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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 28, 1990The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson J~m Fowler at 6;30 Jim Fowler, Veronica Schlagel, Gary Peterson, John Murzyn, Fred Salsbury, Director Public Works/City Engineer Members absent: Bill Hollom, A1 Kennedy Also present: Mona Eastman, Pamela Coty, Walter E, Laun, Circle Terrace residents --Julie Gillespie PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE Jim Fowler presented a plaque to Rita Petkoff thankin9 her for her many hears of service to the Park Board. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda. READING OF THE MINUTES The Board approved the minutes of the January 24, 1990 Park Board meeting, PAYMENT OF THE BILLS The Board authorized the payment of bills as listed from th.e proper funds, REQUEST HALL/EAST RIVER.HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Moved and seconded to ratify the action of the Director in allowing the use of the main hall, LaBelle Lounge and the kitchen by the East River Hockey Association for their Annual Hockey Social on February 16, 1990; and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee for the same. REQUEST B.Y.O.B./ROBERT NOVACK Moved and seconded to ratify the action of the Director in allowing a B.Y.O.B. event by Mr. Robert Novack on February 23, 1990, REQUEST BY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ~LIONS CLUB Moved and seconded to reserve the main hall~ LaBelle Lounges and kitchen for the Columbia Heights Lions Club Annual Sweetheart Dance on February 9, 1991; and, furthermore, to waive the rental for the same. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 ROLL CALL Members present: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.PARK BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, ]990 PAGE TW0 Moved and seconded to reserve the main ha.ll~ LaBelle Lounge and kitchen for the Columbia Heights Lions Club!s Annual Breakfast on March 24, 1991; and,'furthermore, ~o authorize early entrance to the 5uilding at 6:]5 a.m. with the understanding that the 6uilding may not 5e completely clean; and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee for the same. Moved and seconded to reserve Huset Park facilities and the Huset Park Warming House for the ColumSia He.ights Lions Club for the Jamboree from June 19-24, 1990; and, furthermore, to waive the rental fee for the warming house providing that all City Ordinances, fees, licenses and other requirements are met. Moved and seconded to authorize the use of Field #3 at Huset Park by the Columbia Heights LiOns Club. at the organization rate for a softball tournament on June 24, 1990. REQUEST EARLY ENTRANCE TO HALL ON FEBRUARY Moved and seconded to ratify the action of the Director in allowing the Columbia Heights Lions C]u5 early entrance to the kitchen at 8:00 a,m. on February 10, 1990. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Murzyn, second by Schlagel to approve the consent agenda as presented. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST EARLY ENTRANCE AND B.Y.O.B. ON MARCH 17i ]990 Ms. Strom requested in a letter fro early entrance into the hall, Also requested was a B.Y.O.B. Motion by Schlagel, second by Murzyn to approve the early entrance with the understanding that the cleaning may not be completely done. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Murzyn, second by Schlagel to approve the B.Y.O.B. for March 17, 1990. All ayes, motion carried.. LABELLE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT With residents of Circle Terrace present, the subject of LaBelle Park playground euipment was now discussed. Staff presented two playground plans to the residents. After much discussion, the residents stated that they had previously decided on the alternate plan which according to the engineer's estimate amounted to $35,814.50. As only $32,000 had been budgeted for the project, Peterson suggested to the group that they may want to cut back by doing some of the work themselves. He felt it would then have a better chance of being approved by the Council. The residents indicated that they did want to have a chance to participate in their neighborhood park for emphasis and buy-Tn by both kids and adults alike. C0LUMB.A BEI. GHTS PARK. BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 PAGE THREE Satsbury stated that he would contact the residents and set up a meeting to discuss the things the residents could do to lower the cost and the options that possibly a civic organization could donate towards. Motion by Schlagel, second by Murzyn to recommend to the City Council that they approve Alternative '~A'~ LaBelle Park playground equipment. All ayes, motion carried. The item would Be before the City Council at their March 26 meeting. REQUEST FOR HALL/JULIE GILLESPIE Ms. Gitlespie attended the meeting to request the use of the hall on April 13, ]990 for a fund raiser for a Columbia ~eights resident, Sandy Elli's, The purpose of the fund raiser is to purchase a motorized chair for Mr. Ellis. Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to allow Ms. Gitlespie the use of the hall with the rental fee Being waived, All ayes, motion carried. TRAIN COLLECTORS Motion by Murzyn, second byPeterson to approve the Train Collectors lease for ]991 and to continue the fee of $150,00 a month. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR REDUCED FEE/DONALD NYGAARD Mr. Nygaard requested by letter, a Columbia Heights resident 30% reduction in rental of the hall because his business is in. Columbia Heights, The concern centered around where it would stop. The potential exists to have requests and/or disputes over requests from absentee landlords, large companies such as Honeywell for corporate meetings, employees of companies in the community. In addition, the question arises as to whether it should be given to lease holders or property owners, or both. After much discussion, the Board stated that according to the Management Plan the only reduction is available to Columbia Heights ~'residents'~ and as Mr~ Nygaard is not a resident, he is not entitled to the discount. Motion by Schlage], second by Murzyn to deny the request. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST B.Y.O.B. ON APRIL 27TH Motion by Murzyn, second by Schlagel to approve the B.Y.O,B. on April 27th for Ann Marie Kunza. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST EARLY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN/NANCY VAN BERKOM A'letter was received from Ms. Berkom requesting early entrance into the kitchen for her wed.ding on Friday, November 2, 1990. The Board did agree to allow her the use of the kitchen at 8:00 a.m;, however, because of the extra time and cost involved with the early entrance .and full meal preparation it was necessary to charge an additional $125,00, Motion by Murzyn, second by Schlagel to allow 8:00 a.m, entrance with an additional charge of $125.00. All ayes, motion carried, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 PAGE FOUR REVIEW & RECOMMENDATION FOR LABELLE POND CLEANUP The Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Surface Water Management Plan calls for the improvement of water quality, in LaBelle Pond, Salsbury stated that $175,000 is. in the. Budget and he feels that. is enough to complete the work. However, he did:state that there would be an ongoin9 cost for electrical charges and chemical and biological treatment after a two or three year project is completed. The staff has been looking at a project at Highland Lake in KordiaE Park and based on the test reports, staff is recommending we try a similar approach in LaBelle Pond. Motion by Peterson, second by Schlaget. to recommend the City Council undertake the program necessary to hire a firm to olean up LaBelle Pond in a manner similar to that undertaken by the Anoka County Park Department at Highland Lake. Ayes, Peterson; Schlagel, Fowler, Nay, Murzyn. Motion passed by majority, REQUEST FOR BALLFIELDS BY ATHLETES IN ACTIOH A request has been received from Athletes In Action to hold a softball camp in Columbia Heights. After visiting with the people involved, and .checking with the City of Bloomington (camp held there last year) the Board decided to allow the Athletes In Action to hold a softball tournament from June 25 thru the 28. Motion by Peterson, second by Schlagel to approve their request' with rental fees being waived. All ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR LABELLE LOUNGE/RECREATION DEPARTMENT It was recommended by the Board members to allow the Recreation Department to hold language classes in the Keyes, Gauvitte, Mathaire and McKenna rooms but to exclude the'LaBelle Lounge for several reasons including holding it in reserve for other meetings and the cOnflicts that will arise in cleaning it prior to its use by other events in the evening hours. Motion by Schlagel, second by Murzyn. All ayes, motion carried, REQUEST FOR YOUTH LOUNGE/FRED SALSBURY Salsbury requested the members to allow staff to rent the Youth Lounge4 Under the Management Plan it is now used solely for the Youth and used only one night a week. Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to allow staff to rent the Youth Lounge similar to other rooms with the exception that the Youth Drop In activity will have priority. All ayes, motion carried. It was requested'that Salsbury write a letter informing Mr. Lawrence. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 PAGE FIVE INCOME REPORT An income and Expenditure report for JPM was given out, Salsbury informed the members that the income figures did not represent the rental raise that the Board approved in September of 1989 because most of the events had leases prior to the rate increase. 1989-90 SKATING SEASON ATTENDANCE RECORDS A Skating and hockey average daily use for 1989 and 1990 was given to each member. This was for information only. 1991 BUDGET SCHEDULE Salsbury requested the Board to pick a date for viewing the parks before he had to turn in his budget to the City Manager, The Board decided on. Saturday, March 31st at 9:00 a.m. He requested that they consider the things they want to be put in the parks. He also stated that a copy of the Capital Improvement Program for the next 5 years along with a Schedule of Park Improvements and Calender of Events would be sent out to each member. CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT PLAN The Board requested Salsbury to draft a change in the Management Plan to allow a "Bring your own bottle" to an event at the hall, Fowler also requested Salsbury to draft a change in the Plan to read that no styrofoam or plastic cups be allowed in the hall to advocate for recycling. Peterson requested a separate .inventory of pre-mix be kept for the Lions Club whereby they could continue to use partial tanks thereby avoiding additional costs to the Lions Club. Sa]sbury stated that he would check into the matter and determine how it could be done. Peterson was to check further with the Lions Club to determine their usage and feelings. ADJOURNMEN~ Motion by Schlage], second by Peterson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Nancy French, Park Secretary