HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 28, 1997 THESE
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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation CommJssio~
May 28, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairman Dick Petkoff.
Members present: Eileen Evans; James Nelson; Gary Peterson; Dick Petkoff; Ed Brandeen,
Interim Recreation Director
Members absent: Jerry Foss; Brace Magnuson; Bob Ruettimann; Mark Winson,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Also present: Walt Fehst, City Manager; Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator;
Julie Dehmer, Youth Program Coordinator
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Move to approve the minutes of the April 23, 1997 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 Peterson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
All letters and requests were handled under the Consent Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSULTING PROPOSALS-WADING POOLS
The Interim Recreation Director reported that the Public Works Director/City Engineer has
checked the references of USAquatics and received good recommendations from previous clients.
USAquatics will advise on what pool work needs to be performed to come into compliance with
State regulations. Motion by Peterson to recommend to the City Council that the proposal from
USAquatics be selected for evaluation of the city's three wading pools.
ROLL CALL
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CONCERNS REGARDING OPEN BAR AT JPM RENTAL OF MAY 9, 1997
Members were advised of a problem that occurred during an open bottle/BYOB wedding
reception rental on May 9, 1997. The renter was given permission by former Recreation Director
Randy Quale and the Lion's Club to have a cash bar with the Lion's Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
After 8:30 p.m. the event continued with an open bar/BYOB. Members reviewed the current
policy on open bar/BYOB events. Staff was directed to review the current policy with our
Community Service Officers. Members further directed that no combination cash/open bars will
be allowed at future events, and no such negotiations with the Lion's Club will be allowed. Staff
was directed to send a letter to Sean Clerkin, President of the Lion's Club, advising him of this
decision and also provide him with a copy of the Community Service Officer's report.
C.H.A.S.E. REPORT BY JULIE DEHMER, YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Julie Dehmer, Youth Program Coordinator, distributed information on the CHASE Program and
gave a verbal report on current activities in CHASE.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
INTERIM RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Interim Recreation Director reported on some of his preliminary recommendations on the
management of Murzyn Hall and the Recreation Department. He feels that it would be beneficial
to develop a five to ten year plan for park improvements. Julie Dehmer, Youth Program
Coordinator, reported that the City did not receive the facility grant because the application
indicated that the City's portion of the money was not committed. Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen
Coordinator, reported on the excellent job Marti Madsen is doing with the baseball program. The
Interim Recreation Director suggested that his internship should be extended or the hiring process
begun for his position. Motion by Evans, second by Petkoff to recommend to the City Council to
offer permanent employment to Marti Madsen as Youth Program Coordinator for the Recreation
Department. Ail ayes, motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
COMMISSION MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Evans, second by Nelson. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
8:07 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary