HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 25, 2000 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
October 25, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Gary
Peterson; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Roger Peterson; Bruce Magnuson
Members absent:
Bob Ruettimann; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Also present:
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Magnuson, second by Niemeyer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion
carried.
LETTERS ANDREQUESTS
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION OF FEE OR FEE-WAIVED USE OF MURZYN HALL,
CHILDREN'S SAFETY CENTERS.
Members reviewed the letter from Children's Safety Center. Eileen Evens stated that the Park
and Recreation Commission had previously approved the policy where the Recreation Director
could approve this arrangement of a $40.00 entry fee and $15.00/hr. The Recreation Director
indicated that this was a temporary solution for the space needs of this organization. He also
indicated that they would only be charged if Murzyn Hall was not open for that specific day.
OLD BUSINESS
JOINT BUDGET WITH PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL.
Members will discuss the proposed 2001 budget at the joint meeting with the City Council and
the Park and Recreation Commission scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight. The Recreation Director
indicated that the proposed budget for 2001 has been decreased by $3824.00 from the 2000
budget.
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NEW BUSINESS
ROGER PETERSON HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
The Recreation Director introduced Roger Peterson, our new Park and Commission member.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Recreation Director reported that Janice McGhee-Fetzer has taken a position with Anoka
County. Eileen Evens said that she would write a letter to Janice on behalf of the Park and
Recreation Commission thanking her for commitment to the City of Columbia Heights.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Public Works activity report from Director of Public Works was passed out to the Park and
Recreation Commission. The memo discussed the progress of Gateway Park and Prestemon
Park.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roger Peterson discussed the skate parks in Ashland, Oregon. Pictures of the park in Ashland
were passed around. The St. Anthony skate park project was also discussed. Members have
heard problems of graffiti, injury, littering, and obscene language at the St. Anthony skate park.
Jerry Foss brought up the Back to the Parks budget and mentioned that he would like to see the
$10,000 put back that the City Manager has cut from the 2001 budget. He feels that this is a
good program and just needs to be promoted better within the community.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Magnuson, second by Foss to adjourn. All ayes, motion carded. Meeting adjourned
at 6:59 p.m.
MEMO
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Works
October 20, 2000 for Commission meeting of october 25, 2000.
Public Works Activity Report
Gateway Park:
Many improvements have been made to this small area of land as a "Gateway" to the Community. Plantings
are essentially complete with some shrub and tree replacements scheduled for the spring. The underground
imgation system has been tested and checked out and should really add to making a beautiful park in 2001.
The sign will be completed the week of the 23~a with precast top and bottom mantel placement and
tuckpointing around the pohshed granite sign. A gravel base was placed in lieu of wood chips for the
temporary sidewalk area through the park. Items left to place will be lighting for the sign, flagpoles, and a
concrete design and color for the walkway.
Prestemon Park:
Improvements at Prestemon continue with over 500 wetland and native species planted last week. This work
was through a DNR Conservation Partners Grant for wetland and upland restoration around the pond
constructed in 1999. A information kiosk will be designed and placed next year describing the type and value
of the plantings. Approximately 30 additional trees, mainly oaks, will be planted this fall to further enhance the
park setting.
The playground area is finally completed and has been well received by the neighborhood. The walking trail
was extended around the playground area for access and viewing of the pond area. Benches and picnic tables
remain to be placed for seating around this area. Areas where turf has not been established have been reseeded,
although the lack of rain is not helping.
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