Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 1997 CiIy of Columbia HeighI~ Park and Recreation Commission November 19, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 6:21 p.m. by Chairman Dick Petkoff.. ROLL CALL Members present: Members absent: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Bruce Magnuson; James Nelson (6:39 p.m.); Dick Petkoff; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Lauren McClanahan, Public Works Superintendent Gary Peterson; Bob Ruettimann Also present: CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Evans, second by Magnuson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carded. LETTERS AND REOUESTS There are no letters or requests at this time. OLD BUSINESS REVIEW MATERIAL ON PARK PLAQUES AND SIGNS The Public Works Superintendent reported that he is still compiling information on the park plaques. Members decided to table the matter until the January, 1998 meeting. TAE KWON DO/SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAMS The Recreation Director distributed the new flyers for the Tae Kwon Do program. These flyers no longer have any references to the Columbia Heights Recreation Department on them. The Recreation Director advised members that he thinks the program is a good one and would be worth continuing in some form. The City Attorney revised the usage contract and removed the reference to advertising that was formerly done by the Recreation Department. Members felt that in the future the contract should not be used because it only applies to the Tae Kwon Do and Self- Defense programs. Members felt it was important to maintain uniformity in all rentals of the building. These two programs can be run either by hiring the instructors as city employees and running the program out of the Recreation Department or by the renters paying a flat rental fee for use of the Edgemoor Room. Members directed the Recreation Director to discuss the matter with Mark Kowal (Tae Kwon Do) and Jeff Wood (Self-Defense) and inform them of this decision. If they decide to become employees and have the Recreation Department run their programs, the Recreation Director will discuss wages and the employment process with them both. PAGE T~O DONATION OF COVERED TRAILER/ST. MATrHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Public Works Superintendent reported that the shop mechanic inspected the trailer and found that the axle was bent and it needed a lot of work. His recommendation was that the city deny the donation of the trailer. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED SEASONAL CLOSING OF SILVER LAKE BEACH The Public Works Superintendent reported that since the beach closed this fall, the chain gate has remained open, and ATV's have been tearing up the sod by driving on the hill. He suggested that perhaps "No Parking" signs could be removed and the chain gate closed. There is ample room for vehicles to turn around. Also, the DNR plans on installing an aeration system in Silver Lake. The DNR also plans on stocking the lake with ftsh. Some grant money is available for directing the water flow and correcting the erosion problem; however, the city needs to develop a usage plan fu'st. When the new Public Works Director arrives, he will be able to examine the situation and make recommendations. PROPOSED 1999 RENTAL RATES FOR MURZYN HALL Members reviewed the 1997 and 1998 rental rates. In the past the rental rates have increased by approximately 5% annually. Members directed the Recreation Director to develop some options for members to choose between for 1999 rental rates. DECEMBER MEETING OF PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Members discussed the date and location of the December meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion by Petkoff, second by Evans to hold the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on December 18, 1997 at Jack's Restaurant, pending approval by the city. All ayes, motion carried. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR The Recreation Director reports that he attended the MRPA Conference with Julie Dehmer, Marti Madsen in Rochester, MN. The Recreation Director also attended Laser Fiche training at City Hall. Staff met with Medtronic regarding the two grants we have applied for and learned that there are five other grant applications being considered along with our application. The Halloween event on Thursday, October 30 was a success with over 200 children and parents in attendance. Marti Madsen is presenting the Booster budget request tonight, and he will advise members on the results at a later meeting. The Youth Initiative commission is receiving applications from 7t~ through 12a graders. This commission will discuss youth events and concerns and will report back to the City Council. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT The Public Works Superintendent reported that the playground equipment has been ordered for Prestemon Park. The cost of the equipment is $21,000. Roof repairs are completed at Gauvitte PAGE THREE and Ramsdell Parks, and the repairs are near completion at Lomianki Park. The city has not received any applications for rink maintenance seasonal positions. COMMISSION MEMBERS No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Evans, second by Magnuson. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary