HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 7, 1978COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7,1978
Meeting called to order by Pro-tem Chairman William Hollom.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Michael Farrell, Walter Logacz, John Murzyn, JoAnne Melin and
William Hollom.
Members Absent: Gordon Schelde, John Rak, and Tom Rejzer
READING OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Melin, seconded byLogacz that the minutes of August 16, 1978 be
accepted as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. All
ayes, motion carried.
BIDS ON PRESTEMON PARK BUILDING
The City Council requested the Park Board to consider the bids on a proposed
building for Prestemon Park. After a lengthy discussion on the proposed building
a motion was made by Melin but it died for a lack of a second. Mr. Mike Farrell
made the motion, seconded by Walter Logacz that the Park Board Budget has
$35,000 for the construction of Prestemon Building. The lowest responsible bid
was $64,300.00 by Leverette Weekes & Co. If the City Council has adequate funds
available to make up the difference of $29,300.00, it is the Park Boards
recommendation to accept the low responsible bid. Roll Call: JoAnn Melin
naye; Mike Farrell, aye; Walter Logacz, aye; and William Hollom, aye~ motion
carried.
BIDS ON PRESTEMON BASKETBALL LIGHTI~
The City Council requested the Park Board to consider the bids on the pro-
posed Prestemon Basketball Lighting. Motion by Farrell, seconded by Logacz,
that the Board recommend to the City Council, that the bid for lighting the
Prestemon Basketball court be awarded to the responsible bidder Heights
Electric Company in the amount of $9,200.00. Roll Call: JoAnne Melin, naye;
Walter Logacz, ayes Mike Farrell, ayes; and WilliamHollom, aye; motion
carried.
BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS FOR PRESTEMON PARK
Motion by Melin, seconded by Farrell, to ratify the roll call of the Board
members in awarding the low bid for basketball backboards for Prestemon Park
to Hamele & Associates in the amount of $556.00. All ayes, motion carried.
JAYCEES REQUESTED USE OF HUSET, KEYES, & PRESTEMON PARKS
Motion by Melin, seconded by Farrell, to grant the Columbia Heights Jaycees
use of the fields at Huset, Keyes and Prestemon Parks for their softball
tournament on September 15, 16, & 17, 1978 and that the fees be waived and
proper liability insurance to be secured.
DON BUZZELLREQUEST REFUND
Motion by Melin to refund Mr. Don Buzzell $175.00, his payment of an August
26, 1978, reservation. Motion dies for a lack of a second. Motion by Logacz,
seconded byFarrell, to refund Don Buzzell $125.00 and retain $100.00 as their
wasn't sufficient time to re-rent the Field House. All ayes, motion carried.
LIQUOR PERMITS
Motion byFarrell, seconded byMelin, to grant Liquor Permits to the following:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOA~
MINUTES CONT ~ D
SEPTEMBER 7, 197,8
LIQUOR PERMITS CONT'D
~Debbie Willman 3134 Cleveland St. N.E. on August 3, 1979, Carl Moe Jr. 5108
Topper Lane N.E. on July 28, 1979, Donna Patterson 7089 Carey Lane 0sseo on
October 6, 1978, Ann Leiner 6231 Perry Ave. N. on April 6, 1979, Gay!e L. Coneey
4908 Girard Ave. N. on August ~4, 1979, Karen DeBruin 3805 Jackson St. N.Ej on
February 23, 1979, Mrs. Patricia Kelly 2809 Pelto! Ave. N.E. on September 28~ 1979
and to provide the Park Board with proper Liability Insurance. Ail ayes, motion
carried.
BEATRICE NORDINE REFUND
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Farrell, to retain the required do~aapayment of
$50.00 until February 24, 1979, and as of this date the money ~.~ll be refunded
pending on if another reservation is received. 0thezu~ise, the downpayment will
be retained. All ayes, motion carried.
WAIVING OF LICENSES FEES
Motion by Farrell, seconded by Melin, to"table to waiving 5f license fees
until the September 20th meeting and that Marzym compile a list of Civic and
Service Organizations in the boundaries of Columbia Heights° All ayes,
motion carried.
PROPOSED 1979 P2P~ BUDGET
The Park Board will meet v~th the City Manager and City Council on Thursday,
September 14, 1978, at 9:00 P.M. to discuss the Proposed 1979 Park Budget. The
City Manager requests that the members try to attend the Budget Meeting of the
Recreation and Community Services Commission beginning at 7:00 P.M.
REPORTS
Street Department prepared the base for the basketball court at Prestemon
Park. Approximately $1,900.00 was sPent for materials, equipment and labor
and the estimated cost for 2" asphalt top layer is $1,200.00. The Street
Department has also prepared the basketball area at Southwe'st Park and is
ready for a 2" asphalt mat.
ADJOUP~NT
Motion by Melin, seconded by Farre!l, that the meeting be adjourned. Ail
ayes.