HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 23, 1999 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
November 23, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Mayer; Gary Peterson; Bob
Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Members absent:
Jerry Foss; Scott Niemeyer
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Magnuson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion
carded.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM / JANE LIEPOLD, PRINCIPAL, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH
SCHOOL
Members reviewed a letter from Jane Liepold, Principal at Columbia Heights High School. She
was requesting use of the main hall, Mathaire/McKenna Room, Prestemon Room, and LaBelle
Lounge for a student play, with the fee being waived. The times requested are 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
on Thursday, January 27; 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28; and 12:00 noon to
12:00 midnight on Saturday, January 29, 2000. Additionally, we have a possible rental for
Saturday, January 29, 2000. Members felt we should not bump any of our own programs, such
as Thursday aerobics class, for this usage. Members discussed fee-waived groups using the main
hall on weekends and possibly having a clean-up/custodial fee. Motion by Peterson, second by
Magnuson to allow the high school students to use the building if the paying renter switches to
another date and only if it does not interfere with previously scheduled activities (possibly
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). All ayes, motion carded.
LETTER FROM ELLEN HANSEN / AL-ANON
Members acknowledged receipt of $42 from Ellen Hansen of Al-Anon for additional payment
from use of the Senior Center on October 23, 1999.
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OLD BUSINESS
DECEMBER 16TM PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Members were reminded about the December 16th commission meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. at
Timberlodge Restaurant on 83rd and University Ave. Members will be able to order off the menu
for meals up to $20. Members are asked to pay for their own drinks.
DNR GRANT APPLICATIONS: PROJECT SELECTION AND PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Works Director/City Engineer passed out information on what projects received DNR
grant monies. Most of the grant recipients are counties, not municipalities. Staff will be able to
consult with the DNR to see how we should proceed in applying for future grants. Members
received a copy of the CIP. We must fix a total of 14 bleachers by state mandate. This project
will cost $30,000 to $35,000 and will be completed over the winter months. The wading pool at
Ramsdell will be repaired and regrading done to the field and rink. At our December meeting,
staff would like to set a date for a public hearing sometime in January. This is a requirement of
the DNR. Staff provided an update on improvements to Prestemon Park. Cat tails and reed
grasses have been planted in the new holding pond. Playground equipment is proposed to be on
the northwest quarter of the park (in the same location it was previously) and will be designed by
age groups activities.
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED 2001 RENTAL RATES FOR MURZYN HALL
Members reviewed the proposed 2001 rental rates for Murzyn Hall. Staff is proposing a 5%
increase for Saturday rentals, with no increase for Sunday through Friday rentals. Pre-mix will
be increased to $21 per canister. The custodial charge will increase to $15 per hour. The CO2
system will increase to $20. Members were advised that Coca-Cola has increased their canister
prices. We have had many problems with Coca-Cola's delivery system, so staff is considering
switching to Pepsi Cola. Pepsi canisters cost $14; whereas, Coke canisters cost $16.95 effective
December 5, 1999. Motion by Magnuson, second by Mayer to recommend that the City Council
approve the 2001 rental rates for Murzyn Hall. All ayes, motion carried.
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REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Recreation Director reported that he and Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator, will
make a presentation on the multi-use center to the School Board tonight at 7:00 p.m. Staff has
advertised the multi-use center in the Focus and Northeaster Newspapers, put an article in the
Focus, advertised the public meeting on November 30, and advertised in the city newsletter. The
Vote Yes campaign also put out a flyer, are going door-to-door, and will do a phone bank to
promote the project. Members thanked the Recreation Director for his efforts.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
The Public Works Director/City Engineer reported that the LaB¢lle warming house has been tom
down. A picnic shelter will be put in its place.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
No report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carded. Meeting
adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary