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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 22, 1998 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission April 22, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:38 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Members absent: James Nelson; Dick Petkoff (on vacation) Also present: APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Foss, second by Magnuson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS There are no letters or requests at this time. OLD BUSINESS WATER DAMAGE IN LOWER LEVEL OF MURZYN HALL The Recreation Director updated members on recent water damage in the northeast side of JPM. This has been an ongoing problem. The water damaged the carpet in the custodial office. Carpeting was removed from that area. Members and staff discussed possible solutions to the problem. Several possible solutions are: 1) installing down spouts that extend further away from the building; 2) place covers on window wells to prevent water from collecting there; 3) build up the soil and landscape around the foundation of JPM; 4) purchase sump pumps with automatic shut-offs; 5) purchase sensors that detect water entering the building. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann directing the Recreation Director and Public Works Director/City Engineer to work together to solve the problem. DAMAGE TO ROOF OF MURZYN HALL The Recreation Director updated members on recent wind damage to the roof which resulted in the 78 square feet of shingles. Roof Design has submitted a bid of $320 to replace the shingles. They also submitted a bid of $9,200 to repair the north and west sections of the roof. Members suggested getting a bid on replacing the entire roof. Members authorized the repair of this most recent damage. PAGE TWO NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Members discussed the need for election of a new chairman. Since the current Chairman, Dick Petkoff, has indicated he did not wish to serve another term as Chairman, nominations were taken for the position of Chairman. Nomination by Magnuson to elect Eileen Evans as Chairman. All ayes. Eileen Evans was elected as Chairman. Bruce Magnuson was nominated as Vice- Chairman. All ayes. Bruce Magnuson was elected as Vice-Chairman. Members expressed their appreciation for Dick Petkoff's years of service as Chairman and hope that he will continue to serve as a Commission Member. REQUEST FOR ROLLER BLADE R/NK AT GAUV1TTE PARK The Public Works Director/City Engineer discussed a request received from a citizen who wants to set up the hockey rink at Gauvitte Park with gates and goals for summer roller blade hockey. Members reviewed the memo regarding this request. Members discussed the fact that there is a storm sewer grate in the middle of the hockey rink that would be dangerous for roller bladers. Staff does not recommend summer roller blade hockey at Gauvitte due to liability issues combined with maintenance and upkeep. The Public Works Director/City Engineer will send a written response to the person who made this request. REPLACEMENT OF HUSET EAST PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The Public Works Director/City Engineer shows members several different types of playground equipment that is being considered for Huset East. This is a budgeted item for 1998. Members felt that a decision should not be made until staff can discuss it with the Design Team and the Huset Park Neighborhood Association. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR The Recreation Director reported that all the garden plots have been rented by Columbia Heights residents. Staff is currently working on soliciting contributions for the fireworks display scheduled for Friday, June 27, 1998. In the event of rain, the fu'eworks will be delayed until Friday, October 2, 1998 (Columbia Heights High School homecoming football game). Staff are receiving bids on the fireworks display until the end of April. The Recreation Department received funds from Medtronics for a puppet wagon. The trailer was ordered from Hilltop Trailer Sales for under $2,000. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The Public Works Director/City Engineer advised members of the City Open House to be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center. PAGE THREE MEMBERS Members discussed field #2 at Huset Park. The ground has settled and created a large "lip" from the infield to the outfield. The Park Department will attempt to repair the problem area. Juveniles have been observed golfing in Huset Park, which is prohibited. COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN Members reviewed a Maintenance Standards & Policies document and a Parks Work Program document related to the Comprehensive Park Plan. A consultant from SRF will work with staff in June or July. Members discussed the volleyball court at the high school and felt the school system has not been maintaining it as they agreed to do. Staff will speak with school officials regarding this issue. Members discussed the wading pools and felt that the City Council should make a decision on what should be done about them. It would cost approximately $283,000 to repair/replace the three pools. Members discussed the Adopt-A-Park program and felt it would be a good idea to survey the residents near each park to see who is interested in helping with this program. Members suggested that staff contact Jon Gurban of MRPA regarding the survey. The Special Projects Coordinator will video tape each of the parks and have the film available for next month's meeting. Each member agreed to view two parks on their own and report back at the next meeting. Parks were assigned as follows: Eileen Evans Gary Peterson Jerry Foss Bruce Magnuson Bob Ruettimann James Nelson - Silver Lake Beach/boat landing and Prestemon Park - Ostrander and LaBelle Parks - Gauvitte, Edgemoor, and Lomianki Parks - Hilltop & Ramsdell Parks - Sullivan & McKenna Parks - Keyes Park Issues to be discussed at the next meeting are: 1) video of parks; 2) reports from members on each park they viewed; 3) standards & policies for parks maintenance; 4) narrow the focus of the 1999 CIP plans. Members agreed to change the date and time of next month's meeting to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. May 19. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Foss to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary P&RCO~APR98