HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 18, 1984CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD MEETING
dULY ]984
ROLL CALL
Members present: William Hollom, James Fowler, Rita Petkoff, doAnn Jerna11,
Jon Starcevic, John Murzyn arrived at 7:00 P.M.
Also present:
Hitch DeMars, Park & Street Superintendent, Vern Watten
READING OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Petkoff, seconded by dernal] that the reading of the minutes from
the June 20, 1984 meeting be dispensed with and accepted as written. All
ayes, motion carried.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
Motion by Jernall seconded by Fowler that the bills be paid out of the
proper funds. All ayes, motion carried.
Mr. Watten attended the meeting so the Board moved to'Old Business regarding
the remodeling of John P. Murzyn Hall.
OLD BUSINESS
REMODELING OF JOHN P. MURZYN HALL
After much discussion the Board agreed that they did like the 2nd set of
plans much better. Some suggestions were: sliding wall, changing location
of~Recreation office, change on cloak room to a table and chair storage
room, larger trophy case, skylight over the bar, portable coat racks, good
secure outside doors, bigger bar, an extra coat room by the meeting rooms.
A concern of the Board was any inconvenience to the renters of JPM Hall
during construction. Mr, Wa tten stated he would call Mr. Salsbury when the
drawings were ready and would have an approximate cost figure. A meeting
date would be set up at that time. Petkoff stated that the money for the
addition might be available from Revenue Sharing or Community Development
Block Grant because of the Senior Citizen and Day Care Center involvement.
LIQUOR PERMITS
Motion by Jernal], seconded by Murzyn that the liquor permits be granted
according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board to:
Linda Patterson, 5885 - 7th Street, Fridley, MN,; Pat Caruso, 1821 Ivan Way,
St. Paul, MN.; Leo Ducharms, 4008 10th Lane, Anoka, MN.: Linda Anderson,
3919 Arthur St., Col. Hgts., MN.; Greg McCabe,'415 8th Ave. N.E., Mpls.,
MN. All ayes, motion carried.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD MINUTES
JULY 18, 1984
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REQUEST FOR HALL-TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION
Mr Kenneth Hentges has requested the use of the Hall on the 2nd Sunday of
each month in 1985 from Noon to 5 P.M. Motion by Fowler, seconded by Jernall
to allow the Lakes & Pine Chapter of the Train Collectors Assoc. the use of the
Hall with the reduced fee of $65.00 per month. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PRESTEMON PARK & LIQUOR PERMIT
A letter from Anne Melcher was read requesting the Prestemon park area for
a block party on Saturday, August 25th or 26th depending on rain. Motion by
Jernall, seconded by Starcevic to allow the use of beer in the Park with the
City Council approval. All ayes, motion carried.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT POLICY
A discussion was held regarding the changing of the policy. It was decided
the following changes should be made 1) a line indicating the verification
of the sponsor's'signature. 2) Motion by Murzyn, 2nd by Starcevic to restrict
the request to only Columbia Heights residents, Columbia Heights Recreational
Teams or Columbia Heights Organizations. All ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
JEFFERSON DIVIDE
Hollom read a request from Salsbury regarding the man hours required to clean
and weed Jefferson Divide. Motion by Murzyn, 2nd by Jernall recommending a
change in the landscaping and include it in the 1985 Park Budget in the amount
of $1,000. All ayes, motion carried.
PARK SECURITY
Hollom informed the Park Board that at the August meeting an individual would
be appearing requesting the reinstatement of the Park Patrol.
BRIDGE LA BELLE POND
Hollom suggested repairing the path from bridge to 40th with asphalt. DeMars
stated that in order to circulate the water the bridge should be removed and/or
replaced. Motion by Jernall, 2nd by Starcevic recommending the present
bridge be removed and replaced with a arch bridge and if taht is not agreeable
take out the bridge and finish the path. All ayes, motion carried.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 1983 - MURZYN HALL
Hollom stated that the fees for 80% of the events held in Murzyn Hall are
being waived and 20% are being paid. The Hall rental takes care of about
59% of the expense of the Hall. Petkoff suggested that after the Hall
remodeling is completed Organizations that use the Hall could be charged
a nominal yearly fee. The Board agreed not to take any action at this time.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD MINUTES
JULY ]8, ]984
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At this time 2 late requests were read by Ho]lom.
REQUEST PORCH - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOOSTERS
A letter from Dick Lawrence was read requesting the porch at John P.
Murzyn Hall at 6:30 P.M. on the 3rd Monday of every month beginning in
January of 1985. The Toastmaster's are now holding meetings weekly in
the porch at 6:00 P.M. Jernall made a motion, '2nd by Starcevic that the
Boosters be allowed to hold their meetings at 6:30 P.M. in the basement or
7:30 P.M. in the porch. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST HALL - HIGHLAND LASSIES
A letter from Sheila Young, Co-Captain Highland Lassies requesting the Hail
for a dance on Thursday, August 23, 1984 at a reduced rate. Motion by
Murzyn, 2nd by Fowler to rent the Hall for a reduced rate of $100 providing
they have adult supervision or chaperones. All ayes, motion carried.
REVIEW BUDGET
Any discussion regarding the budget was tabled until the next meeting.
REPORTS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Jernall stated that she had nothing to report.
DEPARTMENT
1) Mathaire Hockey lights - Lights are up and the wiring will be in by
September 1st.
2) Playground equipment - All the playground equipment is in and the
installation of it will start next week.
3) Prestemon Tennis Court - We are advertising in the Construction
Bulletin and Sun Newspaper. The bid will be awarded the first meeting in
August and the resurfacing will end in August or September.
4) Wading Poo] Mathaire - We are not sure if it is a cracked pool or pipe.
After the swimming season is over it will be checked.
DeMars stated that a program or fund should be set up so that each year a
sprinkling system could be put in each park in the City. The Board
requested that we wait until some decision is made on the Bridge in
LaBel]e Park and John P. Murzyn Halt remodeling.
Starcevic stated that he would not be able to attend the next Park
Board meeting.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD MINUTES
JULY 18, 1984
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DeMars asked the Park Board if there were any recommendations they wish to
make roi.lowing the tour of the Parks made July 5, 1984.
Petkoff requested the sculpture at LaBelle Park be removed.
A basketball hoop be put up in the parking lot in Keyes Park on a temporary
basis so that if there'is any problem it can be removed.
ThePa~k buldings need painting, expecially Hilltop.
DeMars informed the Board that we are in the process of taking bids for
rekeying the Park Buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Jernall to adjourn.
All ayes, motion carried.
BILLS TO BE PAID
JULY 1984
P inkerton' s
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardwa re
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
NortheFn Sani,~ary
Allied Plastics
Van-O-Lite
Van-O-Li te
Leer Bros
American Linen
Gateway Hardware
Lowry Lumber
Gateway Hardware
American Linen
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Gateway Hardware
Superior Products
Gateway Hardware
Coca Co ]a
Pinkerton's
Gateway Hardware
Supply
$328.25
7.20
2.69
3.84
]0.58
1.70
8.97
26.36
.77
46.00
35.20
44.38
14.09
13.25
5.43
1.85
6.38
4.64
]0.86
2.31
.68
9.96
98.50
5.89
366.60
338.00
4.99