HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 23, 1997Meeting called to order at
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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.
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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.
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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