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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
KEYES ROOM, JOHN P. MURZYN HALL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27,2005
6:30 P.M.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to
allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in
advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf
only).
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ROLL'CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with asterisks (****) are considered to be routine by the Park &
Recreation Commission and will be enacted as part of the consent agenda by one motion.
APPROVAL OF MAY 25. 2005 MINUTES
APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
A. REQUEST FROM MIDWEST POLKA ASSOCIATION
Attached is information from the Midwest Polka Association. They are interested in
possibly holding an event at Murzyn Hall and request a reduced rental rate.
OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FENCING AT RAMSDELL PARK
Public Works Director/City Engineer will discuss options for additional'fencing adjacent to
the pool at Ramsdell Park.
NEW BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE OF PARK WADING POOLS
Public Works Director/City Engineer will update new County regulations regarding the
wading pools.
REPORTS
A. Recreation Director
B. Public Works Director/City Engineer
C. Commission Members
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
May 25, 2005
Eileen Evans called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer;
David Payne; Gary Peterson; Marsha Stroik; Keith
Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Also present:
George Leverentz, Ben Erickson, Joe Sturdevant
Excused Absence:
Kevin McDonald
Absent:
None
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss and second by Mayer. All ayes, motion
carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF SULLIVAN LAKE PARK OPERATING POLICIES
Resident George Leverentz discussed issues he has concerning Sullivan Lake Park such
as signage, hours and enforcement. He stated that there is real deterioration. He is also
concerned about dogs being allowed to run free without a leash and last year someone
rode around on a golf cart. Last Friday May 20th someone was riding around on a scooter.
He is also concerned about the vandalism that happened at his neighbor's house and
wants to know what the policies are for Sullivan Lake and if there is any enforcement. He
stated that he had received a copy of the Park Facility Use Policy from the Recreation
Director.
Kevin Hanson, Public works Director/City Engineer, stated that there are signs in the
park which remind people to keep dogs on a leash and that they need to pick up after
them.
Commission Member Marsha Stroik asked Mr. Leverentz ifthere has been any problems
with kids hanging around.
Mr. Leverentz stated that he had not seen many kids hanging around and that he wanted
to get to this meeting so he could discuss the policy issue. There were two reasons one
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being the dogs running loose and two the kids being out of school soon. George wanted
to know the park hours and if he were just to call the police 911 if anything happened.
Commission Member Eileen Evans indicated if there are laws being broke, he should call
the police. She also asked Mr. Leverentz to keep us posted as to what is going on in the
park.
THANK YOU LETTER FROM RESIDENT CHUCK ROSENQUIST
Resident Chuck Rosenquist sent a thank you letter to Recreation Director Keith
Windschitl and the City of Columbia Heights thanking them for giving them permission
to park and board the Casino bus at Murzyn Hall parking lot. Recreation Director Keith
Windschitl stated that it has been very successful so far and that residents are able to park
in the far end of the rear lot.
Commission Member Eileen Evans asked how they are advertising for this. Recreation
Director Keith Windschitl stated that they advertise this on a flier that they distribute and
that we are only listed at a pick-up and drop-off site, not as a sponsor.
REQUEST TO HOLD A WRESTLING FUNDRAISER AS PART OF JAMBOREE
A letter was received from Melissa Koester requesting a wrestling fundraiser for her
daughter who is diagnosed with Retts Syndrome. She would like to hold it on June 24,
2005 during the Jamboree. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated to Melissa
thatthe City has taken a tough approach to wrestling in the City, especially where alcohol
is served. The Commission indicated that they felt this type of all-star wrestling is
something we really do not want as a part of Jamboree. Motion to deny request for
wrestling fundraiser as a part of Jamboree by Stroik, second by Payne. All ayes, motion
carried.
REQUEST FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESIDENT DISCOUNT FOR AUGUST 19,
2006
A letter from the Class of 1966 requesting the 25% discount was received. Recreation
Director Keith Windschitl indicated that many of the classmates still have close ties to
Columbia Heights. He also noted that we have done this for Columbia Heights classes in
the past. Motion to grant the Class of 1966 the resident discount of 25% by Payne, second
by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried.
