HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 18, 1997 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
December 18, 1997
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dick Petkoff at 6:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members presem:
Members absent:
CONSENT AGENDA
Dick Petkoff; Eileen Evans; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Peterson;
James Nelson (6:47 p.m.); Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director;
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Lauren
McClanahan, Public Works Superintendem
Jerry Foss; Bob Ruettimann
The following items were on the consem agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Move to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1997 meeting.
APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS
Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds.
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Magnuson, second by Evans to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST PERMISSION TO SERVE FOOD FROM CARPETED AREA IN MAIN
HALL/BETrE MILTON & JOHN FITZI3E~D
Members were given copies of a letter received from Bette Milton and John Fitzgerald, 3727
Madison Place, Columbia Heights, requesting permission to serve food from the carpeted area in
the main hall during their wedding reception on January 17, 1998. Members discussed the request
and determined that they do not want food served from the carpeted area at any time due to the
risk of possible damage to the carpet. Motion by Evans, second by Magnuson to deny the request
for permission to serve food from the carpeted area. All ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED 1999 RENTAL RATES FOR MURZYN HALL
Members reviewed the two proposed rental rate schedules for Murzyn Hall. Plan A reflects a 5%
increase from 1998; plan B reflects a 10% increase from 1998. Members discussed the problem
of non-residents finding residents (family members, friends, etc.) to rent the hall for them in order
to receive the 35% discount. Members felt the policy should be re-written to address this issue.
Motion by Evans to increase the 1999 rental rates by 5% more than the 1998 rates and to change
the rental policy to limit the 35% discount to the renter or their parents, providing one is a
Columbia Heights resident; second by Magnuson. All ayes, motion carried.
OTHER OLD BUSINESS
No other old business at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
TRAIL SIGNS AT SULLIVAN PARK
The Public Works Director/City Engineer advised members that complaints have been received
regarding the signing at Sullivan Park. Citizens have complained that the signs are confusing
because there are multiple signs on one post. The Public Works Director/City Engineer will
prepare an existing conditions map of the trails and signage and report back with
options/recommendations for improving the general signage and trail delineation at a later
meeting.
MEDTRONIC GRANT
The Recreation Director reported that the C.H.A.S.E. program received a $10,000 grant from
Medtronic. The other grant we applied for is still pending. If this grant is received, it will go
towards the Arts in the Parks program.
C.H.A.S.E. GRANT
The Recreation Director reported that the State of Minnesota approved $65,000 for the
C.H.A.S.E. program in 1998/99.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Petkoff welcomed the spouses who were present at the meeting.
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REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
No report at this time.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
The Public Works Director/City Engineer reported that the skating rinks have not been flooded
yet due to unseasonably warm weather. As soon as weather permits, the rinks will be flooded.
More rink attendants are needed for the season.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chairman Petkoff thanked the members and staff for their support and cooperation this year.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Evans, second by Magnuson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 7:06 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary
P&RCO~DEC97