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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 23, 1997 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission April 23, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Dick Petkoff. Members present: Eileen Evans, Jerry Foss, Bruce Magnuson, Gary Peterson, Dick Petkoff, Bob Ruettimann, Mark Winson Members absent: James Nelson Also present: Walt Fehst, City Manager; Marti Madsen, Recreation Intern (introduced to members.) CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1997 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Members discussed several items on the Recreation/IPM expenses list. Staff will report back on these items. Motion by Evans, second by Foss to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. LETI'ERS AND REQUESTS REQUEST PERMISSION TO SERVE ALCOHOL DURING USAGE AT LOMIANKI PARK/ DAN HERYLA FAMILY Members reviewed the letter and discussed the City ordinance regarding use of alcohol in the parks. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Magnuson to approve the request by the Dan Heryla family to serve non-intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer) at Lomianki Park on May 18, 1997 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ROLL CALL PAGE TWO REOUEST PERMISSION TO SERVE ALCOHOL DURING USAGE AT SULLIVAN PARK/MEDTRONIC Members were given copies of a letter from Mary Hanson of Medtronic requesting use of the shelter at Sullivan Park and permission to serve alcohol on Thursday, May 15, 1997 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Magnuson to approve the request by Medtronic to serve non-intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer) at Sullivan Park on Thursday, May 15, 1997 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFFING/PERSONNEL CONCERNS Members reviewed and discussed a memo from former Recreation Director Randy Quale containing a park and recreation staffing survey. Members agreed that the Recreation Director's position should be filled, but possibly the job description and salary should be adjusted and updated. Members expressed a desire to participate in the interview process for the new Recreation Director. Motion by Petkoff, second by Ruettimann that based on changes, added responsibilities, and broadness of the Recreation Director position, the City Council should consider an increase in salary for the Recreation Director position. The motion passed with five voting for the motion and one voting against the motion. Motion carried. CONSULTING PROPOSALS - WADING POOL REPAIRS Members reviewed copies of two proposals for wading pool repairs. The Public Works Director/City Engineer summarized the proposals and indicated that at this time the Public Works Department plans on operating all the wading pools this summer; however, the pool at McKenna Park must fa'st be repainted. New gates have been installed and water checks will be performed frequently. Members will read the proposals. Motion by Evans, second by Peterson to allow the Public Works Director/City Engineer to determine which proposal was best and request Council consideration of awarding a contract. All ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN The Public Works Director/CRy Engineer opened nominations for Park and Recreation Commission Chairman. Commission Member Peterson nominated Dick Petkoff. Motion by Evans, second by Foss to close nominations. All ayes, motion carried. Chairman Dick Petkoff was re-elected on a unanimous vote. PAGE THREE 1997 STAR YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM AWARD Members reviewed the letter from the National Youth Leadership Council which was send to Julie Dehmer, Recreation Program Coordinator, informing her that the C.H.A.S.E. Program was chosen to receive the 1997 Star Youth Service Program award. The award was accepted by Julie Dehmer on behalf of the C.H.A.S.E. Program on April 16, 1997. Members directed the Public Works Director/City Engineer to draft a letter of appreciation from members to Julie Dehmer for her efforts with the C.H.A.S.E. Program. ROOFING REPAIRS AT LOMIANKI, GAUVITTE, AND MATHAIRE PARK BUILDINGS Members reviewed the background information on this issue. The item will go to the City Council for authorization to seek bids on the projects. REPORTS ACTING RECREATION DIRECTOR Acting Recreation Director Karen Moeller was out of town on a Senior Center trip. Recreation Intern Marti Madsen advised members on the current activities of the Recreation Department staff. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER The Public Works Director/City Engineer advised members that "Don't Feed the Geese" signs were posted at LaBelle Park; however, they have been vandali?ed along with the timber wall at LaBelle Park. A citizen called to complain about people walking their dogs in the playground area of LaBelle Park. He was advised to call the police when leash laws are being violated. There will be an Arbor Day tree memorialization at Mathaire Park on Friday, April 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS Chairman Petkoff advised members of the "Ron Naegle Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing" which will take place on June 29, 1997 at Brightwood Golf Course. The fee is $30 which includes a round of golf and refreshments. After Ron Naegle's death in December of 1996, a scholarship fund was started at Columbia Heights High School with $1,500 being donated thus far. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Foss, second by Evans. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary