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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. PAGE TWO 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