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Home My WebLink AboutMay 27, 1981COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING MAY 27, 1981 ROLL CALL Members Present: William Hollom, John Starcevic, Walter Logacz, John Murzyn, Tom Rejzer Members Absent: JoAnn Melin, Jim Fowler Also Present: Fredrick V. Salsbury, Public Works Director; George Brown, City Engineer; Tom Madigan, Asst. City Engineer READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz that the reading of the minutes from the April 8, 1981, meeting be dispensed with and accepted as written. A-1 ayes, motion carried. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Starcevic that the reading of the minutes from the special meeting of April 29, 1981, be dispensed with and accepted as written. All ayes, m6tion carPied. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Logacz, seconded by Starcevic that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS SULLIVAN LAKE PARK When this project was presented in its final state to the City Council at their meeting of May 26, 1981, it was determined that the total amount of dollars for the project was over budget. It was suggested by the City Manager and the City Council to have the Park Board re- evaluate 'the project and see if some cuts could be made. it was also stated by the Council that the pathway on the south side of the lake will be included as a permanent part of the development. The Mayor suggested that since the project is over the budget, it should~be presented for bid with alternates for deduction. Total estimate for the development is $458,452. The budget allows for $391,000. Salsbury 'then showed the Board the basic layout of the development, plus some detailed drawings of the electrical and water system. These drawings were used when determinin9 where costs could be cut. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING MAY 27, 1981 Page 2 Sullivan Lake Park (cont.) One area where expenses might be cut is the lighting system for the pathways. If the lighting is changed, the price could go from $150,000 to $98,000 according to an estimate from Wolverton Engineering. There are options, which after discussion by the Board, were singled out to propose the following: * Have 25' light poles, with high pressure sodium type lighting, and move the'poles further apart. Simplify the proposed lighting system to fewer lights, higher poles, higher wattage and further distance between poles. * Taking out every other light pole. Even with these options, the south side of Sullivan Lake is still a problem. One suggesti.on was made to-use NSP's type of security light, or use a street light type of lamp. It was mentioned that removing every other light pole would only deduct $18,000 from the total price. If the lights on the tennis courts were eliminated, this would save another $3,000-$4,000. The option of high pressure sodium could also be listed as an alternate. It was decided by the Board that the option of.leaving out the tennis court lighting should be one of the alternatives of deduction in the bid. If included, the metal halide type of lighting should be bid. The main objective of the Park Board will be to try to cut the price of the lighting to $65,000., This total includes $15,000 needed for the tie-in to the building. Wolverton Engineering will be asked to give us as'much as he can for $50,000 for the lighting of the pathways and tennis courts; plus the $15,O00 for the tie-in to the building. Madigan then went through a list of items for possible deduction and cost elimination. Deducts are: Decreasing the Arbor from 3/4 to 1/4 of its original size, (30 X 30 area). Deduction = $22,500 * Cutting down the size of the shelter to 30 X 30. Deduction = $21,300 * Reducing the thickness of the tennis court base from 6" to 4" COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING MAY 27, 1981 Page 3 Sullivan Lake Park (cont.) Eliminate one pathway on the east side of the lake connecting 51st and 53rd Avenues, and reducing the thickness of the bituminous for the pathways from 2~ to 1½". Deduction = $22,400 Total deduction of all alternates reduces the. project $106,000, in which case, one alternate could be considered for inclusion in the project. The Park Board has prioritized alternates for deduction for the Sullivan Lake Development project as follows: 1. $33,000 will be cut off the top for lighting. la. Elimination of tennis court lighting: $3,000-$4,000 2. Reduction of Arbor area: $22,500 3. Make for single!pathway from 51st to 53rd, eliminate northeast loop and reduce thickness of bituminous for pathways from 2'~ to 1½": $20,400 4. Revision of size of shelter: $21,300 This will provide an approximate reduction in the project of $100,O00. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz that this will be the order of priority for reduction alternates when considering the price of the Sullivan Lake Park Development project. All ayes, motion carried. A letter will be written to the City Manager generalizing the decision of the Park Board to reduce the price of the Sullivan Lake Park Development project according to the priority list of alternates. NEW BUSINESS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FEES This item will be tabled untit next meeting when time permits discussion. HALL RENTAL FEES This item will also be tabled until next meeting when time permits discussion. LETTERS & REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Logacz, seconded by Murzyn that requests for liquor permits be granted in accordance with rules and regulations. All ayes, motion carried. Permits granted to the following: John Kruse, 1038 - 44½ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING MAY 27, 1981 Page 4 Liquor Permits (cont.) Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights; Kathy Boisvert, 3255 Harbor Lane No., Plymouth; Donald Davis, 251 Cobbler Court, Circle Pines; Elaina Scherle, 10221 Palm Street N.W., Coon Rapids; Rose Salo, 510 Main Street N.E., Minneapolis; Richard Wood, 2680 North Oxford, Roseville; Arnold Ficocello, 7444 Concerto Curve,'Fridley; Dave Wojack, 1064 Hackmann Circle, Fridley; Donald Plochocki,. 3973 Tyler Street N.E.,Columbia Heights; Bernard Lacina, 4532 Jefferson Street N.E., Col~mbia Heights; Doug Quade, 4442 Quincy Street N.E., Columbia Heights. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - NORTH STAR SILENT LIONS CLUB Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Logacz to deny the request of the North Star Silent Lions Club for use of the John P. Murzyn Hall on March 20, 1982, for a LasVegas night. All_ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - BLUEBIRDS Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Logacz to grant this group use of John P. Murzyn Hall for their fly-up ceremony on May 26, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. CONFIRMATION LETTER FROM HONEYBELLES FOR USE OF JPM HALL Letter was read and filed. THANK YOU LETTER - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS A BANTAM HOCKEY TEAM Letter was read and filed. THANK YOU LETTER - V.F.W. POST #230 Letter was read and filed. REPORTS REPORT FROM PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE OF RECREATION COMMISSION Because of absence of JoAnn Melin from meeting, no report was received. OPENING OF WADING POOLS Opening of wading pools is scheduled for June 5, 1981. OPENING OF SILVER LAKE BEACH Opening of beach is scheduled for June 12, 1981. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING MAY 27, ~1981 Page 5 SUMMER EMPLOYEES Rejzer stated that he has hired six (6) part-timers, all of which cannot begin work until June 8, 1981. He also noted that he still has the Anoka County C.E.T.A. program in which to hire workers from. This program is still waiting on 9overnment decisions. PROGRAMS WITH JAYCEES Saturday, May 30, 1981, will be the Jaycee program of the LaBelle Park Clean-Up. This will be conducted the same as last year. HUSET PARK BANDSHELL Rejzer received an estimate from Audio Electronics, Inc., for the rewiring and replacement of outlets in the bandshel]. This rewiring should eliminate sound outages during programs. Problem seems to have arisen because of the speaker wire and the micro- phone wire being inside the same conduit. JACKETS Jackets for Park Board members were also discussed. It was decided that sizes will be taken for all Board members. The jackets will be nylon type with flannel interior lining with trim collar and cuff trim. Th& Board decided it would like green jackets with white silk screening on front. This silk screening would include Park Board logo and the name of tlae Board member. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Logacz to adjourn. All ayes', motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID MAY 27, 1981 WAYNE PROTECTION AGENCY SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK INC. NAT'. INST. ON PARK & GROUNDS MGMT. MINNESOTA TORO, INC. MARSHALL CONCRETE PRODUCTS,'INC. LOWRY LUMBER COMPANY BEACON PRODUCTS COMPANY HOWE, I NC. GATEWAY HARDWARE II II II COAST TO COAST AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY A S A HARDWARE 11 II II I1 UCCO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. TURF SUPPLY SCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO. THE SHARP SHOP OVERHEAD SERVtCES L.W. NORTHFI ELD LOWRY CENTRAL BOWLERS SUPPLY GATEWAY HARDWARE KEEP FILL PRODUCTS R.L. GOULD $ CO. CROWN OF MINNESOTA, INC. COCA COLA VENDING sEP, VlCES DIVISION BEACON PRODUCTS COMPANY WAYNE PROTECTION AGENCY, INC. TRACY PRINTING, INC. O.M. SCOTT PEPS I COLA/7 UP BOTTL l NG CO. OLSON' S PLUMBING MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY MINNESOTA TORO, INC. II II II LAURIE CARLSON $ ASSOC. LTD. KROMER COMPANY GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK II II II GRAVES INTERIORS FASTENAL COMPANY FORD TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO. ELECTRO-MECH CORPORAT I ON COAST TO COAST BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS A~F_RICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY MINNESOTA TORO, INC. $2,448.00 44.77 20.00 153.00 3.36 56.04 28O.OO 1,560.00 8.86 3,00 1.68 23.94 39.89 8.91 234.73 2.07 1.50 161.25 384.00 172.13 160.00 8O.OO 84.75 17.50 29.10 1.76 .60 40.59 57.30 48.OO 191.90 279.00 2,376.00 150.90 2,430.00 19,00 270.00 21.98 153.00 430.10 420.66 6o2.0o 4.38 1.74 3.46 2.72 164.15 5.66 15.69 266.62 8.78 296.45 ~o.86 54.99