HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 10, 1998 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
December 10, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Eileen Evans at 6:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Members absent:
CONSENT AGENDA
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Mayer; James
Nelson; Gary Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl,
Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
The following items were on the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Move to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1998 meeting.
APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS
Move to approve payment of bills as listed from the proper funds.
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST USE OF MURZYN HALL AT DISCOUNTED RATE/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 COMMITTEE
Members discussed the request and agreed to allow the usage at a discounted rate. Motion by
Peterson, second by Foss to allow the rental at the discounted rate with the understanding that the
renter must pay the standard $250 damage deposit and show proof of personal liability insurance
of $100,000 minimum. All ayes, motion carried.
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REQUEST USE OF MURZYN HALL AT DISCOUNTED RATE/CHRISTINE PEDERSON,
MINNEAPOLIS FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Members reviewed the letter submitted by Ms. Pederson which asked for a discounted rental rate
and waiving of the $250 damage deposit for the rental on January 9, 1999. Motion by Peterson,
second by Nelson to allow the rental on January 9, 1999 at the discounted rate with the
understanding that the renter must pay the standard $250 damage deposit and show proof of
personal liability insurance of $100,000 minimum. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST USE OF LABELLE LOUNGE/JIM GALUSKA, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TEACHERS SOCIAL CHAIRMAN
Members reviewed the letter submitted by Mr. Galuska which asked for use of the LaBelle
Lounge for a social gathering on Thursday, January 28, 1999. Mr. Galuska requested that the fee
be waived. In discussing the request, it was determined that the group will be too large (100
people) for the LaBelle Lounge. Motion by Nelson, second by Peterson to allow the group to use
the LaBelle Lounge, Gauvitte Room, and Keyes Room on Thursday, January 28, 1999 with the
fee waived; however, the group must pay the standard $250 damage deposit, show proof of
personal liability insurance, pay security charges. Final decision is to be made by the Recreation
Director. All ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED CHANGE IN ROOF ORDER FOR PARK BUILDINGS
The Public Works Director/City Engineer discussed the proposed change in the roof work order
for Silver Lake Beach, Ostrander, and Keyes Parks. Members agreed that it was a good idea to
tear off the old shingles. Motion by Magnuson, second by Foss to approve the change in the roof
work order to indicate that the vendor will provide a dumpster and tear off the old shingles on
each park building at an additional cost of $800 per building, or $2,400 total.
REVISIONS TO JPM RENTAL POLICY
Members indicated they had reviewed the proposed revisions. The Recreation Director indicated
that a reference to groups of 400 people will be removed from the JPM Rental Fee sheet as it is
no longer applicable. Motion by Foss, second by Magnuson to approve the revisions to the
Murzyn Hall rental policy, including the rental rates for the year 2000 and the revised Decorating
Rules. All ayes, motion carded. The revisions will be brought to the City Council for final
approval.