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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 21, 1981COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1981 ROLL CALl_ Members Present: William Hollom, John Starcevic, John Murzyn, JoAnn Melin, Jim Fowler and Thomas Rejzer Members Absent: Walter Logacz Also Present: Fredrick V. Salsbury, Public Works Director READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler that the reading of the minutes from the September 16th meeting 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. OLD BUSINESS ASTRO CITY - KEYES PARK Discussion was held again regarding the relocation of the Slide structure. Rejzer stated that if the slide were relocated in another nei'ghborhood park, the same problems would arise. He then showed a drawing of some of the areas in Huset Park where the §]ide might be put. They were as follows: 1.) Behind JPM Hall, near the other playground equipment; 2.) East of the Huset East tennis courts, (although this area might be a tight fit and the noise may be a problem with the tennis courts being so close), or; 3.) Near the east parking lot of Huset field #5, where the old swing structure used to be. Melin then asked how much it will cost to take down, repair and reconstruct the slide. She thought that this should be brought up to:the Council to make sure that they want to hold to the relocation decision. Rejzer will make up an estimate for take-down time, repairs and cost to reassemble at new location; this will then go to the City Council before any dis- assembling takes place. Rejzer then stated that a location should be agreed upon from the choices given. This will then be taken into con- sideration when figuring the cost-estimate. Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to relocate the structure to the area east of the Huset east tennis courts. All ayes, motion carried. No alternative site was suggested since any other area would present the same problems as ~those presently being encountered. This choice will be given to,the City Council explaining that the Park Board has selected a site in Huset Park for the slide, and barring any unforeseen complications, wilt be removed this fall, ~air~d and reconstructed again i:n the ~pring of 1582. It was agreed COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1981 PAGE 2 ASTRO CITY - KEYES PARK (CONT.) upon by the Board that before any disassembling occurs, the amount and availability of repair parts will be checked into and a cost estimate be prepared. The reason for the delay in reconstruction until the Spr[ng of 1982 results in a combination of the following: Availability and shipment time for repair parts, weather conditions and manpower available for the project. JPM HALL RENTAL POLICY Motion by Melin, Seconded by Murzyn to accept the new rental policy, with the exception, that the old rental rates be maintained at $2~5.00, $250.00 and $275.00 for their appropriate rental times, but the addition of fee charges for the use of the Columbia Heights Park Board appointed Peace Officer be adopted. Also, an addition of "MINIMUM 4 HOURS" be put in the policy alongside the charge for the use of the Peace Officer. This new policy to be effective as of 12:01 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 1981. All ayes, motion carried. CAPITAL OUTLAY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Rejzer pointed out pertinent items on the C.I.P. for the members' information. Special note was made of the items that were put into the 1982 Budget. He also noted that this program is.-reevaluated every year and each item is not held solid as to what is written at the present time. NEW BUSINESS REPORT FROM PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE OF RECREATION COMMISSION Melin stated that the invitation extended to the Recreation Commission to attend the joint meeting in November was accepted. HILLTOP PARK This item was brought up by Salsbury. The main issue was, whether or not the Park Board would be keeping the Hilltop Park open this winter for skating season. Reason being, if the rink would remain open for this year and years to come, a new and permanent natural gas line should be run into the building. In the long run, this would be more cost- effective than purchasing fuel from Texgas each year. (Total cost to run this facility, including the approximate cost of propane from Texgas, is $2,500.00.) Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to maintain the use of Texgas since the long range view of Hilltop Park may include closing the facility in the future. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING OCTOBER :21, 1981 JPM HALL RESTROOM RENOVATI:ON PAGE 3 Rejzer explained that advertisements for bids on this project will be put out the last week of October. Concentration will be put on the renovation of the women's restroom, which will include ceramic tile on both the floor and walls, changing of the stalls to accommodate the handicapped, changing of the porcelain stools to accommodate the handicapped, installation of a vanity countertop with a mirror and light above it, lowering the ceiling to 10', new lighting in the ceiling, new sinks which will be equipped for the handicapped, and lowering the vents. 'This work is proposed to be finished this year. LETTERS & REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler that the liquor permits be granted, according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board, to the following: North Star Silent Lions Club; Patti Caesar, 7035 Stratford Echo, Woodbury; Sue DeGidio, 7616 VanBuren Street N.E., Fridley; Merle Norsten, 4530 Taylor Str-et N.E., Minneapolis; Armand Fleury, 3912 Cleveland Street N.E., Columbia Heights; Linda Huber, 6676Channel Road, Fridle¥; Lee Monk, t740 Emerald Drive, New Brighton; Tom Mattson, 670 Osborne Road, Fridley; Charles Pflipsen, 4915 7th Street N.E., Cb]umbia Heights; Donald Novak, 2427 - 4th Street N.E., Minneapolis. All ayes, motion carried. LETTER FOR REFUND ON HALL RENTAL The Board received a letter from Kathy Terlisner and Kim Kauk requesting the reimbursement of $56.00 from their hall rental fee. Hollom read the letter to the Board, and Rejzer explained the situation as to his involvememt. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to reimburse the renter for 1 hour of rental time at $25.00, and for the two bags of ice they purchased at $6.00, making the total refund amount $31.00. All ayes,lmo~ion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS PARTY Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Metin to grant the request for use of the JPM Hall for their Employee Christmas Party, with the fee being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF HUSET FIELD #5 - JAYCEES PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION Motion by Melin, secondediby Murzyn to grant them use of field #5 on November 14th for their Punt, Pass & Kick competition. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1981 PAGE 4 REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - JAYCEES "MEET THE CANDIDATES" EVENING Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Starcevic to grant them the use of the hall on October 27th, for their "Meet the Candidates" evening. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL IN 1983 - COMMUNITY WOMENS CLUB Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to deny this request, informing the group that such requests are usually only taken one year in advance. All ayes, motion carried. REPORTS PARK SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Posts are in for overthrow fence at field #5, also the posts for the player benches have been installed and the benches will be put in soon. Rain has slowed down construction at Sullivan Lake Park Development. The asphalt will probably have to'be layed next year. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Melin, seconded by Starcevic to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID October 21, 1981 WARNER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY WAYNE'S PROTECTION AGENCY SUPERIOR PRODUCTS COMPANY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY LOWRY LUMBER COMPANY BOB KLEIN & ASSOCIATES GOPHER ATHLETIC SUN NEWSPAPERS BOB KLEIN & ASSOCIATES ROCKET TURF ROCKET TURF STEVE WOSZIAK MINNESOTA GAS COMPANY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY PEPSI/7-UP BOTTLING COMPANY' MINNESOTA TORO MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY WAYNE'S PROTECTION AGENCY GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK LOWRY LUMBER COMPANY KEEP-FILL PRODUCTS ROCKET TURF MERIT SUPPLY OLSON'S PLUMBING MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY $ 257.74 2,856.00 11.40 5.43 174.40 399.00 115.20 9.10 322.00 45O.O0 450.00 26.00 41.43 20.01 127.20 175.73 5.OO 8.73 2,598.00 2.44 24.26 23.46 27O.OO 82.5O 166.50 19.50 4.00