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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.