HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 2002 City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
May 22, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Gary Mayer; Bill Peterson; Gary
Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Tom Greenhalgh; Scott Niemeyer
Also present:
Brian Oftedahl
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Mayer; second by Bill Peterson. All ayes, motion
carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the request by Michael & Jean Borg to
have their hall rental deposit of $500 refunded. Their daughter was to have her wedding
on January 4, 2003 at JPM, which is now cancelled. Recreation Director, Keith
Windschitl, stated that the cancellation came one month after the deposit was made.
Motion by B. Peterson, second by Foss to refund the down payment of $500 only if the
hall is re-rented at a full rental rate on January 4, 2003. All ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, handed out a letter of request for a fundraiser to
be held at Murzyn Hall for a Leukemia patient. Columbia Heights resident, Brian
Oftedahl, explained how he would like to hold a spaghetti fundraiser for his niece,
Kirsten Richard, also a Columbia Heights resident who is battling Leukemia. The
fundraiser would consist of door prizes, a silent auction, and spaghetti dinner. There
would be no alcohol served. They are looking at the dates of July 21, and August 4,
2002, both being Sunday rentals. Mayor, Gary Peterson, asked Brian Oftedahl how many
people they were planning on attend the function. Brian Oftedahl stated that it would be
around 500 people but they would hold the fundraiser in shifts. He also stated that they
are prepared for any up front costs that may apply. Mayor, Gary Peterson, stated that if
the Commission is willing to waive or reduce the fee, he will get the remaining cost
covered. Motion by B. Peterson, second by Foss to charge a flat fee of $100.00. All
ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, discussed the request for proposal
for Huset Park Master Plan. He is expecting the proposals to come in between $8,000
and $15,000. The contractor who is awarded a contract with the City of Columbia
Heights will be present at two Park & Recreation Commission meetings for the
Commission to review all proposals, staff rankings, and to make a final recommendation,
which will go to the City Council for review and approval. All proposals are due in the
office of Public Works Director/City Engineer no later than 3:30 p.m., June 28, 2002.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the Columbia Heights Lion's Club
storage area request. He showed the Commission Members the open area where the
warmers used to be south of the Labelle Lounge and suggested that shelves be built
within an enclosed area using solid oak doors as an entrance. Commission Chairperson,
Eileen Evans, asked if this new storage area would be able to be cold. Recreation
Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that there is already electricity to that location. The
Columbia Heights Lion's Club would pay 100% of the total cost. Motion by B. Peterson,
second by Mayer, to build storage/shelving and using a solid oak door as an entrance in
the empty space south of the Labelle Lounge, with the Columbia Heights Lion's Club
paying 100% of the total cost, and meeting all compliances and regulations. All ayes,
motion carried.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that Three Rivers Park District, formally
Hennepin County Park District, purchased the Salvation Army Camp. They are
interested in what the City of Columbia Heights plans to do with the Silver Lake Beach
and boat landing but they are not interested in buying that property at this point.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, stated that Three Rivers Park District would
have to finalize their purchase of the Salvation Army Camp before they move forward.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the two bids received for the Friday,
June 28, 2002 Jamboree fireworks display. Melrose Pyrotechnics has done the
outstanding show the past several years. Both proposals are very similar. Motion by
Foss, second by B. Peterson, to recommend Melrose Pyrotechnics run the 2002 Jamboree
fireworks display. All ayes, motion carried.
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REPORTS
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that the City
Manager has requested a letter be written to the City Council stating that the proceeds of
the sale of the land south of Lomianki Park (between 37th & 38th) go back into the parks.
He indicated he would send the City Council the letter.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that the hard
wood floors at JPM have been completed and the contractor has done a good job.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked if anything has been done with the roof.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that he has left a message with a roofing
consultant but has not been able to speak to him yet.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that Central Avenue
construction started two weeks earlier than projected. The construction company will be
doing preliminary work until Memorial Day and full construction work following the
holiday.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that the landscaping plans for
the front of JPM are complete and they plan to begin the week of May 28, 2002.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, asked if trenching for a flagpole light is something
we could do in house. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, said it is
possible.
Commission Member, Bill Peterson, asked when the front billboard sign would be
replaced at JPM. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that he has approached
the Columbia Heights Lion's Club on the replacement of the sign but they prefer to wait
until after the Columbia Heights Jamboree to see where they are at financially.
Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary