HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 10, 1982COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RECREATION COMMISSION JOINT MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1982 ROLL CALL Present: JoAnn Melin, William Hollom, John Murzyn, Rita Petkoff, Ron Laliberte, Dick Lawrence, George Leverentz, Ron Sanetra, Thomas Rejzer, Linda Hansen, John Ti99as, Rick Schultz Absent: Jim Fowler, don Starcevic, Joanne Mikkola SOCCER PROGRAM IN SPRING 1982 Recreation and Community Education Director Hansen informed the group that the Recreation Soccer Program will be conducted in the Spring of 1982 beginning in mid-April and running until the first part of June. Practices will be held at Huset, McKenna, Mathaire and Ostrander parks with games being played at Huset #3. Discussion was then held concerning the potential usage conflicts between the soccer program and spring softball activities. Hansen and Park Superintendent Rejzer will work out a compatible schedule for both activities. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT POLICY Park Board Chairman Hollom explained to the group the Park Board Policy for Softball Tournaments. Discussion was held on the determination of tournaments benefiting community groups versus individual teams or sponsors. Hollom indicated that the 1981 Policy was reviewed and revisions were made for the 1982 Policy to better handle this particular situation and that at the end of this year's softball season, the 1982 Policy will be reviewed and if need be, revised for 1983. BEER POLICY IN HUSET PARK Discussion was held on the current policy of allowing beer in Huset Park and the concern of viewing wide spread alcohol abuse in the park, particularly at Men's Softball League Games. Recreation and Community Education Director Hansen proposed to the group that alcoholic beverages be prohibited entirely in the park Monday through Thursday, but allowed Friday through Sunday and on legal holidays. Park Superintendent Rejzer added that due to company picnics and other group gatherings that sometime occur during the week in the park, a special permit clause should be added as is the policy for the rest of the park system. After lengthy discussion on the matter, an agreement was made that each board will make a recommendation at their respective upcoming meetings, that the City Council make the before mentioned changes in the City Code concerning usage of alcoholic beverages in Huset Park. ADJOURNMENT Statement by Laliberte for adjournment, agreement to adjourn by entire group.