HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 24, 1999 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
March 24, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Eileen Evans at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: 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
Members absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carded.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST USE OF MAIN HALL & KITCHEN / IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HOME &
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Members reviewed the letter from Karen Cullen, Immaculate Conception Home & School
Association, requesting use of the main hall and kitchen from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 31, 1999, with the fee waived. Motion by Magnuson, second by Foss to approve the
request for use of the main hall and kitchen by Immaculate Conception Home & School
Association on March 31, 1999 with the fee waived. All ayes, motion carded.
DONATION FROM CHRISTOPHER TOASTMASTERS
Members reviewed the letter from Patricia Passon, Treasurer of Christopher Toastmasters, who
have donated $100 to Murzyn Hall in appreciation for their use of the Mathaire/McKenna Room
for weekly meetings. Members agreed to accept the donation from the Christopher
Toastmasters.
OLD BUSINESS
There is no old business at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business at this time.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Recreation Director reported that Gregg Gagnon started his position of Recreation Program
Coordinator on Monday, March 22, 1999 and will be a great asset to the department. The
Recreation Director indicated that there were a total of four people who attended our first multi-
use center meeting. Chris Bjork is chairing the committee. A meeting is scheduled for 6:30
p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 1999 in the Gauvitte Room. The meeting is open to anyone, and
members are encouraged to attend. The situation at NEI will probably take place this fall. A
multi-use center will be needed for gym space.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
The Public Works Director/City Engineer distributed a final report for rink usage. The rinks
opened late and closed early due to weather. The Public Works Director/City Engineer received
a letter from a resident in the Prestemon neighborhood who requested that the basketball court be
moved to a different location in the park. Members directed Kevin to send the resident a letter
indicating that this park is being looked at in the total comprehensive park plan. Public Works
staff are putting up new wooden signs at the parks designating names of each park. The
application for DNR grant monies is being completed by Public Works staff.
MEMBERS
No report at this time
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Foss to adjoum, second by Magnuson. All ayes, motion carded. Meeting adjourned
at 7:01 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary
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