HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 31, 1989CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK BOARD MINUTES
MAY 31, 1989
ROLL CALL
Members present: Jim Fowler, Bill Hollom, Al Kennedy, John Murzyn,
Fred Salsbury, Director Public Works/City Engineer
Members absent: Rita Petkoff, Veronica Schlagel
Also present: Tom Deyo
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., due to the necessity of
waiting for a quorum,by Chairman Bill Hollom.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the consent agenda.
READING OF THE MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes of the April 27, 1989, May 17, 1989 and May
18, 1989 minutes.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
The Board authorized the payment of bills as listed from the proper funds.
REQUEST HUSET PARK BUILDING/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB
The Board agreed to allow the use of Huset Park Warming House and the
Jefferson Street Parking tots by the Columbia Heights Lions Club for their
beer garden and carnival respectfully from June 20 through June 25, 1989.
REQUEST ROOM/SACA
The Board agreed to allow the SACA Board to utilize the Gauvitte room
every 2nd Thursday, of each month for their rr~nthly meetings; and,
furthermore, that the rental fee be waived.
REQUEST HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OLD TIMERS
The Board agreed that the main hall and kitchen be reserved for the
Columbia Heights Old Timers for their annual reunion; and, furthermore,
that the rental fee be waived.
REQUEST HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB
The Board agreed to allow the use of the main hall, the LaBelle Lounge and
the kitchen by the Columbia Heights Lions Club on June 14, 1989 for a
benefit fund raiser; and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee for the
sa~e.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD
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RATIFY THE DIRECTOR'S ACTION/SAcA TO USE LABELLE LOUNGE
The Board ratified the action of the Director of Public Woi;ks to allow
SACA to use the LaBelle Lounge and kitchen on May 23, 1989; and,
furthermore, 'to waive the rental fee for the same.
RATIFY DIRECTOR'S ACTION/GIRL SCOUTS TO USE DROP IN CENTER & PRESTEMON
The Board ratified the action of the Director of Public Works to allow the
use of the Youth Drop-In Center and the Prestemon room by Girl Scout Troop
#643 on May 17, 1989; and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee for the
same.
REQUEST JOHN P. MURZYN HALL/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOOSTERS
The Board agreed to allow the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters the use
of the hall and LaBelle Lounge on July 4, 1989 to operate a bingo game;
and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Fowler, second by Kennedy to approve the consent agenda as
presented. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST TO BE EXEMPT FROM INSURANCE/TOM DEYO
Mr. Deyo stated that he was not told that he needed a damage deposit or
insurance to rent the Ostrander room and Senior Center. He does not have
insurance. However, he stated that the Lease Agreement makes him totally
responsible. He also stated that there was not going to be any liquor.
Mr. ~Deyo made the damage deposit of $200.00 but he requested that the
insurance be waived~ After much discussion, motion by Fowler, seconded
'by Kennedy that due to a misunderstanding the insurance requirement be
waived. All ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
MEETING WITH CI'TY COUNCIL
The Board was reminded that the budget meeting with the City Council will
be held on June 19, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
SULLIVAN LAKE PARK
The maintenance agreement did not carry over when Land 0 Lakes was sold to
Medtronics. Therefore, for informational purposes only, the responsibility
for maintenance of all of Sullivan Lake Park belongs to the City.
COLUHBtA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD.
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WARGO COURT
Mrs. Wargo has donated $20,000 to keep the fountain at Wargo Court. The
budget for improving the park came to $8t,315.O0. In a compromise the
City Council agreed to finance the $11,315.00 difference that Wargo's gift
will not cover. Improvements to the park will include shrubs, bushes,
trees, walkways and new landscaping.
REAPPOINTMENT
Congratulations to Jim Fowler Who was reappointed to the Park Board for
the term to end April of t994.
BOAT LANDING
A request was received to reexcavate the access ramp at the boat landing.
tt was agreed by the Board to wait' until the 1990:budget when the driveway
is planned on being redone.
REPORTS
The wading pools will be opened on June 9th. A new pump has been installed
in the Mathaire wading pool. The restrooms are open during the week and
on weekends they wilt open on June loth.
$16,000 has been budgeted for overlaying the pathways at Sullivan Park
pathways..We bid it in conjunction with a street overlay project and the
bid came in approximately $4,000 under the projected costs.
Hollom stated he had been down to Silver Lake Beach and noticed the chains
were off at the parking lot. Salsbury indicated he had ordered them
removed.
OK'ED BY PARK BOARD
The following dates were OK'ed by Karen Moeller for rental of the Senior
Center and given to the Park Board for approval: June 4, 1989 - Birthday party
June 10, 1989 Graduation Open House
June 11, 1989 - Anniversary party
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Murzyn. All ayes, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Kennedy to adjourn. All ayes, motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Nancy French, Park Secretary