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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 1981ROLL CALL Members Present: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1981 William Hollom, doAnn Melin, Walter Logacz, Jim Fowler John Murzyn, John Starcevic, Tom Rejzer. Also Present: Patrick d. Gaughan, P.d. Gaughan, Inc.; A1 Hame1, P.J. Gaughan, Inc.; Robert Bocwinski, City Manager, Fredrick Salsbury, Public Works Director. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler that the readi-n9 of the minutes be dispensed with and accepted as written. All ayes, motion'carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS . Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Me]in that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PRESENTATION BY P.d, GAUGHAN CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT LABELLE PARK' City Manager. Bocwinski opened the presentation with a genera] overall explana- tion of the designated Downtown Development Area.' The main concern at this time is the 60-unit condominium being developed by P.J. Gaughan, Inc., in an area adjacent LaBelle'Park. A1 Hame] of P.J. Gaughan, Inc,, then made his presentation regarding, this 60-unit building. Since heavy equipment will be used during construction, it is inevitable that the equipment may have to cross park property and thus result i'n some damage to the landscape, P.J. Gaughan has.assured the Park Department and the City that they will repair and relandscape any area damaged by construction equipment. Gaughan also stated they may Wish to include some additional landscaping around the area such as t~ansp]anting larger'trees from'their other properties that might otherwise have to be disposed of because of the development. The Board agreed that Gaughan, lnc.~ will work with Rejzer in coordinating the landscaping efforts, Hame1 also indica¢ed that the build'lng will,now have a fire prevention sprinkler system and the Fire Department will not require an access through LaBelte Park as'was'previously planned. The development wi]i also bring about the relocation of 41st Avenue. The relocated street wi'ii ~resent problems with certain park fixtures such as, the parking lot, turn around, basketball court and flag pole monument. Bocwinski explained that the City has a signed contract with Suburban Engineering to assist in working out a r~location plan. It should be noted that the costs incurred in making any of these revisions will be assessed tO the developers. Salsbury then asked the Board if they would like to arrange a meeting with Suburban Engineering to discuss any relocation plans. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1981 Page 2 P.J. Gaughan Presentation (cont.) The'Board then agreed to meet at 7:30 p.m. on either Thursday, February 26, or Thursday, March 5. Salsbury will be in contact with Suburban to con- firm a date with them. Rejzer wilJ then inform the Board as to which one it will be. REVIEW OF SULLIVAN LAKE PARK DEVELOPMENT Discussion was held on the consideration of extending a pathway along the south side of the lake. Rejzer reviewed drawings from the 'Engineering Department that showed both the amount of distance from shoreline to the back of the property .lines'of adjacent 51st Avenue homeowners and the degree of slope over these distances. It was indicated that a lot of cut and fill may be necessary and that a retaining wall would also be a necessity for about 250 feet of shoreline. It was then discussed that a consensus of the adjacent 51st Avenue homeowners should be taken, being they would be the people most affec, ted if a pathway were' to be constructed. Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler, that a survey of the adjacent 51st Avenue be drawn up in order to find out their opinion of such a project. It whould be explained to them that plans have been brought up to include a pathway arou~d the lake and that there is enough park land between their lot line and the lake to run the pathway through. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler, that City Manager Bocwinski be written a letter explaining the Board's position regarding the pathway and that the results of this survey and the Board's pending.action, will be made available to him in time to bring it to the City Council meeting of March 9, 198!, for their discussion. All ayes, motion carried. The Engineering Progress Report for Sullivan Lake Park was then handed out and discussed. This schedule is a first draft an'd will be revised in order that deadlines can be set in writing for any future Park Board decisions. NEW BUSINESS TREE PLANTING CEREMONY AT PRESTEMON PARK Rejzer explained that Mrs. Evelyn Prestemon is interested in having a tree planting ceremony at Prestemon PaFk, which is named after her late husband Oscar. Mrs. Prestemon indicated that she would like to purchase the trees as a donation to the park and to also purchase a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Rejzer indicated that he will meet with Mrs. Prestemon again lat'er this summer to organize final details. As of now, there ceremony would be scheduled for sometime in September or October. 1980 ANNUAL REPORT The 1980 Annual Report was distributed to the Board members along with their meeting materials. The form is similar to the one introduced in 1979. It was noted that revenues from John P. Murzyn Hall rentals were $19,720.00 in 1980 as compared to $19,600.00 in 1979. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD .MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1981 Page 3 LETTERS ~ REQUESTS LI.QUOR PERMITS ' Motion by Meli. n, seconded by Starcevic that requests for liquor permits be 9ranted in accordance with rules and regulations. Ail ayes, motion carried. Permits 9ranted to the following: North Star Silent Lions Club, 40,~6 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights; Mrs. Archie Peterson, 3443 Poll< Street N.E., Minneapolis; Eileen Kocur, 10531 So. Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka; Dean March, 3206 Garfield Street N.E., Minneapolis; Eugene Swedeen, 504 - 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn. Center; Albert lacarella, 3439 - 2-½ Street N.E., Minneapolis; Unity Hospital Employees Christmas Party; Robert D. Under, 2731 Polk Street. N.E., Minneapolis; Burlington Northern Retirement Par~y, c/o Rhoda Harmsen, Crystal. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEE WOMEN Motion b'/ M~rzyn, seconded by Fowler to grant the Columbia Heights Jaycee Women use of dPM Hall on March 11, 1981, for their area meeting.. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Melin tO grant the Columbia Heights Jaycee Women use of dPM Hall on March 27 & 28, 1981, for their Annual Style Show. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR BOARD TO PURCHASE TENNIS NETS FOR C.H.H.S. TENNIS. COURTS C.H.H.S Athletic Director,~ Don Carlson, requested the Board'to purchase six tennis nets for t~e High School courts being that they will not be able to do so this year. The 1981 Park Budget does not have funds set' aside to make this type of.purchase. The Boa.rd would have to request Council action in order to allocate monies for it. Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowle. r, to wri:te Mr. Car]son an explanation of the Board-'s denial to make the purchase and that the request might be given to the Recreation Commission for their consideration. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - MOORE ON UNIVERSITY Motion by Meli.n, seconded by Fowler to 9rant Moore on University use of the fi'e]ds'as requested for a softball tournament on May 1, 2 & 3, 1981. Roll Call - Melin, Fowler, Starcevic, Logacz, Hollom - Aye. Murzyn - Nay. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - DICK'S PLACE Motion by MuFzyn', seconded by Fowler, to grant Dick's Place the use of fields as requested.for a softball tournamenton May 8, 9 & 10, 1981, with an alternate time of May 29, 30 & 31, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1981 Page 4 REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - THE SHARP SHOP Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin, to grant the Sharp Shop use of the fields as requested for a softball tournament on June 6 & 7, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT ~ LEROY SIBELL Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin, to grant LeRoy Sibell use of the fields as requested for his annual softball tournament to be held on July 17, 18 & 19, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. Monies from this tournament help defrey expenses for the A Pee Wee Hockey team. REQUEST FOR J.P.M. HALL~ - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAVELING HOCKEY TEAM Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler to grant the Columbia Heights Traveling Hockey Team use of JPM Hall on March 3, 1981, for a hockey banquet. Fee will be waived. All ayes, motion carried. ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACT"ION PROGRAM, INC. Chairman Hollom noted a letter addressed to him from the Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. The letter was in questionnaire form dealing with Senior Citizens, No action taken, because the letter was past due. REPORTS REPORT FROM PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION The Recreation Commission meeting was cancelled being they did not have a quorum. Nothing else to report. THANK YOU LETTER TO VFW POST #230 Rejzer wrote a letter to VFW Post #230, thanking them for the new drapes they recently purchased for John P? Murzhn Hall. The drapes were installed Friday, January 30,1981. HOCKEY AND SKATING RINKS The unusually mild weather has melted all of the skating and hockey rinks. The rinks have been closed for the season since Sunday, February 15, 1981. JOINT MEETING OF PARK BOARD AND RECREATION COMMISSION The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 1981, at 7:30 p.m., in John P. Murzyn Hall. The meeting agenda will involve items relating to the upcoming summer season. The agenda for this joint session will be included in the next regular Park Board meeting packet. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1981 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS Public Works Director SaIsbury i-ndicated that a presentation concerning the dedication of park land around Sullivan Lake will be an agenda item at the upcoming City Council meeting. Attendance at that meeting by the Board is not necessary. Melin recommended to the Board that something still needed to be done about the women's restroom in JPM Hall. Rejzer stated that he is still trying to meet wi.th the City Building Inspector in Order to receive some expertise in design and spacifications. REVIEW OLD 5 YEAR PLAN IN ORDER TO UPDATE A 5-year plan developed in 1978 was to be reevaluated b~ the Board and compared to the.newly establ'ished 5-year Capital Improvement and Capital Outline schedules, but due to a shortness of time, the hatter Will be brought up for discussion with additional data at the next regular monthly meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Me1 n, seconded by Fowler to 'adjourn, All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO FEBRUARY TEXGAS TEXGAS NOBLE NURSERY & FLORIST HEIGHTS ELECTRIC PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO. NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. HEIGHTS ELECTRIC HEIGHTS ELECTRIC GATEWAY HARDWARE GATEWAY'HARDWARE GATEWAY HARDWARE GATEWAY HARDWARE GLIDDEN PAINT & WALLCOVERING CRONSTROM'S HEIGHTS ELECTRIC HEIGHTS ELECTRIC COCA COLA BOTTLING INC. AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. MINNEGASCO SATTELLITE SATTELLITE PRINTERS SERVICE, INC. GATEWAY HARDWARE GATEWAY HARDWARE HEIGHTS ELECTRIC COAST TO COAST AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY WAYNE PROTECTION AGENCY COAST TO COAST BE PAID 18, 1981 $ 268 51 275 77 725 O0 35 O0 110 50 44 88 1,295 O0 1,050 O0 7.16 2.63 7.52 20.28 104.65 34.50 492.00 4,700.00 434.85 20.00 133.68 260.0O 247.00 9.18 2.64 5.52 120.00 4.98 15.OO 2,298.00 4.84