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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 28, 2002 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission August 28, 2002 The meeting was not called to order due to lack of a quorum. An informational discussion was held. The following overview summarizes what was discussed. ROLL CALL Members present: Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director Members absent: Eileen Evans; Gary Mayer; Bill Peterson Also present: Tom Ruen LETTERS AND REQUESTS: Tom Ruen, a Columbia Heights resident residing at 4859 E. Upland Crest, requested a replacement bulletin board be placed in Hilltop Park. He is willing to ask for donations from his neighbors in order to pay for the new bulletin board. In November 1997, Tom Ruen requested that a bulletin board be put up on Hilltop Park for informational purposes between residents and the community. Public Works Foreman, Tim Lund, built the bulletin board for the residents. Since then the bulletin has been moved to Prestemon where it will serve as an information kiosk educating park goers about the wetland restoration. Mayor, Gary Peterson, asked Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, if it is possible for Tim Lund to give Tom Ruen a quote on a smaller bulletin board. He also suggested that Tom Ruen attend a City Council meeting with a dollar amount on donations that he was able to collect. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that he would ask Public Works Foreman, Tim Lund, to price out a smaller bulletin board. He also suggested that Tom Ruen follow up with him in a week. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, distributed a catalog to show the commission members different options and to get the input for holiday decorations on Central Avenue. He stated that he would like to see one style for 22 poles and a different style on the remaining 22 poles. Commission members equally felt that there would need to be decorations that would be appealing for both daytime and nighttime. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, asked if it was possible to get the business community involved to help defer the cost. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will look into that option. Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, recommended that the Council determine a budget amount and give that amount to the interested companies and ask them to design a holiday decoration plan that stays within the allotted budget amount. PAGE TWO Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will follow up with any further developments and/or Council action at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission Members that additional streetscaping would be taking place at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Central Avenue. The possibility of putting in a 4-sided clock is being looked into at this time.