HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 2001 THESE MINUTES HAVE
NOT EEN APPROVED
City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
September 26, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer; Scott
Niemeyer; Bill Peterson; Gary Peterson; Roger Peterson;
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Keith
Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Jerry Foss
Also present:
Bobby Williams, Council Member; Josh Overmohle,
Athletic Program Coordinator
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Scott Niemeyer; second by Roger Peterson.
All ayes, motion carried
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, announced to the Commission Members that the
Women of Today made a $150.00 donation to Murzyn Hall for any arising needs that the
hall may have.
OLD BUSINESS:
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, asked the Commission Members to
grant him the authority to re-bid shingles for the Sullivan Lake Picnic Shelter. Motion by
Gary Mayer, second by Tom Greenhalgh to reject current shingle bid from ML Johnson
Roofing and to authorize staff to re-bid project for 2002. All ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated the Commission Members must elect a new
Vice Chair. Motion by Gary Mayer, second by Bill Peterson to elect Jerry Foss as Vice
Chair for the Park and Recreation Commission. All ayes, motion carried.
Commission Members were assigned to various parks to observe and report back to the
Commission on the parks needs. The following parks were appointed as follows:
Gauvitte Park, Jerry Foss; Ramsdell Park, Gary Mayer; LaBelle and Ostrander Parks, Bill
Peterson; Huset Park, Scott Niemeyer; Wargo Court, Roger Peterson; Prestemon Park,
Eileen Evans; Keyes Park, Tom Greenhalgh; Gateway Park, Bobby Williams; Lomianki
Park, Gary Peterson.
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Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the cost increase for rental of gym space
at NEI. In 2000-2001, the rental cost per hour for the east gym was $4.30 and the west
gym was $8.30. With the gym space needed, the annual cost for 2000 was approximately
$3500. For 2001-2002, NEI has increased its rates to $10.58 for the east gym and $19.05
for the west gym, totaling approximately $10,000 for the amount of gym time and space
needed. Traveling basketball teams are using the elementary gyms to offset the increased
rental rates at NEI.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, presented information regarding the
landscaping plan for John P. Murzyn Hall. He stated that he would like to enhance JPM
by landscaping in front of the JPM building. He also showed the Commission Members
two options for rail above the retaining wall. One being the split rail and the second
being a powder coated steal fence. Motion by Gary Mayer, second by Roger Peterson to
let final decision be made pertaining to the rail option be made between Public Works
Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen and Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl. All
ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the Statement of Understanding that
was adopted between the City and the Columbia Heights School District. The Senior
Coordinator salary is paid 75% by the City of Columbia Heights and 25% by the
Columbia Heights School District. Currently, the Community Education Director has
informed the City that they do not have the funds for the 25%. The City Manger and the
Recreation Director feel that this agreement is a cooperative arrangement and should be
upheld. The Recreation Director would like to maintain a good working relationship
between the city and school district and resolve this matter.
REPORTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that the next Park and Recreation Meeting
would be held October 24th, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Keyes Room. Following will be the
budget meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Gauvitte Room with the Park and
Recreation Members and the City Council.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reported that a good part of the
playground equipment was burned at Prestemon Park and is to be replaced the second
week of October. Also, the trail for Prestemon Park will be constructed in the next two
weeks.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that three park benches
would be put in at Gateway Park for the dedication of the park. Also, two benches will
be put in at LaBelle Park.
Motion by Bill Peterson, second by Tom Greenhalgh to adjourn.
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
All ayes, motion
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary