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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 25, 1995 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dick Petkoff at 6:30 pm. ROLL CALL Members present: Dick Petkoff, Jerry Foss, Gary Peterson, Pat Grady John Murzyn, Mark Casey, Director of Recreation, Bob Ruettimann (arrived at 7:15 pm) Also present: Lauren McClanahan, Superintendent Public Works Members absent: Eileen Evans, Mark Winson CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve the minutes of the December 7, 1994 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Foss, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda. motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS All ayes, TRAIN COLLECTORS RENTAL RATE IN 1996 A verbal request was received from John Ellingson from the ~rain Collectors requesting monthly dates in 1996. After a short discussion, motion by Grady, second by Foss to reserve the hall for the Train Collectors in 1996 at the rate of $165.00 per month. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1995 PAGE TWO REQUEST I-IAt.t./COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXI~Y A letter was received from Jo Ann M. Kewatt, President of the Auxiliary, requesting Sunday, November 5th from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm for their craft sale and Sunday, December 3rd for the Columbia Heights Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party. They are also requesting that the rental rate for both dates be waived. Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to approve the use of the halt on Sunday, November 5th from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm for the craft sale and Sunday, December 3rd from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm for the Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST HA LL/ BETI~ FAIRLEY A late request was received requesting the use of the hall for Betty Fairley'sfather funeral luncheon. Betty Fairley, Human Services Commission, is requesting the use of the hall on Thursday, January 26, 1995 with the fee being waived. The rationale for approving the request was her service to the Human Services Commission. Motion by Peterson, second by Grady to approve the use of the hall at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 26, 1995 with the rental rate being waived. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED 1995 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS It was discovered after reviewing the budget that some items designated for the 1995 budget were actually paid out of the 1994 budget. Therefore, motion by Foss, second by Murzyn to recommend to the City Council that the attached memo be approved by the Council. All ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1995 PAGE THREE KOURMAN'S DECEMBER 31, 1995 RENTAL A discussion was held regarding the New Year's Eve party held at Murzyn Hall. Although no money was being charged at the bar, the charge to attend the event could be considered as part of a liquor sale, therefore, Mr Kourman elected to have the Columbia Heights Lions attend the bar. Although there were no problems that night, Casey is discussing the issues with the City Attorney and will come back to the next meeting with a proposed change in the Lease Agreement. CELEBRATE HEIGH2~ PRIDE The proposed plans for "Celebrate Heights Pride" were given the members. Some of the committees to assist with the plans are beautification, picnic, clean-up, art fair, bike rodeo baseball clinics, games etc. All three entities, Chamber of Commerce, City of Columbia Heights and Independent School District # 13, have adopted the plans. LOMIANKI OBSERVATION DECK Sister Cities, International, Co-Chair Dolores Strand sent a letter to the Commission initiating plans for an observation deck/platform at Lomianki Park. After discussion, the Commission favored the idea, however, they elected to have a representative from Sister Cities come to a Commission meeting with more specific information (size, location of deck) and possible cost projections. REPORTS Commission members: Commissioner Orady requested information on who is in charge of the neighborhood groups. He stated that community groups are calling city hall and no one is answering their questions. Casey stated that he understood it was the Police Department that would cover all neighborhood groups and the beautification committee would be covered by Jean Kuehn, Special Projects Coordinator. Commissioner Foss stated that the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters contributed $27,400 to the Recreation Department to cover uniforms, t-shirts, etc. It was requested that a letter be sent thanking them for their contribution. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1995 PAGE FOUR Recreation: - The Old Fashioned Skating Party was attended by over 300 people - Baseball and softball programs are being put together. - Girls traveling basketball program is very successful. Parks - Open skating is doing quite well, however, there is a problem with warming house attendants. It was suggested that next year rather than send employment notices to the high school a better approach would be to contact local church's and possible have older residents man the houses. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Grady, second by Peterson to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Nancy French, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary ACCT. # 4100 2171 2171 2171 8110 2171 2171 2171 2171 2161 4000 2171 2171 VENDOR Biff's Landscaper's Supply Mn. Playground National Guardian Radio Shack ross Lighting Apache Hose Frattelone Hdw, Reliable Racing Van Waters Brighton Sandblasting Mn. Playground Johnson First Aid PARK EXPENSES- FEBRUARY 1995 DESCRIPTION COST TAX TOTAL Satelitte rental $ 260.00 $ 1.04 Pruning saw #L46R $ 108.88 Seat brace assembly #104111 $ 73.58 $ 4,29 Keys #1A103 begin with ~23 $ 65.65 $ 3.25 Replacement speaker-Huset $ 41.99 $ 2.73 Ballasts $ 9.96 $ ,65 Band-it Bands/buckles $ 362,40 $ 23,19 Hardware $ 31.74 $ 2.06 Tex Fence $ 480.00 Calcium Chloride $ 35,63 $ 2.32 Sandblast Bar BQ grills $ 60.00 #1075 end fittings for $ 277.58 $17.42 swing model #1112 #480 second skin $ 10.71 $ .70 $ 261.04 $ 108.88 $ 77.87 $ 68.90 $ 44.72 $ 10.61 $ 385.59 $ 33.80 $ 480.00 $ 37.95 $ 60.00 $ 295.00 $ 11.41 TOTAL FOR FEBRUARY $1,818.12 $ 57.65 $1,875.77 FEB, 199~ 217l Bospitality SuppLy Co. 2171 Fratta/tone's Hardware 2990 Coca-Cola Bottling 2990 Coca-Cola Bottling Description Cost Tax Tota! Vacuum Cleaner $245,00 $15,93 $260.93 Plumbing supplies $28.57 $[.86 $30,43 Pre-mix $143,00 $i43,00 Pre-mix $90,00 $90.00 4100 American L~nen Supply Towels.~ops $34.5[ $2.24 $36.75 4290 Mn. Dept. Public Safety Certifioate $150.00 $150.00 $691,08 $20.03 $?11,1t