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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 17, 1983COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1983 ROLL CALL ,,Members Present: JoAnn Melin, Rita Petkoff, Jim Fowler, Jon Starcevic, Fredrick V. Salsbury, John Murzyn (arrived at 7:00) Members Absent: William Hollom Also Present: Mitch DeMars, Street & Park Superintendent; Don Jolly and Tom Hosch representing the Columbia Heights Fire Department Volunteer Association READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic that the reading of the minutes from the July 20, 1983, meeting be dispensed with and accepted as written. 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. With the requesting party present, the following item was discussed: REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL .- COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT. VOLUNTEER ASSOC. Mr. Jolly explained to the Board that the Fire Department would like to gain entrance into the hall at 6:00 a.m. at the latest so they could set up to begin service for their pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. He stated that they have quite a large crew that would help clean and set up the hall in the morning, and also help with the clean-up and breakdown when they are finished. Salsbury explained possible alternatives to the Board. Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler to grant this group's entire request for use of the hall on October 2, 1983, for a pancake breakfast, with rental fees being waived, and early access to the hall permissible by the Board; based on the fact that this is a civic organization composed of City employees, and that they will have a large crew there to assist in the majority of the clean up before hand and after their event is finished. A11 ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS SULLIVAN LAKE PARK BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS Salsbury explained that the City Manager has submitted the budget to the City Council exactly as it was submitted to him by the Park Board. There are a few other items that should be looked at as soon as ~ossible, if not for next year. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1983 SULLIVAN LAKE PARK BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS (CONT') Ae There have been quite a few requests coming in to have electrical outlets available for the public's use when they have functions at the park. Salsbury reminded the Board that there is buried conduit underneath the concrete in case the Board is in favor of offering use of electricity to the Public. It is estimated that the switch-over would cost approximately $1,000. Co There is an erosion problem on the west end of the lake and the City is already taking care of it by placing lange rock in to prevent any further erosion. The drainage (or lack of it) remains a problem around the shelter. This coming year it will be looked at and a solution will be worked out. There are many options that will be looked at to drain the water from the ground area quicker, as well as drain the water from the roof of the shelter more efficiently. An added problem to the already existing drainage problem is, Land 0,' Lakes has an automatic spri~nkler system installed that runs on a timer. After some observation of the amount of standing water after the sequence is finished, it seems that the amount of time the water is running could be cut down. This might help the natural saturation around the shelter also. Do There is a low spot under the shelter in the concrete that needs to be looked at. We will be developing a solution this coming year. Petkoff suggested that a letter be sent regarding the appearance of the grounds also. She sug§ested that it be stated to Lane 0' Lakes that the way in which Sullivan Lake Park is being maintained aesthetically is not up to the standards of the City of Columbia Heights, and also express the need that something be done about the quality of the ground cover supplied. 1981-82/1982-83 SKATING SEASON REVIEW Salsbury explained that there were some figures kept regarding attendance this year as compared to last year. Considering the poor weather conditions this year, the parks seem to compare to last year proportionately. Salsbury feels that this year the same rinks should be left open as last year. DeMars also added that the Recreation Department reported that this year three rinks would suffice and meet the needs for their hockey program. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to use the same schedule with regard to the skating locations and times of operation as was used last year. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1983 FUTURE OF HILLTOP BUILDING This is an unlisted item for the agenda. Salsbury asked the Board what their feelings were on tearing down the wood shack at Hilltop Park. The general consensus of the Board is to take the building down and plant grass in the area. NEW BUSINESS COMPLAINTS ON SILVER LAKE BEACH AND BOAT LANDING Salsbury explained that Chief Anderson would like the beach posted so that there would be no one in the park from 1OPM to 7AM. If this area is posted "PARK CLOSED - tOPM-7AM, J it would be easier for the Police Department to enforce the ruling that no one is to be in.that area at those times. Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to table this item until the next regular Park Board meeting, at which time the residents of the area will have been contacted and surveyed about their views on the problems presented to the Board. All ayes motion carried. ' A letter wilt be sent to Mr. Herringer, in response to his verbal complaint discussed at the July meeting. He will be informed of the aforementioned action to be taken by the Board. TONY WAJDA/SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS Salsbury explained the problem that Mr. Wajda has been lax in regard to payment and deadlines on the use of the fields this past summer for softball tournaments. He stated that next year he should either be denied the use of any fields, or that he be informed that if he does not follow the rules and regulations to the letter that he will be denied any further use. