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Park and Recreation Commission
February 25, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Jerry Foss at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; David Payne; Marsha Stroik;
Kevin McDonald; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Also present: None
Excused Absent:
Eileen Evans; Bruce Kelzenberg; Gary Mayer; Kevin
Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Absent: None
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Commission Member, Marsha Stroik, asked if page 2 of the January 2004 minutes were
accurate by reading $4-60k per lot. The accurate reading is $40-60k per lot. This change
has been made to the January 2004 minutes. Motion to approve consent agenda by
Greenhalgh; second by Payne. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FEES WAIVED FOR THE TASTE OF HEIGHTS
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, informed the Commission of the request for fees
waived for the Taste of Heights to be held at JPM on Sunday, March 28, 2004 from
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that part of the proceeds
would go back to S.A.C.A. Jerry Foss noted that in past Taste of Heights, not every
ethnic restaurant has been allowed to participate. This year restaurants need to apply.
Motion by Greenhalgh, second by McDonald to waive the entire fees for the Taste of
Heights. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST FEES WAIVED FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the request for fees
waived for the Columbia Heights Community Prayer Breakfast to be held at JPM on
Wednesday, May 12, 2004. Commission Member, David Payne, asked the start time of
this event. It will run from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Commission Member, Marsha Stroik, asked
how the event is funded. Keith Windschitl indicated that it is $20 per ticket and has been
fully attended in years past. Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Payne to waive fees
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entirely for the Columbia Heights Community Prayer Breakfast. All ayes, motion
carried.
OLD BUS1NESS
There is no old business at this time.
NEW BUS1NESS
There is no new business at this time.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated that JPM has been having problems with
roof leakage and ice eves. Steaming of the roof has been done on several occasions, all
though that does not cure the problem. Eventually JPM will need another roof built over
the current roof with venting between roofs. He is currently looking at roof options.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the meeting between
the School Board and City Council. With the loss of NEI, lack of gym space has
increased. A sub-committee has been set up to look at gym space options. A needs
assessment of gym space would need to be done. Different options are being looked at,
including a joint cooperation between the City and the School District. Commission
Member, Jerry Foss, asked if a partnership forms, who would be in charge. Keith
Windschitl stated it is undetermined at this point. Mike Peterson, School Board Member,
will spear head this task force.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that the Recreation
Department has committed $500 to go for new backboards at CMS. The Basketball
Association is committing $500 and the School is committing $1000. The old
backboards from NEI will also be used at the Middle School.
COMMIS SION MEMBERS
Commission Member, Marsha Stroik, asked if the original approved Kmart plans have
been put on hold. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that they are moving
forward. The Kmart building is to be torn down this spring or early summer.
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, asked what the status is of the Huset Park Master Plan.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that currently
alternative plans are being worked on and we hope to have another neighborhood
meeting within the next month.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary