HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 1982COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD
MEETING
APRIL 21, 1982
ROLL CALL
Members Present: William Hollom, John Murzyn, JoAnn Melin, Rita Petkoff,
Jon Starcevic, Thomas Rejzer
Members Absent: Jim Fowler
Also Present:
Dave Anderson and Charlie Christopherson of Glynn's
N.E. Electric Softball Team, John Moneta and Fredrick
V. Salsbury, Public Works Director
READING OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn that the reading of the minutes
from the March 17, t982, meeting be dispensed with and accepted as
written. All ayes, motion carried.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn that the bi]is be paid out of the
proper funds. Al] ayes, motion carried.
With representatives present, the request for permission to hold a
softball tournament by one group was now presented to the Board.
REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - GLYNN ELECTRIC
Motion by Melin, seconded by Starcevic to grant permission to Glynn's
N.E. Electric softball team to hold a softball tournament on June 5 & 6,
1982. They will be charged the private rate. Ali ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
POLICY FOR BEER IN HUSET PARK
Cop'ies of the newly revised City Ordinance pertaining to beverages in
Huset Park were distributed in the meeting packets. This was then read
through, and the subject of the special permit for beer in the park was
brought up. Such permits should be worded so as not to allow any 9lass
bottles in the park.
LABELLE PARK ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS
Motion made by Murzyn, seconded by Melin to table this item until
next month's meeting. Motion then made by Meiin, seconded by Petkoff
to 9et an appraisal on the general cost of the project to be discussed
at the next meeting, All ayes~ both motions carried.
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APRIL 21, 1982
PRESENTATION BY JOHN MONETA
John Moneta, a property owner in Columbia Heights, came to the Park
Board for advice and permission regarding landscaping around his property,
which also borders the south hill of Gauvitte Park. After the proposed
apartment building is finished, Mr. Moneta plans to do some landscape
work around the property, which will also include some of the park
property. It was the concensus of the Board that when the time comes
for such work, Mr. Moneta will get in contact with Fred Salsbury to
firm up the type and location of such trees, shrubs, etc., to be planted.
NEW BUSINESS
RESTROOMS - SATELLITES OR PARK BUILDINGS
All monies usually budgeted for satellite usage in the parks has been
taken out'of the 1982 Budget. Discussion was held regarding using some
of the park buildings' restroom facilities, but this presents a problem
since few buildings have an outside access to the restrooms. The Board
recommended that Petkoff return to the Council with the following request:
That the Council reinstate enough funds in order that the Park Department
may rent four (4) satellites to be put in key areas this summer. Those
areas being at the .Huset wading pool, the McKenna wading pool, (1 each),
and two (2) at the Jefferson building (now so badly damaged by fire that
restrooms are inaccessable).
1981-82 SKATING SEASON REPORT
Rejzer explained the report, detailing items to the Board; such as the
graphs, tables, and most importantly, the I~user'~ section.
LETTERS & REQUESTS
LIQUOR PERMITS
Motion by Me]in, seconded by Petkoff that the liquor permits be granted,
according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board, to
the following: Columbia Heights Credit Union, 911 - 40th Avenue N.E.,
Columbia Heights; Tonia Hattouni, 1406 Jefferson Street N.E., Minneapolis;
John Kempainen, 6620 - 14th Avenue South, Minneapolis; Lynn Elmer,
3554 Oliver Avenue North, Minneapolis; My]es Durand, 940 Sylvia Lane,
Shoreview; Duane Giesen, 225 North Wilder, St. Paul; Florence Elmatti,
138 - 5th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis; Leslie Bender, 10888 Trenton Lane,
Maple Grove; Debbie Delaney, 2350 Erin Court, New Brighton; Janice
Larson, 6390 - 7th Street N.E., Fridley; Wendy Kitt]eson, 4230 Colfax
Avenue North, Minneapolis; John Kedrowski, 5741 - 7th Street N.E.,
Fridley. All ayes, motion carried.
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APRIL 21, 1982
REQUEST FOR HUSET PARK - LION'S CLUB JAMBOREE
Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Petkoff to grant the Columbia Heights
Lion's Club use of Huset Park on June 24 - 27, 1982, for the Columbia
Heights Jamboree. All ayes, motion carried. Petkoff will mention to
the City Council that the Park Board would again like to split the cost
of the satellites with the Lion's Club during the Jamboree.
REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS N.E. YMCA
Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to grant the UMCA use of Keyes
and Prestemon softball fields on Friday nights between April 30th and
August 6, 1982. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST FOR HORSESHOE COURTS AT SULLIVAN LAKE PARK
Starcevic explained that two different groups have come up to him,
questioning whether or not there would be horseshoe courts put in at
Sullivan Lake, expressing their hope that there would be. Motion by
Melin, seconded by Starcevic to make an attempt to put in horseshoe pits
in Sullivan Lake Park Development, in an area approved of by Salsbury.
All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - V.F.W. POST #230
Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin to grant the V.F.W. use of John P.
Murzyn Hall on December 5, 1982, for their annual ChildrensI Christmas
Party, and again on May 6, 1983, for their Installation of Officers, with
fees being waived. All ayes,~motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - HONEYBELLES
Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to grant the Honeybelles use of the
John P. Murzyn Hall on the dates requested for their district meetings.
Full rental rates will be charged. All ayes, motion carried.
REPORTS
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION
Melin informed the Park Board that the School Board has given the
Park Department the lighting system at the Columbia Junior High School
hockey rink.
Me]in ~hen brought up Recreation's Dog Obedience Classes. It was the
concensus of the Board that such a class would not be tolerated in a
building that harbors a kitchen and cooking facilities. There was a
motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to change the building po]icy to
COLUMBIA,HEIGHTS PARK BOARD
MEETING
APRIL 21, 1982
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION (CONT.)
state that "no animals shall be allowed in John P. Murzyn Hall, with
the exception of seeing eye dogs". All ayes,' motion carried. Going
further, the Board would.not like to see these cl~asses continued outside
in the park either. Rejzer will inform the Recreation Department as
soon as possible.
PARK SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Rejzer informed the Board that his last full official day as Park
Superintendent of the City of Columbia Heights would be May 28, 1982.
Rejzer then explained the si'tuation regarding the defferson Building
to the Board. Damages from the fire still haven't been rectified. An
estimate has been received for damage, and the insurance company looked
at the building again to verify the damage estimate; at which time the
adjuster and the agent were to .get together to discuss the situation
and then get back to the City. As of this meeting, the City still
hasn't heard from the Home Insurance Company about repairs. Since the
building will not be ready for this year's softball tournament season,
it was moved.by the Board to charge rental fees for the use of the
pressboxes as canteens. Motion by Melin, seconded by Petkoff to place
the rental price for use of the pressboxes during softball tournaments
as $10.00 per day for private groups, and $10.00 per tournament for
organizations. All ayes, motion carried.
The scoreboard for Huset #3 was discussed (repairs have been made and the
board is in good working condition) and Rejzer asked Murzyn if the Lions
Club would be willing to'donate a paint job on the board again this year.
Murzyn will talk to the Lions Club and get back to Rejzer.
The Men's Softball League will be starting their regular season in May.
This year there are 45 trams in A, B & C League.
Spring soccer league is starting. Ground is still too wet to paint
boundary lines, but when conditions permit, they will be painted.
Huset West Tennis Courts are in poor shape. Entire surface needs to
be relayed - spot repairs will not meet requirements for good playing
surface.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Salsbury brought up the following points to the Board on the suggestion
of the City Council:
* Rejzer's position with the Park Board might now be
replaced with the Recreation Director.
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APRIL 21, 1982
GENERAL DISCUSSION (CONT.)
* The Recreation Department may possibly take on the
responsibility of scheduling events at John P. Murzyn
Halt.
* Scheduling of all park activities will be taken on by
the Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Melin, seconded by Starcevic to adjourn. All ayes,
motion carried.
BILLS TO BE PAID
APRIL 21, 1982
WAYNES PROTECTION AGENCY
CHECK REFRIGERATION, INC.
BRUNSON INSTRUHENT, INC.
BRUNSON INSTRUMENT, INC.
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
WARNER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
UCCO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO.
TEXGAS
TEXGAS
CENTRAL AVENUE VACUUMS
TRACY PRINTING
PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO.
N.E. OK HARDWARE
N.E. OK HARDWARE
N.E. OK HARDWARE
N.E. OK HARDWARE
N.E. OK HARDWARE~
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
CONWAY FIRE $ SAFETY, INC.
CHAP1N PUBLISHING CO.
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO.
NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO.
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO.
MINNESOTA PLAYGROUND INC.
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC.
COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC.
COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC.
COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC.
MANAGEMENT LEARNING LABORATORIES
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK
H.B. FULLER
BEACON PRODUCTS CO.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON PARK & GROUNDS HANAGEMENT
COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC.
$2,737.50
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