HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 25, 2002 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
KEYES ROOM, JOHN P. MURZYN HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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. ROIJ. CAIJ.
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 JULY 24, 2002 MINUTES
4.(****)
APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BIIJ.S
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FOR BIKE AND SKATEBOARD PARK IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Columbia Heights resident, Kathryn Snyder, residing at 5210-5ta St. NE is
requesting to have a safe place in Columbia Heights for the kids to go on bikes and
skateboards.
OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE HUSET PARK MASTER PLAN
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will discuss with
Commission Members the City Council's action and proposal award for the Huset
Park Master Plan.
NEW BUSINESS
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JPM l ~EASE AGREEMENT
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, will discuss additional wording that needs
to be added to the JPM lease agreement. Additional wording will require all
licensed caterers to list the City as additional insured and provide the City with a
copy of their insurance. Attached is the current lease agreement.
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B. RECREATION AND MURZYN HAIJJ BUDGET FOR 2003
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, will discuss the 2003 recreation and
Murzyn Hall budget including any changes that have been made.
REPORTS
A. Recreation Director
B. Public Works Director/City Engineer
C. Commission Members
ADJOURNMENT
P&RCOMM: AGENDA-SEFI~2
City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
July 24, 2002
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;
Bill Peterson; Gary Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation
Director
Members absent: None
Also present: Kathy Hofstedt
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss; second by Mayer. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL REQUEST PERMISSION TO USE THE CITY
VAN
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, reported to the Commission that the
Sister Cities International have requested permission to use the city van for a two-night
visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in early November 2002 to attend the Milwaukee Art
Museum. She asked the Commission if there is any restrictions on distance the city van
is allowed to go. Mayor, Gary Peterson, asked what the longest trip the city van has been
used for. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that there has been no set distance
requirement but to date, the longest trip with the city van has been to New Ulm and
Duluth. Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, asked what benefit would the City have
by this group going on the Milwaukee trip. Since it is not a city function, there would be
no city benefit. Motion by Foss, second by Greenhalgh to amend the policy allowing the
city van be used for city functions only and to stay within Minnesota. All ayes, motion
carded.
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OLD BUSINESS:
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported to the Commission that Three Rivers
Park District has purchased the nearly seven acres of the old Salvation Army Camp
located on Silver Lake. Three Rivers has hosted several open houses at the old Salvation
Army Camp. They are also currently taking input from the community on the
development of the park and are looking for input for the park master plan. The
Recreation Director will be attending the park planning meetings.
PROPERTY SOUTH OF LOMIANKI PARK
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, addressed the Commission regarding the letter
that was sent to the City Council concerning the sale of the property south of Lomianki
Park. The letter indicated that the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission was
that they would like to see any money generated from the sale of this property to be put
back into the parks.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF PROPOSALS FOR THE HUSET PARK MASTER PLAN
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reported that the Public Works
Department sent out 8 original RFP requests with only receiving 3 responses. Staff
reviewed the proposals and ranked them. They felt that the least qualified was URS.
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. was considered to be adequately qualified leaving
Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates being the most qualified. Overall, Huset Park
has storm problems and Bonestroo is willing to integrate storm water solutions within the
overall comprehensive plan. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked how much
money is left over from the sale of parkland to Medtronic and the purchase of land where
the railroad tracks are. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that
of the initial $320,000 to $340,000, there is approximately $180,000 to $190,000
remaining. Motion by Bill Peterson, second by Foss to have City Council proceed
forward this year by proposing Bonestroo for the RFP. All ayes, motion carried.
REVIEW ST. TIMOTHY'S DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAl.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reviewed with the Commission the
25-unit Townhome Development that will be built on a 2.43 acres adjacent to Sullivan
Lake Park and St. Timothy's Lutheran Church noting Park Dedication fees and a new
trail connection. $750.00 per unit, approximately $19,000, will be going back to the
parks stipulated towards Sullivan Lake Park only. Townhome Builder, Bruce Nedegaard,
questioned if the monies going back into the park could be used for an aeration system of
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Sullivan Lake. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that Sullivan
Lake functions as a storm water pond and would not be a good candidate for an aeration
system. Another park related issue pertains to a bridge request to connect a trail that will
surround the townhome project to the existing trail that surrounds Sullivan Lake.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE AT SUI J IVAN LAKE PARK
Kathy Hofstedt, a Columbia Heights resident residing at 701-50 V2 Ave. NE, stated to the
commission her reasons for requesting more signage at Sullivan Lake. She would like to
see signage to designate bike/walking trails and for picking up after animals. Public
Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reported to the Commission that Public
Works has received two requests for signage to be put up at Sullivan Lake Park. The
requests are to differentiate between the walking and bike trails and to pick up dog feces.
In 1998, signage was taken down because it was ineffective and to took away from the
park. Commission Members stated that if signs were put up to pick up after your dog, it
would promote false expectations because of the potential for tickets that would not be
enforced. It has been questioned if the entire trail around the lake could be widened to
accommodate for both biking and walking but MN/Dot requires that a combination trail
would need to be 10' in width and certain sections of Sullivan Lake would not allow for
such width. Motion by Greenhalgh, second by B. Peterson to put up 4 "No Bike" signs in
Sullivan Lake Park. All ayes, motion carried.
NEI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY LEASE AGREEMENT
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reviewed the attached proposed lease agreement
for the use of the gymnasium at NEI College of Technology. NEI stated that the small
gym is in poor shape and is not fit to be used for any activities due to safety and liability
concerns. NEI is also requiring us to staff the building and to monitor the entrance due to
some past problems. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, asked how much are we paying
to upkeep the floor. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that we work with the
school district to defer costs. In the last year we have replaced some wood floorboards
and we put a new backboard up.
REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEFR
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reported that the estimated cost
incurred by Public Works for the 2002 Columbia Heights Jamboree was over $10,000.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission that one
of Public Works seasonal workers sustained a substantial injury due to a lawn mower
accident.
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RECREATION DIRECTOR
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported that the 2002 Columbia Heights
Jamboree went well and he has received several compliments on the fireworks.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that on Friday, July 26, 2002, there is going
to be a Police/Fire Department appreciation dance. This event has been considered to be
a city sanctioned event and will be put on by Ran Productions. The public is welcome.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary
City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
August 28, 2002
The meeting was not called to order due to lack of a quorum. An informational
discussion was held. The following overview summarizes what was discussed.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Peterson; Kevin
Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Keith
Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Eileen Evans; Gary Mayer; Bill Peterson
Also present:
Tom Ruen
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Tom Ruen, a Columbia Heights resident residing at 4859 E. Upland Crest, requested a
replacement bulletin board be placed in Hilltop Park. He is willing to ask for donations
from his neighbors in order to pay for the new bulletin board. In November 1997, Tom
Ruen requested that a bulletin board be put up on Hilltop Park for informational purposes
between residents and the community. Public Works Foreman, Tim Lund, built the
bulletin board for the residents. Since then the bulletin has been moved to Prestemon
where it will serve as an information kiosk educating park goers about the wetland
restoration. Mayor, Gary Peterson, asked Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin
Hansen, if it is possible for Tim Lund to give Tom Ruen a quote on a smaller bulletin
board. He also suggested that Tom Ruen attend a City Council meeting with a dollar
amount on donations that he was able to collect. Public Works Director/City Engineer,
Kevin Hansen, stated that he would ask Public Works Foreman, Tim Lund, to price out a
smaller bulletin board. He also suggested that Tom Ruen follow up with him in a week.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, distributed a catalog to show the
commission members different options and to get the input for holiday decorations on
Central Avenue. He stated that he would like to see one style for 22 poles and a different
style on the remaining 22 poles. Commission members equally felt that there would need
to be decorations that would be appealing for both daytime and nighttime. Commission
Member, Jerry Foss, asked if it was possible to get the business community involved to
help defer the cost. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will look into
that option. Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, recommended that the Council
determine a budget amount and give that amount to the interested companies and ask
them to design a holiday decoration plan that stays within the allotted budget amount.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, will follow up with any further
developments and/or Council action at the next Park and Recreation Commission
meeting.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission
Members that additional streetscaping would be taking place at the intersection of 40th
Avenue and Central Avenue. The possibility of putting in a 4-sided clock is being looked
into at this time.
Fro m:
To:
Date:
Subject:
"Kathryn Snyder" <ksnyder@halleland.com>
<Keith.windschitl@ci.colu mbia-heights.mn .us>
9/18/02 12:43PM
for the agenda
We'd like to start some discussion about the feasibility of having a safe place in Columbia Heights for the
kids to go on bikes and skateboards. I'd like to attend, with my neighbor Laurie Zagaros and her son
Austin.
Please put this topic on the agenda for the meeting September 25th.
Thanks--
Kath~n Snyder
763-571-0960
5210 Fifth St. NE
EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - JULY, 2002
DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT
24-Jul Doyle security preschool lock $77.50 2160
24-Jul Floors northwest floor chemichals $212.50 2161
3'Jul Menards saw blade,hooks,battery $17.80 2171
3-Jul Menards green treat. Lumber $_~8.40 2171
3-Jul Menards return green treated -$11.94 2171
10-Jul Keith W belts $3.95 2171
24-Jul G&K uniforms $19.60 2171
24-Jul Brin northwestern gray lami glass $17.51 2171
i24-Jul Hanks re(lucer $_~_~.35 2171
24-Jul Viking electric fuses $19.28 2171
24-Jul Aid electric permit fee $_~_~.00 2171
24-Jul Clark cleaning supplies $332.60 2171
24-Jul Pepsi premix $465.00 2990
31-Jul Jerrys signs vinyl letters $175.00 3050
31-Jul Refrigeration services freezer repair $288.75 3050
17-Jul state of mn centrex line for 911 $48.95 3210
24-Jul Aid electdc wire flag light $180.75 4000
31-Jul state of mn sales tax $301.00 4395
TOTAL i $2,221.00
~ZYN HAL! - AUGUST, 2002
DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT
/'-Aug viking electric ight fixture $285.44 2160
Z-Aug viking electric 3aragon controller $307.62 2160
/'-Aug viking electric sign ballast $130.50 2160
4-Aug menards ~lue, lumber $27.20 2160
_~1-Aug superior ~02 tap repair $51.07 2160
/'-Aug viking electric 75 amp fuse $29.16 2171
Z-Aug G&K Jniforms $4.90 2171
Z-Aug voss electric ~ght bulbs $51.00 2171
/'-Aug voss electric ~ght bulbs $321.18 217'
2-Aug menards etter punch $9.99 2171
14-Aug menards scraper, ballast $33.96 2171
14-Aug menards mapp gas $13.56 2171
14-Aug menards duct seal $9.88 2171
14-Aug menards soaker, rake $16.89 2171
14-Aug menards shelving $15.34 2171
14-Aug menards plug, tape, joint compound $32.51 2171
14-Aug home depot )aint, valve $43.11 2171
14-Aug home depot emergency light battery $37.91 2171
14-Aug menards screwdriver $2.00 2171
14-Aug menards glue, paint $4.77 2171
14-Aug battery city batteries for scrubber $104.78 2171
.)6-Aug home depot mop handles $9.97 2171
_)8-Aug clark roll towels $79.65 2171
14-Aug pepsi )remix $62.00 2990
26-Aug pepsi )remix $183.50 2990
28-Aug State of MN sales tax $275.76 4395
TOTAL ~2,143.651
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Park Expenses
Date Company
8/20/02 Greener Pastures
8/21/02 Home Depot
8/21/02 Van-O-Lite
8/21/02 G & K Services
8/21/02 J H Larsoo Electric Company
8/21/02 Grainger
8/22/02 Menards
8/22/02 Verizon Wireless
8/23/02 Wheeler Landscape
8/23/02 J H Larson Electric Company
3/23/02 Brooklyn Trucking
8/26/02 Heights Electric
8/27/02 Newman Signs
8/27/02 G&K Services
8/29/02 Central Rental
8/29/02 Minneapolis Saw
8/30/02 Metrucall
8/30/02 Home Depot
8/30/02 Home Depot
9/3/02 Menards
9/~02 G&K Services
9/5/02 Diamond Vogel Paints
9/9/02 G&K Services
Product Total Fund
Weed control for 500 Mill Street
Pumhased 2 replacement garden spades for landscaping projects.
Pumhased 2 replacement light bulbs for McKenna Park.
Uniform Rental for the week of 8/21/02,
Replacercant 150 an 250 Watt MT Core and Coil Electrical Repairs
at Labelle and Prestemon Park.
Parks Dept restocked clear safety glasses for Parks Dept
Purchased 6 cans of white marking spray paint for the JPM landsca
project.
Parks Deparlment cell phone for the month of July-August 2002.
Black poly for reconstructing tho landscaping at JPM
Replacarnant 100 watt core and coil for electrical repairs at McKenr
Purchased edging-20 Ft w/connectors for landscaping at JPM
Repairing of three pathway lights at Labelle Pond.
Purchased foul ball warning signs and distance markem for the City
Uniform Rental for the week of 8/22/02,
Rental of 9" steerable trench master for the JPM landscaping proje~
Parks Dept purchased a replacement line trircmerand air purge
Parks Depl share of tho paging sen, ica for tho month of August 20(
Parks Dept pumhased utillity knifes, brushes, poly,and disposable
painting pails for the McKenna Park house.
Parks Department pumhased cement and Spirea plants for the JPk
landscaping project.
Parks Depat purchased plant and tree fertilizer for the newly plante(
trees and bushos at JPM
Parks Dept uniform rental for the week of 8/28/02.
Marking paint for the Ci~s soccer fields.
Parks Departrcant uniform rental for tho week of 9/4/02.
$79.87 101-45200-3050
$29.73 101-45200-2171
$40.47 101-45200-2171
$16.04 101-45200-4100
$550,31 101-45200-2171
$63.80 101-45200-2173
$25.05 101-45200-2171
$15.93 101-45200-3210
$118.02 101-45200-2160
$90.98 101-45200-2171
$239.63 101-45200-2160
$309.24 101-45200-3050
$245.15 101-45200-2171
$16.04 101-45200-4100
$74.54 101-45200-4100
$41.44 101-45200-2171
$2.09 101-45200-3250
$27.20 101-45200-2171
$98.43 101-45200-2171
$7~42 101-45200-2171
$16,04 101-45200-4100
$401,51 101-45200-2171
$62,90 101-45200-4100
9/13/02 Canada Goose Project
9/13/02 Home Depot
9/13/02 Frattalone's Hardware
9/13/02 Goodin Company
9/13/02 Menards
9/16/02 Biff's Inc.
Safely removing geese for the Silver Lake, Labelle, and Secondary
areas.
Parks Dept pumhased poly, rollers, misc paint supplies for McKenn
House. Concrete for Prestemon Park benches. Parts and materials for
repairing the aeration system at Silver Lake.
Purchased fastners for repairing the aeration system.
Purchased ovc joint and couplings for repairing the Ramsdell Park
wading pool.
Purchased 2 pieces of green treated lumber for repairing the
Silver Lake beach area.
Satellite Rental for the month of August-September 2002.
