HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 16, 1999 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
December 16, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Gary
Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director;
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Members absent: Bruce Magnuson
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Niemeyer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carded.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
There are no letters or requests at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
APPLICATION FOR DNR GRANT FUNDING FOR 2000 PARK IMPROVEMENTS
The Public Works Director/City Engineer suggested that the public meeting for the DNR grant
requests be held at our next regularly scheduled Park & Recreation Commission meeting.
Motion by Foss, second by Mayer to hold the public meeting for the DNR grant requests at 7:00
p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 in the Keyes Room at Murzyn Hall. All ayes, motion
carded.
REFERENDUM ELECTION RESULTS
Members discussed the results of the referendum election that took place on December 14, 1999.
The were 1,732 no votes and 934 yes votes, which means we will not build a multi-use center.
Members felt the issue should be brought up again at the next general election. Members
recommended to the City Council that they consider putting the multi-use center and a complete
park renovation project on the next general election, and continue to look for outside funding.
NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business at this time.
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REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Members discussed ways that Murzyn Hall and the Recreation Department could generate more
revenue. Staff is conducting a survey to see how our prices compare with those of other cities.
At the next meeting, members will discuss fee waived usage and ways to increase revenue.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayer, second by Niemeyer to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 6:30 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary