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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 21, 1973COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD November 2t, 1973 Meeting called to order at 8:40 p.m. by Chairman John Rak Members Present: Gordon Schelde, Sebe Heintz, William Ho]lom, John Rak, and John Murzyn Members Absent: Marvin Super and Oliver Jarvenpa Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by William Hollom to dispense with the reading of the previous minutes and approve these minutes as presented in writing. All ayes. Motion by William Hollom, seconded by Gordon Schelde to pay all bills from the proper funds. Alt ayes, motion carried. Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, was requested to list the projected expen- diture along with the monthly expenditures. He was also instructed to show on the bottom of the Expenditure Sheet, the listing of transfers from one line item to another. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz that the Park Superintendent, along with the help of the Engineering Department to prepare specifications for the purchasing of the following items: Snow Blower, Cab, Power Broom, Water Wagon Remodification, Aerator, Seed and Fertilizer Spreader, Flail, Auger and Fencing. The bids shall be presented for the Special Park Board meeting on December 5, 1973. All ayes. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by William Hollom to regretfully accept the resignation of Mr. Oliver darvenpa from the Park Board, and to send Mr. Jarvenpa a letter thanking him for his contribution to the Cplumbia Heights Park Board. All ayes. Motion by Gordon Schetde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to dispense with sending copies of the daily report to Park Board members, and a rough draft report given to Mr. Watson, City Manager, and have a copy on file for Park Board members to review upon request. All ayes. Discussion was held on the duties of park employees and the members agreed that the employees be strictly used for maintenance and upkeep. The con- struction work to be contracted. Maintenance of the City by Park employees to be placed on the agenda on the special Park Board meeting, December 5, 1973. Chairman John Rak requested each Park Board member to make a list of their suggestions and recommendations as to the function of the park employees for special Park Board meeting. The hiring of an assistant for Superintendent of Parks was discussed, using money within the park budget. It was agreed that the assistant should have a degree in parks, having knowledge of concept plans and designing parks. Results of bidding for LaBelle Park development was discussed. The City Council approved the Park Board's recommendations with one exception, a fountain was included, which members were against. The total cost was around $201,994.38, which included eight alternates plus the well. Grading plans for Prestemon Park was presented and reviewed. The Park Board requested that bids be received by March 15, 1974 for the grading of the park. Clayton Berg from the Engineering Department recommends that the bids should be taken on an hourly basis. John Murzyn, Superintendent of Parks was requested to present a breakdown on equipment rental, seeding and blacktop at the next regular Park Board meeting. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to grant the request of the Columbia Heights Firemen's Auxiliary to hold their annual Christmas Party at the Field House on Sunday, December 16, 1973. All ayes. Motion by Sebe Heintz, seconded by Gordon Schelde that the request of the Columbia Heights Jaycee's Wives be granted the use of the Field House on December 15, 1973 for their fourth annual Santa Breakfast. All ayes. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to grant the Girl Scouts to use the Field House for their Father and Daughter Snow Day on February 9, 1974. All ayes. Motion by Gordon Schelde, seconded by Sebe Heintz to table the Park Superinten. dent's request in hiring a planner for preparing specifications for Mathaire Park building until the next regular meeting. All ayes. Motion by William Hollom, seconded by Gordon Schelde that snowmobiles not be allowed in any park in Columbia Heights and that Park Superintendent, John Murzyn is to write a letter to City Council conveying the message of the Board members and to send a copy to the Sun Newspaper. All ayes. Preliminary plans of the Drop In Center were reviewed. The ~ity Council is going to hire out'the remodeling of the proposed Center. It was mentioned that the men's lavatory could be remodeled and used for storage space for park equipment. John Murzyn, Superintendent of Parks reported that the housetrailer, with wheels for Mini Park could be purchased from Hilltop Trailer Sales Company. The cost of this trailer will amount to $3,195.00. We have checked around many firms and this seems to be a good offer. The delivery date was between 2 to 3 weeks. City Council to take action at their next regular meeting. The second hockey rink at Huset Park was brought to the attention of the Park Board. Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, reported that the grades would have to be changed from six to eight inches and destroy the layout of the football field. The rink will be in the construction plans for 1974. It was suggested by a Board member that we should hire a part time employee to do the custodial work in the Field House and relieve Mr. Gray for outside duty. It was also mentioned that a cleaning firm could be contracted. This will be on the agenda of the special meeting. Superintendent of Parks, John Murzyn was requested by the Park Board members to advertise for a new park employee to be hired for 1974. The advertisement will be sent to the Sun Newspaper and also posted in the new city shop. Motion by William Hollom, seconded by Sebe Heintz that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes.