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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 23, 1997Meeting called to order at Park & Recreation Commission Minut~/~ ~'~/'~ w,,,,n,,,,,a,,,.,u,,,,, ,..,_. ' 6:30 p.m. by Dick Eetkoff, Chairman Roll call: Eileen Evans Jerry Foss Gary Peterson Dick Petkoff Bob Ruettimann Ed Brandeen, Interim Recreation Director Members absent: Bruce Magnuson, Jim Nelson, Mark Winson Also present: Len Olson, Police Captain CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move to approve minutes of the June 25, 1997 meeting. APPROVAL PAYMENTS OF BILLS Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Foss Second by Evans LETTERS AND REQUESTS ~ REOUEST USE OF MAIN HALL, KITCHEN, & LABELLE LOUNGE/UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA Members reviewed letter of request to waive the fee for the annual Minneapolis Area United Way for their annual holiday party on Friday, December 12, 1997. Motion by Evans, second by Foss to deny the request for waiving of the fee. All ayes, motion carried. PAGE TWO OLD BUSINESS PARK BUILDING SECURITY Bonnie explained Joanne Baker, Public Works Secretary, has sent letters to individuals that have keys out and are no longer employed by the City & before any seasonal employee receives their last paycheck the key has to be returned. Motion by Evans, second by Peterson to require a deposit when a key is issued. All ayes, motion camed. NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SECURITY SYSTEI~! Police Captain Len Olson explained the security system, which would include motion detectors throughout the building & a VARDA unit, which is transmitted directly to a police car when the alarm is tripped. Ruettimann made a recommendation be made to the City Council, second by Foss. RESCHEDULING OF FIREWORKS Ruettimann suggested the winter skating party or all city picnic. A recommendation was made to have the fireworks at the Old Time Skating Party which is held in January. Ruettimann ~ recommended a meeting between the Boosters, Lions and the Park Board to hold the fireworks in January. The Interim Director will contact the company to see what will be the last possible date for the display. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING crFYWIDE INVOLVEMENT IN FUTURE JAMBOREe,; CELEBRATIONS The Interim Director explained the pros in having more community involvement with the Jamboree. Petkoff will talk to Roger Gillespie, Lions President. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SOFTBALI J TOURNAMENTS The Interim Director recommended not to allow the usage of City fields for non-resident organizations & suggested charging a fee. OTHER ,NEW BUSINESS An inquiry was made by Evans regarding recognition for community parks for development. REPORTS .INTERIM RECREATION DIRECTOR A handout was given to the Commission Members showing the attendance for the different activities by each group through the Recreation Department. PAGE THREE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR No report at this time. COMMISSION ,MEMBERS No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Evans, second by Peterson. 7:30 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at Bonnie Morinville, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary