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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 20, 1980 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 20, 1980 ROLL CALL Members Present: Bi]] Hoi]om, Mike Farrell, Gordon Sched]e, Walter Logacz, doAnn Me]in, ]'om Re]zer. Also Present: Fred Sa]sbury, Public Works Director, Mary do Bernhagen, Ken Hueser, members of ~Vector'~ band; Doug Steeves, member of the Jaycees; Sandy Vant, member of the Jaycee Women; Wayne Fisher, Wayne's Protection. READING OF THE! MINUTES Motion by Meli'n, seconded by Logacz to accept the minutes as presented in writing, and that the reading be dispensed with. A]] ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Heli~n, seconded by Logacz to pay all the bills according to their proper funds. A]] ayes, motion carried. JAYCEES & JAYCEE WOMEN Doug Steeves, of the daycees, and Sandy Vant, of the Jaycee Women, were present to present their offers for park improvement projects. The daycees have offered their help in removing blacktop underneath some of the playground equipment. They asked if they could remove it themselves, and then spread 9ravel under- neath the playground equipment instead. They were advised the Street'Department would remove the blacktop (starting at Edgemoor Park, and the materials for the Jaycees would be available of September 6; railroad ties and pea 9ravel).. Sandy Vant, of the Jaycee Women, representin9 the Jaycee Women, asked for permission to paint playground equipment at various park locations. The next project for the Jaycees would be to ask permission to Rut in climbers, this will be taken care of at another meeting. "VECTOR'~ BAND REQUEST USE OF BANDSHELL FOR CONCERT The ~'Vector~ band, represented by Mary Jo Bernhagen and Ken Hueser, requested use of the bandshel] on a Saturday or Sunday in September. Motion made by Sche]de, seconded by Melin that we allow them use of the bandshell on Sunday, September 14, between l:O0 and 6:00 PM, with a $50.00 clean-up deposit. They wilt need electrical power. CONGREGATE DINING PROJECT The revised Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Congregate Dining site operations at the dohn P. Murzyn Hall was reviewed. Re~zer stated he-had not had a reply from the City Attorney on it yet. (At this point, Schelde ]eft to attend another meeting.) Ho]]om suggested that Rejzer check the schedule of events presently scheduled in the ha]] for coming months and see how many days there would be interference with activities. Murzyn was opposed to giving out keys as requested in the proposed contract. Logacz felt the 2-weeks notice should be changed to 1-week. Rejzer is to check on four items: (t) Keys (2) l-week advance notice (3) Crosscheckin9 our schedule (4) Talk with Recreat,ion, see if any items they might not have given us as far as scheduling, i.e., Pre-School, etc., use of the ha]] at times. Rejzer to send information to Pat Brennan, Coordinator for the Congregate Dining Project. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) AUGUST 20, 1980 Page 2 WAYNE'S PROTECTION AGENCY There was some discussion with Wayne and the Park Board regarding possible supervision of the park security officers by the Police Department. Fisher stated he had always been in favor of such an arrangement. Sa]sbury stated that the hiring, fiting, setting up schedules, etc., would still be a function of the Park Board, but that by a direct supervision with the Police Department, better cooperation, better services would result. There was a motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin, to go ahead with a working arrangement between Wayne's Protection and the Police Department. Chairman Hollom suggested that the Police Chief, Wayne's Protection, and possibly a member of the Park Board meet in the near future. GET WELL CARDS FROM PARK BOARD TO PARK DEPARTMENT STAFF Upon being informed that a Park Department employee was ill, JoAnn Me]in suggested the Park Board send a get well card to hospitalized Park Department employees. A get well card was sent to Everett Gray. LA BELLE PARK - EAST PROPERTY LINE There was discussion on the process of acquiring land on the east embankment of LaBel]e Park. The possession of the property would allow for better control in reducing the erosion problems and littering problems that presently exist. There was a motion by Melin, Seconded by Murzyn, that the Park Board recommend the City Council to allow for the proper procedures to be taken in order for the land to be procured. All ayes, motion carried. RESIGNATION OF MIKE FARRELL Mike Farrell requested that he be relieved of his duties as a Park Board member because of the considerable amount of time spent traveling, etc., with his work at the present time. Hollom expressed appreciation from the Board for his dedicated services and thanked him. Farrell is to write a letter of resignation to the City Council. (Farre]l left the meeting). Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin to get a p'laque or gift of some type for Mike Farrell. SODDING Sodding at the Silver Lake Boat Landing has been completed, the sodding at Prestemon Park all around the building has also been carried out. KEYES'PARK Rejzer reported that he had talked to Mr. Bixler, of the Lions' Club, about the playground equipment at the Lions' Den. If there is a question of a safety hazard, Mr. Bixler felt ~t would be all right to take it out. HUSET PARK TENNIS COURT LIGHTING Rejzer reported that informal quotations are being obtained from three or four electrical companies to change the lighting system at Huset Park Tennis Courts from a coin operated mechanism to a push-button type with a time delay relay. Informal quotations close August 29. OVERLAY KEYES & McKENNA HOCKEY RINKS Rejzer reported the bituminous surfacing would have been done on this day, (August 20) had it not rained. Work is still scheduled for the fall. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) AUGUST 20, 1980 Page 3 ORDINANCE FOR HUSET PARK BEER & LIQUOR A copy of the letter from the City Manager regarding City Council action pro- hibiting beer and intoxicating liquor in Huset Park from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM was noted. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Me]in that we deny use of the fields to the University of Minnesota Women's Intercollegiate Athletics for a softball tournament on Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4, 1980, the r~asoo:.bei, ng the fields will be prepared for soccer. All ayes, motion carried. ANOKA HENNEPIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #11 The letter requesting use of the kitchen and porch area of Murzyn Halt from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 29 and November 12, for a cooking class for mentally handicapped adults was noted, and is scheduled at the J.P.M. Hall at the present time. LIONS' CLUB RtJMMAGE SALE - SEPTEMBER 5 - 19, !980 Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz to grant the Columbia Heights Lions' Club use of the Jefferson Building at 39th and Jefferson on September 5 through 19 for a rummage sale. All ayes, motion carried. LIONS" CLUB FIJND RAISER - OCTOBER 24, 1980 Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz, to allow the Columbia Heights Lions' Club use of the J.P.M. Hall on October 24, 1980, for a fund raiser, in accordance with rules and regulations. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin, to grant use of the J.P.M. Hall on October 23, 1980, and February :19, 1981, from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. All ayes, motion carried. MATHAIRE PARK - MAYOR NAWROCKI A request from a resident to Mayor Nawrocki for a sidewalk from 49th Avenue past the wading pool to the end of the park property was tabled until the next meeting. It was recommended that Rejzer check with Mayor Nawrocki, if this is a written petition or an individual request? HOCKEY LIGHTS - HUSET PARK Rejzer reported he is in the process of getting some electrical professional estimates. Sylvania representative is to give us some information on the types of lights for this rink. MATHAIRE PARK HOCKEY RINK Rejzer reported on the progress of rebuilding the Mathaire hockey rink. Plans include an eight-foot high screen on the west end; spruce trees to be planted just beyond the rink to act as a natural light and sound buffer for the next door neighbor, and for post and cable to be installed around the cul de sac. SILVER LAKE BEACH/WADING POOLS Rejzer reported the beach and pools closed Sunday, August 17. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) AUGUST 20, 1980 Page 4 1981 BUDGET The 1980-1981 Budget was compared. Suggested revision to the Budget were addressed. The Board will be reviewing the Budget with the Mayor and Council sometime in mid-September. LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to grant liquor permits to the following: Rodger W. Duval, 11344 Quince St., N.W., Coon Rapids; Kelly Hume, 4414 McLeon Ave., N.E., Col. Hts.; Howard Agee, 5201 Taylor St., N.E., Col. Hts.;Harold Schaefer, 3969 - 5th St., N.E. Col. Hts.; Robert D. Hanson, 668 Continental Drive, New Brighton; Morris Longerbone, 1494 Gardena Ave., Fridley; Terry Nathe, 8901 Pascal Ave., New Brighton. All ayes, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS FOR PAYMENT AUGUST 20, 1980 Olson's Plumbing Clark's Landscaping Glass Service Company Satellite Satellite Satellite Lowry Lumber Company Coast to Coast Smith Lumber Company Quality Black Dirt Brown's Ice Cream Co. Glass Service Company Scherer Brothers Lumber Co. Wayne Protection Agency, Inc. I.B.M. Rope & buoys Lampert Building Center Hannay's Ford Midway Tractor & Equipment Co. H.B. Fuller Company Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Crown of Minnesota, Inc. Crown of Minnesota, Inc. Superior Products Tennant Company Tennant Company Tennant Company Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware City Wide Locksmithing, Inc. Dick's Sanitary Service, Inc. Minneapolis Oxygen Company The Lynde Company Glenn Rehbein Farms W. W. Grainger, Inc. Northrup King Co. Johnson Paper Company Noble Nursery Bonhus Hardware & Marine Coca-Cola Bottling Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware $ 56.50 12,586.30 54.64 186.00 260.00 130.OO 110.48 64.70 22.68 182.00 499.70 135.O0 13.20 2,795.00 864.00 156.40 16.80 11.40 4.65 46.80 9.99 34.72 3.18 1.06 8.9O 45.OO 23.71 48.00 48.00 19.20 8.83 17.61 6.92 2.68 8.82 1.59 7.OO 8.OO 19.09 266.60 91.80 75.76 16 50 252 OO 4,566 O0 21 90 77 5O 32 90 32 90 3 56