HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 25, 2001 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
July 25, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer; Bill Peterson;
Gary Peterson; Roger Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public
Works Director/City Engineer; Keith Windschitl,
Recreation Director
Members absent:
Jerry Foss; Scott Niemeyer
Also present:
Karen Moeller, Senior Coordinator
The new commission members, Tom Greenhalgh and Bill Peterson, were introduced.
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Gary Mayer; second by Bill Peterson;
motion carded
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
A request for a discount on the hall was received from Connie and Terry Reyes who are
residents of Fridley but active in the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. The
commission felt it important to remain consistent in their policy as to only Columbia
Heights residents being eligible for the discount. Motion by Roger Peterson to deny the
request; second by Bill Peterson; motion carried. Gary Mayer abstained.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old busineSs
NEW BUSINESS:
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director presented information on the proposed Huset Park
Picnic Shelter for the year 2002. The commission felt going ahead with this project was
a good idea. Discussion was held as to what type of structure would be the best, ideas of
where to locate the shelter, and the amenities that would be near the structure. Kevin
recommended hiring an outside planner to develop this area. Bill Peterson moved to
have Kevin get bids for a design plan for Huset Park taking into consideration the
possibility of still having a Community Center built in the future. Second by Roger
Peterson. Motion carded.
REPORTS:
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director, indicated that a Vice Chair would need to be
selected at the next meeting. It was also decided that each commission member would
select a park, perhaps in close proximity to where they live, to keep an eye on and report
back to the Commission.
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, reported that staff was asked to cut 10% of their
2002 budget which would be a definite challenge. He also pointed out that there is no
source of revenue for park improvements. A $10,000 grant was received to upgrade the
Silver Lake boat landing and retaining wall. A handout was passed out to show the high
cost of playground equipment. Kevin informed the commission that the new equipment
at Prestemon cost $48,000.
Discussion on the tennis courts at Sullivan Park led to a motion by Tom Greenhalgh to
resurface both courts for a cost of $4,300. Second by Gary Mayer. Kevin will take this
motion before the City Council.
Motion by CJreenhalgh, second by Peterson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.