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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 18, 1982COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 ROLL CALL Members Present: William Hollom, Jim Fowler, JoAnn Melin, Jori Starcevic, Rita Petkoff, John Murzyn, Fredrick V. Salsbury, Public Works Director Also Present: Barb Ho]en, Barb and Paul Bona, Louise Varga, Marityn Zurek, Sean Clerkin; representing citizens who do not want the Astro City Rocket Slide reconstructed at Huset Park. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler that the reading of the minutes from the June 16th and June 30th, 1982, meetings be dispensed with and accepted as written. All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Melin that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. With members present from the group that circulated the petition regarding the reconstruction of the Astro City Rocket Slide at Huset Park, that subject was taken up by the Board first. PETITION ABOUT PLACING OF ROCKET SLIDE AT HUSET PARK Hollom read the petition aloud to the Board, which was first presented to the City Council. Petkoff stated that the City Council's only action on this matter was to hand it over to the Park Board for their recommendation. Hollom stated again, that the Board's recommendation earlier this year was to dismantle the slide and sell the parts to surrounding communities for salvage. After the Board's recommendation, the City Council stated that they would not accept that, and that the Park Board should determine an area where the slide could.be transferred to. The Board then listened to the concerned citizens' opinions about the slide. Salsbury asked what their main concern was, and they replied safety. He then asked whether they would object to the playground equipment if it were repaired and improved, or for that matter, even a portion of the equipment. They responded that they would, and would rather see the money spent on smaller (height wise) equipment in the park. If it was bad enough that it could not be repaired and left in place at Keyes Park, whey should the people around Huset be the recipients of it? COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 Petition about Placing of Rocket Slide at Huset Park (cont.) Motion by Fowler, seconded by Melin to pass on the following recom- mendation to the City Council: Not to reconstruct the play steucture in any park within the City and that the structure to be sold if possible and salsvaged if not possible. The Park Board secretary is also to send a letter to the Columbia Heights Lions Club explaining their recommendation to the City Council. The Board now returned to the regular agenda. OLD BUSINESS PLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT A. Wood Structure in Storage: The Jaycees~are in the process of assembling the wood structure and they will be installing it at Keyes Park on August 28, 1982. The other structure will also be installed at the park decided upon by the Park Board at tonight's meeting. After discussion, motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn that the wood structure that we presently have in storage be constructed at McKenna park. All'ayes, motion carried. B. Review of Various Equipment for Mathaire Park: It was stated by Melin that anything added to Mathaire Park should be installed between the swing set and the building. Salsbury then passed around catalogues of various types of playground equipment and their costs. Discussion then came up about the money that will be given to the Park Department in lieu of receiving a land grant from the selling of Columbia Junior High/Wargo Park. The money figure will be a little over $81,000. If the money :is actually given to the Park Board, Hollom suggested that a new bridge be installed in place of the floating bridge presently at LaBelle Park with a portion of the money. Discussion was also brought up about the future of the lights at the Columbia Junior High hockey rink. If the Park Department indeed does have possession of the lights, it was mentioned that they be removed and transferred to another area. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Petkoff that the lights be transferred to Mathaire hockey rink. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 Placement of Playground Equipment (cont.) B. Review of Various Equipment for Mathaire Park (cont.): Getting back to equipment for Mathaire Park, an imaginative type of structure should be purchased, (large tires, painted culvert piping, etc.) which could possibly be cost efficient also. The Park Board is planning on asking the City Council permission to use some of the funds that were going to be used to resurface the Huset west tennis courts and purchase the new p]aystructure. Motion by Fowler, seconded by Melin that from $4,000 to $5,000 of the money budgeted for resurfacing of tennis courts be made available for a p]aystructure at Mathaire Park and that the structure purchased be left to the discretion of the Public Works Director to choose a suitable, yet safe piece. All ayes, motion carried. BUDGET FOR 1983 Salsbury stated that he wants to know when the Park Board would like to meet prior to going before the City Council to discuss the Budget. It was agreed upon by the Board members that the meeting with the City Council will have to be sometime after the Public Hearing on September 1st. In the meantime, Hol]om will meet with Salsbury to organize the materials and set up the final date to meet with the City Council. RESTROOM POLICY IN PARKS~ Salsbury reported to the Board that there has been no real problems with leaving the restrooms open in the parksrthis past summer. The only recurring problem area is Southwest Park. Hotlom indicated that we should close that one up. Salsbury asked when the restrooms should be closed, and the Board indicated sometime after the fall Recreation programs, but no later than October 1, 1982. NEW BUSINESS REMOVAL OF HEDGE AT HUSET PARK JEFFERSON BUILDING Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to table this item until the next Park Board meeting, during which time, more evidence can be gathered as to whether or not this hedge is a problem or a safety feature. All ayes, motion carried. IMPROVEMENT TO FLAG POLE AND GARDEN AT CITY OFFICE POINT The V.F.W. was going to put in another monument at the City's garden point giving recognition to the Korean/Vietnam War. This will involve moving the flag pole slightly and installing a small walkway, with some additional landscaping work done. This item has now been tabled by the V.F.W. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR LIQUOR PERMITS IN PARKS The City Co8ncil is asking the Park Board to set up some guidelines for authorization of use of non-intoxicating malt liquor in the City parks. The area of concern is defining "neighborhood groups and public service organizations" It was agreed upon by the Board that the definition should be worded as follows: "... families, company employee gatherings or Civic Organizations within the community..." LETTERS AND REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Melin that the liquor permits be granted, according to the rules a'nd regulations set forth by the Park Board, to the following: Marylou Graffunder, 5949 York Avenue North, Minneapolis; Mary Solberg, 7942 Jackson Street N.E., Fridley; Betty Eaton, 4206 - 61st Avenue North, Brooklyn Center; Catherine Knapper, 2631 Lincoln Street N.E., Minneapolis; Steve Pagel, 190 Hartman Circle, Fridley; Tom Beyer, 6000 Winnetka Avenue, New Hope; Minnesota Materials Handling Society, 3710 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights; Janice Hobright, 4615 Tyler Street N.E., Columbia Heights; Sue Griffith, 6033 Girard Avenue North, Minneapolis; Chester Gapinski, 474 - 83rd Avenue N.E., Spring Lake Park; Joe Rauschendorfer, 3895 Shoreline Drive, Wayzata; Cathy Murphy, 6725 - 79th Avenue, Brooklyn Park; Mary Meier, 4986 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - JAYCEE WOMEN RUMMAGE SALE Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to grant the Jaycee Women use of the hall on September 8th from 8 PM to 10 PM, and September 9th from 8:30 AM to 7 PM for a rummage sale with fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH CLUB RUMMAGE SALE Motion by Fowler, seconded by Petkoff to grant this group use of JPM Hall on Sunday, September 26, 1982, for a rummage sale with fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - JAYCEE & JAYCEE WOMEN SILVER ANNIVERSARY Motion by Melin to grant these two groups use of JPM Hall on Saturday, March 12, 1983, for their Silver Anniversary Celebration with full fees being charged and also a security guard payment being included since liquor will be present. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Petkoff to grant these two groups use of JPM Hall.on Saturday, March 12, 1983, for their Silver Anniversary Celebration with rental fees being waived, although they will still be responsible for the security guard fee. Roll Call: Ayes - Murzyn, Starcevic, Petkoff, Fowler, Hollom. Nay - Melin. Motion passed by majority vote. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - JAYCEE WOMEN BUNNY BRUNCH Motion by Melin, seconded by Petkoff to grant this group use of JPM Hall on March 22, 1983, for their "Bunny Brunch", with fees being waived. Ali ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF dPM HALL - JAYCEE WOMEN SUPPER WITH SANTA Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to grant this group use of JPM Hall on December 15, 1982, for their "Supper with Santa", with fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON BUILDING - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB RUMMAGE SALE Motion by Melin, seconded by Starcevic to grant this group use of the defferson Building on September llth through September 21st, for their Annual Rummage Sale with fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - MINNESOTA CITIZENS CONCERNED FOR LIFE Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Starcevic to grant this group use of JPM Hall on May 23rd through May 26th for a rummage sale, with fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - VIKING SQUARES Motion by Melin, seconded by Murzyn to den6 this request because of ]ack of availability of JPM Hall. Roil Call: Aye - Starcevic, Murzyn, Me]in, Fowler, Hol]om. Nay - Petkoff. Motion passed on majority vote~ REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - FRIDLEY ALANO SOCIETY Motion by Fowler, seconded by Melin to grant this group use of JPM Hall on March 5, 1983, for their Annual Banquet. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - STATE REPRESENTATIVE FUND RAISING BREAKFAST Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler to grant this group use of the hatl on August 26, 1982, for a fund raisin9 breakfast, with fees being waived. A11 ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - LIONS CLUB PIG ROAST Motion by Petkoff to grant this group use of JPM Hall on November 12, 1982, with a charge of one-half of the regular hall rental price, and also paying the security guard fee. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Petkoff to grant this group use of JPM Hall on November 12,: 1982, with rental fees being waived, but they will still be responsible for the security guard fee. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 1982 REQUEST FOR USE OF KEYES SOFTBALL FIELD - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler, to gratn the High School use of Keyes softball field for fall football, on the following schedule: MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This schedule was arrived at because of a conflict with scheduled Recreation Department activities. All ayes, motion carried. A letter will be written explaining this matter, and also explaining that the Board will address the spring scheduling later in the year, when they have a better idea of the Recreation Department's program schedule. REPORTS PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMMISSION Nothing to report. DEPARTMENT REPORT Nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Melin, seconded by Fowler to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID August 18, 1982 SATELLITE INDUSTRIES SATELLITE INDUSTRIES SATELLITE INDUSTRIES SATELLITE INDUSTRIES OLSON~S PLUHBING HERB KOHN ELECTRIC COMPANY WAYNE PROTECTION AGENCY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY RUGGED RENTAL RUGS RUGGED RENTAL RUGS RUGGED RENTAL RUGS BLUEMEL'S TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC. LOWRY LUMBER COMPANY GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWATE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWAREHANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GATEWAY HARDWARE H~NK NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 325.OO 225.33 114.83 t14.83 7.50 195.00 2,862.50 5.43 5.43 16.29 8.25 8.25 8.25 2,t52.12 9.OO 26.64 _ 3.tt .60 10.59 t5.77 5.88 1.06 .56 3.00 1.75 17.41 6.86 9.90 33.90 3.87 1.87 6.20 4.74 3.80 1.94 33.90 9.98 20.00 .63 10.63 1.30 1.99 5.78 6.90 3.25 3.29 2.29 8.18 4.80 BILLS TO BE PAID AUGUST 18, 1982 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE NORTHRUP KING COMPANY NORTHRUP KING COMPANY ALADDIN POOLS ALADDIN POOLS ALADDIN POOLS MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY NORTHERN SANITARY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. LANGE TANK AND MAINTENANCE, INC. GOODIN COMPANY ALADDIN POOLS ECONOMICS LABORATORIES RUGGED RENTAL RUGS RUGGED RENTAL RUGS LOWRY CENTRAL BOWLERS SUPPLY S.O.S. OFFICE EQUIPMENT KEEPFILL, INC. HANNAY'S, INC. NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE COCA COLA BOTTLING MIDWEST PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY AL'S LANDSCAPING & NURSERY THE SHARP SHOP, INC. OLSON'S PLUMBING ROCKET TURF LANDSCAPING ALADDIN POOLS, INC. ALADDIN POOLS, INC. NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK ALADDIN POOLS, INC. $ 2.64 3.77 4.49 440.00 440.00 72.50 2.76 3.20 8.73 25.60 27.32 45.35 160.00 119.80 8.25 8.25 52.45 7.5O 19.37 69.89 71.88 92.90 144.35 144.35 318.OO 478.12 447.00 11o.25 78.75 217.40 164.90 59.95 63.34 51.92 GUIDELINE FOR ISSUING SPECIAL BEER PERHITS IN PARKS The Park Board has developed a guideline for the City Council to use in issuing special permits to use beer in the parks, as requested. It is the recommendation of the Park Board that the wording in the ordinance should be '~... families, company employee gatherings and their families or Eleemosynary Organizations within the community...", instead of the existing wording, '~... neighborhood groups and public 'service organizations..."