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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 23, 2002 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA KEYES ROOM, JOHN P. MURZYN HALL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002 6:30 P.M. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf only). 1. ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with asterisks (****) are considered to be routine by the Park & Recreation Commission and will be enacted as part of the consent agenda by one motion. 3. (****) APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 26, 2001 MINUTES 4.(****) APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS o LETTERS AND REQUESTS A. COLUMBIA YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB Columbia Youth Wrestling Club, which is open to all Kindergarten through Eighth grade youth from Columbia Heights, are requesting fees to be reduced for a spaghetti dinner. The Head Coach and three assistant coaches, all Columbia Heights residents, would like to host a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for the Wresting Club at JPM on Sunday, February 17, 2002. B. SOUTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Southern Anoka Community Assistance (S.A.C.A.) is requesting fees to be waived for a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser to be held on March 6, 2002 at JPM. They will use the proceeds to help those in need within our community. C. LAURA ZAGAROS Laura Zagaros is requesting fee to be waived/reduced for son's fundraiser. Laura Zagaros' son, Austin, has been selected as a Youth Ambassador to represent the United States in Australia and New Zealand this summer and they are responsible for raising $4400. She currently resides at 5205 - 4th St. NE, Columbia Heights. She is planning on attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting to be held on January 23, 2002. PAGE TWO 6. OLD BUSINESS A. 1SD #13 FUNDING OF SENIOR COORDINATOR SALARY Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, will discuss the current status of the Columbia Heights School District portion of the Senior Coordinator's salary. NEW BUSINESS A. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE URBAN PARK GRANTS Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will discuss the National Park Service Urban Park Federal Grant possibilities. REPORTS A. Recreation Director B. Public Works Director/City Engineer C. Commission Members ADJOURNMENT P&RCOMM: AGENDA-JANUARY02 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission December 26, 2001 THESE HAVE NOT EF.'N .A?PROVED 3 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer; Scott Niemeyer; Bill Peterson; Gary Peterson; Roger Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA: Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss; second by Roger Peterson. All ayes, motion carded LETTERS AND REQUESTS: Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the Columbia Heights Fire Fighters Association request for fees to be waived/reduced. He indicated that the Columbia Heights Fire Fighter Association is comprised of Columbia Heights Fire Fighters and retired Fire Fighters and they are looking to hold their annual banquet at JPM to keep the costs down. January 5, 2002 is currently not rented. Motion by Bill Peterson, second by Roger Peterson to waive fees for their annual banquet to be held on January 5, 2002 at John P. Murzyn Hall. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Recreation Director, Keith Windschitt, discussed the proposed 2003 rental rates. The City Council Members voted at their December 17, 2001 meeting to increase the 2063 rates by 10% and to decrease the Columbia Heights resident discount to 25% effective January i, 2002. NEW BUSINESS: There is no new business at this time. PAGE TWO REPORTS: Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, thanked Roger Peterson for his service and dedication on the Park and Recreation Commission. His last day on the Commission is Wednesday, December 26, 2001. The Commission members wish him future success. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, thanked everyone for coming and wished everyone a happy holiday. Commission Member, Roger Peterson, asked Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, on how Public Works determined which skating rinks will be closed for the 2001-2002 skating season. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that it was based on numbers in attendance during the 2000-2001 skating season and geographic location. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Foss to adjourn. Ail ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - DECEMBER, 2001 DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT 31-Dec Falcon communications R J11X jacks $19.77 2010 31-Dec Menards window $122.00 2160 31-Dec Menards H20 Filters $31.80 2171 31-Dec Menards P trap, Bleach $42.34 2171 31-Dec Menards trap, clamp, putty $38.88 2171 31-Dec Home Depot buckets, saw blade $66.30 2171 31-Dec Home Depot saw blade $7.97 2171 31-Dec Voss Lighting light bulbs $143.57 2171 31-Dec Goodin grid drain $36.93 2171 31-Dec Cen-a-vac vac. Bags $14.97 2171 31-Dec Hospitality supply flatware, bus pan $47.37 2171 31-Dec Menards flare, elbow $2.88 2171 31-Dec Menards plywood $43.17 2171 31-Dec Menards punched angle, batteries $43.40 2171 31-Dec Menards switch, whip, cover $18.90 2171 31-Dec Menards storage boxes, batteries $23.73 2171 31-Dec G&K uniforms $18.80 2171 31-Dec Bredemus oven racks $118.00 2171 31-Dec Home Depot shop vac. Filters $39.92 2171 31-Dec Home Depot 70 watt hps $43.98 2171 31-Dec Pepsi cola premix $671.00 2990 31-Dec Falcon communications labor $213.001 3050 31-Dec State of MN sales tax $107.091 4395 ! TOTAL $1,915.77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z I 0 0 0 I ~ Z ~ < Z 0 ( I I ~ o ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ · ~ m o o ~ ~ ~ o 0 ~ · ~ 0 0 0 ~ ~' ~ 0 0 5- m ~- 5- · -. -, .... = -~' ~-~- ~- o ~ 3 co ~ _. 5'? 3 0 ¼ ~ ~ ~ ~o ¼ ~ ~o o-~ o~ co ~ ~ ~ oo ~ oo 4~ ~ o o~ o~ ~0 o January 11, 2002 Tina Murzyn Hall Columbia Heights, MN Dear Tina, I am writing on behalf of Columbia Youth Wrestling Club requesting the communit3, discount rate for the rental of Murzvn Hall. We have the upstairs hall reserved for Sunday February 17m, 2002. We will host a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for the club. The club is open to all Kindergarten through Eighth grade youth from Columbia Heights. The Head Coach and three assistant coaches are all Columbia Heights residence. Thank you for your consideration, Johv(Neeb 4326 Benjamin St. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 789-7857 , .. $.A.C.A. SO UTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 627 38TH AVE. N.E. (612) 789-2444 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 JANUARY 11, 2002 DEAR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REC DEPT % TINA SACA WOULD LIKE THE USE OF MURZYN HALL FOR A FUND RAISER FOR THE MARCH FOOD SHARE DRIVE. WE WILL NEED THIS ON MARCH 6 APPROXD~TELY FROM 5 PM TO 10 PM WE WILL BE HAVING A SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR THE PUBLIC TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WOULD APPRECIATE THE USE OF THIS HALL FREE OF CHARGE IF POSSIBLE. Thank You, Mar±lyn Peters "ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TAX DEDUCTABLE" YEAR 2001 AT SACA 4,608 FAMILIES 13,793 INDIVIDUALS 296,778 POUNDS OF FOOD THIS INCLUDES ALL HOLIDAY BASKETS & CERTIFICATES SACA ALSO GAVE OUT NEW & USED CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BIRTHDAY CAKES GIFTS & BIRTHDAY BAGS BABY QUILTS DIAPERS & FORMULA SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR MANY KIDS SACA RANKED NUMBER 3 OUT OF 27 FOOD SHELVES AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR THE MARCH FOOD SHARE DRIVE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK HAD 3 REGIONAL MEETINGS AT OUR NEW BUILDING WITH MANY FOOD SHELVES ATTENDING TV CH~NELS 9 & 11 VISITED SACA THIS LAST YEAR RICK & MARILYN WERE WCCO HOME TOk~ HEREOS THANKS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS AND ALL THAT SUPPORT SACA WITH DONATIONS OF FOOD & DOLLARS TO HELP SO MANY IN NEED THANKS TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS THANKS TO RICK JERE FRED & JIM FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SACA SO SUCCESSFUL HA~Py NEW YEAR Marilyn YEAR 2000 YEAR 2001 4,105 FAMILIES 4,608 11,816 INDIVIDUALS 13,793 263,348 POUNDS 296,778 THIS IS WITH ALL HOLIDAY BASKETS & CERTIFICATES SERVED 503 FAMILIES OVER LAST YEAR 1,977 INDIVIDUALS 33,430 POUNDS FAMILIES INDIVIDUALS POUNDS 1/11/02 Dear K~ith, Thanks for taking the time to speak with me regarding, the potential for donated space for my son's fundraiser. As I mentioned yesterday, my son Austin has been selected.as a Youth Ambassador. He will be repmseming the United'States ia Australia and New Zealand this summer. Austin is one of 27 kids-selected from the state of Minnesota. We are responsible for raising $4400,4md ate involved in restaurant flyer promotions and grocery bagging so far. I would like to host an old fashioned cocktail party. Ideally, my son would be the one who sen,es hors ~l'oexres for tipsand ~lonations. I plan to invite everybody I know, they definitely will not fit into my house. I amin.the hopes of a space donation or price break at Murzyn Hall. Iam unsure of the banending situation; I could talk to the Lyons Club if that is what- is-required. I am a restaurant manager 4md c~ould surely handle ~the bavtending situation if-allowed. I will be attending the Park and-Recreation meeting on January 23 at 6:30 to answer any further questions. I can be reached at (763) 572-3957 or (6 l 2) 338-0000 if I can be of assistance before ~the time of the meeting. My son and I thank you and all involved for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ....... ,,~....i. .... Laura J. Zagliros Tina Foss. UPARRpreSs~d°c NEWS RELEASE . National Park Serv,ce For Release: December 19, 2001 Contact: Cindy Wood (202) 208-6843 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNOUNCES URBAN PARK GRANTS COMPETITION Applications Due March 29~ 2002 WASHINGTON -- National Park Service (NPS) Director Fran Mainella announced today the competition for $28.9 million from the FY 2002 budget appropriations under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR). Eligible cities and counties may request up to $ ! million in matching assistance to rehabilitate critically needed urban park areas. "Through the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program, the National Park Service actively partners with city and county governments to revitalize existing recreation facilities and systems, and return them to full public use," Mainella said. "By redesigning and renovating severely deteriorated facilities, our partners help meet the growing demand for local, close-to- home recreation opportunities." More than 400 cities and counties are considered eligible jurisdictions for UPARR grants. This list is available on the NPS website at www.nps.l~ov/uparr. Other jurisdictions not on the list but located in a Metropolitan Statistical Area and which address specified stress criteria may also compete for grants under this program. The appropriate NPS field office (listed on the website) must receive pre-applications no later than March 29, 2002. Proposals are then reviewed and evaluated by the NPS and final decisions are made by the Director. Formal grant offers to successful applicants are anticipated by mid-May 2002. From 1978 through 2001, the UPARR program has awarded more than $287 million for 1390 grants in 265 local jurisdictions, in 43 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The UPARR program was established in November 1978 to provide matching grants and technical assistance to economically distressed urban communities. UPARR provides direct federal assistance to urban localities for rehabilitation of critically needed recreation facilities. The law also encourages systematic local planning and commitment to continuing operation and maintenance of recreation programs, sties, and facilities. --NPS-- The National Park Service cares for the special places saved by the American people So that all may experience our heritage. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA I! da,,E°ss' UPARRdetailed. dq~. .i..i, ~,i,,.., ' , page 1 FY 2002 Grant Round - UPARR Rehabilitation grants SUMMARY: NPS announces the availability of grant funds under the Rehabilitation phase of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) Program and provides information on the application process including eligible recipients and deadlines for submission of proposals. DATES: NPS will accept preapplications received on or before March 29, 2002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For Fiscal Year 2002, $28,900,000 is available for funding of Rehabilitation projects under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-625). NPS will consider proposals for funding projects with a dollar limit of $1 million (Federal share of total project cost). Grants made in any one State shall not exceed in the aggregate 15 percent of the total available ($4,335,000). Preapplications must be received by the appropriate NPS field office by no later than March 29, 2002. In order to minimize errors and to clarify program requirements, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the NPS field office during preparation of their proposals and to submit their preapplications prior to the above deadline. Rehabilitation grants will be targeted to rehabilitate existing neighborhood recreation areas and facilities that have deteriorated to the point where health and safety are endangered or the community's range of quality recreation service is impaired. Proposals must be designed to provide recreation services within a specified area identified by the applicant. Proposals may identify improvements at multiple sites or facilities, each of which must be individually addressed. Grants may be used to remodel, rebuild, or develop existing outdoor or indoor recreation areas and facilities. Proposals that are entirely, or substantially oriented to expansion of existing facilities are not encouraged and will be closely scrutinized. If a UPARR project is part of a larger effort, the UPARR project, and its associated costs must be clearly separable and have a distinct budget for the UPARR portion of the effort. Eligible Jurisdictions: Urban jurisdictions which have been determined eligible for the UPARR program are listed in 36 CFR Part 72, Appendix B. Eligible jurisdictions may compete for Rehabilitation grant funds if an approved Recovery Action Program (RAP) is on file with and approved by NPS. If a jurisdiction's RAP plan ~xpired since FY 199~, the chief executive officer of that jurisdiction may submit either 1) a new or updated RAP for NPS review and approval, or 2) a letter of recertification. A letter of recertification must state that no significant changes have occurred in its assessment and action plan, and that the RAP remains current as a guide to community action and decision-making. In those cases where a jurisdiction has never submitted a RAP for participation in the UPARR program or its previously approved RAP plan expired prior to FY 1995, the chief executive officer of that jurisdiction may submit either 1) a new or updated RAP for NPS review and approval, or 2) copies of current budget, planning or other documents that reflect the jurisdiction's recreation priorities, policies, actions and decision-making processes; which when taken together, either satisfactorily update the pre-1995 RAP for the purposes of recertification or otherwise satisfies the RAP planning requirements for participation in the FY 2002 grant round. NPS may accept a recertification or approve the alternative RAP documentation through December 31, 2002, after which a new RAP is required. NPS may allow urban jurisdictions not on the list of eligibles to compete as a "discretionary" applicant if the jurisdiction is located in a Metropolitan Statistical Area and meets the criteria described in 36 CFR [ TinaF dOc oss - UPARRdetailed. Page 2 Part72, Appendix A. Ail projects must be in accord with the priorities outlined