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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 22, 1995 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission March 22, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dick Petkoff at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Dick Petkoff, Jerry Foss, Gary Peterson, Pat Grady, Eileen Evans, Bob Ruettimann, Mark Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Member absent: John Murzyn Also present: Patrick Hentges, City Manager, Karen Moeller, Senior Coordinator, Bruce Magnuson, (5finalists for Recreation Director) Carl Saarion, Marian Rygwall, Richard DeGardner, Jon Oyanagi, Randall Quale The 5finalists for the Recreation Director's position attended the meeting and each gave a short description of their education and past and present positions. After the finalists left, Patrick Hentges, City Manager, spoke to the Commission regarding the qualifications of each candidate and stated that the position could possibly be confirmed by the following week. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve the minutes of the February 22, 1995 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. LETTERS AND RE.QUESTS REQUEST MURZYN HALL/NEI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Move to approve the use of Murzyn Hall for NEI College of Technology for their annual employee appreciation and awards dinner on Saturday, March 23, 1996. Although the fee will be waived the security fee will remain enforced. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1995 PAGE TWO REQUEST B,4I.I.FIELDS/IMMACULATE CONCEI~ION SCHOOLS Move to approve the use of Huset Park ballfields #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5, Monday through Friday. This is done with the stipulation that all games and practices be completed by 6:00 pm; and, school teams have priority on Huset #4 and #5 through April 21st; and, no use is allowed on Huset #5 on days when adult softball is scheduled. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Foss, second by Evans to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion ca,¥1ed. REQUEST MEETING ROOMS-MURZYN HALL/MA VD Carol Frey (previous City of Columbia Heights Volunteer Coordinator) sent a letter to the Recreation Department requesting permission to use the main hall, Gauvitte, Keyes, Mathaire/McKenna and LaBelle Lounge on August 22nd from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm with the fee being waived. Motion by Peterson, second by Grady to approve the use of the main hall, Gauvitte, Keyes, Mathaire/McKenna and LaBelle Lounge on August 22nd from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm with the fee being waived. REQUEST MEETING ROOM/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WOMEN OF TODAY A late request was received from Audrey Coerper requesting a meeting room for a baby sitting clinic that the Women of Today will be sponsoring. They are requesting that the fee be waived for the April 22nd meeting which will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Evans to approve either the use of the Youth Lounge or Mathaire/McKenna room for a baby sitting clinic on April 22nd from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GRADUATING CLASS OF 1981 Ruettimann received a letter from Steve McAlpin requesting either a reduced rate or no charge for a 1981 Columbia Heights class reunion to be held in July of 1996. The Commission elected not to waive the fee, however, after discussion they reaffirmed their policy that in order to receive a 35% discount it will be necessary for a Columbia Heights resident to sign the Lease Agreement and provide the appropriate insurance. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECRF~TION COMMI~ION MARCH 22, 1995 PAGE THREE REQUF~T SOFTB.4~.~. FIE~.DS/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Al Ogdie, Athletic Director/Activities Director, sent a letter to the Recreation Director requesting permission to use the fields at the following parks for softball practices and games: Prestemon Park, Huset Park, Mathaire Park, Keyes Park, McKenna Park, Gauvitte Park. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Evans to approve the requested dates for Columbia Heights School District #13for softball games. All ayes, motion ca~-,-~ed. It was requested that when a reply is sent to the High School that mention is made that we would like confirmation if the school facilities are separately run or if one person is in charge of scheduling all events. OLD BUSINESS MATH~tIRE PARK PATHWAY Bill Marshall, resident of 1600 Innsbruck Parkway, attended the meeting to discuss his concern regarding children walking in traffic on Johnson Street from 49th Avenue to end of Mathaire Park. Mr Marshall also brought information on traffic counts during specific times of the day. Mr. Marshall requested an asphalt walkway be installed on the west side of Johnson Street from 49th Avenue to the north side of Mathaire Park. Winson reported that money was not budgeted for the walkway, however, it may be possible to do it inhouse in 1995 with savings from other projects. Three requests were made by Mr. Marshall: 1) Include in the 1995 budget a sidewalk along west side of Johnson bordering Mathaire Park with the walk cleared of snow in winter. 2) Consider adoption of a resolution that the city must consider the '~eighborhood safety" to include traffic safety on neighboring streets. 3) Recommend to City Council that traffic speeds exceeding 30 MPH be stopped with whatever steps necessary, speed hump, stop signs, etc. The school district has indicated to Mr. Marshall that the school district would be responsible for the cost of installing a walkway along the school parking lot plus the removal of snow in the winter. Motion by Foss, second by Grady to authorize staff to prepare final design and estimate for a pathway system in Mathaire Park and to identify potential funding for installation of the Johnson Street portion of the pathway. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMI~ION MARCH 22, 1995 PAGE FOUR In conjunction with Mr. Marshall's request the Park and Recreation Commission should consider a resolution regarding neighborhood safety and consider what other Park and Recreation Commission's are doing in this aspect and also discuss the matter with the City Attorney. The Park and Recreation Commission is recommending to the City Council to take action to enforce the speed limit and to take any action that the Public Works Department and Police Department deems necessary. It was also recommended that a letter be sent from the Commission to the Police Chief to state our concerns as it relates to the speed adjacent to our city parks. SECURITY LIGHT HUSET EAST PARKING LOT Northern States Power can provide a security light for the parking lot off of Quincy Street at a cost of $130.00 a year. After discussion, motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the installation of the light, with the neighbors approval. All ayes, motion ca,-,-led. TRAVELING BASKETBALL John Herbert, Youth Program Coordinator, sent a memo to the Commission stating that the Traveling Basketball Association proposal has been presented to the board of the Columbia Heights Boosters and the Basketball Association and it has been given approval from both organizations. Herbert is now requesting approval from the Commission. Because of concerns from the Commission, they are requesting Herbert and a representative from the Basketball Association attend the April meeting to answer any questions from the members. NEW BUSINESS PARK TOUR Winson stated that the park budget is to be turned in to Finance by May 13th, therefore, the park tour should be done before that date. It was decided to have the park tour on April 26th at 5:00 pm and finish by 6:30 pm in time for the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECRF~TION COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1995 PAGE FIVE FIRE WORKS It was noted in a memo from John Herbert that through discussion with the Columbia Heights Lions the fireworks date may be changed from the 4th of July to Saturday, June 24th, during the Jamboree Days. Herbert has discussed this with the Athletic Boosters and the VFW Post #230 in addition to the Lions. After the respective Board of Directors of each organization has given their approval, Herbert will notify the Commission as to the outcome. This is for information only. ~RTS Skating rink attendance from December 21, 1994 through February 26, 1995 was given each member. Evans reported on the fine job being done on the street sweeping by Public Works. It was reported that John Murzyn was in the hospital, however, at last report was doing fine. Bruce Magnuson was introduced as the new member to join the Park and Recreation Commission in May. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Evans, second by Grady to adjourn at 8:40 pm. Respectively submitted, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary