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The meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
December 5, 2016
7:00 PM (Following the Public Hearings)
Conference Room #1
WORKSESSION
Present: Council President Nawrocki, : Councilmembers Murzyn Jr, Williams and Schmitt
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kelli Bourgeois; Human Resource Director /Assistant to the City
Manager; Keith Windschitl; Recreation Director, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Joe Kloiber;
Finance Director and Katie Bruno; City Clerk
Murzyn Hall, City Park and Event Wagon rental rates for 2017
Recreation Director Keith Windschitl reported the Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission
unanimously approved the 2018 Murzyn Hall rental rates at their meeting on November 16, 2016. Due
to high demand in Saturday rentals, the Commission has recommended rental rates for 2018 increase
6% for Saturday rentals. Commission members believe the rental rates for Murzyn Hall need to be
more competitive with the rising costs of other rental facilities. The proposed rates are as follows:
RENTAL INFORMATION
2017 RATES
2018 RATES
(Sun - Fri)
(Saturday)
(Sun - Fri)
(Saturday)
Hall /Kitchen /LaBelle Lounge w /Tax
$1,028.40
$1,496.54
$1,028.40
$1,586.82
Hall /Kitchen /LaBelle Lounge
$960.00
$1,397.00
$960.00
$1,481.00
Hall
$735.00
$988.00
$735.00
$1047.00
LaBelle Lounge
$220.00
$284.00
$220.00
$301.00
Gauvitte, Prestemon,
Edgemoor, or Keyes Room
$175.00
$195.00
$175.00
$195.00
Senior Center or
Maithaire /McKenna Room
$250.00
$285.00
$250.00
$285.00
Director Windschitl reported park rental fees
will be rounded up to the nearest $5 increment.
The following are the proposed 2017 rates:
Park Rental Fees Current rate including
tax
Proposed 2017 rates including tax
Resident rental fee $42.85
$45.00
Non- resident rental fee $64.28
$65.00
Rental fee for groups 100+ people $107.13
$110.00
Nawrocki expressed concern with residents being required to pay a rental fee, when they have paid for
the building through property taxes. Windschitl indicated this helps with the reservation process, and
avoids potential over - booking.
Director Windschitl reported the Event Wagon rental fee will increase to $40 from $35.
Frost Simula suggested information about the Event Wagon be added to the City's website.
Proposed 2017 Public Works Public Improvement Proiects
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the following 2017 proposed projects:
• Central Ave Safety Improvements
• State Aid Rehab 39th from the roundabout to Central
• Utility work on 40th prior to Anoka County beginning their mill & overlay project.
• Utility work on Main St prior to Anoka County beginning their mill & overlay project.
• Keyes Park, the Park & Recreation Commission has recommended improvements, a RFP will be
sent out. City Manager Fehst asked if a new pavilion will be added. Hansen indicated it will be
attached to the current building.
Councilmember Williams asked how the cost of water for the splash -pad compares to the cost of
maintaining a pool. Director Hansen indicated that with a splash -pad the cost is strictly for the
water, noting the water usage for the first summer was higher than anticipated. Plans to conserve
for next year are underway. Councilmember Williams asked how many ice -rinks will be operational
this winter. Hansen indicated four parks will have a total of seven rinks, no change from last
winter.
• Circle Terrace; hope to break ground in May, 2017.
• Signal Improvements; There is a joint project with the City of St Anthony on Stinson & 39th. Also
there are 3 proposed intersections on Central Ave for signal improvements.
• A retaining wall on the alley between 42nd and 43`d west of Central Ave.
• Silver Lake boat landing, Hansen is hoping to get funding
Director Hansen stated that he will likely bring three items to the December 12th Council meeting; Keys
Park, 40th Ave storm sewer replacement and the Main St. watermain replacement.
2017 Budget discussion
City Manager Walt Fehst commented that overall residents will see a slight decrease in their property
taxes. Councilmember Williams commended the Finance Department on their continued success with
the CAFR.
Finance Director Joe Kloiber reported a Budget Summary will be presented at the December 12th City
Council meeting. Councilmember Schmitt questioned if there will be significant changes in the local
level due to the recent election. Kloiber indicated that the City is a position to adjust if necessary,
noting the 2017 LGA is certified, and any changes would likely not occur until 2018.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:01 PM
Respectively Submitted,
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Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk