HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 29, 1984CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD
M 1NUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2.9, ]984
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Wi]]iam Hol]om, JoAnn Jernall, John Murzyn~ James Fowler,
Jori Starcevic, Rita Petkoff, Fred Sa]sbury, Director
Public ¥1orks/City Engineer
Also present: Robert Bocwinski, City Manager, Vern ~/atten
The purpose of the special meetino was to discuss the remode]ing/addition
of John P. Murzyn Ha]]. ~
Mr. ~atten stated that the answers to the questionaires given the civic
organizations were very informative and he felt that the answers given
showed a real need for an addition and renovation.
The Recreation Department could not attend the meeting because of.previous
commitments. They d~d, however~ give the Board information to indicate
that the lower level rooms and class rooms would be used on a daily basis.
For example, Senior,s exercise, craft rooms, meeting rooms, preschool, drop
in center, GED schooling and etc,
The main floor would be used daily if congregate dining was held at the hail,
The Recreation Department stated that they could use 3~4 class rooms per
day and 2 at night so the additional meeting rooms on the ]st floor would be
used daily also.
Mr. Bocwinski asked the Board if they felt we were providing too much space
for the demand. If maybe scheduling is a more important factor. Ho]iom
stated that we should plan for the future and anticipate the needs.
After much discussion a motion by Jerna]], seconded by Petkoff to remodel and
add the addition to John P. Murzyn Halt. Ali ayes, motion carried. This
recommendation is being sent to the City Council for their meeting on
December 3, ]984.
Nancy French, Park Secretary~