$860.00 101-45200-3050
$48.82 101-45200-2171
$1.60 101-45200-2171
$21.42 101-45200-2171
$5.38101-45200-2171
$570.36 101-45200-4100
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of, 2002, by and between the City of Columbia Heights, hereinafter called "lessor", and, of, MN,
hereinafter called "lessee":
;NESSETH, that the lessor, in consideration of rents and covenants hereinafter mentioned, does hereby demise, lease and let unto lessee,
allcl said lessee does hereby hire and take from lessor that portion of John P. Murzyn Hall as is described as follows, to-wit:
Hall, Kitchen, LaBelle Lounge
The purpose of lessee's use will be as follows: Wedding Reception
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the premises just as they are, without any liability or obligation on the part of said lessor of making any
alterations, improvements or repairs of any kind on or above the said premises for the term of: 12:00 noon on, 2003 to 1:00 a.m. on, 2003,
yielding and paying the rent of Nine Hundred Fifty and 00/100 dollars ($950.00). The Lessee may not access the facility for deliveries,
decorating, etc. before or after the time specified on the lease agreement.
And the lessee has herewith agreed to make a damage/~leaning deposit of Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 dollars ($250.00), which must be
paid by, 2003 to assure that the premises are maintained in as good order and condition and state of repairs, reasonable wear in use excepted
as the same now are or may be put into by said lessor. All deposits will be cashed by the lessor upon receipt. The damage/cleaning deposit
shall be returned to the lessee provided the premises are maintained in good order, there are no damage/cleaning claims by the lessor, and the
lessee has paid in full all rents and covenants herein mentioned.
The lessee must abide by all the rules and regulations of the Park and Recreation Commission and has acknowledged receipt of the same by
execution of this Agreement. This Agreement must be approved by the Park and Recreation Commission before the same is valid. LesSor
acknowledges receipt of a down payment of Five Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00) and the balance of Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100
dollars ($450.00) must be paid by, 2003. The lessee shall be charged additional dollars if pre-mix and Community Service Officer's charges
exceed their respective $100.00 deposits. Charges for a Community Service Officer are $20.00/hour in 2003. Charges for pre-mix are
$22.00/canister in 2003.
,~'".art of this lease, the lessee hereby fully releases and discharges the lessor, its servants, agents, employees, contractors or sub-contractors
a any liability whatsoever in any way arising from any and all injuries, losses, and/or damages to person and/or property sustained or
received on or about the said Murzyn Hall during the term of this lease. Additionally, the lessee agrees to save harmless and indenmify the
said lessor from any and all expenses arising because of any claim which may hereafter be presented by anyone for loss or damage or
personal injury as a result of use of John P. Murzyn Hail. Furthermore, the lessee shall provide a copy of their insurance policy by, 2003
indicating that they have Personal Liability coverage at a minimum of $100,000.00 per occurrence.
If the balance of payments due under this Agreement are not paid by the date set forth herein, this Agreement shall become null and void, and
the lessor shall keep the down payment as liquidated damages.
There may be no open bar with an admission fee. An approved liquor license must be used if there is an admission charge for the rental. If
deemed needed, at the sole discretion of the Columbia Heights Police Department, additional security may be added and charged to the
lessee hereunder. For groups with 275 or less people, the Lessee may choose to bring in their own alcoholic beverages for an open
bar or contract with the Columbia Heights Lion's Club to provide complete bartending services for their event. For groups with
more than 275 people, the Lessee may contract with the Columbia Heights Lion's Club to provide complete bartending services for
their event; however, open bars are not allowed with this size group. BYOB events are prohibited. Only licensed caterers are
allowed to serve food at Murzyn Hall events.
If any of the representations, including residence, made at the time entering into this agreement are no longer accurate within 20 days of the
date of the event, the City of Columbia Heights shall have the sole discretion to declare this agreement null and void.
1N TESTIMONY WHEREFORE, the lessee has hereunto set his/her hand(s) and seal(s) the day and year first written above.
Lessee
,,roval of Park and Recreation Commission
, Lessee
MURZYN: LEASE820