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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 21, 1979 MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1979 Meeting Called to Order by Chairman John Rak. ROLL CALL Members Present: and Walter Logacz John Murzyn, Tom Rejzer, Bill Hollom, JoAnn Metin, Members Absent: Mike Farrell and Gordon Schelde Also Present: Robert Bocwinski City Manager, Linda Hansen Recreation Director, and Irene Ricci. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Itollom, seconded by Logacz that the minutes of January 17, 1979 be accepted as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Ail ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin to pay all the bills as presented in writing from their proper funds. Ail ayes, motion carried. WAYNES PROTECTION AGENCY The Board again discussed the problems Waynes Protection Agency will have with communications if he is to start patrolling after 11 PM. City Manager Bocwinski explained that he felt bids should go out concerning Park patrol- ing. Bocwinski also stated that the bid specifications should call for the agency to provide its own communications, transportation and to be licensed and bonded. Much discussion followed on this topic. Bocwinski recommended that the Board look into other agencies to see what they have to offer. The Board would like to investigate this matter further before making any final decision. SULLIVAN ~kKE PARK City Manager Bocwinski discussed with the Board some of his concerns about the passive area for the'proposed Sullivan Lake Park. He recommended that some additional trees be planted in the passive'area so as not to invite non-passive use. Bocwinski also explained the options facing Midland concerning the drawing of Water from the lake for their use for irrigation and the possibility for thePark to install an underground sprinkler system. The Board expressed an interest in both concerns and stated that any dis- cussions with Midland should be encouraged. FEE WAIVING CRITERIA Rejzer reported that the Council passed the proposal as it was stated in his memo to them. He also explained that the proposed rates for the food and beer licenses will have to be presented in proposal form before the Council to make it offical. RECREATION COP~ISSION City Manag~er Bocwinski and Recreation Director Linda Hansen informed the Board that the ~creation Commission will present to the City Council, a ~ resolution that alternative office facilities be provided for the Rec- reation Department by June I, 1979. This matter concerns the Park Board be~use s0~e of the proposed alternatives would force the Park Staff to move from its present location or else they call for extensive remodeling RECREATION COMMISSION CONT. of the Field House. The Board expressed that they would like some time to investigate these proposals being they were not informed of this until the meeting. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to grant the use of the Field House to the Columbia Heights Jaycees on March 16, 1979 for a teen dance. Ail ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Motion by Melin, seconded by Holl6m to grant the use of Huset Fields #2, 3 and 4 to the Columbia Heights Jaycees for a snow softball tournament on March 3 and 4, 1979 also granted to them is the use of the Jefferson building. Ail ayes, motion carried. JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin to grant the use of the Field House to the Columbia Heights Jaycee~Women on March 9 & 10, 1979 for their salad luncheon & Fashion Show. Ail ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Motion by Hollom, seconded by Logacz to grant the use of the Field House to the Columbia Heights Jaycees for their annual New Year's Eve Party on December 31, 1979. Ail ayes, motion carried. CAMP FIRE GIRLS Motion by Melin, seconded by Logacz to grant the use of the Field House to the Camp Fire Girls for a day camp training class' on May 1, 1979. Ail ayes, motion carried. COLISiBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to grant the use of the Field House to the Columbia Heights Jaycee Women for their Bunny Brunch on March 31, 1979. Ail ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTER AUXILLARY Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin to grant the. use of the Field House to the Col. Hgts, Fire Fighter Auxiliary for a Christmas Party on December 2, 1979. Ail ayes, motion carried. A SQUIRT HOCKEY Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to grant the use of the Field House to the Columbia Heights A Squirt Hockey team for a banquet on February 28, 1979. Ail ayes, motion carried. DICKS PLACE Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin to grant the use of Hhset Fields 3-4-5, Prestemon and Memorial Parks on the dates of May 18-19-20 with an alternate date of May 25-26-27, 1979.to Dicks Place. Ail ayes, motion carried. LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Melin, seconded by Hollom to grant Liquor Permits to the following: Virgil Hallett, 1092 14th Ave. S.W. and to provide the Park Board with the proper Liability Insurance. Ail ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES CONT. PROPOSED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR MCKENNAAND KEYES PARK Murzyn presented the Board with illustrations of playground equipment he recommends for McKenna & Keyes Parks. Motion by Holiom, seconded by Melin to purchase the items presented. Ail ayes, motion carried. PROPOSED SIGN FOR MATHAIRE AND MCKENNA PARKS Motion by Hollom, seconded by Melin to purchase the wooden park signs for Mathai~e and McKenna Parks. Ail ayes, motion carried. PROPOSED FENCING FOR PRESTEMON SOFTBALL FIELD Murzyn reported that Cyclone Fencing was the lowest bidder for the fencing of Prestemon softball field at the price of $3,189.00. He stated he would like to get more information concerning the fencing then get back to the Board members by a phone conversation. BIDS FOR SOD Motion by Melin, seconded by! Hollom to recommend t° the City Council that we accept the bid from Rehbein Farms Inc. at 50¢ for the first 5,000 yards, 49~¢ for the next 5,001-10,000 and 49¢ for 10,000-15,000 delivered. Ail ayes, motion carried. BIDS FOR ROTARY MOWER Murzyn explained the need for a rotary mower and what the estimated price may be. He stated that the Specifications are in the process of being examined by the Public Works. Director. Murzyn also explained that the City Council will have to authorize the request to advertize for bids. Bid opening will be on March 21, 1979. CLOSING OF SKATING AND HOCKEY RINKS Murzyn & Rejzer informed the Board on the present conditions of the skating and hockey rinks and recommended they be closed February 25, 1979. After some discussion, the Board requested the rinks be open until March 4, 1979 with the exception of Hilltop, Prestemon and Wargo's Court. 1978-79 S~kTING SEASON Murzyn reported on the attendance and use of the rinks this past year. Murzyn explained that the cold weather and heavy use of indoor rinks kept attendance figures down. The Board reRorted they were pleased with the work of the house attendants. ADJOUrnmENT Motion by Hollom, seconded by Logacz to adjourn the meeting. carried. Ail ayes, motion BILLS FOR PAYMENT FEBRUARY 1979 Feb. 12 Richard Sirianni Columbia Heights Post Office U. of M. Cronstroms Heights Electric Keep Fill Products City Wide Locksmiths Hardware Hank Coast to Coast Ev Gray Waynes Protection Agency Superior Products Thomas Rejzer Thomas Rejzer Hagen Office Equipment American Linen Supply Nelsons office supply Zayre Shoppers City Superior Products Superior Products Goulets Inc. State of MN Total Electric Mels Van O'Lite Mels Van O'Lite Mels Van O'Lite Coast to Coast Aslesens Hardware. Hank Total Feb. 26 Mrs. Pat Steffenhagen A.J.O. Connor Sales Co. Satellite Industries A & B Sporting Goods Mels Van O'Lite Lange Tank & Maintenance Aslesens Abbey Scherer Total MONTHLY TOTAL $ 24.00 45.00 18.00 56.00 36.57 1.58 8.10 22.96 13.99 8.00 868.00 55.60 54.50 10.00 97.50 12.68 4.32 1.92 107.28 11.40 16.90 14.25 364,47 46.30 15.43 67.41 24.48 84.00 78.34 2,168.98 12.00 24.85 267.00 68.00 113.19 147.50 253.92 156.58 1,043.04 $3,212.02 February 9 & 23 Murzyn Rej zer Jackson Kudak Ro zmark Peltier Gray Ocel Hadrath Ars ene&u Albrecht Swans on Yates Johnson Ellis Chapman Gulb rands on Young Logacz Wesley Field TOTAL SALARIES FOR FEBRUARY 1979 $ 1,755.00 1 , 158.00 627.20 1,350.40 1,276.80 1,231.44 1,208.90 1,230.64 1,208.00 227.50 314.16 126.00 1,104.06 836.72 442.25 316.00 841.60 590.00 640.00 232 ~75 256.00 $ 16,973.42 Jakub ik Pfaff Gr ave s Brad Bj orklund Schelde Kubalak Zoerb Andres cik Wolff Niccum Knealing Ellis Bruce Bj orklund Rust on Kal p in Wehr Wychor Handley Fellegy WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANTS SALARIES 349.38 97.50 342.38 255.38 196.50 110.13 130.63 353.88 453.76 225.00 244.50 241.50 270.00 173.25 191.12 376.75 246.63 286.50 513.75 TOTAL $ 5,~058.54