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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Con]mission
October 23, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Matthew
Henry; David Payne; Bill Peterson; Gary Peterson; Keith
Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Gary Mayer; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Also present:
Stacy Gilliver and father
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss; second by Bill Peterson. All ayes, motion
carried.
INTRODUCTIONS, LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS,
MATTHEW HENRY AND DAVID PAYNE
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, introduced to the Commission the two new Park
and Recreation Commission Members, Matthew Henry and David Payne. Both have
children that attend Columbia Heights Public Schools and are residents of Columbia
Heights.
REQUEST FOR HALL DEPOSIT TO BE RETURNED
Coon Rapids resident, Stacy Gilliver, was present to request that her $500 deposit be
refunded for her May 17, 2003 wedding rental. Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Foss
to refund the deposit of $500 when the May 17, 2003 date is re-rented. All ayes, motion
carried. Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Foss to rewrite the policy to refund any
deposits for rentals if that specific date is re-rented. All ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS:
RECREATION AND MURZYN HALL BUDGET FOR 2003
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, briefly discussed the recreation and Murzyn Hall
budget for 2003. He indicated that the 2003 budget has had minimal increases, which are
mostly due to personal services, step increases and utility increases. The budget meeting
with the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Gauvitte room.
MURZYN HALL SIGN
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed and passed out several handouts with
various options for a Murzyn Hall sign. He has approached the Columbia Heights Lion's
Club to see if they were willing to purchase the sign, which will allow them to be
recognized on the sign. The Columbia Heights Lion's Club is willing to purchase the
sign and would like to pay for it in two payments, one this winter and one next spring.
Commission Member, Matthew Henry, asked if it was possible to get a digital sign. Due
to the increase in cost in going from the standard sign to a digital sign, it would not be
feasible. Mayor, Gary Peterson, is requesting that Keith inquire how much more money
it would be to get a longer pole for the sign over using the existing pole that is already
outside of Murzyn Hall. This item will be put back on the agenda for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
WINTER SKATING OPERATIONS
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, handed out to the Commission a memo drafted by
the Public Works department regarding possible closure of specific skating rinks. Due to
the 2002 Public Works budget considerations and lack of usage, they are looking at
reducing the number of rinks open for the 2002/2003 winter skating season. This was
done for the 2001/2002 skating season as a cost saving effort. The requested skating
rinks for closure are Gauvitte, LaBelle, and Hilltop. Motion by B. Peterson, second by
Greenhalgh to close LaBelle and Hilltop rinks, close Ramsdell rink and reopen if we
receive many complaints, and to keep Gauvitte skating rink open. All ayes, motion
carried.
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REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported to the Commission that the Three Rivers
Park District would be having an open house of the recently purchased Salvation Army
Camp on October 30, 2002. From 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. there will be a tour of the grounds,
and from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. the open house will be at St. Anthony City Hall. The question
was raised on whether or not it would be beneficial to attach the Columbia Heights
portion of Silver Lake Beach to the Salvation Army Camp. This matter will be looked
into in future months.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reminded Commission Members, Matthew Henry
and David Payne about the City Council meeting on Monday, October 28, 2002 where
they would be introduced at 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
BOOSTER'S HALLOWEEN DANCE
Commission Member, David Payne, stated that the Booster's Halloween Dance was
poorly advertised, as he had just received the information that day. The dance will be
held at Murzyn Hall on Saturday, October 26, 2002.
HOLIDAY PARK AND RECREATION MEETINGS
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, inquired about changing the November and December
2002 meetings due to the holidays. Commission members agreed on combining the
November and December meeting for the holiday meeting to be held on either December
4th or December 11th at Little Jacks. Motion by B. Peterson, second by Greenhalgh to
combine the November and December meetings to have one meeting either December 4th
or December 11th, 2002 as a holiday Park and Recreation Commission meeting. All ayes,
motion carded.
HUSET PARK MASTER PLAN
Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, asked if anything has happened with the Huset
Park Master Plan. He was informed that the plan is on hold in order to be in conjunction
with the Industrial Plan.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary