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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 22, 2003 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission October 22, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Bruce Kelzenberg; David Payne; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Also Present: Karen Moeller Excused Absent: Gary Mayer Absent: None APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss; second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS ALL NIGHT SENIOR PARTY REQUESTS FEES WAIVED Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that the All Night Senior Party, which will be held June 8th - June 11th 2004, including an overnight rental that runs from Thursday into Friday, would like fees to be waived for this event. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, explained that it's not the school district but the parents that host this event for graduating seniors. Motion by Payne, second by Greenhalgh to waive fees entirely for the Senior All Night Party. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED FOR 500 CARD CLUB Council Member, Bruce Kelzenberg, is requesting for fees waived for a 500 card club. He stated that he would like to see the community have the option to get together to play 500 at JPM in the Senior Center. They would meet one or two Fridays per month and charge between $3.00 and $5.00 per person. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated that the Senior Center is not typically rented out on Friday evenings. An option of eliminating the need for a custodian for these rentals would be allowing Bruce Kelzenberg to have a key for the building. Motion by Payne, second by Greenhalgh to waive fees and have all City, County and State laws adhered too. All ayes, motion carded. PAGE TWO REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED FOR A HOLIDAY KICK OFF PARTY Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated that Columbia Heights resident, Gary Peterson, is requesting fees waived for a holiday kick off party to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2003. All proceeds from the holiday kick off party will go towards a Columbia Heights Community Center. Motion by Foss, second by Greenhalgh to waive fees entirely for the Holiday Kick Off party. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED FOR A 'WALK FOR LEUKEMIA' FUNDRAISER Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated that Columbia Heights resident, Mary Cross, is requesting for fees waived for a 'Walk for Leukemia' fundraiser to be held at JPM on Saturday, January 10, 2004. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, stated that the Commission should comply with the reduced rate policy of $40.00 entry fee and $15.00 per hour. Motion by Foss, second by Greenhalgh to reduce fees to $40.00 entry fee and $15.00 per hour for the 'Walk For Leukemia' fundraiser. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS There is no old business at this time. NEW BUSINESS RESIGNATION OF BILL PETERSON FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, informed the Commission of Bill Peterson's letter of resignation. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that the City Council has interviewed for this position and will appoint an applicant upon making their final decision. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the options for the Park and Recreation Commission meetings for November and December. Due to the holiday season and other Board and Commission meetings, the meetings will be changed to Tuesday, November 25, 2003 and Tuesday, December 16, 2003. Both meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. PAGE THREE REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of Central Middle School's intent to charge the Recreation Department $45.00 per hour after 9:00 p.m. during the week and any duration during the weekend. This information was brought to the Superintendent's attention during the Columbia Heights Athletic Booster's meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2003. The Superintendent is going to look into this and let the Recreation Director know what is happening with this matter. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that a decision would need to be made concerning the rental rates for 2005. He is also suggesting making Friday rentals more desirable to potential renters. Currently there are 22 Heights resident rentals, 23 non- resident rentals, ten rentals at the rate of $40.00 entry fee and $15.00 per hour and ten rentals with fees waived. This item will appear on the upcoming 2003 agenda. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the Commission Dinner to be held at JPM on Wednesday, December 10, 2003. This event will recognize volunteer groups (Boards, Commissions, and Beautification Committee). PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission that the Huset Park Master Plan is under way. A meeting was held with the Huset Park Neighborhood group, which was well attended. He will present the Huset Park Master Plan at the December 2003 Commission meeting. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, handed out a spreadsheet that indicated the average daily usage of skating/hockey rinks in Columbia Heights from 1998 to 2003. The Public Works Department has received direction from the City Council to keep 2 to 4 rinks open. The hockey and recreational rinks, along with the buildings, that will be kept open during the 2003-2004 season will be Keyes Park, McKenna Park and Ostrander Park. Commission Member, David Payne, suggested that only ice be made at Gauvitte Park, stating that there is no ice rinks on the west side of University. Kevin Hansen indicated for only ice to be made at Gauvitte Park would save the city $3,000 to $4,000. Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Payne to accept Keyes Park, McKenna Park and Ostrander Park remaining open and for ice only at Gauvitte for the 2003-2004 season. Upon vote, ayes, Greenhalgh, Payne, and Evans. Abstained, Foss. Motion carried. PAGE FOUR COMMISSION MEMBERS Commission Member, Jerry Foss, informed the Commission of his trip to Tampa, Florida, and what their recreational programs has to offer. Jerry Foss stated coaches are certified, football has weigh-ins every Saturday morning, the stands are full, there are cheerleaders for every event and there are concession stands for every event, they play on the High School field and the players are all announced. Jerry Foss would like to see something similar implemented within the Columbia Heights Recreation programs. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary