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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 1973COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER t9, 1973 Meeting called to order by chairman John Rak at 8:10 p.m. Members Present: Sebe Heintz, Oliver Jarvenpa, Gordon Schelde, John Rak Members Absent: William Hollom, Marvin Super Also Present: Fran Bassett, Earl Gustafson, Clayton Berg, Paul Fjare, Robert Dill Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Gordon Schelde, that the minutes of the previous meetings be accepted as presented in writing. All ayes, motion carried. PRESTEMON PARK A letter from Fire Chief Fran Bassett was recommending to the Park Board and City Council that 39th Avenue be extended for fire protection for a great number of unit in the muktiple dwelling. He referred to the original plans for Apache Apartments that the fire department was assured there would be access to the north side of the buildings, traveling east on 39th Avenue. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Oliver darvenpa that 39th Avenue be extended from Cleveland to McKinley Street as recommended by the Columbia Heights Fire Department. All ayes, motion carried. Braurer and Associates presented the master plan, preliminary cost estimates of proposed Prestemon Park. The grading plans were discussed with the Engineering Department and the Board. Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Gordon Schelde that the Park Board recommends to the City Council to enter in a contract or extend the present contract with Braurer and Associates to prepare grading and planting plans for Prestemon Bark not to exceed $1~600.00 as specified in the July 10, 1973 contract. All ayes, motion carried. LABELLE PARK Discussion was held on construction of a well in LaBelle Park. A well is needed to maintain the water level of the pond, the proposed fountain in the summer during high evaporation, and also receive better circulation of water. The cost of using City water would run around $13,000 during the four month period as compared to $2,250 annually for a well running continuously. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 LaBelle Park (cont.) Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Oliver darvenpa that the City of Columbia Heights look into a make-up water system for LaBelle Park and the financing be as recommended by the City Planner. All ayes, motion carried. SOUTHWEST PARK The construction of grading and leveling of Southwest Park for a skating rink, etc., as requested by Jim Lattery to be discussed with Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, to determine what Southwest Park Committee would like to have developed with their present funds. JAMBOREE CARNIVAL SHOW Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Gordon Schelde that the Park Super- intendent, John Murzyn, be designated as the sole coordinator for setting up and planning the placement of equipment and concessions for the Jamboree with the help of the Police and Fire Chief Activities Committee. All ayes, motion carried. GAUVITTE PARK Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by 0liver Jarvenpa that night-lights be installed in northeasters part or as needed in Gauvitte Park. All ayes, motion carried. MINI PARK Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz, that Park Super- intendent Murzyn receive a firm price and time of delivery for a portable shelter and present it to City Manager Malcolm Watson as a recommendation of the Park Board. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Oliver Jarvenpa, seconded by Sebe Heintz to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Oliver Jarvenpa Secretary PRESTEMON PARK, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE SEPTEMBER t9, 1973 EARTHWORK Excavation and place Furnish and place 4" of topsoil Finish grade WATER SERVICE Connect to existing service Fountains (2 each) 1/2'' copper SANITARY SEWER Connect to existing service STORM SEWER Catch basin, pipe PARKING LOT Curb & gutter Gravel Asphalt Lighting PATH Asphalt MULTI-PURPOSE AREA Paving $ 17,500 47,500 1,350 $ 65,000 2,000 2,000 2,100 6,100 1,500 1,500 5,000 5,000 2,800 4,000 4,125 20,000 30,925 3,375 3,375 7,125 7,125 PRESTEMON PARK COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE TENNIS COURTS Complete $ 9,000 Practice area 1,013 Maintenance strip 735 Lighting 20,000 30,748 SOFTBALL Infield 800 Backstop 1,500 2,300 PICNIC AREA Benches, tables, etc. 5,000 5,000 CENTER Shelter 15,000 Seating area 1,000 Concrete 12,000 TOT LOT: Sand 175 Play apparatus 10,000 Wading pool 25,000 63,175 PLANTING Trees and shrubs Seed, sod, fertilizer 20,000 9,300 29,300 TOTAL $249,548 10% CONTINGENCY 24,954 GRAND TOTAL $274,502 * · Does not include planning, architectual and legal fees.