in the recertified or approved RAP doctunent. Grant Implementation and Timing: Grantees must comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations for the UPARR program, which includes completion of a final Grant agreement within 120 days of a Grant offer based on NPS evaluation of preapplications submitted for consideration. Preapplication Requirements: The chief executive officer applying for a UPARR Grant will be required to certify, in the preapplication, that the grantee will comply with all requirements of the UPARR program. Applicants must certify that they have adequate control and tenure over properties to be assisted through UPARR and must identify in their applications the type of control they have over those properties. Additional requirements are outlined in the "UPARR Preapplication Handbook" available from the NPS field offices (or on the internet at http://www.nps.gov/uparr). Matching Requirements: UPARR Rehabilitation Grants are awarded on a 70/30 (Federal/local) matchinG basis. As an incentive for state involvement in the program, the Federal Government will match, dollar for dollar, state contributions to the local share of the total project cost, up to 15 percent of the approved Grant. The Federal share is limited to no more than 85 percent of the approved grant cost and the overall dollar limitations established above for Rehabilitation grants._ Pass-Through Funding: At the discretion of the applicant jurisdiction, Grants may be transferred, in whole or in part, to independent General or special purpose local Governments, private nonprofit agencies or community Groups, and county or regional park authorities that provide recreation opportunities to the General population within the jurisdictional boundaries of the applicant jurisdiction. In such situations, the applicant jurisdiction will bear full legal responsibility and liability for passed-through funds. Post-Completion Requirements: In accordance with Section 1010 of the UPARR Act of 1978, assisted properties may not be converted to other than public recreation use without the prior approval of NPS and the replacement of the converted site or facility with one of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location. This provision applies to all Rehabilitation projects. FOR FURTHER INFOP~MATION: Interested jurisdictions should consult their NPS field office for further information including Grant round schedule and for technical assistance in applying for fundinG. The NPS field offices are listed below: Northeast (CT, DC, DE, M3%, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA;) Stewardship and Partnerships Team Philadelphia Support Office National Park Service 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Tele: (215)597-9195 (for all) Southeast (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI) Recreation Programs Branch Southeast Regional Office National Park Service Atlanta Federal Center, 1924 Building 100 Alabama Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 Tele: (404)562-3175(x530) (AL, FL, LA, MS, PR); (404)562-3175(x520) (GA, KY, TN); 404-562-3175(x519) (NC, SC) Midwest (AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, SD, TX, UT, WI, WY) Partnerships - Grants Midwest Regional Office National Park Service 1709 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102-2571 Tele: (402)221-7282 (AR, IL, MI); (402)221-3292 (AZ, IN, OH); (402)221- 7283 (CO, MO, NE); (402)221-3310 (IA, OK, TX); (402)221-3205 (KS, MN, WI); (402)221-3202 (MT, UT, WY); (402)221-7270 (NM, ND, SD) Pacific West (AS, CA, CM, GU, HI, NV) Planning and Partnerships Team Pacific Great Basin Support Office National Park Service Suite 700 1111 Jackson Street Oakland, CA 94607 Tele: (510) 817-1445, 1324, 1454 (for all) (AK, ID, OR, WA) Partnerships Programs Columbia Cascades Support Office National Park Service 909 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-1060 Tele: (206)220-4126 (for all) Tina.Foss- uPARRbulletS~d°c Page 1 UPARR GRANT ROUND · The National Park Service has announced the FY 2002 national competition for $28.9 million under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR). · Eligible cities and counties may request up to $1 million in matching assistance to rehabilitate critically needed urban park areas. · Grants are normally 70 percent of the total project cost but can reach up to 85 percent if the State also contributes financial assistance to the project. · Preapplications must be received by the appropriate NPS field office no later than March 29, 2002. Early submissions are encouraged to minimize errors and to clarify program requirements. · Rehabilitation grants provide capital funding to renovate existing close-to- home recreation areas and facilities in economically distressed urban areas. · Over 400 cities and counties are considered eligible jurisdictions. This list is available on the NPS web site at www.nps.gov/uparr. Other jurisdictions not on the list but located in a Census Bureau designated Metropolitan Statistical Area and which address specified stress criteria may also compete for grants under this program as "discretionary" applicants. · Jurisdictions must have a UPARR Recovery Action Program planning document in place and approved by NPS prior to submitting grant requests. · Final decisions will be made by NPS Director Fran P. Mainella with formal grant offers to successful applicants anticipated by mid-May of 2002.