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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 15, 1973COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD August 15, 1973 Meeting called to order by William Hollom, chairman pro tem. Members Present: Gordon Schetde, Oliver Jarvenpa, William Hollom, Marvin Super, Sebe Heintz, John Rak and dohn Murzyn Members Absent: None Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to accept the minutes as presented in writing. Att ayes. Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by 0iiver Harvenpa to pay all bil'ls out of the proper funds. All ayes. At this time John Rak was present and took over the chair. Columbia Heights Jamboree Juanita Rice, President of the Columbia Heights Activities Committee and Dick Bierch were present to propose changing the date of the Columbia Heights Jamboree. The dates requested by Activities Committee were July 31, t974 through August 4, t974. Discussion on the conflict of future State Tournaments held in Columbia Heights around those dates. Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Gordon Schelde that the Park Board grant their request to hold the Annual Jamboree starting in 1974 from July 31st to August 4th, 1974. All ayes. Park Superintendent, John Murzyn to write a letter to the Activities Committee, with a copy sent to the City Council, stating the Park Board action on the changing of dates for the Jamboree. Mr. Fred Bunker, President of the Columbia Heights Lion's Club was present to request the rental of the Field House on a regular basis for Bingo games. Mr. Murzyn and Mr. Bunker are to work out a schedule and present the proposal at the next Board meeting. Awarding of informal bids for fencing at Hilltop Park and Silver Lake Landing. It was suggested that Columbia Heights, St. Anthony and New Brighton meet on the possibility of prohibiting motorized vehicles on Silver Lake. Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Oliver Harvenpa to accept the lowest bid by Shadown Fence Company for Hilltop Park a 4 ft. fence at $394.00 and Silver Lake Landing fence at $894.00. Ayes: Sebe Heintz, William Hollom, Oliver Jarvenpa, Marvin Super and John Rak. Nayes: Gordon Schelde. Motion carried. Southwest Park John Murzyn, Park Superintendent presented the grading plans for Southwest Park, which was drawn by Tom Brinda for the:area 38th to 39th~ The Public Works Director Gustafson has approved the plans. The Park Board to accept the grades of Southwest as presented. Ostrander Park Mr. Clayton Berg from the Engineering Department presented the plans for relocation of the alley and hockey rink site in Ostrander Park. The skating rink will be shorter to allow the full length of a hockey rink. A storm sewer will be extended to the center of the hockey rink for an estimated cost of $600.00. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz that we prepare proposals for grading, lights, and asphalting of the new alley. All ayes. Gauvitte and Memorial Parks Clayton Berg requested that the Park Board approve installation of a storm sewer at Gauvitte Park to take care of the water flow from the apartments and also a storm sewer at Memorial Park to take care of a low area by Mr. Zahn's property, which connects with park p~operty. Motion by William Hollom, seconded by Sebe Heintz to install storm sewers at Gauvitte and Memorial Parks. All ayes. Transfer of Funds Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Marvin Super that we transfer funds from line item 4751.83 to the following lines items: $175.00 to 4751.23, $45.00 to 4751.30, $500.00 to 4751.34 and $224.9? to 4751.52. All ayes. Park System Trip The Park Board members set Tuesday, August 28, 1973 at 6:00 p.m. to take a tour of our park system. We are to meet in the front of the Field House. Park Superintendent to send out letters to the Board members to inform them of this trip. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to accept the request of the Recreation Commission to pay half of the cost of the Dinner Seminar on August 29, 1973. Ayes: Sebe Heintz, Gordon Schelde, Oliver Jarvenpa, William Hollom and John Rak. Nayes: Marvin Super. ~ Tennis Court Discussion was held on tennis courts in Columbia Heights. The Board members suggested that 4 more courts should be added and fenced all around in Huset Park and be requested in 1974 budget.' Possibly receive revenue sharing funds from the City Council. Gauvitte Park Park Superintendent informed the Park Board members of the progress at Gauvitte Park. The sub grading is complete and sodding is projected to start next week. John Murzyn to advertise for skating rink attendants for the coming skating season. Gordon Schelde brought up the need for a Sub Committee for Recreational Activities for people over 30 years old, such as horseshoe courts, shuffle board, checker board tables, etc. Gordon Schelde and SEbe Heintz to work on this committee with Gordon Schelde as chairman. Marvin Super requested that the pitching mound at Huset Park should be repaired to its proper height. Discussion on painting picnic tables to improve the appearance. The Park Superintendent to check with the Highway Department on what they use for their tables in rest areas along highways. John Murzyn reported about the meeting with Brauer and Associates on plans for Prestemon Park. We gave them our ideas of what we would tike in this park. A preliminary plan will be presented to the Park Board next month. Motion by Marvin Super, seconded by Oliver Jarvenpa to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. Secretary Jo Curyl