HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes-june-04.docCity of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
June 23, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer;
David Payne; Marsha Stroik; Keith Windschitl, Recreation
Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Also present:
Excused Absent:
Bruce Kelzenberg; Kevin McDonald
Absent: None
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, questioned the Murzyn Hall expenses in regards to two
separate Taste of Heights expenses with vendors of Wyckoff and Joclyn. Recreation
Director, Keith Windschitl, noted that he is aware of those expenses and is looking into
why they have appeared as Murzyn Hall expenses. Keith Windschitl will follow up with
this matter at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Motion to approve
consent agenda by Foss, second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED AND HALL USAGE FOR THE 2005 SENIOR ALL-
NIGHT PARTY
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the request for fees
waived and hall usage for the 2005 Senior All-Night Party to be held at JPM on Tuesday,
June 7, 2005, Wednesday, June 8, 2005 and Thursday, June 9, 2005 through the morning
of Friday, June 10, 2005. The only fees that the Senior All-Night committee has incurred
in the past have been premix charges. All set up of decorations is done during normal
operating hours. Restructuring the head custodian's schedule mostly covers custodial
overtime. Motion to waive rental fees completely for the 2005 Senior All-Night Party by
Mayer, second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESIDENT DISCOUNT FOR COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS CLASS OF 1969
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the request for
Columbia Heights resident discount of the Columbia Heights Class of 1969. Some
classmates of 1969 reside in Columbia Heights but are unwilling to put up their
homeowner's insurance. A blanket insurance policy will be purchased to satisfy the
City's request for personal liability. Motion to grant the Columbia Heights resident
discount for the Columbia Heights Class of 1969 by Payne, second by Foss. All ayes,
motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business at the time.
NEW BUS1NESS
There was no new business at the time.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that the air-handling
unit in JPM has had major leakage problems over the past few weeks. Honeywell cannot
determine where the exact leak is coming from and has recommended that the air-
handling unit be pulled up and the drip pan be replaced. An estimated cost to replace
both drip pans is a little over $5,000.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the 2004 Columbia
Heights Jamboree scheduled events. The parade will be held on Friday, June 25, 2004;
fireworks and a softball tournament on Saturday, June 26, 2004; hot air balloon rides for
$5 each, a car show for $5 and a medallion hunt.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that he is in the process
of working on the 2005 budget.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission that the
Public Works department is getting ready for the 2004 Jamboree.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission that the
parks department is down is staff size due to budget cuts.
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COMMIS SION MEMBERS
Commission Member, Marsha Stroik, noted that there is a high number of youth that
frequent Murzyn Hall after hours and questioned if JPM has sustained damage from the
high traffic. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that there has been some
minor damage but nothing significant.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, informed the Commission of the quality of the
construction site where GMAC is building homes on 2nd street, south of 42nd Avenue in
Columbia Heights. She suggested the Commission Members review the property that is
under construction, as GMAC may the builders for the Huset Park East lots.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary