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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 19, 1996 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission December 19, 1996 The meeting was c~lled to order by Chairman Dick Petkoff at 6:46 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Members absent: Dick Petkoff; Efleen Evans; Bruce Magnuson; Bob Ruettimann; Gary Peterson; Mark Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jerry Foss; Randy Quale, Recreation Director CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve the minutes of the November 26, 1996 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Evans, second by Magnuson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS No letters or requests received. OLD BUSINESS 1996 MURZYN I-I~T.T. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The Public Works Director updated members that padded chairs have been ordered, approval has been given for roof repairs, heat tape will be installed on the roof ff approved by the City Council, and bids are being sought for kitchen cabinets. Members were advised of several problems with the roof this week. PAGE 'I~VO MURZYN HAT. T. BOILER CONCERNS The Public Works DirecWr advised members that a meeting was held between City officials and Honeywell regarding boiler concerns at Murzyn Hall. Honeywell had been asked to post their license in the boiler room, but have stated that since they only perform repairs and are not responsible for daily boiler inspections, they are not required to post their license. The Head Custodian has been asked to post his Class 2A license, but is reluctant to do so and would like the city to pay for the cost of his license. Members discussed the matter and possible solutions. PARK AND RECRF. ATION COMMISSION VACANCY Members reviewed a letter from Mayor Sturdevant informing James Nelson of his appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. OTHER OLD BUSINESS No other old business at this time. NEW BUSINESS MURZYN HAI.L SNOW REMOVAL POLICY Members discussed the proposed snow removal policy. The policy clarifies staff responsibility for snow removal at Murzyn Hall. Motion by Petkoff, second by Magnuson to approve the snow removal policy and include it in the Murzyn Hall Management Plan. All ayes, motion carried. WEEKEND RINK MAINTENANCE Members discussed concerns regarding weekend rink maintenance and possible solutions to the problem. The Public Works Director recommended that rinks receive minimal maintenance on weekends. On weekends when no events are scheduled for ice rinks, the rinks will be plowed and/or swept by Public Works staff if we receive 1/2" or more of snowfall. Motion by Petkoff, second by Magnuson to approve the weekend rink maintenance recommenda- tions. All ayes, motion carried. PAGE THREE OTHER NEW BUSINESS Members received copies of a memo from John Herbert regarding basketball practice cancellations. The Public Works Director advised member that Matt Brinza has successfully completed his internship with Public Works. He has prepared copies of Huset Park plans and a memo of thanks to each commission member. A letter of recommendation will be sent to him from commission members. Members reviewed a Christmas card received from Edith Wargo in which she expressed her appreciation to Public Works crews for the fine job they have done in maintaining and decoration Wargo Court this year. Warming houses will open tomorrow, December 20, 1996. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR No report. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR No report. COMMISSION MEMBERS No report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Evans to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried.