HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 22, 1999 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
September 22, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Magnuson at 6:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Jerry Foss; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Bob
Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent: Eileen Evans; Gary Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer
Also present:
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Ruettimann to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
DONATION FROM COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WOMEN OF TODAY
Approved on consent agenda.
THANK YOU NOTE FROM DARLENE BURQUEST
Approved on consent agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
MULTI-USE CENTER REFERENDUM DATE AND BALLOT LANGUAGE
The Recreation Director advised members that the City Council approved the date of December
14, 1999 for the referendum. They also approved the ballot language. Park improvements were
not included in the referendum at the recommendation of the consultant. The consultant felt the
additional cost would be a negative factor to voters. Members viewed preliminary plans from the
architect. The building plans were developed from information on surveys and city size. At this
time there is no room for bleachers in the gynmasium. Some members felt there should be
bleachers and also possibly more bathrooms.
REPORT ON ROOF DAMAGE TO MURZYN HALL
The Recreation Director reported that according to Milton Johnson Roofing Company, the roof
on Murzyn Hall has about ten years of life at this time. He suggested repairing the shingles that
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have blown off. An insulation person will also come to look at the roof. Milton Johnson also
recommended that we bury the black water drainage pipes. Members suggested the water could
be piped out to an underground holding tank.
NEW BUSINESS
CHASE GRANT
The City was awarded another Chase grant. Matt Linngren prepared the application which was
submitted to the State of Minnesota. The Recreation Director spoke with the state representative
who indicated that two other cities have been denied the grant after they received grant monies
for schools. The representative was advised that we are very prudent with the grant money and
spend it carefully. Members discussed the possibility of purchasing computers for children to
use at Murzyn Hall. Perhaps there are some retired teachers who might want to lead a Chase
program.
PUPPET WAGON ATTENDANCE
Members reviewed the attendance report for the puppet wagon. The puppet shows are very well
attended. This summer the youth have done the puppet shows with help from the leaders.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Recreation Director reported that the community gardeners will receive a letter in October
asking them to clean up their plots so they can be tilled. We had problems with clean-up last
year, so this year we will assess a $25 clean-up fee if gardeners do not clean their areas. Next
month is the joint meeting with the Commission and the City Council. The regular Park &
Recreation Commission meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting with the City
Council will begin at 7:00 p.m. Suggestions were made for refreshments.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
No report at this time.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
No report at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Foss to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried.
at 7:16 p.m.
Meeting adjourned
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary