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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 1980COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD HEETING NOVEMBER 19, t980 ROLL CALL Members Present: Also Present: Tom Rejzer, Bill Hollom, JoAnn Melin, John Murzyn, Wally Logacz, Jim Fowler and John Starcevic Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, Mike Farrell and Gordon Schelde ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MEMBERS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin that John Starcevic and Jim Fowler be officially welcomed as new members to the Columbia Heights Park Board as. of this meeting. All ayes, motion carried. Hollom then welcomed both men to the Board and expressed his feelings that they would both do a fine job. PRESENTATION TO MIKE FARRELL & GORDON SCHELDE Chairman Hollom presented plaques expressing the Board's appreciation to Michael Farrell and Gordon Schelde for their'service to the community 'and the City of Columbia Heights as members of the Park Board. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and accepted as written. All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW RECREATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Motion by Logacz, seconded by Murzyn to etect JoAnn Melin as the new representative of.the Columbia Heights Park Board to the Recreation Commissilon. This fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Gordon Schelde who had previously filled this position. All ayes, motion carried. Recreation Director Hansen w 11 be notified of this action. OLD BUSINESS CONGREGATE DINING WRAP-UP Col. Martin telephoned Rejzer a few days after last month's meeting and told him that the Seniors would not be able to come into the facilities because of the inavailability of equipment in the lavatories for use by the t~andicapped. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) NOVEMBER 19. 1980 HOCKEY RINKS AT COLUMBIA AND CENTRAL JR. HIGHS The Board requested to terminate any involvement with the maintenance and upkeep of the hockey rinks located at both Central and Columbia Jr. High. After conferring with school Principal Dr. Ostendorff, Bocwinski gave Rejzer a copy of the agreement made in 1973 between the two schools and the City stating the Park Board's committments for the care and upkeep for the rinks. The agreement contains a clause which states that the agreement may be terminated at any time, providing both parties are in agreement. Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn, that if agreeable to both schools, the Park Department will eliminate its involvement with the hockey rinks located at both Central and Columbia Jr. Highs by ter- minating the agreement with School District #13. All ayes, motion carried. The following is a list of factors that brought about this reevaluation: 1. The recorded minimal use of the Columbia Jr. High rink through the past few years. 2. Neither Central or Columbia will be sponsoring a hockey team. 3. The City Recreation.Department does not have any programs scheduled for the rinks. The hockey teams sponsored by the Columbia Heights Hockey Association can be scheduled to use other available City rinks. 5. Savings cost in labor and energy needs, especially when compared to proposed usage. REVIEW OF WAYNE PROTECTION - SECOND MEETING A second review meeting between Chief Anderson, Public Works Director Salsbury, Wayne Fisher, Melin and Rejzer was conducted on October 17, 1980, Discussion was held on the benefits of why Wayne Protection should keep a written record of his mileage. Items brought up by Wayne that need attention ~nc]ude the gate on the boat landing, the need for more signs in the park regarding motorized vehicles and alcohol consumption in the park areas, Rejzer would also like Wayne to include on his reports, the names of the parks where he finds vandalism or unlocked doors. This information could be written at the bottom of the report form~ There was some vandalism at the pump station at Sullivan Lake, thus this area has now been added to Wayne's patrolling schedule. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) NOVEMBER 19, 1980 Review of Wayne Protection Second Meeting (Continued) Tentative meeting again in January between Chief Anderson, Salsbury, Wayne, Rejzer and Melin. Date will be set at a later time. DONATION BY VFW POST #230 FOR DRAPES AT J.P.M. HALL The actual estimate from Sears, Roebuck and Company was turned in by Murzyn. Rejzer will write a letter to City Council regarding this for their next meeting. VFW POST #230 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler that we waive the fee for the VFW 5Otb Anniversary party and return the downpayment for their use of J.P.M. Hall on March 7, 1981, from 10am to lam. All ayes, motion carried~. FLAGS FOR LABELLE PARK Still in need of a flag for LaBelle Park. Rejzer will call George Marko of VFW Post #230 regarding this matter. NEW BUStlNESS 1980-81 ICE SKATING/HOCKEY SEASON Park Department has put out notice that we are now taking applications for warming house attendants. Deadline for such applications is December 5th. Hours for the skating rinks will be much the same as last year, with the rinks being closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. LETTERS AND REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin that requests for liquor permits be granted in accordance with rules and regulations. All ayes, motion carried. Permits granted to the following: Joseph Perze], 3535 Johnson Street N.E., Minneapolis; Raymond Renner, 1654 Gardena Avenue, Fridley; Donald Menke, 701 Bennett Drive, Fridley; Gladys Ploof, 1388 Buchanan Place, N.E., Columbia Heights; John Howitz, 2616 Townview N.E., Minneapolis; Gerald Reynolds', 4916 Monroe Street N.E., Columbia Heights; Bonnie Seiferth, 670 - 23rd Avenue N.W., Minneapolis; Gilbert Malm, 22600 - 97th Avenue North, Minneapolis; Mary Schmitt, 1353 Adrenview Drive, St. Paul; Susan True, 6180 7th Street N.E., Fridley; Sandy Locker, 16Ot Onondaga, Fridley. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING (CONTINUED) NOVEMBER 19, 1980 REQUEST FOR ICE TIME BY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Marie Mickelson of the Columbia Heights Hockey Association will be sent a letter explaining our hopes to satisfy their needs by setting aside Gauvitte and Keyes Parks for their use and to also inform her of our estimated date for opening the rinks. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - CITY EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS PARTY Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to grant the city employees use of the J.P.M. Hall on December 19th for their Christmas party. Fee has been waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - GIRL SCOUT TROOP #326 CHRISTMAS PARTY Motion by Melin, seconded by Logacz to allow Girl Scout Troop #326 use of the J.P.M. Hall on December 22nd, from 5:3Opm to 7:3Opm for their Christmas party. Fee will be waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin to allow the Jaycee Women use of the J.P.M. Hall on November 18, 1980. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to allow the Columbia Heights Jaycee Women use of the J.P.M. Hall on December 15th, from 4pm to 1Opm, for their Supper with Santa. Fee has been waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler to allow the Columbia Heights Hockey Association Women's Group use of the J.P.M. Hall on October 31, 1981, from 9am to 4pm for their annual style show and luncheon. Fee will be waived. All ayes, motion carried. REPORTS WAYNE PROTECTION REPORTS Everything already covered under the review of the meeting. MATHAIRE HOCKEY RINK Luminaires were put up November 19, waiting now for prices for hooking up the electrical work and putting up timer and meters on a pole that was blown over during a storm this past summer. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD HEETING (CONTINUED) NOVEMBER 19, 1980 HILLTOP SKATING RINK All grading work completed. Prices also being taken for electrical work to provide outdoor lighting. Furnace sti]i needs to be hooked up for propane by Texgas. HUSET HOCKEY LIGHTING Total Electric has poured the concrete bases and the underground wiring and conduit to bases is all in. Now we need luminaires. They should get to us by December lst~ Once we get those, we can finish the 'job. TREE PLANTING Completed for this year. JACKSON POND CLEAN-UP Public Works employees loaded a couple of City dump trucks with junk that was taken out of Jackson Pond and along the drive thru behind the old Zayre/Shoppers City building during a clean-up operation. Notice will be given to the caretaker of the building to make them aware of the problem and see if they can try to alleviate some of it. SULL1VAN LAKE Salsbury went over the situation for the new members and suggested that they look at the proposal to become familiar with it and possibly turn in any suggestions, etc., that they might have~ Salsbury mentioned that the City Council would like the pathway continued down to the south end of the lake. Possibly will have to include a floating bridge or something of that nature. Salsbury also mentioned that the DNR is looking to classify five locations as publi'c bodies of water:and marshland. The five they are considering are: Cilover Pond, Sullivan Lake, LaBe]le Pond, Silver Lake, Hart Lake. LIGHTS FOR NEW PARKING LOT NSP is now starting the work. ADJ OURNHENT Motion by Meiin, seconded by Murzyn to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS FOR PAYMENT NOVEMBER 19, 1980 Wayne Protection Agency Warner Industrial Supply Olson's Plumbing Minneapolis Oxygen Company Leer Bros. Inc. Lowry Lumber Company Lowry Lumber Company Lowry Lumber Company Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Coast to Coast Crown of Minnesota, Inc. Margolis Bros. Co. Gateway Hardware Johnson Paper & Supply Co. Coca-Cola Vending Services Div. American Linen Supply Company American Linen Supply Company Zep Manufacturing Company Superior Products Pepsi/7up Bottling Co. McGarvey Coffee, Inc. Lowry Central Bowlers Supply, Inc. Lange Tank & Maintenance, Inc. Leer Bros., Inc. Lowry Lumber Company Leslie Paper Company $ 2,265.0O 114.00 2.45 5.00 10.50 40.00 40.00 15.00 1.02 3.89 1.25 3.16 4.56 22.90 7,146.80 2.60 300.O0 239.50 118.95 10.00 43.35 139.41 179.00 43,45 46.30 77.81 7.OO 227.00 211.56