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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 1984CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 19:;1984 ROLL CALL Members present: William Hollom, Rita Petkoff, JoAnn JArnatl, John Murzyn, Jon Starcevic Also present: Members absent: Mitch DeMars, Park & Street Superintendent James Fowler, Fred Salsbury, Director Public Works/City Engineer READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Jernall, seconded by Murzyn that the reading of the minutes from the August 15, 1984 meeting be dispensed with and accepted as written ~ All ayes, motion carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Motion by dernall, seconded by Petkoff that the bills be paid out of the proper funds. All ayes, motion carried. LIQUOR PERMITS Motion by Murzyn, seconded by Jernall that the liquor permits be granted according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Park Board to: Stanley Sroga, 2243 Arthur St. N.E., Mpls., MN; Richard Fuss, 1232 5th St. N.E., Mpls., MN; LeRoy Drangeid, 4208 Madison St., Col. Hgts., MN; James & Shirley Plocker, 6313 Perry Ave., Brooklyn Center, MN; Donald & Georgianna Haller, 2100 40th Ave. N.E., Col. Hgts., MN; Janine Landes, 2500 S. 6th St., Col. Hgts., MN; U.A.W. Local #683/Larry McCallum, 4346 6th St., Col. Hgts., MN; Kris Giancola, 109 Hartman Circle, Fridley, MN; Gerrilynn Majers, 5108 Clearview St., Fridley, MN. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST HALL-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOCKEY BOARD/ARNIE K. NIEMI Motion by Starcevic, seconded by Petkoff to reserve the hall for the Columbia Heights Hockey Board for their annual meeting on Sunday, September 30, 1984 with the fee being waived. All ayes, motion carried. PRESTEMON BALLFIELD Hollom read a letter from Mayor Nawrocki requesting that the Park Board review the plans for the ballfield because of the numerous complaints received from residents in the area. The letter also requested Mr. Glenn Getty be advised as to when the baltfield problem would be discussed. DeMars informed the Board that Mr. Getty could not attend the meeting. Plans prepared by the Engineering Department were reviewed for reorienting the ballfield. The approximate cost for this would be $15,000. Jernall made a motion to table the plans until after the meeting with the City Council and Major Nawrocki. All members were in agreement. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 PAGE 2 SKATING RINK OPERATION DeMars informed the Board that because of the low number of children (8 at the most) it was a waste of money to have an attendant at the Hilltop Skating. The Park Department would, however, prepare, ice for skating for the '84 and '85 skating season. Motion by Jernall, seconded by Murzyn to have the same. rinks open as last year and to have the same hours as last year. All ayes, motion carried. CAPITAL OUTLA¥~ AND cAP I TAL IMPROVEMENT The Capital Outlay and Capital Improvement plans were discussed. Hollom requested the forms be redone with a different format and be available to the Board members before Wednesday night meeting with Mayor Nawrocki and the City Council. JOINT MEETING ~tAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND PARK BOARD Hollom reminded the Board of the joint meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 1984 to discuss the budget. REQUEST MATHAIRE PARK BUILDING-TRAVELING HOCKEY TEAM/T.J. MC CAULEY Motion by Jernall, seconded by Murzyn to permit the Traveling Hockey Team the use of the Mathaire Park Building for a rummage sale on Wednesday, October 3rd; Thursday, October 4th; Friday, October 5th; and Saturday, October 6th. All ayes motion carried. ' REQUEST J.P.M. HALL - TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL/JOE DAHLIN A letter from Joe Dahlin was read requesting the use of the hall on Saturday, danuary 5, 1985 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon for a training session. Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Murzyn to deny the request because the hall in not available during those hours. All ayes, motion carried. REPORTS Petkoff asked DeMars when the boulevard trees are trimmed. DeMars informed the Board that the trees are trimmed during the winter months and on request (if possible) from the property owners. MURZYN HALL A letter from Vern Watten informing the Board of an additional cost of $30,000 for having a sprinkling system installed, which is being required by the Columbia Heights Fire Department, if the hall is to be remodeled, was read. Hollom requested that the cost figures be prepared for operating the addition to the'hall and be available at the /¢ednesday budget meeting. The Board would like a decision before the 1st of the year if the plans are to go ahead wi'th the addition and the remodeling of the hall. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 PAGE 3 PRESTEMON PARK A letter from Mr. Robert C. Barnick was read concerning the safety of the wheel- chair swing at Prestemon Park. DeMars stated that the "Easy Glider" was disassembled after receiving a letter from Joanne Laney from Home Insurance Co. stating that the glider could pose a liability for the City. The dedication ceremony has been postponed until a later date. DeMars informed the Board that the "East Glider'~ should only have been put in a supervised play agrea and that the other pieces of playground equipment pose no problem. Ne also stated that the Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. is a "good companyTM and he felt that some arrangements will be made. DeMars said taht the Park Department is now putting in new playground equipment in Ostrander Park. The Board requested that the 2nd group of playground equipment be purchased now so it will be installed next Spring. RECREATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Jernall stated that the Recreation Department has r~quested a certain area be designated for their department to use as a lunch room. DEPARTMENT DeMars stated that he has made plans to retire November 30th and at that time the restructure of the Public Works organization should be under way. Petkoff informed the Board that at the '~open mike~' a request was made to reinstate the Park Patrol. The Council had no interest in adding the Park Police to the budget at this time. DeMars informed the Park Board tb~ the Park Buildings are going to be rekeyed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jernall, seconded by Starcevic to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Nancy French, Park Secretary BILLS TO BE PAID SEPTEMBER 1984 Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Gateway Hardware Nat. Temp. Control Center, Hawkin's Chemical Gateway Hardware Aladdin Pools Leer Bros, Inc. Coca Cola Gateway Hardware Pinkerton's A-Artisan Lock & Key Flitte Redi-mix Gateway Hardware Aquazyme Midwest Gateway Hardware Coca Cola ~atew~.y'Hardware Gateway Hardware Leslie Paper Superior Products Northern Sanitary Suppl~ Mpls. Oxygen Miracle Recreation Co. Heights Electric Co. Crown of MN Mpls.O~ygen Leef Bros, Inc. American Linen Akona Co. Gateway Hardware Voss Electric Coca Cola fmc, $ 1.48 .24 .70 2.13 62.21 1,060.00 1.o8 2o.85 13.25 27O.OO 4.59 316.88 262.65 134.00 2.15 6o.oo .85 690.90 12.52 18.17 199.84 4.60 3O.OO 5.OO 134.00 350.00 13.56 9.02 13.25 10.86 169.90 16.66 52.36 219.00