includes programs that staff has either been
contacted about or is aware that there might be a demand for.
Shelli will be present Tuesday evening to continue this discussion with the
Commission.
ACTION REQUIRED
Discuss recreation programming and provide staff with any appropriate direction.
CITY
SURVEY OF RECREATION STAFFING
JANUARY 6, 1995
POPULATION POSITIONS
Arden Hills 9,513 fo Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Program Supervisor
Champlin 18,244 • Parks & Recreation
Director
• Park & Public Works
Director
• Recreation Supervisor
Chanhassen 12,863 0 Recreation Supervisor
• Program Specialist/Senior
Citizen Coordinator
Chaska 12,251 0 Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Athletic Programmer
• Arts & Special Events
Coordinator
• Facility Manager
Columbia Hts 19,055 0 Director of Recreation
• Youth Program Coordinator
Elk River
Area Rec. 12,041 0 Recreation Coordinator
Falcon Hts 5,293 0 1 person (not known)
Farmington 6,347 • Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Recreation Programmer
Hastings 16,032 • Director of Parks &
Recreation
Hutchinson 11,865 0 Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Recreation Specialist
• Youth Services Director
• Facilities Manager
Little Canada
9,081 • Director of Parks &
Recreation
CITY POPULATION POSITIONS
Marshall 12,026 • Park Supervisor
• Assistant Director
Lino Lakes 10,056 0 Parks and Recreation
Director
• Recreation Supervisor
Mound
9,652 0 Parks Director
Mounds View 12,638 0 Director of Parks,
Recreation & Forestry
• Athletic Supervisor
New Ulm 13,302 0 Director
• Recreation Program
Supervisor
• Facility Manager/Ass't.
Director
Prior Lake 11,876 0 Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Program Specialist
Robbinsdale 14,429 • Director
• Recreation Supervisor
• Senior Program
Coordinator
• Athletic Supervisor
• Aquatic Supervisor
Rosemount
Savage
Shakopee
Vadnais Hts
9,750 0 Director of Parks &
Recreation
• Ass't. Director of Parks
& Recreation
11,775
• Parks & Recreation
Director
• Program Supervisor
12,344 0 Recreation Assistant
• Program Supervisor
11,420 • Parks Superintendent
• Recreation Programmer
RECREATION PROGRAMMING IDEAS
Passive
-Parent/Child Build a Bird House - scheduled for April 1, 1995
-Arts and Crafts in the Parks - may duplicate what ISD 197
offers
-Fire Arms/Gun Safety Class - Possibly in conjunction with
Police Department
-CPR/First Aid Certification Class
-Trips in conjunction with other Cities - possibilities
include theatres, sporting events and shopping events.
Active
-Junior Golf League - with WSP and SSP at Par 3 Course
-Line Dancing - Gymnasium space would be needed
-Basketball Leauge - Gymnasium space would be needed
-Aerobics - Gymnasium space would be needed
-Horseback Riding - at a local Ranch
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 9, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi
Subject: North Urban Trail - Request by County for City Position on Trail
DISCUSSION
On December 6, 1994, the Dakota County Board adopted their Resolution No. 94 -914
which requested that their staff seek input from the Cities involved in the North Urban
Regional Trail (NURT) program with respect to the development of a regional trail through
their jurisdictions. (Please see attached Resolution No. 94 -914.)
The County is requesting that we place this item before the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the City Council so that we may forward our official position, in the form
of a resolution, on the trail proposal. Copies of the development plan are included in your
packet. Please note that the City's position in the past has been that we will not formally
approve the plan until such time as more details are known, particularly regarding the
potential impacts to Valley Park are known. In Appendix C of the attached development
plan, there are two letters from Mendota Heights to Dakota County stating our position,
dated April 21, 1994 and August 2, 1994.)
The County's resolution states that regional designation is needed before any
construction may occur and that local funds not be used for this project. Regional or federal
funds would therefore have to be used, and there is some concern that these funds would
require "regional standards" that may mean trail widening, flattening and other enhancements
of our existing trail in Valley Park. These impacts are not known at this time. (Please see
Figure 6 in the development plan.)
The plan, as it is proposed, has incorporated our earlier suggestions to the County,
including having the trail along the south edge of the Highway 110 Frontage Road instead of
through the neighbors front yards. For this reason, the plan has generally avoided
controversy from within Mendota Heights during the public hearings that the County has
held. The Commission should discuss their support for the NURT.
ACTION REQUIRED
Review the plan and provide direction to staff on drafting a resolution and
recommendation for adoption by the City Council.
DAKOTA COUNTY
January 20, 1995
DIVISION OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
14955 GALAXIE AVENUE
LOUIS J. BREIMHURST, P.E.
DIRECTOR
(612) 891 -7005
FAX (612) 891 -7031
APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA 55124 - 8579/.
DEPARTMENTS OF —
• ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• HIGHWAYS
• PARKS
• SURVEY
• OFFICE OF PLANNING
Mr. Kevin Batchelder
Assistant City Administrator
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Batchelder:
During the past year, the Dakota County Office of Planning has worked with Barton-Aschman Associates
in developing a proposed trail plan to connect the cities of Lilydale, Mendota_ Heights, West St. Paul, and
South St. Paul.
On December 6, 1994, the Board of Commissioners directed staff to request input, in the form of a
resolution, from the affected cities and the school district. A copy of the Board Resolution has been
included for your information, as well as a copy of the Draft North Urban Trail Master Plan with written
comments in the appendix of the document.
We would appreciate if you would please have this item placed on the next City Council Meeting agenda.
Please have the plan reviewed by your Parks and Recreation Committee or Planning Commission as you
see fit. We would like to receive your official position on the trail proposal, in the form of a resolution, by
March 1, 1995.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Office of Planning at 891-
7030.
Sincerely,
Chantell Kadin, Physical Development Planner
OFFICE of PLANNING
cc: Commissioner Don Maher, District 2
Commissioner Patrice Bataglia, District 3
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Jack Ditmore, Deputy Director, Physical Development Division
Barb Schmidt, Parks Director
Ken Horns, Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
r.
Printed on Recycled Paper
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA COUNTY. MINNESOTA
DATE December 6, 1994
Motion by Commissioner Richards
RESOLUTION NO 94 -914
Seconded by Commissioner Maher
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directed staff to develop plans for an east -west connection
between the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Riverfront Trail; and
WHEREAS, a Master Plan for the North Urban Regional Trail was completed in June, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners released the Master Plan as a draft for public review on September 6, 1994;
and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public information meeting was held on September 22, 1994 at the Wentworth Library in
West St. Paul, with written comments accepted through October 24, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to seek the input of the Cities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul and School
District 197 with respect to the development of a regional trail through their jurisdictions and properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to propose regional designation for a North Urban Regional Trail to the Metropolitan Council,
which connects the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Riverfront Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed trail shall not be constructed until regional designation for such a trail is
approved by the Metropolitan Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That local funds shall not be required as a part of the funding for a North Urban Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That representatives of Dakota County work with legislators and other interested persons
to secure designation of a North Urban Trail as a regional trail in the metropolitan system.
YES
Harris X Harris
Maher X Maher
Bataglia X Bataglia
Richards X Richards
Turner X Turner
Jensen X Jensen
Loeding X Loeding
State of Minnesota
County of Dakota
NO
I, Joan L. Kendall, Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Dakota County,
Minnesota, at their session held on the 6th day of December 1994 now on file in the County
Administration Department, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof.
Witness my hand and official seal of Dakota County this
1
day of 2rd�..%,l��+F"'�/ 7 7/
Clerk to the Board
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 9, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Ass
Subject: Preliminary Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan for 1994 -99
DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission finalized the development of a Five Year
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) in June of 1994. This document was used in the
development of the 1995 Budget and it provides a blueprint for the consideration of future
capital needs in the park system.
This CIP should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Attached you will fmd
a copy of the CIP and a memo from Guy Kullander outlining the Special Park Fund, 1995
expenditures in the budget, and the referendum fund.
The Commission should begin discussing the CIP, review the 1995 program and
consider capital needs for 1999. This discussion is to provide direction to staff and to
request analysis of any particular needs that might be included.
ACTION REQUIRED
Begin discussions and annual review of the Capital Improvements Plan and provide
direction to staff.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1994
PARK/ITEM
1. 14 Parks or facilities - Safety &
Regulatory Signage
2. Landscape plantings for land
dedication at Ivy Park
3. Grade Swales and Ice area to drain
4. Upgrade Wentworth Park play
equipment. Add accessible
elements. Handicap park north
of Highway 110
5. Replace wood bridge in Valley
Park with steel and wood bridge.
Council approved 1993.
6. Connect hard court to street or
trail in Rogers Lake and Friendly
Hills Parks. ADA upgrade.
7. Repair rubberized play surface at
Mendakota Park Safety issue
8. Enlarge free skating rink - add
lights and poles as necessary at
Friendly Hills Park & ADA improements
9. Improvements to North Kensington
Park
10. Install 2 grills in South Kensington
Park
11. Sod for repairs at Kensington
soccer fields
Proposed 1994 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND • SPECIAL PARK REFERENDUM
See 1994 City
Budget
$300.00
$10- 15,000
$10,000.00
$2,000.00
$22 to $27,300
NOTE: The only expenditure listed in this document that has been approved by
Council is item #5 for calender year 1994.
$5,700.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$25,000
$600.00
$450.00
$37,250
• MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1995 pg 1
1. Switch/relocate warming houses
at Ivy and Wentworth Parks.
Make ADA improvements such as
ramps, railings and pathway.
Remove excess poles and lights
at ivy Park.
2. Develop wildflower planting areas
in 4 parks Valley, Copperfleld
Victoria Highlands and Marie Park
3. Install 2 benches near pond In Ivy Park
4. Install concrete bleacher pads in
two parks
5. Construct rock landscape wall at
berm near south entrance to park
6. Develop, print, distribute and
display park & trail maps -
11 locations
7. Construct enclosures for Port - A-
Poties in two parks
8. Construct enclosures for Port-A-
Potie in Mendakota Park.
Upgrade materials to match
existing structures
9. Wildflower maintenance
& expansion
10. Enhance trees and landscape
plantings in two parks per year
11. Resurface tennis court at Rogers
Lake Park
12. Replace 3 wood bridges with
culverts or steel bridges - safety
and ADA issue
GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK BEEERFAaum
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$300.00
$500.00
$3,500.00
$12 to 25,000
$6,000.00
$600.00
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
$5,500.00
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITALIMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1995 pg 2
13. Install 2 grills in Wentworth Park
14. Reroof shelter in Valley Park
15. Repaint hard court in Rogers Lake
Park & Friendly Hills Park
16. Replace 2 of 5 benches in Rogers
Lake Park
17. Resurface basketball court at
Mendakota Park
18. Enlarge ballfield waming track. One
per year -5 total
19. Replace trees at Mendakota Park
20. Replace two grills removed/damaged
In Rogers Lake Park
21. Construct picnic shelter in
Wentworth Park
22. Raise Power Lines at S. Kensington
Park
23. Construct tennis court at Hagstrom
King Park
Proposed 1995 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK REFERENDUM
$600.00
$1,500.00
$300.00
$700.00
$1,500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$600.00
$24,400 to 37,400
$12 to 18,000
$22 to 28,100
$25,000.00
$35,000.00
$65,500.00
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1996
1. Enhance tree and landscape plantings
in two parks
2. Wildflower maintenance
3. Enclosures for Port-A-Poties in two
parks
4. Concrete bleacher pads in two parks
5. Reroof shelter in Rogers.Lake Park
6. Paint/stain structures in Mendakota
Park
7. Replace 1 of 5 benches in Rogers Lake
Park
8. Resurface tennis court In Ivy Falls
Park
Modify tennis court fence opening to
meet ADA at Wentworth Park
10. Replace wood bridge with bit walkway
in Rogers Lake Park
11. Resurface trail thru Rogers Lake Park
12. Enlarge waming track one per year -
5 total
13. Reshape gravel trails in Friendly
Marsh Park and Copperfield Ponds
14. Resurface Lexington Ave. trail
15. Construct picnic shelter in Friendly Hills
Park
Proposed 1996 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$2 to 4,000
$350.00
$3,500.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
$3,000.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
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$20 to 22,350
SPECIAL PARK
$12 to 18,000
$12 to 18,000
REFERENDUM
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$0.00
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1997
1. Enhance tree and landscape plantings
in two parks
2. Wildflower maintenance and expansion
3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties
4. Concrete bleacher pads in two parks
5. Paint/stain structures at Kensington
Park
6. Resurface tennis court at Marie Park
7. Construct two wayside rest areas with
benches in Valley Park
8. Replace two of 5 benches in Rogers
Lake Park
9. Expand sprinkler system at Mendakota
Park
10. Enlarge waming track 3rd of 5 total
11. Seal coat trail in Valley View Heights
Park
12. Seal coat Mendota Heights Road
Delaware to Dodd
13. Upgrade play equipment in Hagstrom
King Park ADA & Safety
14. Bench along Victoria Trail
15. Basketball hoop at S. Kensington Park
Proposed 1997 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
$3,500.00
$700.00
$6,000.00
$500.00
$500.00
$5,000.00
$22,200.00
SPECIAL PARK
$2,000.00
$5 to 8,000
$500.00
$500.00
$8 to 11,000
REFERENDUM
$0.00
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1998
1. Enhance trees and landscape plantings
in two parks
2. Maintain and expand wildflower
plantings
3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties
4. Concrete bleacher pads at two
locations
5. Resurface tennis court at Friendly Hills
Park
6. Install two horseshoe pits at Rogers
Lake Park
7. Enlarge waming track at Mendakota
Park 4 of 5
8. Repair/replace rubberized surface at
Mendakota Park
9. Restripe parking lot at Kensington Park
(every 5 years)
10. Enhance tree plantings at Kensington
Park
11. ADA upgrades to Marie Park warming
house
Proposed 1998 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND SPECIAL PARK REFERENDUM
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$3,500.00
$500.00
$3 to 5,000
$200.00
$500.00
$2,000.00
Mal
$13 to 15,200
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$0.00
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Expenditures Proposed for 1999
1. Enhance trees and landscape
plantings in two parks
2. Wildflower maintenance and expansion
3. Enclosures for 2 Port-A-Poties
4. Concrete bleacher pads in 2 parks
5. Resurface tennis courts in Wentworth
Park
6. Resurface (seal coat) 8 park
parking lots
7. Restripe 8 parking lots and hard courts
8. Seal coat trails in Ivy Park, Mendakota
Park, Friendly Hills Park and
Hagstrom King Park
9. Modify/upgrade play equipment to
meet ADA in Valley Park
10. Enlarge waming track at Civic Center
Field last of 5 fields
11. Modify trail grades from Park Place
to Valley Park
Proposed 1999 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$3,500.00
$4,800.00
$1,225.00
$7,000.00
$500.00
$20,525.00
SPECIAL PARK
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
REFERENDUM
$0.00
January 13, 1995
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullaner, Parks Project Manager
Subject: Park improvement projects in 1995
The following improvements are included in the 1995 budget.
•
FUNDED FROM SPECIAL PARK FUND
1. Wentworth Park Bridges & culvert $ 25,000
2. Switch warming houses at Wentworth & Ivy plus
ADA improvements (ramps, railing, path, etc)...$ '6,000
3. Wildflower plantings at 4 parks $ 600
4. Ivy Park benches and, planters $ (3,500
5. Wentworth Park grills (2) $ 600
6. Wentworth Park Picnic Shelter $ 18,000
No longer needed. Can be part of Ivy Falls Storm
Project Landscape improvements budgeted at $ 25,000.
Several projects scheduled for 1994 were not completed and
can be accomplished in 1995,which were funded by Special Park
1. Replace wooden bridge in Valley Park $ 10,000
2. Complete upgrade of play. equipment @ Wentworth $ 5,000
* *
Total funds required to complete above projects
* * )
$ 65,200
GENERAL FUND IMPROVEMENTS.
Improvements included in 1995 budget not funded by Special Park
Fund or Referendum Fund
1. Sweep trails (approx) 15 miles $ 1,000
2. Seal coat Mendakota Park Trail 2,000
3. Concrete bleacher pads in two parks 1,500
4. Port-a-potie enclosures in three parks 2,000
5. Wildflower maintenance or expansion 300
6. Resurface tennis courts at Roger's Lake Park3,500
7. Repari roof at Valley Park 1,500
8. Replace two damaged benches at Roger's Lake700
9. Resurface basketball court at Mendakota Park1,500
10.Widen ballfield warning track,one field per year 500
11.Replace treets at Mendakota Park 500
12.Replace two7grills at Wentworth Park 600
• .„
$ 15,600
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January 13, 1995 Page 2
Referendum items are not included in the City Budget.
The following items were identified by the commission as possible
projects where the use of Referendum funds would be appropriate.
All projects were included in either the 1994 or 1995 Five Year
Parks Capital Improvement Plan.
1. Safety and regularoty signage in 14 parks or facilities$ 5,700
2. Bituminous trails to connect two hardcourts (ADA) 1,000
3. Repair rubberized play top at Mendakota (SAfety/ADA) 1,500
4. Improvements to North Kensington Park 25,000
5. Install two grills at South Kensington Park 600
6. Develop, print, distribute and display park & trail maps5,500
7. Raise power lines at south Kensington Park if necessary25,000
8. Construct tennis courts at Hagstrom-King Park , 35,000
$ 99,300
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PARK & TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
Revenue from bond sales $ 3,386,362
Other revenues 131,357
-MSA-Marie Ave Trail
-County-Delaware Trail
-Water Utility Fund-Mendakota Loop
. Total Funds $ 3,517,719
EXPENDITURES
1989 $ 139,256
1990 1,826;245
1991 782,238..
1992 581,009
1993 102,059'
1994 31,792
$ 3,462,599
REMAINING FUNDS $ 55,120.00
January 13, 1995 Page 3
STATUS OF SPECIAL PARK FUND
Balance in fund 12/31/93 $ 410,987
Cash contributions in 1994 15,355
Interest earned in 1994 20,000.
Expenditures from fund in1994.... (16,358)
Balance in Special Park Fund 12/31/94 429,964
Anticipated additions in 1995
1. Mendota Meadows 36 lots x $750= 27,0.00
2. Swanson's 2nd Add. 7 x $ 750 = 5,250
3. Interest 22,000
Apporoximate size of fund in 1995...$484,214
(Fund balanceat end of 1991=$350,000, 1992=$392,000)
When the Mendakota Park land was acquired the outstanding
utility and street assessments were to be paid for by the City.
Tliru 1994 these assessment were paid for from referendum funds.
Beginning in 1995 the Special Park Fund will now continue to
pay off the balance due. The following are the amounts to be
paid each year from the Special Park Fund.
1995... $ 12,383.04
1996... 11,706.92
1997... 6,160.12 (Street portion paid off in 1996)
1998... 5,873.60
1999... 5,587.08
2000... 5,300.56
2001... 5,014.04
2002... 4,727.54
2003... 4,441.02
2004... 4,154.50
2005... 3,868.02 Last Payment
ACTION REQUIRED
No action is required. The above information is for use when
the commission discusses updating the Five Year Parks Imporvement
Plan.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 9, 1995
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative A
Subject: Request from St. Thomas Academy to Reserve Tennis Courts
DISCUSSION
Mr. Jack Zahr, St. Thomas Academy's Athletic Director, has made a request to
reserve tennis courts in Mendota Heights for the upcoming Spring tennis season.
Specifically, the request is for the reservation of Roger's Lake Park and Valley Park tennis
courts from April 1, 1995 until June 1, 1995, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
According to the Parks Reservation Policy, tennis court reservations must be made
through the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
As the Commission will recall, this request by St. Thomas Academy was approved
last year for Roger's Lake Park and either Marie Park or Wentworth Park. Friendly Hills
Park was not allowed to be reserved and was kept open on a first come, first served basis.
The City Council did not wish to reserve all the City tennis courts south of Hwy. 110 during
the Spring.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Parks and Recreation Commission should consider St. Thomas Academy's
request to reserve Roger's Lake Park tennis courts and Valley Park's tennis courts from
April 1st to June 1st, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday and make a
recommendation to City Council.
Development/Alumni
Saint Thomas
ACADEMY
Administrative Offices
(612) 454-0090 (612) 454-4570
January 19, 1995
Mr. Jim Danielson
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Danielson,
I am writing to again request the use of the Tennis courts by
Rogers Lake and also the Valley Park Courts for use by the Saint
Thomas Academy Tennis team. We would like to use the courts
Monday - Friday from April 1- June 1- from 3:15 - 5:15 PM.
I am making this request since we no longer have courts at St.
Thomas Academy. We are hoping to rectify this condition but as
of now, I am not certain when we will do this. We will be using
the courts at Visitation High School but are in need of
additional courts.
Thank you for considering this request. Please notify me of
your decision.
Sincerely,
Jack Zahr
Athletic Director
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949 Mendota Heights Road • Mendota Heights • Minnesota • 55120
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THE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
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ruary 8, .1995
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Muustrator.
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am pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of The Catholic
Velaies:has favorably responded to your request to temporarily improve and
a small portion of land in the southeast corner of Resurrection Cemetery to
odate two T-ball fields for use by children ages 4 to 6 years.
ur understanding that the City will develop a site plan and draft a
iibiary use agreement When such documents have been prepared, please
20 them to my attention. Your staff can coordinate any site related activities
with Mr. Jon Louris, Cemetery Superintendent.
If you need any further information or have any questions, please contact
at your convenience.
On behalf of The Catholic Cemeteries, I look forward to working with you
the City on this project.
JMC:cml
Sincerely,
THE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
1/7-7-7 e-kuLt_k_.)
John M. Cherek,
Director