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Home My WebLink AboutApril 8, 1981COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 1981 ROLL CALl_ Members Present: doAnn Melin, Walter Logacz, John Murzyn~ Jim Fowler, Tom Rejzer Members Absent: William Holtom, John Starcevic Also Present: Fredrick Salsbury, Director of Public Works READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and accepted as written. Alt ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Fowler, seconded by Logacz that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS LAWCON/LCMR FUNDtNG - SULLIVAN LAKE PARK Rejzer explained to Board that the Park Department will be getting both the Federal and State funding. The State money is up front, and the Federal money will be reimbursed upon encumbering project expendi- tures. The City has receiYed the contracts for ~both funding sources and we are now awaiting the approval of the City Attorney and the signatures of the Mayor and City Manager. PARK S I GNS This item was tabled since the Board has no response'as, of yet from City Attorney Kalina on legal matters concerning some signs. HALL RENTAL FEES Discussion was held on the rates charged by other local rental halls and on the subject of corkage fees. Other establishments charge this fee, yet we do not. Rejzer will bring back a cost breakdown for the hall to 'the next meeting. NEW.BUSINESS 1982 LAWCON/LCMR FUNDING APPLICATION Melin introduced the subject of Huset Park redevelopment as it concerns the addition of another lighted softball field:and a new lighted soccer field. Rejzer explained the funding program as it was explained to him at a meeting with State officials. He also explained that Federal money will:probably not be available next year. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 1981 Page 2 1982 LAWCON/LCMR Funding Application (cont.) Murzyn then brought up the fact that we do not need another softball field. Melin pointed out that the Board had already put the motion through to include a softball field on the application. Motion was made by Fowler, seconded by Logacz to put in the application for funding. All ayes, motion carried. REMODELING OF JOHN P. MURZYN HALL RESTROOMS Rejzer presented the options for the remodeling to the Board. Motion was made by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz to get bids on the Women's restroom, with alternate to also get bids on Men's restroom. All ayes, motion carried. Rejzer informed the Board that there will be maximum capacity signs posted in the hall as follows: HALL - 375; PORCH - 100. LETTERS & REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Logacz, seconded by Fowler that requests for liquor permits be granted in accordance with rules and regulations. AIl ayes, motion carried. Permits granted to the following: Dona]d Bartko, 5048 Monroe Street N.E.; Columbia Heights'; Beth Stament, 4717 Winnetka, New Hope. REQUEST FOR JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB Rejzer will write a letter to the Lions Club explaining that JPM Hall is not available on a regular basis for a Bingo Night as requested in their letter. REQUEST FOR JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Rejzer will inform them that the hall is being used that day and it would not be possible for them to hold their membership drive there. REQUEST FOR JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Rejzer will write a letter to the Hockey Association explaining to them that their request for the four (4) days in which to hold a rummage sale will not be available. There are other events scheduled in the hall and/or porch on all the days they requested. REQUEST FOR TOURNAMENT - SCREEN PRINTING Motion by Fowler, seconded by Logacz to grant Screen Printing use of the fie]ds requested on June 13 & 14, 1981, for a softball tournament. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD HEETING APRIL 8, 1981 Page 3 Discussion was then held regarding reducing the number of tournaments allowed 'For next year, and to also consider raising the fees for use of the'fields. Rejzer and satsbury discussed the situation concerning the Moore On University tournament, being shifted from May 1, 2 & 3, 1981, to May 29, 130 & 31, 1981. THANK YOtJ LETTER - NORTHEAST YMCA Letter was noted and put into f~ile. REQUEST FOR FIELDS - NORTHEAST YMCA Motion made by Murzyn, seconded'by Fowler to grant permission to Northeast YMCA use of one (1 field for their Church softball league. Decision of which field will be left up to them. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR FIELDS - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS K-MART Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to grant K-Mart use of Huset field #3 for their s0ftba]] 9ames. Games are held every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m., beginning May 3, 1981, running through August 22, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR TOURNAMENT - ARROWFAST PRINTING Motion by Fowler, seconded by Logacz to grant Arrowfast Printing permission to hold a softball tournament on July 24, 25 & 26, 1981, on Huset fields #3, #4 & #5. All ayes, motion carried. CONFIRMATION ON REQUEST FOR FIELDS - WOMENS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Rejzer will write a letter confirming the motion made and passed to grant use of field #3 at Huset park to the Womens Fastpitch Softball team. REQUEST FOR JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to grant permission to the League of Women Voters use of dPM Hall on June 9, 1981, from 9 a.m., until 3 p.m. Fee will be waived for this event. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR dPM HALL - COON RAPIDS LIONS~LIONESS CLUB Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to deny this request for use of the hall. All ayes, motion carried.. Rejzer will write letter explaining reason for denial. REPORTS REPORT BY PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION Melin reported that there was no Recreation Commission mee~iog he!d~ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 1981 Page 4 APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Rejzer explained that six summer employment positions will be available and that so far there are tw61ve applicants, PROGRESS FOR SULLIVAN LAKE PARK Discussion was held that there may have to be a special meeting regarding Sullivan Lake. At this meeting the plans would be reviewed. Rejzer is hoping to have a set of final plans at this meeting, at which time, action may be taken on them. SCHEDULE OF USE OF BALLFIELDS Rejzer told Board that he has the scheduling boards set up. He will bring a copy of the schedules to the next meeting. MEETING WITH COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Rejzer has bet with the Jaycees regarding proposed projects for this summer. Included among the projects will be LaBelle Park clean up days, playground maintenance and various landscaping projects. The Jaycees will get back in touch with Rejzer to confirm their commitments. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Fowler, seconded by Logacz to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID APRIL 8, 1981 GATEWAY HARDWARE SATELLITE INDUSTRIES, INC. TEXGAS CORPORATION SUPERIOR PRODUCTS PEPSI COLA BOTTLtNG CO, NORTHEAST SHEET HETAL THF NORTHFIELD COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COHPANY MN. REC. $ PARK ASSOCIATION INC. LANGE TANK & HAINTENANCE 1NC. KEEP-FILL PRODUCTS AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. TOTAL ELECTRIC SUPERIOR PRODUCTS NOI~THLAND ELECTRIC COHPTROLLER-TREASUP, ER, CITY OF' HPLS. HEL'S VAN-O-LITE GAI'EWAY HARDWARE GAP, DNER HARDWARE R.f_. GOULD & CO. MIDWAY FORD TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO. 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