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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 23, 1999 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission June 23, 1999 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Eileen Evans at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Gary Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director Members absent: Jerry Foss; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS There are no letters or requests at this time. OLD BUSINESS SMOKING POLICY IN LABELLE LOUNGE Members discussed the current smoking policy in the LaBelle Lounge, where smoking is allowed. The carpet in the LaBelle Lounge has many bum holes fxom cigarettes and needs to be replaced. Some members felt it would be better to have ceramic tile in the LaBelle Lounge instead of carpet. The Recreation Director has budgeted for carpeting in the LaBelle Lounge and stairway. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Magnuson to table the proposed change in the smoking policy for the LaBelle Lounge and instead have the Recreation Director get prices for ceramic tile in that area. All ayes, motion carded. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY USE OF CITY 15-PASSENGER VAN The City Manager has requested input on community use of the 15-passenger van the city is purchasing. Members felt the police department should verify that all users have a valid drivers license. They also felt the vehicle should be returned in the same condition and checked for damages. If is taken out with a full gas tank, it should be returned with a full tank. The Recreation Director will do some research on how the city bus was loaned out in the past and report back to members at the July meeting. PAGE TWO MINNESOTA TWINS MOLITOR FIELDS FOR KIDS GRANT Members discussed the grant which offers $5,000 of matching funds. The grant requires that we display signage in the parks with logos of the MN Twins, NW Airlines, and Pepsi. Members inquired as to who pays for the signs and how long they must be displayed. The Recreation Director will get more information and report to members at a later meeting. The next grant application is due in February, 2000. JPM ROOF DAMAGE ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BUILDING Some shingles have blown off the roof on the southwest comer of JPM. The shingles are believed to be fiberglass. Members felt that we should replace them with asphalt shingles. The Recreation Director will get prices on repairing the roof. JPM CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR 2000 Members reviewed each item listed on an informational basis. NAME TAGS FOR PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Members looked at samples of name tags. Members felt there should be two tags available, one with a pin and the other with a pocket flap. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Niemeyer to order name tags for staff and commissioners with the appropriate verbage and the Columbia Heights logo. All ayes, motion carded. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR The Recreation Director reported that he has received many positive surveys back from citizens. He made a presentation today to the Chamber of Commerce and plans to also present to the VFW, Lion's Club, and Firefighters Auxiliary. The summer programs and Wild Wednesday trips are going well. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER No report at this time. PAGE THREE COMMISSION MEMBERS No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Mayer to adjourn. adjourned at 7:12 p.m. All ayes, motion carded. Meeting Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary