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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes-july-04.docCity of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission July 28, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Also present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Bruce Kelzenberg; Gary Mayer; Kevin McDonald; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Excused Absent: David Payne; Marsha Stroik; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Absent: None APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent agenda by Mayer, second by Foss. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS REQUEST FOR RENTAL DATE CHANGE Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the request by Kristine Bjork to change her rental date from Friday, May 13, 2005 to Saturday, April 23, 2005. Keith Windschitl pointed out that this is her second rental date change that has been brought before the Commission. Her original date was Saturday, May 15, 2004, which was cancelled mid-February 2004. Motion by Mayer, second by Foss to allow rental date change to a different Friday in 2005 or lose the initial down payment of $500 and continue as a brand new rental if requesting a Saturday while also not allowing any further rental changes. All ayes, motion carried. LETTER OF COMPLAINT AGAINST THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LION'S CLUB Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed with the Commission the letter of complaint against the Columbia Heights Lion's Club regarding a wedding reception held at JPM on Saturday, June 18, 2004. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, pointed out the highlights of the letter, which contained: Lion members going through the buffet line; Lion members informing a customer to talk to the bride about not being allowed to smoke in the LaBelle Lounge; Lion member's being unable to make drinks. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans will send a letter to the Columbia Heights Lion's Club making them aware of the letter of complaint. PAGE TWO OLD BUSINESS MURZYN HALL CATERING POLICY Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed the attached minutes from previous Park & Recreation Commission meetings where catering has been discussed. He feels that the catering policy that is currently in effect should remain as is. At the present time only licensed caterers are allowed to cook onsite. They must provide the City of Columbia Heights with a current copy of the catering license and a certificate of liability insurance listing the City of Columbia Heights as additional insured. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at the time. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the donations that JPM has received. JPM has received $150.00 from Toastmasters, $225.00 from Women of Today and $5000 in the form of a Grant for Keyes Park from the Minnesota Twins. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed a clarification memo with the Commission Members regarding the Taste of Columbia Heights. The expenses were transferred to the general account along with the revenue. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that he would be attending an Economic Development Authority meeting regarding NET. Currently there may be an effort trying to stop the process of demolishing NET. The outside structure of NET is in good shape but the interior of the building has major problems, including mold, asbestos, boilers and shape of plumbing. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that the summer programs are winding down for the 2004 season. Programs were well attended, another preschool park program was created to meet the demands of that age group, Puppet Wagon saw high numbers and the Event Wagon was a success. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters members, Jerry Foss, Aurora Johnston and Sue Genosky presented the Columbia Heights Recreation Department with a check of $25,000 for youth programming. PAGE THREE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER COMMIS SION MEMBERS Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, noted before the Commission that if ball field #5 is unplayable for the 2005 adult softball season due to the rerouting of Jefferson Street NE, lights should be put in place at Prestemon Park so to not disrupt the adult softball leagues. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that it would cost approximately $55,000 to $60,000 to light Prestemon Park. Opposition may also be met from Prestemon Park neighbors regarding the lights and excess noise. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked Council Member, Bruce Kelzenberg is the sale of Huset Park east parking lot is finalized. At this point it is not. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, if the 1st Lutheran Church is adding on a gym to the existing church. Keith Windschitl stated that a full gym would be added on. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, noted that other Commissions participated in the 2004 Columbia Heights Jamboree parade and would like the Park & Recreation Commission to fully participate in the 2005 Columbia Heights Jamboree parade. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, questioned the status of the referendum to build a multi-use facility in regard to the current election year. Jerry Foss believes that if the referendum is not put on the 2004 ballot it will not pass next year as a special referendum. Motion by Foss, second by Mayer for the Park & Recreation Commission to recommend to the City Council to put a referendum vote to build a multi-use facility on the 2004 election ballot and to come up with facility figures. All ayes, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary