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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 16, 1977COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES FEBRUAP~ 16 1977 Meeti~E called to orderb~y Chairman John Rak. ROLL CALL Members Present: John Rak, William Hollom, Mike Farrell, Gordon Schelde,JoAnn Melin and John Murzyn. Also Present': Bob Owens, Nick Casper, Jim~Molinar0- from Dick's Place and a news reporter from 'the Sun Newspapers. Members Absent: None OF Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to approve the minutes of January 19, 1977 as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. All ayes motion ca~d. PAYMenT 'OF BILLS Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to pay all bi~s as presented in'writing from their prope~ funds' All ayes ~aotion carried. REQUEST FOR FIELD Motion by Hollom, seconded by Heintz that the Park Board approve the use of the fields to Mr. Jim Molinaro of Dick's Place for a softball tournament on March 12 gnd 13, 1977 requiring a $50.00 deposit for clean-up of the fields and ~t it be returned if the grounds are acceptable by the Superintendent of Parks. All ayes motion carried. PATROLLING ~F PARtIS Mr. Nick Casper, the City Attorney~.was present to discuss the alternatives for better commm~ication between Waynes Protection Agency and the ~olumbia Heights Police Department. Mr. Casper stated that Waynas Protection Agency could not act as a police officer in investigationaI procedures. T~ey must first, get in contact with the Columbia Heights Police, as Waynes Protection Agency has the same powers as a private citizen. For convenience and time, the Pa~ Board members requested the purchasing of a single channel radio for immediate contact with the Police Department. The suggestion was mede to keep Waynes Protection Agency on and that the City of Columbia Heights or the Park Board purchase a radio for Waynes Protection Agency to be of use for them on the job~ LIGHTING OF TENNIS COURTS Murz~ reported that the lights for the tennis courts a~ the Senior High School and Hus~t are not yet completed, and that the date for the completion of the tennis courts is past due. Schelde suggested that the Park Board cancel the contract if the job was not done by April 1~ °1977. Murzyn stated that he would contact Electric Service Compan~ and tell them that if the project was not completed by April 1, 1977 that the Park Board would aancel the contract. This discussion was tabled mntil the next meeting in March. PRESTEMON PARK I~?ROvEMENTS Farrell proposed construction of Prestemon Park and to what extent we would improve this park. Motion by Melin, seconded by Heintz to relocate the tot lot, as requested byothe ~P~estemon Park area neighborhood, to the northwest corner of the park. All ayes motion carried. 'Other developments that are planned for Prestemon Park are 2 tennis courts and fencing all around, pathways and sodding, with all these developments perspectively taking place in 1977. HILLTOP PARK DEVELOPMENT Specifications for the installation of playground equipment at Hilltop Park were discussed. Bob Owens recommended his ideas for installation, that we allocate monies for setting up the playground equipment by outside contractors. A motion was made by Schelde for placing 2 permanent concrete picnic tables and 3 benches at Hilltop Park. Discussion was also made on the conditions of the sidewalks, Bob Owens and Murzyn will look over the sidewalks to check for any immediate repair work that needs to be done. Other P~k improvements to be included in 1977, are guard rail posts at Keyes Hill, light towers at McKenna Park hockey rink, concrete picnic tables ar various parks and more park signs-no action was taken. KEYES PARK PLAY LOT A motion by Schelde, seconded by Farrell to table, discussion for a play lot at Keyes Park. All ayes motion carried. SILVER LAKE BEACH SUN SHELTER Discussion of a Sun Shelter to be installed at Silver Lake Beach was amde. The structure would be metal and would measure 20' x 30' and would be 7 feet high. It was suggested that the shelter be located close to the beach and that additional picnic tables and benches be added. BUILDING REPAIRS Suggested building repairs were the re-dashing of the Field House, painting and repairing the shelter buildings. Murzyn reported that Keyes Building is completed, except for the underground wire for telephone service and is in satisfactory condition. Murzyn suggested that we purchase more matting for the warming houses next year.~ Gauvitte Parking lot is completed ahd in satisfactory condition. Discussion for the development of Southwest Park is to be placed on the agenda for the next Park Board meeting. APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT PARK SUPERINTENDENT Murzyn reported that 21 applications were received for the position of Assistant Park Superintendent, with only 4 being reviewed as of yet. Discussion was tabled. ORGANIZATI0~CGHERT The City of Columbia Heights Organizational Chart was reviewed and discussed. The Board members reviewed the memo from MalcolmWatson stating that the position oftthe Park Board was under the Public Works Deparm~nt. The Park Board members requested to know where the Park Superintende~t~so~n the chart. BIDS ON KITCHEN AND BAR ROOM EQUIPMENT Murzyn reported that the bids for kitchen and bar room equipment will be opened at ~:00 on Thursday, February 17, 1977 at the Columbia Heights City Hall. YANDALISM GRAPH CHART The Vandalism Graph Chart was reviewed and discussed. The Park Board members reviewed the chart as being an excellent ide~. Farrell suggested that a graph should be made once a month, in order that we m~y find out which month vandalism is the heaviestin. LETTERSANDREQUESTS Motion by Farrell, seconded by Hollom that Murzyn $~nd Mrs. Pearson a letter explaining the reason for the closing of the Sullivan Lake Skating area. All ayes motion carried.~ Eotion by Heintz, seconded by Melin that the Park Board grant Commander Curtis Bryendlson the use oftthe Field House on May 6, 1977 for the V.F.W. installation. All ayes motion carried. O0LUMBIA HEIGHTS ]PARK BOARD MINUTES CONT.-FEBRUARY 16, 1977 LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin that the Park Board grant the applications for liquor For the fo'~llowing reservations pending p~oper insurance: Mrs. Frank Tomala 13455 Jefferson Street N.E. for October 29, 1977; Mr. Richard Shupien 3337 Benjamin Str~=et N.E. for May 1, 1977; Da~e Tkach 10510 Partridge Circle, Coon Rapids for March 4~ 1977; Joe Berzak 4553 6th Street N.E. for September 16, 1977 amd Mavis Ganyo 20 Southwest 17th Avenue for October 22, 1977. All ayes motion carried. It was suggested ~that the next time that Mr. Dave Tkach wishes to use'tthe P!eld House that he ~ite a letter to the Park Board stating for what purposes he wishes to use i~~ for. Murzyn stated that he would contact Mr. Tkach. FIELD HOUSE REFUND Motion by Melin, seconded by Farrell that the Park Board ~rant the request for a $25.00 refund to Mrs. Uglem for a conceled wedding shower on March 13, 1977. All ayes motion carried. CLOSING OF SKATING AND HOCKEY RINES Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin that skating and hockey rinks b~- officially closed on the weekend if February 18, 1977. All ayes motion carried. S~TING RINK ATTENDANCE Murzyn r~orted that the attendance of the rinks has fallen du~ to poor weather conditions and from the competition of other programs. Murzyn recommended opeing LaBelle Park warming house nei~t year. Murzyn also reported that the all around t976-1977 attendance ~as good~ REVIEW OFTTB-~ ~.9~[6 ANNUAL REPORT The Park Board members ~eviewed and discussed-the Annual Report. They reported that it was very well dor.~e and thanked the office staff for preparing it. ~ ADJOU~ Motion by Sche!de, seconded by Melin that the meeting be adjourn. carried. Ell ayes motion Mark Shafer Mike Heintz Mark Dobin Bill Buttwei!er Allan Volkman John Dillon James Estevez Mike Graves Jeff Pfa~ ff Paul J. Wychor Arthur Wedlund Steve Plaisance James Palke~t Dennis Tkach John Bennek Kevin O' Hern John Manikowski Mitch Nelson Mnrzyn Kudak Rozmark Peltier Johnson G~ay Ocel Hadtrath Rogers Hill Verbrugge Ellison WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANTS ~ELARiES FOR FEBRNAE~ SALARTES FOR FEBRUARY 1977 $337.50 130.00 371.26 423.5O 222.50 153.13 176.76 156.25 146.25 323.75 63.25 357.50 179.00 214.50 9o.oo 123.75 28.88 TOTAL ..... $3840.85 $1378.16 1150.56 1012.32 958.92 956.16 1274.88 956.16 956.16 505.60 327.00 387.00 9O. OO TOTAL .... $9969.51 BILLS FOR PAYM2NT FOR FEBREAR~ 1977 Coast to Coast Minneapolis Saw Company Everett Gray -boilers license Northwestern Bell A.B. Dick Products Todd Jones Gerald Arseneau ~tate of MNDep~rtment of Revenue Waynes Protection Agency Mels Van-O-Lite Mels Van-O-Lite Satellite Inc. Satellite Inc. Satellite Inc. Ameiican Linen Supply Company 1.78 6.25 5.00 122.74 64.70 37.50 78.00 5.78 588. OO 105.49 26.04 42.95 42.9~ 42.95 10.00 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD DILLS FOR PAYMENT FOR FEBRAURY 1977-CONT. Gametime Sun Newspaper Don~s Air Conditioning and Heating Halling Bros. Coca Cola Co. Hardware Hank Lowry Central Texgas Inc. Texgas Inc. W. Nott Company National Temperature Control Center Sterling Electric Gerald Arseneau Todd Jones Olsom Plumbing Mode]. Craft Electric Waynes Protection Agency Superior Products Superior Products A. Wiesman Candy Co. Aslesens Eagle Tool Inc. $2501 · 6O &.OS &7.00 12.75 60.00 .99 21.95 24.50 39°40 25°5O 52.5O 70.5O 100.50 28.50 28.50 12.12 5O4,.OO 34.00 99.60 14,~. 66 222.90 15.OO TOTAL ..... $5233.65