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler, to deny any requests from Mr. Wajda for any'softball tournaments in the future. This is to include any tournaments that Mr. Wajda would also be running for some other group and/or organization All ayes, motion carried. ' There will b-e a line added to the tournament application that will ask for the name of the J'organizer~, or person running the tournament works itself. LETTERS & REQUESTS LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler that the liquor permits be granted, according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board to: Nancy Johnson, 5Ot2 North Bryant, Minneapolis; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1983 LIQUOR PERMITS (CONT.) Harvey Wager, 5940 Stinson Blvd. N.E., Fridley; Elroy Jersey, 4056 6th Street N.E., Columbia Heights; Terri Grevious, 3817 Buchanan Street N.E., Columbia Heights; Richard Ross, 2808 Hilldale Avenue N.E., Minneapolis; Shirley Juntti, 2550 Johnson Street N.E., Minneapolis. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - SQUARE DANCERS Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to grant this group's request for use of JPM Hall for a Special dance on Friday, January 6, 1984. Since there will be no liquor present, a security guard will not be required. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON BUILDING - DFL PICNIC Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to grant this group use of the Jefferson Building on Sunday, September 11, 1983, for a fund raising picnic. There will be a $25.00 rental fee for use of the building. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to grant this group's request for use of the hall on October 31, 1983, for a community children's Halloween party. There will be no rental fees for this event. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Petkoff to grant this group's request for use of the hall on the second Sunday of each month, with the exception of June, in 1984 with rental fees set at $65.00 based on the fact that they will not be using the kitchen. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LINOS CLUB Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to grant this group use of the hall on September 28, 1984, for their annual pig roast. Fees will be waived for this event, although the security guard fee will remain intact. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF JPM HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS JAYCEES Motion by Fowler, seconded by Petkoff to grant this group's request for use of JPM Hall on February 25, 1984, for a fund-raiser. Rental fees will be waived, although security guard fees will remain intact. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1983 REPORTS PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO RECREATION COMHISSlON There was no meeting, therefore, nothing to report. DEPARTMENT REPORT * Ostrander hockey rink - A new surface was put on the north end of the hockey rink and the posts were recemented, but now the area has settled again to the point where water is standing in some areas, yet in other areas, there is no water covering the blacktop. DeMars suggested that the blacktop be removed and clay or Class 5 be put in in order to maintain the rink and its surface more efficiently. * Vandalism at Southwest and Sullivan Lake Parks - Southwest - It has gotten so bad that this building remains locked all the time, restrooms included. Sullivan Lake Park - We are having a lot of trouble in the shelter. Examples are: stainless steel mirrors are scratched, dented and damaged, the toilets have been plugged with toilet paper, wet paper is stuck to the walls and ceilings, the urinal was broken and leaking, a fire was started in one of the trash cans, the stool was plugged with sand, and other small items. Since all of this has happened, the restrooms are no longer left open at Sullivan Lake. DeMars suggested that the buitding be left open on the weekdays from 8-4:30, unless something "scheduledTM is going on in the park. Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to close all of the restrooms in all of the parks as of the date of this meeting, with the exception of the wading pool parks. These will be closed when the pools close. When there is a function going on in a park where the restrooms are needed, someone from the Park Department will open them for that group. All ayes, motion carried. * The beach closed as of August t5th, the wading pools are scheduled to close as of August 21st. * Keyes Park baseball field - DeMars stated that being there is so little use of the baseball field in general, he would like the Board's permission to skin the infield and convert it into a combination baseball/softball field. Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Starcevic to grant the Park Department permission to skin the infield of Keyes baseball field and convert it into a combination baseball/softball field. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING .AUGUST 17, 1983 DEPARTMENT REPORT (CONT.) * Huset field #4 will be rebuilt this year for better drainage. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID August 17, 1983 BLUEMEL'S TREE $ LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC. $ 6.00 SATELLITE INDUSTRIES, INC. 60.00 SATELLITE INDUSTRIES, INC. 60.00 CAR QUEST SERVICE PARTS COMPANY OLSON'S PLUMBING 3.20 ARTISAN LOCK & KEY 297.46' WAYNE FISHER 256.60 LEEF BROS. 406.25 LEEF BROS. 8.25 8.25 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY 10.86 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY 5.43 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY LOWRY LUMBER COMPANY 5.43 GOODIN COMPANY 26.80 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 25.29 .69 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY 105.78 W.W. GRAINDER WILLIAMS STEEL g HARDWARE 124.50 WELLE AUTO SUPPLY, INC. 9.64 ALADDIN POOLS 1.27 5.95 GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK 18.99 GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK 4.65 GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK GAREWAY HARDWARE HANK 45.78 GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK 11.96 GATEWAY HARDWARE HANK 21.86 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 11.82 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 4.29 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 4.33 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE 4.89 NORTHEAST OK HARDWARE t8.79 MEL'S VAN-O-LITE 5.98 37.97 NORTHLAND ELECTRIC'SUPPLy COMPANY 64.80 NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY t03.45 NORTHERN SANITARY SUPPLY COMPANY 120.50 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY GARY HEICHERT 8.72 LESLIE PAPER COMPANY 81.60 ALADDIN POOLS 208.50 ALADDIN POOLS 40.00 18.00 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY 203.50 R.L. GOULD & CO., INC. 56.70 COCA COLA VENDING SERVICES DIVISION SMITH LUMBER COMPANY 330.75 AMERICAN STEEL COMPANY 912.00 CHEROKEE HARDWARE 131.50 480.00