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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 18, 1980COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING JUNE 18, 1980 ROLL CALL Members Present: Mike Farrell, William Hoilom, Walter Logacz, Gordon Schelde, and Thomas Rejzer Members Absent: JoAnn Melin, John Murzyn Also Present: Fred Salsbury, Director of Pubtic Works READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Logacz, seconded by Farre11 to accept the minutes as presented in writing, and that the reading be dispensed with. All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Schelde, seconded by Logacz to pay all the bills according to their proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS CONGREGATE DINING PROJECT The Memorandum of Understanding sent by the Congregate Dining Project was dis- cussed. It was felt the terms set forth seemed quite demanding~ and brought out more things than previously discussed. According to our commitment, use of J. P. Murzyn Hall would be allowed on a trial basis of'one year with the stipulation that any presently scheduled events or any civic event given a two- week notice shall take precedence over the Congregate Dining date. The starting date, insurance, contracts, etc. are still subject to negotiation with the City Manager, Mayor and City Council. A letter was sent to Col. T. Herbert Martin, Project Director, on June 9, 1980 stating the above stipulations in the motion. Another letter will be sent to Col. Martin indicating the presently scheduled events for the hall. NEW BUSINESS PURCHASE OF PARK SIGNS A price quotation for three park signs--Edgemoor, Hilltop and Sullivan Park has been received from Park Signs, North Branch, MN at $3]0.00 each plus delivery. The Board fett that a sign at Edgemoor should have priority, and be ordered as soon as possible. Rejzer indicated that he will have to receive more than one quotation before bringing the purchase requisition to the Council. LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Logacz, seconded by Farrell, to grant liquor permits to the following: Carl E. Hosler, 1724 W. Co. Rd. F., Arden Hills; James Stafford, 805 - 50½ Ave. N.E.; Carlene Kowalski, 5330 - 7th St.' N.E.; Mark Shepard, 5218 Oliver Ave. No.; Jillane Cannon, 2219 Ericon Dr., Brooklyn Center~ Thomas M. Thies, 2701 Forest Dale Rd., New Brighton; Richard Gill~ 18547 t. akeview Point Dr., Wyoming, MN; Richard J. Wier, 3077 Lydia Court, Roseville; Linda Christians, 2276 Kingsway Lane, Moundsview; Thomas Trudeau, ~954 lglehart, St. Paul; Denise Kroll, 505 Mill Street N.E.; Brenda Jurek~ 4812 7th St. N.E.; Charlotte Piche, 549 Redwood Lane, New Brighton; Donald L. Menke, 701 Bennett Dr., Fridley. ROLL VOTE: Logacz Farretl and Holtom-aye; Sche]de-no. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM HOLLOM TO PARK BOARD A letter dated June 11, 1980 from Mayor Bruce Nawrocki informing William Hollom of'his reappointment to the Park Board was read and a note of appreciation from the members was expressed to him. THANK-YOU LETTERS FROM U OF M WOMEN'S ATHLETICS Two letters from the University of Minnesota Women's Intercollegiate Athletics were noted in which they expressed their sincere appreciation for the time and effort expended during the recent Regional softball tournament. REQUEST FOR MCKENNA FIELDS BY CENTRAL JR. HIGH Motion by Schelde, seconded by Farrell, that we allow Friends of the Columbia Heights Library use of the J. P. Murzyn Hall for a fund-raising luncheon, from 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 25, normal fees waived. All ayes, motion carried. DICK'S TOURNAMENT Motion by Farrell, seconded by Schelde, to allow Dick's Place Softball Team to hold a softball tournament at Huset Fields' #3, #4, and #5 on June 28 and 29, all in accordance with Park rules and regulations. All ayes, motion carried. MINNEAPOLIS ELECTRIC STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY TENNIS TOURNAMENT Motion by Schelde, seconded by Logacz to allow Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings Company to hold a tennis tournament at Huset Park on Sunday, July 13, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in accordance with rules and regulations. All ayes, motion carried. USE OF BANDSHELL--BY "LITTLE WING" Motion by Schelde, seconded by Farrell that the "Little Wing," band be allowed to use the bandshell at huset on Saturday, July 12, from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. in accordance with rules and regulations. The check deposit from their previous performance will be held for damage and clean-up. All ayes, motion carried. TOM REJZER--ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE SCHOOL Motion by Farrell, seconded by Schelde, that Tom Rejzer be allowed to go to the National Recreation and Park Association Park Planning and Maintenance School, August 25, 26 and 27, also the new Safety School at Colorado Springs on August 28 and 29 with a recommendation from the Board to the City Manager and City Council. Expenses for the School to come out of Code 1210--Travel, Conferences and Schools. All ayes, motion carried. CHRISTOPHER TOASTMASTER CLUB Motion by Schelde, seconded by Farrell, to grant use of J. P. Murzyn Hall for the Christopher Toastmaster Club on Monday nights at 6:00 P.M., beginning on September 8, 1980. All ayes, motion carried. USE OF KEYES PARK FOR AMATEUR PORTABLE RADIO STATION Use of Keyes Park for an amateur portable radio station on Saturday, June 28 until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, June 29 was granted to Anthony J. Becker, 3638 Pleasant Avenue South on June 10, 1980, after receiving permission from Park Board members via the telephone. The letter sent to Mr. Becker was copied and included in materials sent to the Park Board members. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) JUNE ]8, 1980 Page 3 REPORTS MCKENNA AND KEYES HOCKEY RINKS Work is scheduled to begin shortly for removal of col'or coating on the bituminous surfaces on the McKenna and Keyes hockey rinks. Slama Brothers, Inc., of Waseca, MN, has the low bid of $2,878.50 to remove the color coating by profilin9. Hotion by Schelde, seconded' by Farrel], that funds from the budget be made available to install a 1'~ bituminous overlay following the profiling. This over]ay can be performed in conjunction with other City bituminous projects to be completed this summer. All ayes, motion carried. JAYCEES--4TH OF JULY--USE OF BANDSHELL Motion by Farrell, seconded by Schelde, to grant the daycees use of the bandshe]l on July 4, 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. to sell popcorn and pop before the fireworks. All ayes, motion carried. PAST-DUE ACCOUNT--BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. Tom Rejzer reported that there has been an outstanding account in the amount of $1,606.84 with Bituminous Roadways, Inc., because of unsatisfactory work on the new Huset Park tennis court at 39th and Jefferson. The new color coating has now been completed satisfactorily and the account will be paid. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS Rejzer reported on a number of community service projects performed in the parks by various community organizations. Both the Lion's Club and Jaycees have repainted their donated scoreboards in Huset Field #3, and #5, respectively. The Boy Scouts repainted a sitting area, the east stairway, and the bridge at LaBelle. Any woodwork that did not get attention will be painted by the seasonal park employees. The Girl Scouts painted the warming house benches at both Mathaire and Keyes Parks. The Jaycees donated their time on a Saturday to help retrieve debris out of the water at LaBelle Park. Alt the organizations did a fine job and have received letters of thanks. WAYNE'S PROTECTION AGENCY Protection of Parks was discussed, a recommendation was made that between now and "budget time," the number of warning tickets and police calls from the Columbia Heights City Police be counted. Public Works Director Salsbury asked the Board if they had any objection to having Wayne being under the supervision of the Police Department. The Board stated they would have no problem as long as he would still be performing only Park supervision and related work for the Park. HELICOPTER AT HUSET AND KEYES PARK A copy of a letter sent by Robert S. Bocwinski, City Manager, to the Minnesota State Patrol to send a helicopter to visit Huset and Keyes Park on June 26 and July 10 was noted. 1981 BUDGET REQUESTS Discussion was held on the possible projects and developments to take place in the parks for 1981. Topics of discussion included work on remodeling the restrooms in J. P. M. Hall, removal of the Hilltop building, development of both Sullivan Lake and Prestemon Parks and purchases of new equipment. Hollom requested that the process of obtaining easements along the east side of LaBelle Park be initiated and to receive a legal opinion from the City Attorney concerning this matter. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) JUNE 18, 1980 Page 4 CHANGING OF HOURS FOR BEER AT HUSET PARK Public Works Director Salsbury asked the Board if they would be opposed to chang- ing the ordinance for beer drinking at Huset to help eliminate some problems. Salsbury stated he was approached by the Police Chief on this matter as it would probably eliminate some problems we may have with beer drinking in the Park. There was a motion by Schelde, seconded by Farrell, that a recommendation be made to the Mayor and City Council to reword the ordinance concerning beer in Huset Park to include, "No Beer Allowed Between the House of 11:30 P.M. and 8:00 A. M. All ayes, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Logacz, seconded by Farrell, that the meeting be adjourned. adjourned at 8:45 P.M. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK REPORT JUNE 18, 1980 BOARD BILLS FOR PAYMENT Williams Steel & Hardware Wm. P. Johnson Electric Co., Minneapolis Oxygen Company Kohn-Herb Electric Co. Crown of Minr~esota, Inc. Butler Paper Co. Leer Bros., Inc. Superior Products Hawkins Chemical, Inc. Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware UCCO Equipment & Supply Co. Lampert Building Center Coast to Coast Instant Printing Centers Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Leer Bros., Inc. Lowry Lumber Company Garelick Steel Company Smith Lumber Co. Oxford Chemicals Rosacker' s Christian Tyroll A & A Hardware Clark Landscaping Hannay's, Inc. American Linen Supply Company United Electric Corporation Wayne Protection Agency, Inc. Minnesota Toro, Inc. Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Inc. ]1.48 6.03 35.75 103.25 ]2.5O 90.80 6.36 50.86 276.30 4.02 24.98 12.77 7.08 32.90 32.90 148.50 30.72 92.85 9.5O 3.14 2.34 5.OO 6.36 50.47 12.00 26.94 204.56 374.40 170~10 61.55 1,381.79 36.40 24.03 16.33 240.00 8,25O.OO 4.77 2.33 1.96 ]0.88 16.45