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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda-July-05 D -e.. 0.. V\ ..... 0-- So..~+k<:.. 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). 1. 2. 3. (****) 4. (****) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 3 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 PAGE 2 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 PAGE 3 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. PAGE 4 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 1. 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 2171 2171 8110 2160 2280 2171 3810 2171 3210 3210 2171 8110 4100 2171 2171 4100 2171 2160 2173 4100 4050 2280 3600 2282 4395 3820 3850 4390 3050 2161 2010 2161 8110 2160 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 217"1 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 2173 2171 2171 3210 3210 4100 4100 2171 2171 2171 4330 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 2171 2171 2171 2171 2171 3810 3830 3210 4100 4050 3600 2282 2280 3820 3850 4395 43~0 _ 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 j$ 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 ~ 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., .,. I ~:~~~~~~~.~.~.~.._ ~_..~~.. ~~ .:~..:~ .~~.~:~~-~..~..._~~~I:i~~:~;;~~;/~~~~~~~(~ti.on..~=:~-~c===,-~_~_..J~i~Au~:~ 200;;.J [.... ~~ank Z_~l_a~nY'~~ed I-Ia<~~~;~.~.~~J JULY r._____~~~~..~~ll; i~.k Br_~~~~~~~--_J-"- JULY 3 Sun Osowski's Flea Market Monticello MN TBA 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 . SEPTEMBER ' ' ru:1Y I ,t1V.. ':_ 11 Sun Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest WI Dells WI (fBA) 3 St Josephs Catholic Church Finlayson MN Polka Mass 10 .' AUGUST 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 ~ ~= ~~:r ~g~1 :~~:y= MN ~~~2 L.~~~_~~b;i~~.~~!~e .~_~~a Rh~~ AUGUST, ru.rx 13 Sat Larson's Barn Polka Fest McGregor MN 3-? 21-24 Thursday-Sunday Pulaski Polka Days TBA 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 - AUGUST JULY AUGUST 14 Sun Mayslacks NE Minneapolis 5-9 30 Saturday 8-midnite 27 Saturday 8-midnite 28 Sun Mayslacks NE Minneapolis 5-9' ~ SEPTEMBER i r5edar fP(}int 9J~ffro(}:-. .f!l J1UfJ:~!!!!!.J___ 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 !-D;nh;~-~~~-~.~h;;MN1 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 C Dave Sow~da ~.2~; Sher~~ons _.J 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 . .-- ---..-.-.-..-.-.---....---.--.-..-....- -.. .-..-..--------.------ ...-.-.------.------.---------.---.. .-----.----:.1 [.~;;~_~L__ __________..____.__._____ .___.___ !!!d~e~_'!!_~~~ A~~~ofat~~~__.___._._ _________. July-August 2~~ 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 b - k' . k'@ t 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