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.
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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