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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 25, 1998 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission March 25, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dick Petkoff at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Members absent: Also present: Jerry Foss (6:14 p.m.); Bruce Magnuson; James Nelson (6:28 p.m.); Dick Petkoff; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Eileen Evans; Gary Peterson Tim Lund, Park Foreman; Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Foss to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. LETYERS AND REQUESTS USE OF CITY BUS/ST. TIMOTHY'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Members reviewed the letter received from Rev. Gene H. Heglund in which he thanks the Public Works and Recreation Departments for use of the city bus. OLD BUSINESS FIREWORKS FOR JAMBOREE Members discussed plans for the fireworks display during the Lion's Club Jamboree held the last weekend in June. Three fireworks companies want to bid on the show. Contributions will be received from several sources, and the City has budgeted for it as well. Members felt that a low aerial show will draw people to the Jamboree, but it may be more of a safety factor. Members agreed to start and end with a high aerial show, but have the middle portion be primarily a low aerial show. COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN The Public Works Director/City Engineer gave members an outline of issues relating to the Comprehensive Park Plan for their review. He felt the Comprehensive Park Plan is a good document. He is seeking input from members to determine if the document is what we want for our park system. The document will be broken down by park for further discussion at the next PAGE TWO meeting. Staff will also study the demographics surrounding each park. Staff would like to have a formal plan adopted by the City Council once these decisions are made. Members agreed to visit each park on their own and review photos and a video which will be prepared for the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS There is no new business at this time. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator, reported that a record number of seniors (98) were in attendance for Bingo this week. The Recreation Director reported that 175 people attended the public concert/dance which was sponsored by Jeff Bahe of the Conoco Station. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER The Public Works Director/City Engineer reported that the Street Department has begun sweeping the streets and will continue to do so. COMMISSION MEMBERS No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Foss, second by Magnuson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary P&RCOMMXMINMAR98