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Park and Recreation Commission
August 25, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Bruce
Kelzenberg; Gary Mayer; David Payne; Marsha Stroik;
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director;
Also present:
Tim Lund, Park Foreman
Excused Absent:
Kevin McDonald; Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer
Absent: None
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss, second by Mayer. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FOR RENTAL DATE CHANGE
REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED FOR VOTE YES COMMITTEE
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed with the Commission the letter of
request for fees waived for Vote Yes Committee. The meeting, which would be
comprised of district members and Columbia Heights residents, will be held in the Senior
Center on Thursday, September 2, 2004. Motion to waive fees entirely by Foss, second
by Payne. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FEES WAIVED FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LICENSED
DAYCARE PROVIDERS
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed with the Commission the letter of
request for fees waived for the Columbia Heights Licensed Childcare Providers to use the
main hall for a Halloween Party and a Christmas program. Both events would be during
the daytime hours where JPM is regularly staffed. Motion to waive fees entirely for the
Halloween Party and Christmas program during a weekday by Foss, second by Payne.
All ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUS1NESS
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 of the $500.00
donation that was received from Tri-City Legion. The Commission extends their
gratitude.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed Commission Members that the 2005
budget is not finalized at this point. The Park and Recreation Commission budget
meeting with the City Council is scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Gauvitte room in JPM.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, notified the Commission Members that the
Recreation Center might not be put on the ballot for the 2004 elections. Specific wording
has to be certified to the County in early September. He also indicated that other
amenities in this facility would also bring in additional revenue.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that it would be
beneficial to put in lighting at Prestemon Park. Adult softball leagues could be impacted
ifHuset Park field 5 is closed down for a season. Lighting Prestemon field would cost
approximately $55,000 to $65,000 installed. Commission Member, David Payne, asked
if a scoreboard could be put in place if the field is lighted. Keith Windschitl felt it would
be best to put in a scoreboard and lighting at the same time as would benefit several
different teams. More research will be done pertaining this matter.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Park Foreman, Tim Lund, informed the Commission that the seasonal crew is wrapping
up. They had 11 summer staff.
Park Foreman, Tim Lund, presented the Commission Members with Public Works bills.
Administrative Assistant, Schawn Johnson, whom produced the bills spreadsheet for the
Commission, is no longer with the City. Motion to approve Public Works bills by Foss,
second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried.
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Park Foreman, Tim Lund, stated that the Public Works department is currently replacing
the picnic tables at Sullivan Park. Picnic tables at Sullivan Park are to be completely
replaced by summer of 2005.
Park Foreman, Tim Lund, noted that Public Works is looking into the possibility of
taking out the hockey rink at Ramsdell Park. The good boards of the hockey rink would
be used to replace rotted boards at other Columbia Heights hockey rinks. The rotted
boards at Ramsdell Park would be disposed of.
COMMIS SION MEMBERS
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, observed that Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, is
working hard on the 2005 budget and the Parks department has done an excellent job
with the fields. He extends his gratitude.
Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, questioned the status of youth baseball/softball
field at Keyes Park. Park Foreman, Tim Lund, stated that the base standards are left and
will be put in place once the turf is established.
Commission Member, Marsha Stroik, informed the Commission that United Way is able
to direct contributions to the Columbia Heights School District and asked if it would be
possible to direct contributions toward the City. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl,
stated that he would look into what the qualifications would be to make that a possibility.
Commission Member, Gary Mayer, questioned if the Commission had received a
response from the Columbia Heights Lion's Club regarding the letter of complaint the
Commission reviewed at their July 2004 meeting. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl,
noted that he has discussed the letter with Lion's Club President Joe Sturdevant, and
Lion's members Roger Gillespie and Don Laufenberg. Commission Member, Jerry Foss,
asked if the Lion's members had expressed their opinion regarding the letter. Keith
Windschitl does not believe that the letter has been brought up at a meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary