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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 15, 1984COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY ]5, ]984 ROLL CALL Members present: William Hoiiom, James Fowler, don St.arcevic, R[ta Petkoff~ John Murzyn, Fredrick V. Sa]sbury, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Also present: Members absent: Mitch DeMars, Park & Street Superintendent, Stanley Stachel JoAnn dernall READING OF THE MINUTES Hotion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn that the reading of the minutes from the January 18, 19814 meeting be dispensed with and accepted as written. All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS .Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Starcevic that funds. All ayes, motion carried. LIQUOR PERMITS the bills be paid out of the proper Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler that the liquor permits be granted according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board to: Mrs. Thomas Solts, 1606 Adams St., Mpis., MN; Diane M. Wier, 3077 Lydia Court, Roseville MN; Brian Spencer, 4847 6th St., Col. Hgts., MN; Jerry Lindner, 4450 Madison St. Col. Hgts., MN; Northrup King Employee's Credi MN; John Speltz, 1267 W. Skillman, Rosev~lle, t Union, ]500 Jackson St., Mp!s., MN; Chester Rejman, 549 Bennett Drive, Fridley, MN; 'Patrick Spaeth,' 13l Panorama Ave., Fridley, MN; Susan Moore, 3116 Flag Ave. N., New Hope, MN; Jennifer Johnson, 5701 Central Ave. #22, Fridley, MN; Hariiyn Manzke,' 3508 Russell Ave. N., Hpls., MN. All ayes, motion carried. With representative present, requests for use of John P. Murzyn Hall and softball fields were now presented to the Board. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS - WOMEN'S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler to grant the Women's Fastpitch Softball Team, sponsored by Dave's Bar the use of Field #3 at Huset Par.k on their league scheduled games in Columbia Heights on Friday nights from 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during June and July. The motion is qualified by the stipulation that should a tournament or the City Recreation League need the field, the team will make other arrangements. All ayes, motion carried. It was also noted that a request shouid be made to the team that we would appreciate it Tf they would turn off the lights as soon as possible after the games. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1984 PAGE 2 REQUEST FOR CLINIC BY MINNESOTA T~IINS FROM RECREATION DEPARTMENT Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to allow the Recreation Department the use of Huset Park Field #1 for a Minnesota Twins Baseball Clinic on Friday, June 1st, 1984 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - BOB VERBRUGGE/DICK'S PLAC__~E Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to grant permission to Dick's Place softball team to hold a tournament on May 5th and ~th, 1984 using Huset Field #4 and #5 and Prestemon Park Field. The permission is given with the understanding that the Park Board's regulations concerning tournament play will be strictly adhered to. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL FIELD - TEEN GIRLS FAST PITCH LEAGU____~E Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler to allow the use of Field #5 at Huset Park and (2) fields at Keyes Park for a'Girls Fast Pitch Softball League on Friday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (sponsored by Stan St~hel) from May 25th through July 1984. The motion is qualified by the stipulation that should a tournament or the City Recreation League need the field, the team will make other arrangements. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS - N.E.y.M.C.A. Motion by Fowler, seconded by Starcevic to grant the Northeast Branch of the Y.M.C.A. the use .of Prestemon and Gauvitte Park ballfields on Friday evenings for their church league. All ayes. The motion is qualified by the stipulation that should a tournament or the City Recreation League need the field, the team will make other arrangements. Motion carried. REQUEST__FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS V.F.W. POST #230 Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to allow V.F.W. Post #230 to sponsor a tournament on June 16th and 17th using Huset Park Field #3, #4, and #5, Prestemon Park Field, and Keyes Park Field and the buildings at the Organizational rate. All ayes, motion carried. Mr. Stanley Stachel stated that he was a member of the committee working on the drop-in center at Murzyn Hall. He thanked the Board.on behalf of the Boosters for their help. Hollom stated that the Park Board would like a progress report on how things are going, both positive and negative. REQUEST FOR HALL - JAYCEE WOMEN Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Murzyn to allow the Columbia Heights Jaycee Women the use of the porch area on February 22nd and 29th with the fee being waived. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY ]5, 1984 REQUEST FOR HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS F1REFIGHTER'S LADLES AUXILIARY Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to allow the Coiumbia Heights Firefighter s Ladies Auxiliary the use of the Hall on Sunday, December 2, 1984 from noon to 6:00 P.M. with fees waived. Alt ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF HALL - VFW POST #230 Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to atlow the VFW #230 the use of the hall on May 17, 1984, December 8, 1984, May 3, 1985, and December 8, 1985 with the fee waived except for the security guard fee. Al7 ayes, motion carried. It was also suggested taht we' inform them of the Park Board's guidelines of only (2) fee waived week-end rentals per year. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION A request from Donald Haller was read requesting softball fields for a tournament to assist the Columbia Heights A Bantam Traveling Hockey Team. As they did not have the necessary requirements in, Petkoff made a motion, seconded by Fowler to hold the dates June 9th and 10th open until the next meeting. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST GAUVITTE PARK - JAYCEES Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to altow the Columbia Heights Jaycees the use of Gauvitte Park ballfield during the season on Wednesdays between 6 P.M. and 9 P.M. Ali ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR MC KENNA PARK - JAYCEES A letter was read from Patrick Cunningham requesting McKenna Park for a snow social Sunday, March 4, 1984. Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler giving the Jaycees permission to use McKenna Park and Building. All ayes, motion carried. The request for beer has to be made to the City Council. REQUEST FOR HALL COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS A letter was read from Paul Bona requesting the use of John P. Murzyn Hail for February 26, 1984, from 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. A mo.tion by Starcevic, seconded by Fowler that we-grant this group permission to use the hall with the fee waived providing that we receive authorization from the Chief executive officer. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR JACKSON WARMING HOUSE AND J:p. MURZYN HALL - M.C.C.L. A letter from Ms. Joan Andrews was read requesting Jackson Warming House on Wednesday, May 9th; Thursday, May lOth; and Friday, May llth. Also she requested J.P. Murzyn Ha]] on the 2nd or 3rd week of May in ]985. Mot]on by Murzyn, seconded by Petkoff that we grant the request with the stipulation that this is a non-political organization. All ayes, motion carried. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 15~ 1984 REQUEST FOR J.P. MURZYN HALL - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION After some discussion a motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to allow the Columbia Heights Community Credit Union the use of the Hall on March 19, 1985 from 6:30 P.M. to 10 P.M. with a half rate charge of $137.50. All ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ARCHITECT FOR MURZYN HALL REPAIRS The Board stated that t'hey would like a nice meeting room and bar addition to the porch. They also woul.d like the lower level to have hobby rooms with a information gave Salsbury the go ahead to draft a R.F.P. deck on the top. This (request for purchase) from a architectural service. PARK PLANNER Salsbury stated that he has a meeting with Mr. George Swanson of Brauer and Associates on Friday, February 17th. ORDINANCE CLOSING SILVER LAKE PARK AREAS A draft of the ordinance was read by Hollom. After much discussion the Park Board made the following decision: Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to recommend to the City Council that the ordinance be changed to include only the Silver Lake Beach Area, which includes the Boat Landing. All ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A letter from Mrs. ARlie Neimi was read aloud by Hollom requesting the use of the Hall at 10:00 A.M. on June 30, 1984. De,tars stated that he would have to start his crew (2) hours earlier. Murzyn made a motion to deny the request. The motion died for lack of a second. Petkoff made a motion to allow Mrs. Neimi the use of the Hall at 10:00 .AM. on June 30, 1984, seconded by Starcevic. Ayes, Fowler,Petkoff, and Starcevic. Nay, Murzyn. Motion carried. REVIEW CONCERNING PRIORITIES ON USE OF PARK FACILITIES Salsbury requested a review regarding who has priority with regard to the fields and the Hall. The Board stated that the field priority was as~follows: 1st priority is Recreation Department 2nd priority is Columbia Heights Team Tournaments until February 15th 3rd priority is Outside Columbia Heights Tournament Teams. 4th priority is teams requesting scheduled games or activities approved by Board. 5th priority is scheduled practice permits. The Hall priority is: 1st come 1st serve. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Salsbury distributed literature from (3) companies specializing in playground equipment. The Board requested equipment geared to the younger child. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1984 The theme requested in each Park is as follows: Ostrander - Disney theme Huset - Space and Western theme Gauvitte - Wooden structure and some different theme It was also requested that we look into equipment for the handicapped child. Sa]sbury stated that he would check with the School District regarding the age 9roups in different locations of the City and report back at the next meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORTS DeMars reported taht the City plans on employing about 16 summer personnel to help with the Parks. It was also reported that Michael O'Reilly is now a licensed pesticide applicator. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Fowler to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. BILLS TO BE PAID FEBRUARY 15, 1984 Carbide Saw Service N.E. Hardware Gateway Hardware Leef Bros, Inc. Lowry Lumber Lowry Lumber Coca-Col a Texgas Corp. Texgas Corp Diamond Vogel Paint Gateway Ha rdwa rw Ga teway Ha rdwa re Ga teway Ha rdwa re Gateway Hardware Continental Safety Equip. Ga teway Ha rdwa re Swanson Hardware Gateway Hardwa re Leer Bros., Inc. Be t com Gateway Hardware G.C. Peterson Machinery Co. American Linen Gateway Ha rdware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Lowry Lumber CEN-A-VAC Olson's Plumbing N.E. OK Hardware Leer Bros, Inc. Coca Col a N.E. OK Hardware N.E. OK Hardware N.E. OK Hardware Gateway Hardware Stuart Anderson Jeff Miller .: James Kapa la $ 26.50 24.27 27.98 13.25 3.30 17.80 266.00 61.50 95.00 183.41 4.34 5.97 4.49 8.54 60.24 2.48 6.56 13.38 13.25 68.OO 1.37 112.18 10.86 .75 4.21 2.87 31.2O 12.95 34.48 1.32 13.25 314.95 .99 4.38 2.19 32.41 52.00 104.0o lO4.00