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Home My WebLink AboutJune 21, 1978COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES JUNE 21, 1978 Meeting called to order by Chairman John Rak. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: John Rak, Wil!iamHollom, Micheal Farre!l, JoAnnMelin and John Murzyn. Walter Logacz, Gordon Schelde and Tom Rejzer. Also Present: Rod Marquette and members from N.E. Fellowship. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Farrell, seconded by Metin that the minutes of May 17, 1978 be accepted as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed withi All ayeS, motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILIS Motion by Hollom, seconded byMelin to pay all bills as presented in writing from their proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. APPROVAL FOR I.C.C. TO SELL BEER Motion by Farretl, seconded by Rak for ~the Park B0ard~0 make a formal motion of approval for Immaculate Conception to sell beer at their picnic of June 11, 1978, approval was previously made by a telephone poll of the Park Board members. Ail ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR KEYES PARK Mr. Rod Marquette and representatives from N.E..Fellowship were present to request the use of Keyes Park on the evenings of July 15, August 5 and August 26, 1978 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for three Christian concerts. Mr. Marquette stated that this is not a promotional concert and that no offering would be taken, these services would be for a sharing of Christian song and testimonies. Keyes Park is preferred because of the amphitheater atmosphere. A request was also made for the use of Keyes building for electrical power and bathroom facilities. N.E. FellowShipwould buildand remove their own stage and provide electricalcords. Motion by Farrell, seconded by Melin to permit the use of Keyes Park to N.E. Fellowship for three Christian concerts on July 15, August 5 and August 26, 1978 from 7:00 to 10:00 p~m. A clean-up deposit fee of $25.00 to be paid prior to the concerts, this will be refunded pending the grounds are acceptably clean to~'the Park Superintendent. The ParkBoard suggested that ¥~. Marquette inform the Columbia Heights Police Department of the concerts. A park permit to be issued to N.E. Fellowship upon receipt of $25.00 clean-up fee. All ayes, motion carried. LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Hollom, seconded by Farrell that the Park Board grant the applications for liquor for the following reservations pending proper insurance: Charles Brandt 5801 DeCatur Avenue North on October 13, 1978~ Mary Ann Brinda 3633. Quincy Street N.E. on October 20, 1978; JoDell Luther5870 Monroe Street NoE. on June 30, 1979; John Steffens 3819 North Upton Avenue on August 11, 1979 and Columbia Heights Lions Club Installation of Officers on June 21, 1978. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS Request from Mr. Gayle Norberg for the Park Board to waive the fee of the use of the Field House to the Republican Convention held on March 17, 1978. Motion by Melin, seconded by Farrell that the Park Board approve Mr. Norberg's request to waive fee for Republican 'Convention held on March 17, 1978. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES CONT. LETTER~ AND REQUESTS CONT. Motion by Farrell, seconded by Hollom that the Park Board grant the use of Huset Park fields #2,3,~ & 5 to the Columbia Heights Jaycees for a 32 tesm softball tournament on August 4, 5 & 6, 1978. To sell beer at the tournament, they must apply £or a beer license with the City Council and provide the City with proper liability insurance. To sell food at the tournament, they must apply for a food license with the Anoka County Health Department and this also must be approved by the City Council. The fees for this tournament will be waived. All ayes, motion carried. Thank you letter from Everett H. Wostrel, Vice President of H.E. F~ller Company was read and filed. Letter from Deb~ie Rogers~ Park Board Secretary was read and filed. Park Board regretfttlly accepts Debbie Roger's resignation as secretary as of August 11, 1978. Motion by Hollom, seconded by Farrell that the Park Board grant the use of Huset Park fields #4 & #5 to Arrowfast Softball Team for a tournament on August 12 & 13, 1978. To sell beer at the tournament, they must apply for a beer license with the City Council and provide the City with proper liability insurance, To sell food at the tournament, they must apply for a food license with the Anoka County Health Department and this also mmstbe approved by the City Council. ~ll ayes, motion carried. PLANS FOR BASKETBALL COURT IN PRESTEMONPARK Murzyn reported on the estimated costs for the drawing of plans for the construction and lighting of the proposed basketball court in Prestemon Park. The Park Board discussed the possibility of the City Engineering Department constructing the basketball court and then to let out bids for lighting. After further discussion, Motion byMelin, seconded byHollom to delay discussion of basketball courts until additional information is received. All ayes, motion carried. 1979 PROPOSED PARK BUDGET Murzyn requested the Park Board's input for the 1979 budget. The Park Board suggested that each psrk be assesed for any final improvements. Murzyn suggested that he would like to have a permanent 6 foot fence installed at Prestemon Park softball field. Murzyn to prepare a suggestion list for each park. The Park Board members at their meeting of July 19, 1978, will have a park tour prior to the regular scheduled meeting, at which time each park will be assesed for any further additions. Discussion was held on the floating bridge at LaBelle Park. A suggestion was made on the possibility of removing the bridge. The Park Board members felt that the bridge should remain as is. PRESTEMON PARK BUILDING Murzyn presented the drawing of the proposed Prestemon Park building. It was suggested that mn extension of a patio or overhang be included in the plans and specifications. GAUVITTE PARK BERM Murzyn reported that the shrubbery for Gauvitte Park berm has been planted and the berm is now completed. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD LABELLE PARK MEMORIAL Murzyn reported that the contract for the LaBelle Park memorial to Specialty Sales has been signed ~nd preliminary plans for the plaque will begin. The flagpole was received on Mond~ The Park Board discussed the possible locations for the memorial A location will be decided upon at the July 19, 1978 park tour. DREDGING AT LABW~LE PARK Murzyn reported that the dredging at LaBelle Park will be completed by next week. Desco Company has done a good job.~ TENNIS COURT SEAL COATING Discussion was held on the letter from George Bro~n in regards to the peeling of the tennis court seal coating. Cost ofr the repair work was discussed. Murzyn suggested that we proceed with repairs. Motion by Farrell, .~econded by Melin that the Park Board authorize Murzyn to proceed with the repairs of seal coating on tennis courts at McKenna and Keyes Parks. All ayes, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Farrell, seconded by Melin to adjourn. All ayes, m~tion carried~ Murzyn Rejzer Kudak Rozmark Peltier Gray Ocel Hadtrath Rogers Yates Hill V. Johnson Yurista D. Johnson Arseneau Swanson Albrecht Reopelle Gable Thor Copa Super Student Ramsdell Matlon Ellis SALARIES FOR JUNE 1978 TOTAL -- $ 2,270.73 1,430.28 970.79 1,802.40 1,71 6.00 1,799.85 1,708.80 1,735.95 964.8o 450.40 33.60 2o7.5o 33.60 3o. 8o 379.75 218.75 481.50 119.60 119.25 119.25 119.25 119.25 119.25 108.65 112.00 112.00 $ 17,284.00 Natural Green Inc. Col. Hgts. Park Dept. Hall Rental Col. Hgts. Park Dept. Canteen Col. Hgts. Park Dept. Tennis Courts Thomas OIRourke Pre-mixremit Richard Cameron " " " Col. Hgts. Park Dept. Pre-mix State of MN Dept. of Revenue Clark Landscaping Zayre Shopper City Clark Landscaping Hardware Hank Natural Green Inc. Lowry Lumber Coast to Coast Tracy Printing Keep Fill Products Frank's Heating &Air Cond. Hardware Hank Hagen Office Equip. American Steel BILLS FOR PAYMENT JUNE 1978 $ 1,075.25 105.00 65.77 91.94 6.0O 22.00 4-94 19.87 348.7O 27.85 830.95 35.84 15,310.20 5.94 19.39 22.00 18.71 250.00 ~ .91 26.50 12.70 BILLS FOR PAYMENT JUNE 1978 CONT. Waynes Protection Agency Waynes Protection Agency Northwestern Bell American Forestry Assoc. Nelson's Office Supply Mels Van-O-Lite Nattu'al Green Inc,. Sterling Electric Keep Fill Products Hardware Hank Lowry Lumber Robinson Landscaping R.L, Gould Coast to Coast Smith Lumber Lange Tank & Main. Inco Hardware Hank Quality Black Dirt Don Chies David Walburg Prea~mix refund Joe Ocel Vern Ro zmark Columbia Heights Post Office Columbia Heights Post Office Sun Newspaper Satellite Co. Ev Gray Art Olsen American Linen Supply Nelson' s Office Supply Hans Rosacker Co. Mels Van-O-Lite A. Weisman Co. Coca Cola Btlg. Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Diana Hardin H.B. Bryan Rock Prod. A & B Sporting Goods Superior Products Soil Exploration $ 672.00 196~00 220.02 8.5O 9.OO 41 · 21 4,455.70 69~79 [6.72 26 ? 73 12A. 99 300. O0 1,832. O0 36.99 1,832.00 23.07 29,83 21 O. O0 6.00 52.00 52.00 30~00 1 5.00 3.00 94.16 52.00 30. O0 t2,85 2,93 206.5O 18.73 87.84 314.00 54¢ O0 50. O0 58.8O 257.68 230. O0 78. O0 731.75 TOTAL -- ~ 30,893.25