HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 1985CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
SPECIAL PARK BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 1985
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROLL CALL
Members present:
William Hollom, Jim Fowler, Jon Starcevic, John
Murzyn, Rita Petkoff, Fred Salsbury, Director Public
Works/City Engineer
Member absent:
Jo-Anne Jerna,ll
Also present:
Mayor Nawrocki, Donald JOlly, Vern Watten
Bill Hotlom cal:led the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of
the meeting was to discuss bids received on John lP. Murzyn Hall at
2:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The bids received were over 30% higher
than the budget figure.
Mr: Vern Watten, the a~chitect~ opened the discussion by reviewing
the bid tab and bids received. He than proceeded to discuss
possible areas of cuttin9 back on the project. The primary areas of
discussion were finishe~, kitchen equipment, sprinkler system on the
upper floor, wavin9 license fees, the City forces doin9 some of the
demolation work, and possible'not completing ~some of the remodeling
portion of the work.
At this time, Mayor Nawrocki asked Mr. Watten to explain why the
~igure came in so much higher than what had originally been
estimated. Mr. Watten indicated he did not know why. Mayor
Nawrocki than asked for clarification of what the architect's roll
would be in the construction phase. Mr. Watten indicated that his
roll Would be primarily inspection and assurance that the work
performed and the materials 'installed were in accordance with the
specifications. He also indicated that there would be some
mediation between contractors required by the architect if a
problem arose during the construction phase.
The general direction of the meetin9 was that Mr. Watten would first
contact Hayes Construction to determine whether or not there bid for
the electrical work was legitimate or not, particularly as it
pertained to parkin9 lot lightin9. Mr. Watten would than check on
the previous work by Antco.gonstruction to determine whether or not
they were a responsible bidder. Finally, Mr. Watten will begin some
negotations with Antco Construction, assumin9 they are a responsible
bidder, ~nd determine where some reduction in cost can be realized.
It was determined that Mr. Watten will brin9 this information to the
special Council meet!n9 Falled for September 30th at 6:30 p.m.
SPECIAL PARK BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 1985
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One other item of business wa~ discussed by the Park Board. The Pee
Wee Traveling Hockey Team desires the use of Mathaire Park facility
for a rummage sale. Salsbury indicated to the Park Board that he
was not willing to authorize the use of Mathaire Park facility for
this purpose based on the fact that we have been encountering
parking problems in the area. He indicated that the Traveling
Hockey Team wished this item to be placed on the Park Board agenda
to appeal Salsbury's decision. After several minutes of discussion
basically centering around the parking problem, the Park Board did
take an action they wished the action to be tempered with an
understanding that they are not happy about allowing the use of the
building for this purpose because of the parking problem and the
complaints received concerning it. However, the following motion
was made:
Moved by Murzyn, seconded by Fowler to allow the Pee Wee Traveling
Hockey Team to conduct a rummage sale utilizing the Mathaire Park
facility for this purpose. Roll call:. All ayes.
Salsbury was instructed to send a letter to the Pee Wee Traveling
Hockey Team expressing the Park Board's .desire. that they utilize one
of the other Park~Buildings for this purpose if at all possible.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Fred Salsbury, Director Public Works/City Engineer