REQUEST TO HOLD A YOUTH WRESTLING EXHIBITION AS PART OF
JAMBOREE
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl explained that this wrestling is part of our
Recreation program and they would like to have a demonstration of what the youth
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program is about. Motion to allow the youth wrestling exhibition as a part of Jamboree by
Foss, second by Payne. All ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
A WARD FIREWORKS PROPOSAL FOR 2005 JAMBOREE
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl explained that we have two proposals for fueworks
from two companies, RES Specialty Pyrotechnics and Melrose North Pyrotechnics. .
Ben Erickson, of 4912 Jefferson St., shoots shows for RES Specialty Pyrotechnics and
explained how he feels RES is the company to contract with because of their 12 years in
the business and that they will give you the best and biggest bang for your money. He
stated that RES has safety as its number one priority, they have 25% more product, and
they go the extra mile to provide a great show.
Joe Sturdevant, of 1043 Polk Place, explained how he has had success with Melrose for
the C.H. Football Homecoming at the High School. He indicated that he has been very .
satisfied with Melrose and they have been very consistent in the past.
Commission member Gary Mayer stated that he felt we should give the hometown kid a
chance to provide a great show for the City. Motion to select RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
for the 2005 Jamboree fueworks show by Mayer, second by Payne. All ayes, motion
carried.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl canceled the City park tour that Recreation
members were going to take due to inclement weather. We will reschedule for next
meeting.
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl wished Commission Member Jerry Foss a Happy
Birthday and invited everyone to have cake and ice cream.
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl announced that Liz Bray is the new Recreation
Coordinator. She will be full time status as of this week.
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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Kevin Hanson, Public Works Director/City Engineer, stated that the basketball hoop at
Keyes had been taken down.
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl stated that he talked with Carrie Day Aspinwall and
. she indicated how dramatic things have improved since it was taken down.
Commission Members discussed if the hoop should be put back up because it was a
temporary solution. Motion by Greenhalgh to put the basketball hoop back up at Keyes
Park, second by Payne. Upon vote: Foss, nay; Greenhalgh, aye; Mayer, nay; Payne, aye;
Stroik, nay; Evans, nay. 4 nays-2 ayes, motion failed.
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussed the need of burning the
wetland area at Prestemon Park to establish a nice plant area for native grass and flowers.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commission Member Greenhalgh asked if we have done anything to get lights at
Prestemon before Huset gets redone and we lose our leagues due to fields being down for
a period of time.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Kevin Hansen indicated that only Huset 3 would be
impacted this year, and that will only move the backstop up fifteen feet.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
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EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - MAY, 2005
DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT
23-May Pepsi Premix $151.12 2990
23-May G&K Linens, mops, uniforms $490.89 4100
9-May SBSI Sitetrack support contract $126.00 4000
4-May MN Dept. of Admin Telephone $54.36 3210
9-May Radio shack Patch cord $5.99 2171
24-May State of MN Sales tax $136.64 4395
23-May Menards Pipe fitting ,insulation ,batteries,bits,anchors $164.21 2171
Total $1,129.21
EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - JUNE, 2005
DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT
13-Jun Chemlawn Weed control $55.38 4000
13-Jun Renewed floors Refinish main hall $1,000.00 4000
13-Jun Home Depot Ballast,pipe fittings,tape,exit Iights,pipe $342.34 2171
13-Jun MN Dept. of Admin Telephone line $108.90 3210
13-Jun EMI Potentiometer $8.56 2171
13-Jun Menards Tape,paint,ant killer,base,twine $61.97 2171
13-Jun G&K Linens $179.96 4100
13-Jun State of MN Sales tax $317.94 4395
13-Jun Clark Cleaning supplies $260.77 2171
Total $2,335.82
DATE I VENDOR I DESCRIPTION I AMOUNT I FUND
50405 MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO TELEPHONE $63.28 3210
50905 NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP
50905 STERLING SUPPLY INC
50905 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN
50905 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL
50905 COMMERCIAL POOL-SPA SUPP
50905 DOUGS TV & APPLIANCE
50905 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
51105 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
51105 PETTY CASH - JOANNE BAKE
51805 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
51805 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
52305 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS
52305 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH COR
52305 BIFF'S,INC.
52305 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS
52305 STEEL TECH INC
52305 G & K SERVICES
52305 ACE HARDWARE
52305 GOODIN CO.
52305 VIKING SAFETY PRODUCTS
53105 2005 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC.
