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
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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
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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
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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
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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