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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 16, 1982COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1982 ROLL CALL Members Present: JoAnn Melin, don Starcevic, John Murzyn, Jim Fowler, Fredrick V. Sa]sbury, Public Works Director Members Absent: William Hollom, Rita Petkoff Also Present: Mitch DeMars, Street & Park Superintendent READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler that the reading of the minutes from the May 19, 1982, meeting be dispensed with and accepted as wr'itten. All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1982-82 HOCKEY/SKATING RINKS Main question in this issue is "what wit] be done this year regarding hockey and skating rinks?" The Council would tike the Park Board to come up with a recommendation about the rinks, providing they come to this recommendation after a public hearing. Recreation will provide a schedule to the Board prior to this hearing, detailing the amount of hockey programs they will have this coming season. This item will definitely have an effect on the t983 Budget. Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic, to set up a date for a public hearing about the skating rink situation. The tentative date will be Wednesday, September 1, 1982, providing all Board members can attend. LINING INFIELDS FOR RECREATION LEAGUES Recreation has received a few complaint calls regarding the new policy of not lining infields for organized softball. When Recreation explains that many other communities do not even offer lining, the sitatuion resolves itself. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1982 The Recreation Commission also received some complaints about the roughness of the infields. Salsbury and DeMars will make an inspection of all infields to see if a solution can be arrived at. 1983 PRELIMINARY BUDGET DISCUSSION Salsbury asked if the Board members had any input to be considered for the 1983 Budget. Starcevic brought up the discussion about horseshoe courts at Sullivan Lake Park. Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Murzyn to put in a horseshoe court at Sullivan Lake Park after the project is completed. All ayes, motion carried. Other items brought up by Murzyn .to be considered for the Budget: New roof at McKenna New roof at Beach New roof at Jefferson Building Gutters should be fixed at JPM Hall Steps on west side entrance at JPM should be repoured (original steps) McKenna roof should be considered a priority. All these items will be looked at by the Board on their annual tour this month. It was agreed upon by the Board members present that the annual tour of the parks will be Wednesday, dune 30, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. Members will meet at John P. Murzyn Hall and depart from there. LETTERS & REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic that the liquor permits be granted, according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board, to the following: Kathy O'Shea, 2250 Silver Lane, New Brighton; Sharon Lindeman, 6040 Woody'Lane, Fridley; Dale Dowson, 2800 Arthur Street N.E., Minneapolis; Chris Cowette, 3827 Queen Avenue North, Minneapolis; Michelle Verding, 7516 - 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park; Carolyn Lien, 6810 Plaza Curve, Fridley. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF HUSET PARK - ST. ANTHONY DISTRICT CUB.SCOUTS Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic to grant this group use of Huset Park fields #3, #4 & #5, and the Jefferson Building, on Saturday, August 28, 1982, for an inter-pack softball tournament and get-together. All fees will be waived for this event. All ayes~ motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1982 REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD WEDDING CEREMONY - SULLIVAN LAKE PARK Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to grant this couple use of the area requested to hold their wedding celebration. All ayes, motion carried. The Park Secretary will write a letter explaining to them that this is not an official reservation, simply permission by the Board to hold their gathering at the park. They will also be informed that they must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board. Being as the project is not yet completed, it will be stated that if the contract has not been completed and accepted by the City, they will be unable to hold their gathering in the park. RESTROOM USE AT PARKS This topic was brought up again to see if there is something that can be done to provide restroom facilities at the parks for the public's use. After discussion, there was a motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler, to open up those buildings which ave outside access to the restrooms, for a few days to see if there will be a problem with vandalism. DeMars will appoint someone to open those buildings agreed upon by himself and Salsbury each morning. (DeMars and Salsbury will check each building to make sure outside access leads only to the restroom facility.) REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HAVE HAM RADIO SET UP AT KEYES PARK A letter will be written to this group stating that the area they are on is actually the property of the Minneapolis Water Works and that they should get permission from them. If they wish to have the system set in front of the cable onto park property, they should contact us by telephone for permission. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNICATIONS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to deny this groups request based on the fact that there is a scheduling difficulty with any consecutive dates. All ayes, motion carried. REPORTS PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION 1.) The lighting system at the Columbia Junior High School hockey rink is still in question as to ownership. Sa]sbury will talk with Mr. Burton to ask the School Board for ownership of those lights by the Ci.ty. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to request of the School Board to grant the City of Columbia Heights ownership of the lighting system at the Columbia Junior High School hockey rink. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING JUNE 16, 1982 2.) Melin questioned how the beer and litter situation is in the parks since the enactment of the new ordinance. DeMars stated that it is much better. 3.) Soccer will not be r'un this fall due to lack of interest. 4.) Recognition was given to the Park Department for the fine job done in preparing the Silver Lake Beach for opening this year. It was appreciated that the small dock was removed and replaced simply by buoys and rope. 5.) Scheduling of the John P. Murzyn Hall is still a problem. Any motion by the Board to grant a group use of the hall will be put in written notice form and sent to the Recreation Department for their information. DEPARTMENT REPORT Salsbury stated that theCity was served a notice naming them as the third party in a lawsuit concerning Sullivan Lake Park Development. The dispute is between the general contractor and the electrical contractor, whereas the'electrical contractor is suing the City. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID June 16, 1982 ROCKET TURF LANDSCAPING ROCKET TURF LANDSCAPING GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK THE SHARP SHOP AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY RUGGED RENTAL RUGS A S B SPORTING GOODS COCA COLA BOTTLING MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING MIDWEST PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY $170.00 320.00 8.97 20.00 5.43 197.50 8.25 372.00 92,00 263.50 223.50 169.30