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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes-february-04.doc City of Columbia Heights 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 PAGE TWO 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. PAGE THREE ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary