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Home My WebLink AboutMay 24, 1995 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission May 24, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dick Petkoff at 6:30 pm. ROLL CALL Members present: Dick Petkoff, Bruce Magnuson, Bob Ruettimann, Eileen Evans, Pat Grady, Randall Quale, Recreation Director Gary Peterson Member absent: Also present: CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve the minutes of the April 26, 1995 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. I.]~I'TERS AND RE.QUESTS REQUEST _~ I.I./COL~._ IA I-~.IGHTS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Lauren McClanahan, Public Works Superintendent security fee will remain in effect. REQUEST HA~.I./COL _UMHIA HE. IGHTS OLD TIMERS Move to approve the use of the hall for the Old Timers on Sunday, April 28, 1996from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm with the fee being waived. REQUEST ~ETING ROOM/WOMEN OF TODAY Move to approve the use of the Gauvitte room for the Women of Today on Wednesday, July 5, 1995from 7:00 to 10:00 pm with the fee being waived. Move to approve the use of John P. Murzyn Hall on Sunday, Dec. ember. 31, 1995 for a New Ye.a.r's Eve Danc. e sponsored by the Columbia Hezghts Athletic Boosters wzth the fee being waived for the hall. However, the COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 24, 1995 PAGE TWO REQUEST BF.F.R-SUL~.IVAN LAKE PARK/CHERYL J. MAGNUSON Move to recommend to the City Council that they grant permission to Ms. Cheryl Magnuson of 4444 Monroe Street, Columbia Heights, MN to serve 3.2 beer at Sullivan Lake Park on Sunday, July 9, 1995 and Sunday, July 23, 1995. REQUEST HUSET PARK/NEI COI.I.F~GE OF TECHNOLOGY Move to allow NEI College of Technology the use of Huset #4 and #5 and the Jefferson Building on Friday, June 9, 1995from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. REQUEST SUI.LIVAN LAKE PARK/PAT ROSENBERG Move to recommend to the City Council that they approve the serving of 3.2 beer at Sullivan Lake Park on Tuesday, June 20, 1995from 5:30 to 9:30 pm for Pat Rosenberg of 3936 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, MN. REQUEST BA~F. RA~.~ FIF. I.DS/JIM WAJDA Move to allow Jim Wajda the use of Huset #3, #4 and #5from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on June lOth and June 11th with the tournament fees being waived. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Evans, second by Grady to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST SENIOR/OSTRANDER ROOMS-EAST RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION A late request was received from Rebecca Brazys, President of the East River Hockey Association, requesting permission to use the Senior- Ostrander Rooms on Thursday, August 17, 1995from 5:30 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, September 9, 1995 from 11:30 to 3:00 pm with the rental fee being waived. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Magnuson to approve the East River Hockey Associations request to reserve the Senior-Ostrander Rooms on Thursday, August 17, 1995from 5:30 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, September 9, 1995from 11:30 to 3:00 pm with the rental fee being waived. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 24, 1995 PAGE THREE REQUEST H~LL AND ~DC.F. MOOR ROOM/COL HGT~FRIDLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION A late request was received from the School District requesting an exercise room at specific times from June through August of 1995. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Evans to allow the Columbia Heights- Fridley Community Education the use of an exercise room with the Recreation Director to work out an agreement with the School District on dates that we do not have a custodian on duty· All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS COLUMBIA I4IC. IGHTS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION The Recreation Director met with Art Meadowcraft and discussed a number of issues, although no substantial decisions were made they did come to an understanding that the Recreation and the Association are going to work together for the benefit of the outh The Association registrations do not occur until fall and as the Recreation Director wdl meet w~th the Association over the summer all financial issues should be instituted. COLi]II~. IA I41C. IGHTS LIONS CLUB JAMBOREE FIREWORKS The City Council has decided to use the money normally used for the 4th of July Celebration and incorporate it into the Jamboree fireworks. It was suggested that if any advertising is done for the fireworks it should indicate that it is a ground base show so they won't expect an aerial display. SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BH.L FOR SUNDAY EVENTS We have received a bill from the School District for approximately $3,100.00. The billing was for 2 programs, one_f_o.r Sunday programs at the_ High School and one for Saturdays at Central Middle School. It was noted that the Sunday's programs are sponsored by the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters which would account for approximately $1,500,00 of thc bill. The Commission was also info,~,ied that the bill has not been paid. The Recreation Director will be meeting with Larry Williams, School District, regarding the bill and will inform the Commission on the outcome. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MAY24, 1995 PAGE FOUR SCOUT TROOP #589 SPONSORSHIP The certificate given the Commission from Girl Scout Troop #589 should be considered as an honorary certificate -just to say thank you for letting them use the Youth Room at Murzyn Hall. NEW BUSINESS In reviewing the improvements that have to be made at McKenna Park uildinoa determination was made that the cost would be closer to ~0,00~ to replace the existing wood sliding walls wi. th block, insu_ late~ the ,~nner windows and replace the double door with a single door. Therejore, st-~a~ is recommending-that the $10,000 budgeted for the rehabilitation for McKenna Park Building be used to rehabilitate the Ostrander Park Building. The needed improvements are: replace 3 doors, replace furnace, replace fluorescent lights and possible replace windows. Motion by Grady, second by Ruettimann to recommend to the City Council that the money budgeted for the rehabilitation of the McKenna Park Building be used to rehabilitate the Ostrander Park Building. All ayes, motion carried. It was noted to be sure that the $20,000 is put in the 1996 budget for McKenna Park Building. REPORTS Recreation: 1) 2) Currently working on the Joint Powers Agreement with the School District. Silver Lake Beach no longer has a Lifeguard on duty, therefore, do we want the building open for restrooms and telephone or should we rent a satellite and have a pay phone installed? It was suggested that the Recreation Director request that information from the City Council. Recreation Director will be attending a Community Core Value meeting with the City of Fridley. Kitchen floor, which was recently installed, is not acceptable, We are holding check until it is repaired. Men's handicap bathroom does not have a door - will have to be repaired. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY24, 1995 PAGE FIVE Parks: 1) McClanahan reported that a problem with goose droppings on the walkway at LaBelle Park was recently brought to his attention. LaBelle Park residents are requesting additional lighting along pathway. It was suggested that individual home owners install their own lights or security lighting be installed. Pathways at LaBelle Park have been repaired. Basketball Court rim at Huset east has been broken. Working on lights for Quincy Street parking lot Security lighting problems at Lomianki Park. Sound system will be installed in Band Shell. New score board is on order for Huset #3. Playground equipment will be installed at Keyes Park. ADJO~~ Motion by Ruettimann, second by Foss to adjourn at 7:25 pm. Nancy French, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary