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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
October 25, 2006
Eileen Evans called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Stan Hoium;
Kevin McDonald; David Payne; Marsha Stroik; Keith
Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Also present: Donnell Rank, resident
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Payne to approve consent agenda, second by Stroik. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
Request from Karen Bonebrake to receive a resident discount for the rental of Murzyn
Hall as a repeat customer. Motion by McDonald not to grant Karen Bonebrake a
discount for the rental of Murzyn Hall because she is not a resident, second by Payne.
All ayes, motion carried.
Resident Donnell Rank was present to speak about her request. Rank is a training coach
for metro city girls competing in pageants who need help with vocal or theatrical skills; at
no charge. This happens two to three nights or afternoons per month. Rank works with
the Smile Network and meets a lot of youth that she helps from there. Payne asked if the
participants are from the surrounding community. Rank stated yes and some have been
from Columbia Heights. Windschitl asked what type of space is needed. Rank replied
any small space with an area to move around in, but the floor type does not matter. They
are clean, always leave the space as found and are respectful of the rules. Payne
responded that he has no problem waiving the fee if the building is open during the week.
Motion by Stroik to waive the rental fee working with the availability of the building
being open, second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director Windschitl reported that the Annual Holiday Kick-off Fundraiser
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would be on Saturday November 25; proceeds benefiting the CH Activities Fund. In the
past the fee has been waived for this event. He feels that this is a good event and Gary
Peterson gives a lot back to the community. Motion by Stroik to waive the rental fee for
the Annual Holiday Kick-off Fundraiser, second by Payne. All ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director Windschitl reported to the commission that a letter of request was
received for a fee-waived rental of Murzyn Hall to host a benefit for Charlotte Spensley.
Parent Elizabeth Spensley is a resident of Columbia Heights; Charlotte grew up in
Columbia Heights and now lives in Andover with her husband and two young children.
The event details are not set yet, but they would like a Sunday evening. Evans stated that
we typically charge the $40 entry fee and $15 per hour to cover staff costs. Motion by
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McDonald to charge the $40 entry fee and $15 per hour that the group would be in the
building on the weekend or to waive the fee on a weekday, second by Payne. All ayes,
motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Public Works Director/City Engineer Hansen reported to the commission on the
conditions of the shelter at Silver Lake Beach. A photo was passed around depicting the
damage to the roof and structure of the existing shelter. Hansen explained that in the
2007 Parks Budget there is a request for a large shelter/structure at Huset Park. The
proposed structure at Huset would hold 60-80 people, approximately 55-60 feet in
diameter and $75,000 has been budgeted. Hansen recommends a 24-28 foot hexagon
shelter for Silver Lake Beach. Evans asked if more tables would fit under a rectangle
shelter. Hansen replied yes, but a hexagon or octagon shelter has nicer aesthetics for a
picnic building (example of Kordiak Park was stated). Silver Lake Beach is not in the
current budget for next year. A sampling of existing manufacturers indicates it would
cost $18,000-$20,000 just for the structure. Total cost for replacement would be
$30,000-$35,000, with removals and installation. Hansen advises getting public input on
a project for Silver Lake Beach. Payne asked where money is for maintaining the city
parks. Hansen replied that routine maintenance is budgeted annually in the Parks budget.
Major maintenance in the form of Capital Replacement is in the Parks Development Fund
– of which there has not been much activity since the work at Prestemon Park in 1999
and 2000. McDonald asked if there would be additional costs in tearing down the current
structures at Silver Lake Beach. Hansen replied that the costs would be minimal for the
two small dilapidated shelters but that the commission, at this time, has not discussed the
enclosed concession building. To make repairs to the concession building would cost
$12,000-$15,000. Stroik asked for money in next years budget to be used specifically for
maintenance on the parks, which would then cover this shelter. Motion by Payne to
recommend to the city council for providing additional funding for the replacement of the
Park Picnic Shelter at Silver Lake Beach in the amount of $30,000, second by Foss. All
ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
None at this time.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Windschitl reported that there was a power surge outside of Murzyn Hall in July and a
reimbursement check was received for $8541.08 to cover the replacement of some items
that were damaged during that power surge. Damages included a dishwasher heater, a
power supply in a computer, a computer, exit signs, security lights and the elevator main
pump.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
None at this time.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT - Eileen Evans adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Deanna Saefke
Recreation Clerk Typist II