53105 GARAGE ALLOC.MAY-2005
53105 GARAGE ALLOC.MAY-2005
53105 PROP&L1AB.INS.ALLOC2005
53105 FUEL ALLOC.MA Y-2005
53105 MN STATE
53105 CITY BILLS PAID SEC #1
53105 CITY BILLS PAID SEC #1
60805 ANOKA COUNTY
61305 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
61305 LYNDE COMPANY
61305 MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO.
61305 TESSMAN CO
61305 GAME TIME
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802 .
GRAFFITI REMOVER
WADING POOL FILTER SAND
WADING POOL CLEANER
PRESSURE WASHER KEYES
WADING POOL PARTS-HUSET
MOWER BELT -#0240
GLASS BLOCK-HUSET BLDG
ELECTRIC
CELL PHONE CASE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
PAINT-POOLS, RINKS,TOWERS
GRAFFITI BE GONE KIT
SATELLITE RENT
PAINT EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
FABRICATE STEEL BRACKETS
UNIFORM RENTAL & SERVICE
PADLOCKS
POOL PUMP PARTS-RAMSDELL
SAFETY GLASSES
2005 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC.
PARKS LABOR
PARKS PARTS
PROP&L1AB INS.ALLOC.2005
PARK
SALES TAX
UTILITY SERV.NOV-DEC-JAN
UTILITY SERV.NOV-DEC-JAN
SWIMMING POOL LICENSE
VEGETATION MAINT
WADING POOL TABLETS
BLOWER,TRIMMERS
HERBICIDE
28" LEXAN BUBBLE LABELLE
FAST SET CONCRETE
$399.00
$182.50
$126.00
$55.61
$46.80
$18.95
$1.99
$334.80
$9.00
$121.26
$4.73
$1,569.85
$837.00
$454.39
$442.82
$321.00
$143.22
$80.89
$70.45
$15.30
$4,815.00
$3,380.00
$1,818.18
$1,709.08
$939.20
$324.18
$51.60
$26.40
$600.00
$2,894.70
$1,211.35
$1,080.93
$367.43
$354.80
$344.72
8110
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4395
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61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 SECURITY FENCE & CONSTRU
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
61305 ALL SAFE FIRE & SECURITY
61305 WW GRAINGER,INC
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 TESSMAN CO
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 WW GRAINGER,INC
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61305 HOME DEPOT #2802
61505 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
62205 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
62705 BIFF'S,INC.
62705 G & K SERVICES
62705 APACHE GROUP OF MN
62705 CLARK PRODUCTS INC
62705 POOLSIDE
62705 MINNESOTA NURSERY & LAND
VACUUM,18V BATTERIES
REPAIR FENCE KEYES PARK
NUTS,RODS,WOOD BIT
TREATED POSTS-LABELLE
CERTIFY FIRE EXTINGUISH
SAFETY LENSES-SEASONALS
PARTS/PAINT-BB BRACKETS
MULCH FOR PARK SIGNS
GLOVES-SEASONAL WORKERS
#NAME?
DRILL BITS & WASHERS
HANDHELD SPREADERS
#NAME?
EDGING STAKES-FLOWER BED
MASONRY DRILL BITS
CONCRETE FORMS-PRESTEMON
PLASTIC-WARMING HOUSES
POOL PUMP SWITCH-RAMSDEL
POOL PUMP PARTS-RAMSDELL
POOL PUMP SWITCH-RAMSDEL
BIFF BRACKETS LABELLE
#NAME?
CAUTION TAPE
CLAMP/PAINT-BB BRACKETS
TOOL HOOKS FOR VAN
PVC GLUE-RAMSDELL POOL
EARPLUGS
BENCH WASHERS
ADAPTOR BIT FOR DRILL
053005 PW 0039111533
TELEPHONE
SATELLITE RENT
UNIFORM RENTAUSERVICE
TRASH CAN LINERS
ROLL TOWELS,PAPER CUPS
WEIRS FOR HUSET POOL
2005 MEMBERSHIP LUND
$275.77
$180.00
$115.73
$70.23
$49.41
$47.39
$42.66
$42.43 .
$37.74
$36.93
$30.73
$25.90
$22.41
$21.19
$14.46
$13.60
$12.74
$12.02
$1 0.44
$8.91
$8.22
$8.10
$7.99
$7.17
$5.91
$5.31
$4.48
$3.83
$2.52
$44.90
$6.29
$606.31
$308.05
$167.74
$149.76
$89.93
$89.00
2160
4000
2171
8110
4000
2173
2171
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3210
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4100
4100
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62705 MINNESOTA NURSERY & LAND
62705 CROWN FENCE & WIRE
62705 CENTRAL IRRIGATION SUPPL
62705 HOME DEPOT #2802
62705 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
62705 HOME DEPOT #2802
62705 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
62705 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
62705 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
62905 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
62905 CENTER POINT ENERGY
62905 MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO
63005 2005 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC.
63005 GARAGE ALLOC.JUNE-2005
63005 PROP&L1AB.INS.ALLOC2005
63005 FUEL ALLOC.JUNE-2005
63005 GARAGE ALLOC.JUNE-2005
63005 UTILITY CITY BILLS PD
63005 UTILITY CITY BILLS PD
63005 MN STATE
63005 UTILITY CITY BILLS PD
2005 MEMBERSHIP NORDLUND
AUTO CLOSERS POOL FENCES
NOZZLE GATEWAY PARK
PRESSURE SPRAYER
SPRAY/GLOVES FOR WEEDS
MULCH SULLIVAN BEDS
RUBBER WASHERS
RISERS GATEWAY SPRINKLER
RISER GATEWAY SPRINLER
ELECTRIC
GAS
TELEPHONE
2005 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC.
PARKS LABOR
PROP&L1AB INS.ALLOC.2005
PARK
PARKS PARTS
UTILITY SERV.APR,MAY,JUN
UTILITY SERV.APR,MAY,JUN
SALES TAX
UTILITY SERV.APR,MAY,JUN
$89.00
$64.45
$55.11
$42.58
$27.60
$17.68
$1.05
$0.94
$OA7
$1,173.40
$666.83
$126.80
$4,815.00
$2,760.00
$1,709.08
$1,582.26
$1,346.72
$92.10
$55.65
$40.74
$3..00.
4330
2171
2171
2171
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_ J~ Midwest Polka Association
:- 758 /l3th Cin:/e NE Blaine MN 55434
(763)757-5458
THE MIDWEST POLKA ASSOCIATION
The purpose of this organization, to be known as the Midwest Polka Association,
is to bring people of all ages together to promote Polka Music.
The Midwest Polka Association is a non-profit organization established to
promote polka music and dancing throughout the Midwest area. We sponsor dances,
picnics, and other activities designed to achieve this objective.
The organization is chartered under Corporate Charter Number 2C-16. And is
incorporated under Code 31 7 -A in the State of Minnesota.
5.A.
Midwest Polka Association Newsletter
758113th Cirz;le NE Blaine MN 55434
763-757-5458
President's Message by Barb Kuznia l
What a fantastic group of dancers for our Friday May 20th dance at the
Fridley Knights of Columbus with Chad Przybylski & the Polka Rhythms!
'Ille KC Hall is a beautiful spot and the dance floor was crowded all evening,
Chad really entertained the crowd with his special style of music. On
Saturday the 21st at Dave & Jill Mach's retirement party, Chad played for all
their friends and relatives at the Star Club in Kettle River. It was so great
having Chad entertain the MN' polka people two evenings in a row!
Our bus trip to Milwaukee Polish Fest, June 24-26, was cancelled due to
lack of participation, but the people who did go by car to support Doctor
K iclhasa and other polka bands had a wonderful time.
Our next event will be our Annual Pot-Luck Picnic Basb at Aquatore Park
111 Blaine on Sunday July 17 fi:om noon -?71. The music will start with
Ilank i'..elamy, then - musicians bring your instruments for ajam! Come join
liS tor a full afternoon of:fun, food & dancing, Bring your family, mends & a
dish to share. The MPA will serve the polish sausages & the traditional root
heer tloats! Directions are Hwy 65, west on CloverleafPkwy, then south on
l.incoln to the west shelter. Afterwards head to Mayslacks for Polka Choice.
Remember when attending the MN State Fair this year to visit & support
Ihe many polka bands that will be entertaining at the fair, Polka Family from
I'A, the Jolly Zuks & Craig Ebel's DyVersaCo will all be there!
Come join the 1\vin Cities Soundz & polka on the Osceola & St Croix
V:llley Railway for the first ever Polka Train on Saturday September 17. See
Ihe f."lll colors from the railcar while enjoying the music, beverages & food
while riding the rails. For a brochure, more information & tickets call
1-715-755-3570.
See you dancing! Barb Kuznia
The MPA Presents
Our Annual Pot-Luck Picnic Bash
. Free to MPA Members & Guests
~>_ Nominal Charge For Beer
~ Sunday July 1l, 200S Noon - ????
Dance to the Music of
Hank Zelazrw - Plus a Jam Session
Musicians - Bring Your Instruments!!!
Then Head On Down To Mayslacks & Dance to
Polka Choice
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Aquatore Park
Central & Clover Leaf
Pkwy in Blaine
Come join us for a free fun-filled afternoon for
families, children & grandchildren.
Bring a dish to share and the MPA will provide
polish and, of course, the traditional root beer
floats! A brief general meeting will be held at 2 pm.
July
August
2005
See you all on
Sunday July 17 for our Annual
Pot-Luck Picnic Bash!! Aquatore Park in
Blaine is the place -.noon to m
Jam session - musicians bring your
instruments!
Lots of good polka music
at the fair this year. Polka Family will
make a return trip, the Jolly Zuks will be
playing & DyversaCo will also entertain us
at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!
Be sure to check the Fair schedule
for all the polka bands that
will play.
POLKA TRAIN
OSCEOlA &. ST CRoix VALLEY RAilWAY
OSCEOlA WI TO MARiNE MN &. BAck
TwiN CiTiES SouNdz will ENTERTAiN
ALL dAY ON diE TRAiN.
IT's PERfECT fALL fUN fOR TIiE wliolE fAMily!
THis EVENT will IiAppEN RAiN OR sliiNEI
SATURdAY SEpTEMbER 17 11 AM ,. 4pM
BRATS, bEER. cliips &. OTIiER "fALL fARE"
fOR SALE ON TIiE TRAiN.
$ ~ 5.00 ALL dAY polkA TRAiN Rid E
$14.00 11AM" 1 TRip
$1 2.00 2pM ,. 1 TRip
FAMily &. GROUP fARES AVAilAblE
CALL 1,.715,.755,.~570 TO RESERVE
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Polka Lounge on lbe Corner
Of 4th St NE & 15th NE Mpls
Polka Music on Sundays 5-9pm
1'""'......11 L"'f"'\ '701'\ no/"" r rt., .,.
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17 Sunday MPA Pot-Luck Picnic Bash 16 Sat Denham Run Denham MN 8-12
Aquator Park Blaine MN Noon-???? 30 Sat Embassy Lounge Sturgeon Lake MN 8-12
l=~_~y~~~~~~.~ ~1?e.;d!_._-J 5 ~~G~~~ Valley Days Duluth MN 1-2
.illLY 6 Sat Denham Run Denham MN 8- 12
2 Sat Annual Firemen's Dance _ Community Center 8-12 7 Sun Pine County Fair Pine City MN 2-6
Weyerhaeuser WI 12-13 Sat-Sun Larson's Barn Polka Fest McGregor MN
23 Sat 27th Annual PulaSki Polka Days fulaski WI 20 Sat Embassy Lounge Sturgeon Lake MN 8-12
AUGUST ' SEPTEMBER
14 Sun Annual Ftin Fest. Immaculate CO;~~Ption. Ch""h 2-3 Fri-Sat M;nn"'ota~Ch"k Fa;' S,hedule)
4030 NE Jackson St Columbia Hts 2-6 . f.\
27-28 Sat-Sun M~esotaState Fair Time To Be Announced ~^U .
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11 Sun Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest WI Dells WI (fBA) 3 St Josephs Catholic Church Finlayson MN Polka Mass 10
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r Doctor Kielb~sa's Appointment Book 2 St Cyril's Catholic Church NE Mpls Polka Mass & Dance 10
SEPTEMBER
1!lIX 17 Sat Ride The Polka Train - See flyer page I
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I Polka Choice ~ r---M;~land Ballroom ;:J
illIX ~~Ies East of Stevens Point WI- Hwy 66
3 Sun Bowlus Fun Day Bowlus MN
Polka Mass - lOam - St Stanislaus Parish 3RD ANNUAL POLKA FEST
Huge Parade _ 11:30 _ Band Playing August 4-6 Thursday - Saturday
Music in the Park _ Polka Choice 1-5 Family Tradition, Jersey Polka Richiee, Polka Country Musicians,
17 Sun MaysIcks NE Minneapolis 5-9 Polka Family, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, & Roger Majeski
30 Sat Our Lady of Lourdes Church Bazaar See Flyer on Page 4 Call 715-592-4266 For More Info
Little Falls MN 5:30-9 ~ . J
1 S ! Artie Scha.e.fe; - Still. water Gasthaus .
3 un Mayslacks NE Minneapolis 5-9 -
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14 Sun Mayslacks NE Minneapolis 5-9 30 Saturday 8-midnite 27 Saturday 8-midnite
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Labor Day Weekend Herbies Bar Sobieski MN
Bear Ass Pig Feed and Music Time TBA Buffet Style Chicken Dinner & Dance Every Wednesday
I Dinner 4:30-7:30 Dance 5:00-9:00 $7.00 for both
L_ shotavodka l JULY AUGUST
6 Mr. Morgan 3 Mr, Morgan
13 Daryl Layne 10 Daryl Layne
20 Dave Sowada 17 Dave Sawada
27 Tom & Jerry 24 Tom & Jerry
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JULY
16 Sat Jolly Zuks 8-12 Call
AUGUST 218-658-8040
6 Sat Jolly Zuks 8-12 for band info
I The Embassy L~~~;-=S~~rgeon Lake
JULY
30 Saturday Jolly Zuks 8-12
AUGUST
20 Saturday Jolly Zuks 8-12
AUGUST
12 F~ M~o's Keller Bar University Ave NE Mpls 8-12
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JULY
20 Wed Cedar Point Ballroom St Augusta MN 5-9
AUGUST
7 Sun Elk Creek Lounge Cushing MN 2-6
17 Wed Cedar Point Ballroom St Augusta MN 5-9
Call
218-372-3176
for band info
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9th Annual Sobieski Lions Polish Meal & Dance!
Saturday October 8, 2005
20 Polish Dishes!! Served from 5-8 pm
Dance from 7-11 to Polka Choice
Sobieski Community Center
Tickets include the meal & the dance & go
on sale in September. Advance tickets 320-573-2444
Ride the MPA bus for a delicious meal & fun dance!
More info next nevvsletter!
Polka Fests Websites
Seven Springs PA tickets.............. www.versatones.com
June 29-30 July 1-4 rooms..............www.7springs.com
Pulaski WI July 21-24................www.pulaskipolkadays.com
Frankenmuth MI AugI2-20..www.frankenmuthfestivals.com
Wisconsin Dells Sept 9-11........www.wisdellspolishfest.com
Our sympathy goes out to the fumily and friends
of Ed Schulte, husband ofMPA member
Germaine Schulte. Ed passed away on
June 9th. He was a tireless supporter
of polka music and loved to dance.
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends
of Luella Klimek, wife of Verlee Klimek.
Luella passed away May 25
at the age of 72.
MPA Tentative Schedule for 2005
Sunday July 17 - Annual Pot-Luck/Picnic Bash
Aquatore Park - Blaine MN Noon - ???
Hank Zelazny &: Jam Session
Saturday October 1 .. Mini Polka Fest
Dynabrass & Doctor Kielbasa 4-11
Blainbrook Dance Emporium
12000 Central Ave (Hwy 65) Blaine MN
l3us Trip - Sobieski MN Polish Feed & Dance
Saturday October 8
Saturday December 3 - HoJi-Daze Dinner/Dance
Jolly Zuks Blainbrook Dance Emporium
12000 Central Ave (Hwy 65) Blaine MN
3rd Annual Merryland Ballroom Polka Fest
1 2 Miles East of Stevens Point WI on Hwy 66
11lursday August 4 - Saturday August 6
Thursday August 4
Family Tradition ~ Jersey Polka Richiee
Friday August 5
Polka Country Musicians ~ Polka Family
Saturday August 6
Jersey Polka Richiee ~ Polka Family
Eddie Blazonczyk's Versa tones ~ Roger Majeski
More Info? 715-592-4266
Web Site -www.merrylandballroom.com
E-Mail -fkonkol@triver.com
Camping Spots Available
Outdoor Ballroom with Wooden Floor
Food ~ Beverages Available on Grounds
Area Hotel - Super 8 1-800-800-8000
E-Mail Addresses
Barb Kuznia............. ......... ..... ........ .polkapres@netzero.net
Tom Bednar..................................tommybed@usfumily.net
Marlene Bratvold............. .....marlenebratvold@yahoo.com
Ruth Borash.................................... ........roorash@aol.com
Ed & Joan Budzinski..............edbudzinski@peoplepe.com
Kim Burak............................................KRB429@aol.com
Jill Czerniak....... ..........................j ill@jimmykpolkas.com
Mary Lou Czerniak............................polkasoul@msn.com
DyVersaCo...................................dyversaco@hotmail.com
Craig Ebel.... ............ ............ .....its polkatirne@hotmail.com
Norm & Carol Fritchie....................cfritchie@usfamily.net
Gary Hagen.. ........................ ..... .Hagen8785@hotmai1.com
Jeff Heinz............................................Jeff@wdez.com.com
Bernie Jambor................................B.Jambor@comcast.net
Butch Jambor..... .............................B jambor@comcast.net
Howard & Vi Johnson..........................hovijohn@cox.net
Dorothy Jones.................... ........ .... ....djonesmsp@ao1.com
Roger Kemp......................................rhk _ mak@charter.net
Doctor Kielbasa..........................drkielbasa@ hotmail.com
Patti Kondziola............ .... ..... ..... ............. .pattimk@aol.com
Frankie KonkoL ..... .............. ........... .,. .fkonkol@triver.com
Dan Lamatsch.....................................dlamatsch@hbLcom
Don Meger......................... .....dmeger@PreferredOne.com
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Peter & Ro yn Mrozms 1....... ..........mrozms I wanS.fie
Jim Paden.. ................................. ..j im.h.paden@ehase.com
Terry Pulkrabek......... ................. .polkalover@hotmail.com
Gene Retka....... ..... ....................... .... ...... .retka@upstel.net
Dave Sowada....... ................... ....... ....dfs9449@yahoo.com
Marcie Sowada.............................. ..mas9449@yahoo.com
Ray Stolzenberg.......................RA YLSlDLZ@yahoo.com
Jeff Tomczyk.........................polkaman 1976@netzero.com
Larry Trojak.......... ..... ..... ...... ........ ... trojak@usinternet.com
Stan & Darlene Wandcrsee..........dancingnotes@msn.com
Darlene Welch....... ....... ........................ .dcw4 29@\cp2.net
Rod "Wild" Wilson..........................info@wildwilson.com
Dale Zuk..........................................polka592@mchsi.com
Dennis Zuk............................. m"Ir""t~rmln? np,t