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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 26, 1992 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Hollom at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Bill Hollom, Pat Grady, Bob Ruettimann, John Murzyn, Gary Peterson, Mark Casey, Director of Recreation Also present: Donald Jolly, Superintendent of Public Works Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator Member absent: Jim Fowler KAREN MOELLER REPORT Karen Moeller reported on the "Aging" unit being held at Highland School. A program is being planned with the Seniors and 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and teachers during the week of March 16th to 20th. Some of the activities planned are: 2 movies, "Close Harmony" and "Mandy's Grandmother"; Seniors demonstrating bocce ball; Senior international champion in whistling; Senior who plays accordion and will teach the group how to "Schottische"; Irene Parson will discuss the history of Columbia Heights and accompany the children on a field trip of the community. The Board members agreed that the Seniors in Columbia Heights were a very active group. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved with the correction of the date under reports. (Casey reported on the Coach's Appreciation Night that was held on January 29th, not April 29.) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Moved to approve payment of the bills as listed from the proper funds. LETTERS AND REQUESTS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE TWO REQUEST OSTRANDER-SENIOR ROOM/PROVIDERS CHOICE, INC. Moved and seconded to ratify the action of the Director to approve the Ostrander/Senior Room for the Federal Food Program on March 10, 1992 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the fee being waived. REQUEST ROOM LANDLORD WORKSHOP/HRA Moved and seconded to ratify the action of the Director to approve the use of the Mathaire/McKenna Rooms for a Landlord Workshop for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on March 12, 1992 with the fee being waived. REQUEST BAND SHELL/EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Moved and seconded to approve the use of the band shell, with the use of electricity, on Friday mornings on June 5th, 12th and 19th with any fee being waived. REQUEST LABELLE LOUNGE AND KITCHEN/SACA Moved and seconded to approve the use of the LaBelle Lounge and kitchen for Southern Anoka County Assistance for March 12, 1992 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the fee being waived. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to approve the consent agenda as presented with the correction. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST HUSET PARK/MINNESOTA SUN PUBLICATIONS The Minnesota Sun Publications requested permission to hold a picnic at Huset Park. They have given us three Saturdays to chose from July 11, July 19 and July 25th. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve their request for Huset #5 softball field on a date selected by the Recreation Director, with the fee waived. The parks are on a first come first serve basis, therefore, it will be up to the group to get their early enough to reserve their place. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST ROOM/ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Elaine Koehn, Volunteer Coordinator for Metro North Adult Basic Education, requested the use of a room periodically through out the year to conduct English as a Second Language instruction and basic literacy tutoring for adults. They also request that the fee be waived. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE THREE Motion by Ruettimann, second by Grady to grant Metro North Adult Basic Education their request with a date agreeable with the Director of Recreation. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST MURZYN HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS VFW POST ~230 David C. Sutton, Commander requested the use of the hall for installation of officers on May 14, 1992. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve their request for the hall, kitchen and LaBelle Lounge for the installation of officers on May 14, 1992 with the fee being waived. The security will remain in force, however. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST MURZYN HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS AUXILIARY A request from DiAnn Meyer, President of the Firefighters Auxiliary, requesting the use of the hall for Sunday, November 1, 1992 for the Annual Craft Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the fee being waived. Also requested for the Firefighters Auxiliary was Sunday, December 6, 1992 for their annual Christmas Party. They also requested that the fee be waived for that event. After much discussion, motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to grant the Columbia Heights Firefighters the use of the hall for their Annual Craft Sale on Sunday, November 1, 1992 from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the use of the hall for their Annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 6, 1992 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST MEETING ROOM/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS AUXILIARY Another letter from DiAnn Meyer requested the use of a meeting room for the Auxiliary's monthly meeting with the fee being waived. Motion by Peterson, second by Grady to approve the use of a meeting room on the days requested, March 19th, May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th and November 19th with the fee being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST BEER SULLIVAN LAKE PARK/LISA ZETTERVALL The Board received a letter from Lisa Zettervall requesting permission to consume beer at Sullivan Lake Park on July 18th, 1992 There will be approximately 20 people to help celebrate their wedding reception. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE FOUR As the parks are on a first come first serve basis, it is up to the Zettervall's party to get their early enough to save their place at the park. However, the Board is recommending to the City Council that they approve her request to consume 3.2 beer. Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to recommend to the City Council that they approve the request of Lisa Zettervall of 4927 University Ave., #3, Columbia Heights, MN to serve 3.2 keg beer at her wedding reception on July 18, 1992 from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Sullivan Lake Park. Ail ayes, motion carried. REQUEST PARK WARMING HOUSE/SUE TREZONA A letter was received from Sue Trezona, Columbia Heights resident, requesting the use of a warming house to run a garage sale. We do not have a policy on renting or waiving the fee's for residents requests for park warming houses. The only groups to use the warming houses are nonprofit organizations or city related groups. The Board felt that they would set a precedent by allowing a resident to rent the park warming house. Therefore, motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to deny their request on the basis that we have no rental policy at this time. Ail ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS HUSET SKATING RINK Jolly reported on the Board members request to measure the skating rink at Huset. He stated that the rink is according to the specifications and we are restricted from enlarging it. Request by Reuttimann to estimate the cost of labor and materials for a small wall around the mound of dirt. The Board members agreed that they would discuss the skating rink when they make a tour of the parks. DESIGN DAY/HIGHLAND SCHOOL Hollom reported on an invitation he received to attend a community meeting to discuss the proposed playground at Highland Park. He invited the Board members to attend. RENTAL NEW YEAR'S EVE The Board was in agreement to allow the Secretary to rent the hall on New Year's Eve. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE FIVE NEW BUSINESS 1991 ANNUAL REPORT A copy of the 1991 Annual Report was given to each member. was for their information only. This REPORTS PARKS Donald Jolly, Superintendent of Parks and City Forester, presented the Commission with a proposal for the Commission to consider establishing a Tree Board which would make the City eligible to become a "Tree City USA". The responsibilities of the Board is to administer a written plan for the care, preservation, planting and removal of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and other public areas. The plan would be presented annually to the City Council for their approval. The City Council gave permission to the Park Department to obtain bids for a weed sprayer. Jolly reported the tree planting was delayed because of a snow storm last October 31st. The fall planting of boulevard and parks will be done this spring The Engineering Department is reviewing the criteria of handicap access to the warming houses. The skating rinks were closed Monday night, February 24th. RECREATION The dishwasher has been temporarily fixed, however, we are going out for bids for a replacement. The Recreation Department is starting up a new program entitled "Project Pride". Project Pride will offer a host of very low cost programs and special events. The first event will be an Easter Egg Hunt on April llth at 9:00 am in Keyes Park. H.B. Fuller-Monarch Division (Columbia Heights) will be working with us supplying both the money and man power. More information on Project Pride will be available at the next meeting. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE SIX The Recreation Department sponsored "Columbia Heights Night at the Target Center" on March 5th. 300 Timberwolves vs Bulls tickets were sold within a couple of weeks of being made available. The children and parents in our Jr. Timberwolves basketball program will be invited before the game to shoot on the actual court the Wolves play on along with an autograph session. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Murzyn, second by Grady to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Nancy French, Park & Recreation Commission MARCH, 1992 2171 ACE HARDWARE 6 MOP HEADS 2171 COLOR TILE FLOOR TILES 2171 ACE HARDWARE GLUE,PAINT 2171 ACE HARDWARE PAINT,TAPE,EXT. 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