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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 29, 2000 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission November 29, 2000 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Gary Peterson; Roger Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director Members absent: Bruce Magnuson Also present: APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Foss, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. IJETTERS AND REQUESTS OLD BUSINESS SEPARATE BUDGET FOR MAJOR MURZYN HALL EXPENSES Members discussed the Murzyn Hall budget in regards to the major expenses that Murzyn Hall acquires. Bob Ruettimann stated that he would like to see this facility as a city property and not a park property. He also indicated that there should be consideration for a separate budget for Murzyn Hall for major expenses. ( i.e. parking lot, roof, etc.) He also stated that there are many other city departments that use John P. Murzyn Hall and this use must be taken into consider- ation. The Recreation Director also mentioned the fact that there are many civic groups that still use the hall at no charge. He also mentioned the $40.00 entry fee and $15.00/hr policy is to try and cover some of our costs and that these groups still may use the hall at no cost as long as it is during normal operation hours. NEW BUSINESS DECEMBER MEETING/HOLIDAY DINNER Commission members discussed and agreed on the December meeting/holiday dinner. The meeting will be held on December 13, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at the Timber Lodge Steakhouse in Spring Lake Park. PAGE TWO CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan was approved by the City Council. Kevin Hansen distributed the exert of Section 10, Park and Open Space Plan, to the Park and Recreation Commission. Highlights from the Park and Open Space Plan were: history of Columbia Heights park system, demo- graphics, inventory of 14 parks in the city, and facilities inventory. According to the City's Comprehensive Plan, the population of Columbia Heights is predicted to increase slightly over the next twenty years as well as to generally increase in age. It also stated that we are short picnic areas verses population based on the national average. It further states as recreation activities such as biking, running, walking, and in line skating increase, the need for an effective trail and pathway system in Columbia Heights becomes more of a priority. The plan also says the development of at least one or two additional athletic fields or the possibility of a multi-use baseball/softball field should be explored. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER COMMISSION MEMBERS Motion by Foss, second by Niemeyer to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary