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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
John P. Murzyn Hall—Senior Center, 530 Mill St NE
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
5:30 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering
meeting ID851 7646 1822 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85176461822 For questions please call
the Recreation Department at 763-706-3730.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
COMMUNITY FORUM: At this time, individuals may address the Park and Recreation Commission about any
item not included on the regular agenda. All speakers need to state their name and connection to Columbia
Heights, and limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Those in attendance virtually should send this
information in the chat function to the moderator. The Board will listen to brief remarks, ask clarifying
questions, and if needed, request staff to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcomi ng agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the Park & Recreation Commission and will be enacted as part of
the Consent Agenda by one motion.)
1. Approve regular meeting minutes from the Park & Recreation Commission June 28, 2023
2. Approve Payment of Bills - Parks June - July 2023
3. Approve Payment of Bills - John P Murzyn Hall June - July 2023
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
4. Attached is a letter of request for a Cyclocross Race to be held at Huset Park on a Saturday or
Sunday in October. Emma Schultz will be in attendance to discuss the event.
5. A letter of request is attached from IQRA'I Community Center for a reduced rental rate of John P
Murzyn Hall on 09-22-23 from 5-10pm. They are a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Recreation Director
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Commission Members
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at
least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting
John P Murzyn Hall - Senior Center, 530 Mill St
June 28, 2023
Call to Order/Roll Call
Tom Greenhalgh called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
Members present: Teresa Eisenbise, Tom Greenhalgh, Dayna Gulley, Taher Harzallah, Andrew Macko, Andrea
Ostergaard
Staff present: David Cullen, Streets & Parks Superintendent; Keith Windschitl Recreation Director; Deanna
Saefke, Recreation Secretary; Amada Marquez Simula, Council Representative; Lenny Austin, Chief of Police
Community Forum
Windschitl explained this is the request from the previous meeting to add a Community Forum to the agenda.
This item will be at the front of the meeting so that anyone attending from the public can talk or present right
away and not have to sit through the whole meeting. There will be a five-minute limit for the person to present
their item of discussion.
Greenhalgh asked if anyone wanted to speak. No one came forward.
Consent Agenda
Eisenbise asked what the advertising other budget line item is for. Windschitl replied in the past Murzyn Hall
was advertised with bridal companies like Twin Cities Bridal, but we haven’t done any paid advertising in a few
years. Even without current advertising the hall has been fairly booked up. He anticipates with the increased
rental fees that some advertising may need to be done in the next year or two.
Eisenbise asked in the repair and maintenance serviced for the parks budget what is that used for. Cullen
indicated some repairs and maintenance items are looked at over a two-year time period to spread out costs
over time. Staff also look at sharing costs adjustments and predict from year to year what the budget might
need to be.
Eisenbise asked about the genera staffing budgets because they tend to be lower than in years past. She asked if
it was because the department is understaffed. Cullen replied within Public Works, the Utilities department is
currently down two fulltime positions, and the Parks department is down one fulltime position. Eisenbise was
wondering if this presented an opportunity for raises if there is more money in the budget than current staff.
Motion by Macko, second by Eisenbise, to approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Letters and Requests
Old Business
None at this time.
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New Business
Chief Austin reported over Memorial Day weekend a call was received for shots fired at Silver Lake Beach Park.
Officers arrived, searched the area, suspects had already left but thirty-four shell casings of two different
calibers were found in the area. Based on some of the trajectories it appeared shots were being fired at each
other and not just up in the air. Austin stated that historically Silver Lake Park has been a quiet area, so this
incident is being taken seriously. One of the measures being taken is the city has rented a portable camera
trailer to monitor the area. This will allow staff to consider options for safety measures at this location. Austin
indicated several years ago a similar situation occurred at Huset Park and cameras were installed. Staff are
thinking this might be a good option for Silver Lake Beach Park. IT Director Hauf gave a brief estimate on the
installation and setup of a camera at Silver Lake Beach. This cost estimate was handed out to the Commission.
Austin reported the cost is lower than he expected. Over the past few years, the price of cameras has gone
down, and the quality of the cameras has gone up. Hauf gave two installation options, one to have City Staff do
the work or one to have Marco staff come and do the installation. Austin reported the reason for bringing this to
the Commission is because there was a follow-up incident at Silver Lake Beach Park the following weekend. A
report was received with several vehicles heading towards the park around 11:15 pm, after the park closed. It
just so happened one of the officers were at the park during that time. The vehicles driving on Stinson Blvd saw
the officer, stopped, and turned around. Officers were able to stop one of the vehicles and recovered five
firearms out of the vehicle. Most cities in the metro area are dealing with similar issues.
Austin recommends doing some kind of camera installation at Silver Lake Beach Park. Another item to consider
is signage. Informing the public that there are cameras at the park. If signage is installed the City does have a
responsibility to make sure the camera is operating at all times. Austin indicated Huset Park already has cameras
installed throughout both sides of the park. He stated with the cost of these cameras continuing to decrease in
price, it may be something to consider long term in the park redevelopment process to install cameras at every
park, over a period of time. In this particular incident we were fortunate that an officer was at the park during
that second call. Cameras at the park might not have stopped this group, but word does spread, so from a
deterrent standpoint camera can help.
Austin spoke with Windschitl about adjusting the park operating hours as an option. The current policy has parks
closing at 11pm which was put into effect due to adult sports programs. Austin stated that since this park
neighbors The Three Rivers Silverwood Park, it may be an idea to adjust to similar hours at this one park. Gulley
asked if the cameras are recording or doing a live monitoring back to the police department. Austin replied the
cameras are on a city server, but it will not be constantly monitored. For example, the cameras around Huset
Park are recorded 24/7 and staff have the ability to look at a timeline with activity markers when there is
motion. Gulley asked if it is mainly reviewed after an incident. Austin replied yes. The cameras just helped to
identify a suspect who vandalized the park building at Bruce Nawrocki Park. The cameras don’t necessarily
prevent crime, but there is a deterring component for some people. Austin reported a camera trailer is being
purchased for large events, like during the Jamboree weekend, and that camera can be monitored through a
phone or other devices. He indicated when he visited Silver Lake Park a few days after Memorial Day he was
surprised at how many people were using the park. This is a beautiful park that you can tell gets used a lot. The
usage of the parks has increased over the past few years. That is why the Commission may want to consider
phasing in cameras at the parks over time.
Greenhalgh asked if Public Works staff can do some of the work on the camera installation. Cullen replied yes,
some work can be done internally like trimming trees that might obstruct the view of the camera, or general
support to the company doing the install. As far as running the data cables, that is all done by a company such as
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Marko. He indicated it is much easier to install cameras during the renovation process of the parks as opposed
to going back into an existing structure. Greenhalgh agreed. Ostergaard asked with the increase of received
police calls was that related just to parks. Austin replied no, call volume overall in the City is up about 15% from
last year to date. Ostergaard asked how often they are being dispatched to the parks. Austin replied Huset and
Sullivan are the two busiest parks for calls, but overall they do not get dispatched to the parks very often. In a
24-hour period they average between 60-70 calls and with that call volume it pulls staff away from the
additional routine patrols of the park system. With the increase in park use it is a reasonable thing to consider
installing cameras. Ostergaard asked if staff noticed a change in behaviors after the cameras were installed at
Huset Park. Austin replied he doesn’t think there have been calls to the shelter since the cameras were installed.
Ostergaard asked if the cameras were initially installed because it is a busy park. Austin replied that was part of
it but there was also an increase in several large group events at that time. The park was being left in a mess,
there were fireworks complaints, and it was nice to have the cameras with the Jamboree event. Cullen reported
that last year a fire hydrant was run over at 39th and Central Avenue. A description of the semitruck was
received but nothing more than that. Staff were able to watch the cameras at Huset Park, determine more
details of the truck and turn the information into insurance.
Windschitl reiterated the parks are very busy and that almost ever park is rented once per weekend right now.
The amount of trash left behind is unbelievable. Each park is being rented one time per the three days of a
weekend. The issue is now that if the park is rented on a Sunday there could be people using the park on Friday
and/or Saturday so the renter might show up on Sunday and the park isn’t clean. The people actually doing the
rentals are typically responsible and leave the park in good condition. Windschitl stated the current park hours
are until 11pm because of adult softball leagues that might end around 10:30 pm with teams out of the park at
10:45 pm. When speaking with Austin, the type of activity at Silver Lake Beach Park probably would not be
discouraged by having a sign indicating the park closes at 10pm. He added that could be done even if it was a
temporary sign. Windschitl spoke to a few council members, and they also think that having the Silver Lake
Beach Park hours coincided with Silverwood Park is a good idea. Eisenbise reported at the top of the hill by the
park there are two signs indicating the park closes at 10pm and one at 11pm. Ostergaard asked if Silverwood
Park has security cameras. Austin replied he assumes so but does not know for sure. Macko replied that the
ones he is aware of around Silverwood Park would not capture the activity at Silver Lake Beach. Gulley asked if a
camera captures people littering and so forth, if the police are able to identify them will they be prosecuted or
fined. Austin replied if it is a situation where they did rent the pavilion the police would work with the
Recreation Department to potentially enforce a fee. His main concern is with intentional damage to City
property or criminal behavior. For example, the recent property damage at the Bruce Nawrocki Park building
was upwards of $10,000 and if the insurance company can recoup some of the costs related to that, it is worth
investigating as we only have two investigators on staff. Gulley asked if it would be a deterrent to have a sign
posted indicating fines for littering, even if there isn’t the intent of prosecuting every offense. Austin replied if
signs are going to be posted than those signs need to be followed through on. He indicated there are better
ways to help combat littering. These are also issues that result in such high usage of the parks. Ostergaard
indicated littering is unfortunate, but the more concerning issue is the guns in the parks. She wonders if cameras
are going to be an answer to the gun violence. This might be an opportunity to partner with Silverwood Park and
use their camera system in some way. Austin replied cameras might not prevent this particular incident but
certainly would have helped to solve this crime. Eisenbise asked if this is similar to the cases happening in
Brooklyn Park. Austin replied that has been discussed and metro agencies are working together to handle or
prevent these incidents. He stated the occupants of the vehicle that was stopped were not from Columbia
Heights. Gulley asked if they were minors in the vehicle. Austin replied there was one juvenile and the rest were
adults. Harzallah asked if there were concerns from residents near the park regarding the angles of the cameras
and any views into their homes. Austin replied that is a great question and camera angles have not been looked
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at yet. The angles will be looked at because they want to get the best view of the park with the equipment. He
knows the current camera trailer does not have any views into homes. Greenhalgh asked what the monthly fee
covers. Austin replied that is for the cell service because it is wireless. There is a cradle point system in every
squad car. The cost of the cameras would come out of the parks budget. Windschitl pointed out that the
proposal from the IT Director has an option for installation by city staff. Ostergaard if there is an uptick in crime
at other parks or what is the reason to phase in additional cameras at those parks. Austin replied that is correct,
the activity in the parks has increased over the past three to four years. Calls have increased but nothing
significant in recent years. Ostergaard asked is this something that is part of a long-term plan and phased in
more thoughtfully or is putting them into all of the parks just reactionary to this one park. Austin replied that
because of the circumstances of this incident and the fact that this park is off the beaten path there were
concerns. Then six to seven days later the group returned. As far as phasing in cameras it is due to the usage
issues, also from a security standpoint, protecting the infrastructure we have, and that the costs have dropped
with the systems it is something to consider adding with the future redevelopment of the city parks. Austin
indicated it is similar to adding anti-graffiti coating to buildings. We do this currently and this would be an
example of protection. He explained when the public safety building was built, they did not install cameras on
the outside of the building. Approximately five to six years ago they were added but it wasn’t thought about at
the time of construction. Cullen added technology has gotten so much better, some of the current camera
systems used in the city are wireless and five years ago this was unheard of. The quality of the picture is so much
better now.
A resident in attendance lives near Silver Lake Beach Park and he and his daughter pick up trash from the beach
very often, especially alcohol bottles. Although he doesn’t appreciate the groups who liter, he is more
concerned with the people who are there late at night making poor decisions after drinking so much alcohol. He
feels the deterrent part is needed at that park. It is great to see the beach so busy. The concern is the poor
behaviors after 10pm at night.
Motion by Macko, second by Gulley, to recommend to the City Council to move forward with the installation of
cameras at Silver Lake Beach Park. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion by Ostergaard, second by Eisenbise, to recommend to the City Council to amend the ordinance
regarding park hours and change the park hours to end at 10 pm for Silver Lake Beach Park. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Austin replied that the timeline with City Council meetings and process to change an ordinance will take a
number of weeks, so this probably would not go into effect until next year. Greenhalgh asked if the sign at the
beach indicating the 11pm closing time could be removed. Austin indicated that the camera trailer is rented for
another two months so that would go into August.
Reports
A. Recreation Director
Windschitl reported the recreation summer park programs started last week and the participation numbers are
really good. Today was a Wild Wednesday trip to Wild Mountain. So far this year there hasn't been any rainouts
for adult softball. The 12U girls fastpitch softball has qualified for the nationals tournament. He indicated in the
bills for the next meeting there will be an HVAC repair. The unit for the bar area of the hall had a leak in the
freon. The unit was repaired and 25 pounds of freon was added to the unity which costs $100 per pound. With
labor and parts, the repair will be approximately $3300.
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B. Public Works Director
Cullen reported Jim Hauth, the acting Public Works Director is leaving the third week in July. He took the
Director of Public Works position in another city. This is the city where he grew up. Staff are sad to see him leave
but wish him well. He reported there are eight seasonal staff this year. They are good quality staff and he
attributes that to the wage increase.
C. Commission Members
Marquez-Simula mentioned keeping the discussion of bike racks for old business at a future meeting. She
reported interviews for the new Sustainability Committee were held on Monday and Tuesday, and almost every
person interviewed mentioned bike racks, biking, and anything to do with biking. She thanked staff for looking
into the number of bike racks throughout the city.
Ostergaard reported seeing a lot of dog waste in parks lately. She has not seen dog waste stations along the
walking path at Sullivan Lake Park. Cullen replied they are at every park. At Sullivan Park there is one at the
beginning of the walking path by the parking lot. He stresses to staff to make sure that the stations are filled
with biodegradable bags. Austin replied police staff give them away at every event they attend. Windschitl
reported discussions during previous commission meetings were to be careful not to over sign in the parks. That
is why staff try to use existing poles when adding any signage. Ostergaard asked if it would help to move the dog
waste stations occasionally or add more. Cullen replied they are typically installed at park entrances. There is a
cost to the dog stations. Harzallah indicated their HOA supplies dog waste bags and people often use them as
they are coming into Huset Park. Marquez-Simula reported that the City Council recently passed a water quality
ordinance that it is illegal to leave animal waste. She doesn’t know how much signage there is listing the
ordinance number. It does help to have some signs so the public feels more comfortable pointing to a sign when
they are saying something to a user of the park. Harzallah asked if there could be some kind of public service
announcement in the city newsletter regarding the water quality ordinance, and dog policies.
Greenhalgh adjourned the meeting at 6:27 pm.
Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary
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Item 1.
Parks Expenses GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TRANSACTIONS FROM 06/01/2023 TO 07/31/2023
Date Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
Fund 101 GENERAL
Department 5200 PARKS
06/01/2023 101.5200.42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 116.34
06/07/2023 OFFICE DEPOT 312920216001 9.97 126.31
COPY PAPER, STAMPS, 3V BATTERY, BINDERS,
07/31/2023 101.5200.42000 END BALANCE 9.97 0.00 126.31
06/01/2023 101.5200.42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT BEG. BALANCE 7,446.05
07/17/2023 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PRODUCTS 140411 149.52 7,595.57
GATE CLOSERS
07/27/2023 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SPCLSTS 0023112 1,860.00 9,455.57
SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
07/27/2023 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SPCLSTS 0023112 1,050.00 10,505.57
SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
07/27/2023 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SPCLSTS 0023112 118.56 10,624.13
SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
07/27/2023 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SPCLSTS 0023112 68.00 10,692.13
SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
07/27/2023 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SPCLSTS 0023112 120.00 10,812.13
SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
07/31/2023 101.5200.42010 END BALANCE 3,366.08 0.00 10,812.13
06/01/2023 101.5200.42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FOBEG. BALANCE 35.00
07/31/2023 101.5200.42030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 35.00
06/01/2023 101.5200.42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTIOBEG. BALANCE 25.62
06/01/2023 LYNDE GREENHOUSE & NURSERY W‐100988‐01 1,044.00 1,069.62
FLOWERS FOR PARKS 2023
06/28/2023 LYNDE GREENHOUSE & NURSERY W‐101030‐01 58.00 1,127.62
FLOWERS FOR PARKS 2023
07/28/2023 T A SCHIFSKY & SONS INC 69327 4,248.09 5,375.71
AC 3/8" AGGREGATE MIXES
07/31/2023 101.5200.42160 END BALANCE 5,350.09 0.00 5,375.71
06/01/2023 101.5200.42161 CHEMICALS BEG. BALANCE 3,026.00
06/27/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91285 11.96 3,037.96
WEED KILLER
06/27/2023 HORIZON CPO SEMINARS INV40857 3,522.60 6,560.56
TRI‐CHLOR TABLETS
07/31/2023 101.5200.42161 END BALANCE 3,534.56 0.00 6,560.56
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06/01/2023 101.5200.42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 12,235.74
06/06/2023 HOME DEPOT #2802 3020816 124.81 12,360.55
SPRAYER, SIMPLE GREEN, CAP SCREWS
06/07/2023 HOME DEPOT #2802 2011956 7.81 12,368.36
SILLCOCK
06/07/2023 HOME DEPOT #2802 5012744 19.18 12,387.54
PAINT BRUSHES, PAINT CUP, PAIL
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 0182606 9.80 12,397.34
ROAD TAPE FOR TOY CARS‐INFO FAIR
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 8777013 34.55 12,431.89
PLAY SAND INFO FAIR
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 7304205 13.83 12,445.72
CONSTRUCTION DRESS UP SUPPLIES‐INFO FAIR
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 8693008 64.07 12,509.79
ACTION FIGURES,TOY TRUCKS,ETC‐INFO FAIR
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 2218609 29.99 12,539.78
APPLE AIRTAGS
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 3805831 12.33 12,552.11
EQUIPMENT TRACKER
06/13/2023 TARGET STORES‐ACCTS REC 061223 TGT 27.48 12,579.59
TOY TRUCKS‐INFO FAIR
06/21/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 88824 69.98 12,649.57
ELECTRONIC SPRINKLER TIMERS
06/21/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 90761 7.50 12,657.07
FEBREZE, SOAP, VINEGAR
06/21/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 88744 23.98 12,681.05
TANK SPRAYER
06/21/2023 MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO INC 159743 37.50 12,718.55
TRIMMER LINE
06/22/2023 RAPIT PRINTING ‐ NEW BRIGHTON 401011 23.68 12,742.23
CITY LOGO VINYL STICKERS
06/27/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91292 30.54 12,772.77
SOFTSOAP
06/27/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91095 6.99 12,779.76
9V BATTERIES
07/06/2023 GOODIN CO INC 01683617‐00 24.19 12,803.95
TOILET FLANGE
07/06/2023 HOME DEPOT #2802 8018306 110.01 12,913.96
CABLE TIES, BOLTS, SEALANT
07/06/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91016 4.50 12,918.46
WADING POOL
07/06/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91144 10.36 12,928.82
ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS
07/14/2023 AMAZON.COM 114‐0139034‐7646 76.97 13,005.79
RESIS WRKOUT BANDS,ADJ DUMBBELLS
07/14/2023 SCALE MODEL SUPPLIES 140069 38.38 13,044.17
MODEL FOR INFO FAIR
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Item 2.
07/17/2023 HOME DEPOT #2802 3010557 44.31 13,088.48
VERSA CAP
07/17/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 92090 11.99 13,100.47
FERTILIZER
07/28/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 90826 7.23 13,107.70
STORAGE BOX, SAND
07/28/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 92914 42.53 13,150.23
TARP, BUNGEES
07/28/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 92802 15.96 13,166.19
HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, TIES
07/28/2023 WW GRAINGER,INC 9761083287 1,141.08 14,307.27
PET WASTE BAGS
07/31/2023 101.5200.42171 END BALANCE 2,071.53 0.00 14,307.27
06/01/2023 101.5200.42172 UNIFORMS BEG. BALANCE 851.34
06/02/2023 SUMMARY PR 06/02/2023 199.96 1,051.30
07/28/2023 SUMMARY PR 07/28/2023 250.00 1,301.30
07/31/2023 101.5200.42172 END BALANCE 449.96 0.00 1,301.30
06/01/2023 101.5200.42173 PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGBEG. BALANCE 688.27
06/13/2023 AMAZON.COM 6405849 26.27 714.54
SAFETY WORK GLOVES, VESTS, GLASSES
06/22/2023 PICTURES AND GIFTS LLC 2090 170.55 885.09
SAFETY VESTS
06/30/2023 SUMMARY PR 06/30/2023 200.00 1,085.09
07/28/2023 MCCLELLAN SALES INC 016853 100.88 1,185.97
SAFETY GLASSES, EARPLUGS, SUNSCREEN, MAS
07/31/2023 101.5200.42173 END BALANCE 497.70 0.00 1,185.97
06/01/2023 101.5200.42175 FOOD SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 75.43
07/31/2023 101.5200.42175 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 75.43
06/01/2023 101.5200.42280 VEHICLE REPAIR AND PABEG. BALANCE 11,784.96
06/30/2023 PARKS PARTS 13868 1,483.05 13,268.01
07/31/2023 PARKS PARTS 1 1,398.20 14,666.21
07/31/2023 101.5200.42280 END BALANCE 2,881.25 0.00 14,666.21
06/01/2023 101.5200.42282 GAS, OIL, LUBRICANTS BEG. BALANCE 5,028.34
06/30/2023 PARK FUEL 13865 1,177.61 6,205.95
07/31/2023 PARK FUEL 13881 856.95 7,062.90
07/31/2023 101.5200.42282 END BALANCE 2,034.56 0.00 7,062.90
06/01/2023 101.5200.43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONABEG. BALANCE 530.71
06/22/2023 RESPEC INC INV‐0523‐1270 1.56 532.27
GIS SERVICES 0523
06/30/2023 23 FLEX PLAN ADMIN EXP 13847 8.08 540.35
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06/30/2023 FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS SCREEN INC 2505172306 36.71 577.06
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT, DRUG TESTS 0623
07/31/2023 23 FLEX PLAN ADMIN EXP 13897 8.08 585.14
07/31/2023 101.5200.43050 END BALANCE 54.43 0.00 585.14
06/01/2023 101.5200.43105 TRAINING & EDUCATIO BEG. BALANCE 2,174.56
07/31/2023 101.5200.43105 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 2,174.56
06/01/2023 101.5200.43210 TELEPHONE BEG. BALANCE 34.26
07/26/2023 POPP.COM INC 992793998 2.90 37.16
072623 ‐10013121
07/31/2023 101.5200.43210 END BALANCE 2.90 0.00 37.16
06/01/2023 101.5200.43211 CELL PHONES BEG. BALANCE 1,145.78
06/20/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 9936157173 359.00 1,504.78
060123 342019817‐00001
07/18/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 9938515159 184.05 1,688.83
070123 342019817‐00001
07/31/2023 101.5200.43211 END BALANCE 543.05 0.00 1,688.83
06/01/2023 101.5200.43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICBEG. BALANCE 192.79
06/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 060123 3.26 196.05
INTERNET 0623
06/15/2023 COMCAST 175677791 9.72 205.77
061523 934571297
06/15/2023 ANOKA COUNTY B230614G 3.75 209.52
BROADBAND CONN 0623
06/27/2023 PRECISE MRM LLC 200‐1042921 40.00 249.52
DATA PLAN 0523
07/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 070123 3.26 252.78
INTERNET 0723
07/14/2023 ANOKA COUNTY B230714G 3.75 256.53
BROADBAND CONN 0723
07/15/2023 COMCAST 178021541 9.72 266.25
071523 934571297
07/18/2023 PRECISE MRM LLC 200‐1043350 60.00 326.25
DATA PLAN 0523
07/31/2023 101.5200.43250 END BALANCE 133.46 0.00 326.25
06/01/2023 101.5200.43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSEBEG. BALANCE 243.21
07/31/2023 101.5200.43310 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 243.21
06/01/2023 101.5200.43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCBEG. BALANCE 11,791.65
06/30/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOC 13854 2,358.33 14,149.98
07/31/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOC 13904 2,358.33 16,508.31
10
Item 2.
07/31/2023 101.5200.43600 END BALANCE 4,716.66 0.00 16,508.31
06/01/2023 101.5200.43800 UTILITY SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 3,601.21
06/12/2023 Internal Charge 1,108.31 4,709.52
07/13/2023 Internal Charge 655.91 5,365.43
07/31/2023 101.5200.43800 END BALANCE 1,764.22 0.00 5,365.43
06/01/2023 101.5200.43810 ELECTRIC BEG. BALANCE 5,802.25
06/08/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042001174 71.45 5,873.70
060823 51‐0012266105‐3
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042225564 87.02 5,960.72
060923 51‐0010057576‐7
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042225564 12.43 5,948.29
060923 51‐0010057576‐7
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042230314 54.23 6,002.52
060923 51‐0011039127‐7
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042230314 0.81 6,001.71
060923 51‐0011039127‐7
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042209808 27.47 6,029.18
060923 51‐8042065‐3
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042209808 2.97 6,026.21
060923 51‐8042065‐3
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042218615 16.13 6,042.34
060923 51‐9597586‐9
06/09/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042218615 0.60 6,041.74
060923 51‐9597586‐9
06/13/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042885716 132.17 6,173.91
061323 51‐5950185‐0
06/13/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042885716 17.51 6,191.42
061323 51‐5950185‐0
06/13/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042885716 18.65 6,172.77
061323 51‐5950185‐0
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1043242091 17.94 6,190.71
061423 51‐7654903‐4
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1043242091 0.08 6,190.63
061423 51‐7654903‐4
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1043242091 133.62 6,324.25
061423 51‐7654903‐4
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1043242091 19.77 6,304.48
061423 51‐7654903‐4
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 23.33 6,327.81
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 5.34 6,322.47
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 17.81 6,340.28
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 3.99 6,336.29
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Item 2.
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 25.27 6,361.56
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 1.81 6,359.75
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 163.65 6,523.40
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 7.15 6,516.25
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 68.70 6,584.95
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 4.97 6,579.98
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 47.37 6,627.35
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 7.33 6,620.02
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 60.67 6,680.69
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 4.75 6,675.94
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 89.30 6,765.24
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 11.36 6,753.88
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 53.13 6,807.01
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 6.46 6,800.55
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 37.73 6,838.28
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 11.68 6,826.60
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 135.57 6,962.17
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 10.70 6,951.47
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 13.23 6,964.70
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 0.52 6,964.18
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 14.60 6,978.78
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 2.22 6,976.56
061423 51‐4159573‐1
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 39.25 7,015.81
061423 51‐4159573‐1
12
Item 2.
06/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 2.21 7,013.60
061423 51‐4159573‐1
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048287553 116.35 7,129.95
071123 51‐5950185‐0
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048287553 134.01 7,263.96
071123 51‐5950185‐0
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048316718 92.59 7,356.55
071123 51‐0010057576‐7
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048301943 15.21 7,371.76
071123 51‐8042065‐3
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048321038 16.69 7,388.45
071123 51‐9597586‐9
07/11/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048326293 58.67 7,447.12
071123 51‐0011039127‐7
07/12/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048694922 105.13 7,552.25
071223 51‐0012266105‐3
07/12/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048694922 9.12 7,543.13
071223 51‐0012266105‐3
07/13/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048915844 21.33 7,564.46
071323 51‐7654903‐4
07/13/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048915844 142.50 7,706.96
071323 51‐7654903‐4
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 26.92 7,733.88
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 12.71 7,746.59
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 25.96 7,772.55
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 187.77 7,960.32
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 88.77 8,049.09
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 49.36 8,098.45
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 187.97 8,286.42
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 221.96 8,508.38
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 60.23 8,568.61
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 41.10 8,609.71
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 929.29 9,539.00
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 13.39 9,552.39
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 13.87 9,566.26
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Item 2.
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 35.17 9,601.43
071423 51‐4159573‐1
07/31/2023 101.5200.43810 END BALANCE 3,944.10 144.92 9,601.43
06/01/2023 101.5200.43830 GAS BEG. BALANCE 5,192.69
06/07/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5467671‐3 16.04 5,208.73
060723 5467671‐3
06/07/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5452216‐4 17.33 5,226.06
060723 5452216‐4
06/07/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 10802324‐3 17.47 5,243.53
060723 10802324‐3
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 20.44 5,263.97
061523 8000014661‐5
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,278.97
061523 8000014661‐5
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,293.97
061523 8000014661‐5
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,308.97
061523 8000014661‐5
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,323.97
061523 8000014661‐5
07/10/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5452216‐4 15.00 5,338.97
071023 5452216‐4
07/10/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5467671‐3 15.00 5,353.97
071023 5467671‐3
07/10/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 10802324‐3 15.00 5,368.97
071023 10802324‐3
07/18/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 19.40 5,388.37
071823 8000014661‐5
07/18/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,403.37
071823 8000014661‐5
07/18/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,418.37
071823 8000014661‐5
07/18/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 15.00 5,433.37
071823 8000014661‐5
07/31/2023 101.5200.43830 END BALANCE 240.68 0.00 5,433.37
06/01/2023 101.5200.44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERV BEG. BALANCE 420.41
07/13/2023 ASSURED SECURITY INC 228882 1,721.11 2,141.52
INSTALL NEW LOCKS‐KEYES PARK BUILDING
07/28/2023 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 178917558 72.68 2,214.20
WEED CNTL‐CIRCLE TER, RESERVOIR, PW
07/31/2023 AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC 75063 173.00 2,387.20
TROUBLE SHOOT FLAG LIGHTS‐GATEWAY
07/31/2023 101.5200.44000 END BALANCE 1,966.79 0.00 2,387.20
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Item 2.
06/01/2023 101.5200.44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRAC BEG. BALANCE 908.59
07/31/2023 101.5200.44020 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 908.59
06/01/2023 101.5200.44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARBEG. BALANCE 1,492.33
07/31/2023 101.5200.44030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,492.33
06/01/2023 101.5200.44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD.BEG. BALANCE 9,797.78
06/30/2023 PARKS LABOR 13868 2,303.24 12,101.02
07/31/2023 PARKS LABOR 1 1,912.64 14,013.66
07/31/2023 101.5200.44050 END BALANCE 4,215.88 0.00 14,013.66
06/01/2023 101.5200.44100 RENTS & LEASES BEG. BALANCE 38,218.10
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529797 62.00 38,280.10
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529801 68.00 38,348.10
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529799 68.00 38,416.10
SATELLITE RENT‐PRESTEMON
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529798 68.00 38,484.10
SATELLITE RENT‐GAUVITTE
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529803 68.00 38,552.10
SATELLITE RENT‐LOMIANKI
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529794 68.00 38,620.10
SATELLITE RENT‐MCKENNA
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529795 140.00 38,760.10
SATELLITE RENT‐SULLIVAN
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529800 146.00 38,906.10
SATELLITE RENT‐RAMSELL
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529793 220.00 39,126.10
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/13/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001529802 214.00 39,340.10
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544566 17.00 39,357.10
SATELLITE RENT‐MCKENNA
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544570 17.00 39,374.10
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544567 20.00 39,394.10
SATELLITE RENT‐SULLIVAN
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544572 19.42 39,413.52
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544569 21.50 39,435.02
SATELLITE RENT‐SILVER LAKE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544568 21.50 39,456.52
SATELLITE RENT‐RAMSDELL
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001544571 38.50 39,495.02
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Item 2.
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547553 62.00 39,557.02
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547552 62.00 39,619.02
SATELLITE RENT‐KEYES
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547554 68.00 39,687.02
SATELLITE RENT‐GAUVITTE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547555 68.00 39,755.02
SATELLITE RENT‐PRESTEMON
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547560 68.00 39,823.02
SATELLITE RENT‐LOMIANKI
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547562 68.00 39,891.02
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547550 136.00 40,027.02
SATELLITE RENT‐MCKENNA
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547558 136.00 40,163.02
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547551 220.00 40,383.02
SATELLITE RENT‐SULLIVAN
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547549 220.00 40,603.02
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547557 232.00 40,835.02
SATELLITE RENT‐SILVER LAKE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547556 232.00 41,067.02
SATELLITE RENT‐RAMSDELL
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001545883 242.00 41,309.02
SATELLITE RENT‐JAMBOREE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547559 368.00 41,677.02
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001545882 406.00 42,083.02
SATELLITE RENT‐JAMBOREE
06/22/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001545881 1,149.00 43,232.02
SATELLITE RENT‐JAMBOREE
06/27/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001552910 58.28 43,290.30
SATELLITE RENT‐OSTRANDER
06/27/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001553188 27.00 43,317.30
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
06/30/2023 23 GARAGE SPACE ALLOCATION 13855 6,866.67 50,183.97
07/11/2023 TRAINING MATERIALS REIMBURSE 24318 348.00 49,835.97
07/13/2023 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL INC 234326 63.45 49,899.42
FLOOR EDGER RENTAL
07/18/2023 WARNING LITES OF MINNESOTA INC 1438 1,900.00 51,799.42
BARRICADES
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565048 62.00 51,861.42
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565047 62.00 51,923.42
SATELLITE RENT‐KEYES
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Item 2.
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565050 68.00 51,991.42
SATELLITE RENT‐PRESTEMON
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565049 68.00 52,059.42
SATELLITE RENT‐GAUVITTE
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565058 68.00 52,127.42
SATELLITE RENT‐OSTRANDER
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565057 68.00 52,195.42
SATELLITE RENT‐LABELLE
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565055 68.00 52,263.42
SATELLITE RENT‐LOMIANKI
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565045 136.00 52,399.42
SATELLITE RENT‐MCKENNA
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565053 136.00 52,535.42
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565046 220.00 52,755.42
SATELLITE RENT‐SULLIVAN
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565044 220.00 52,975.42
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565052 232.00 53,207.42
SATELLITE RENT‐SILVER LK BEACH
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565051 232.00 53,439.42
SATELLITE RENT‐RAMSDELL
07/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001565054 368.00 53,807.42
SATELLITE RENT‐HUSET
07/31/2023 23 GARAGE SPACE ALLOCATION 13905 6,866.67 60,674.09
07/31/2023 101.5200.44100 END BALANCE 22,803.99 348.00 60,674.09
06/01/2023 101.5200.44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBEBEG. BALANCE 125.34
07/31/2023 101.5200.44330 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 125.34
06/01/2023 101.5200.44376 CIVIC EVENTS BEG. BALANCE 0.00
06/13/2023 TARGET STORES‐ACCTS REC 060923 TGT 21.94 21.94
CORN STARCH, GLUE‐INFO FAIR
07/31/2023 101.5200.44376 END BALANCE 21.94 0.00 21.94
06/01/2023 101.5200.44390 TAXES & LICENSES BEG. BALANCE 600.00
07/31/2023 101.5200.44390 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 600.00
TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT 5200 PARKS 60,603.80 492.92
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Item 2.
Parks EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERIOD ENDING 07/31/2023
% Fiscal Year Completed: 58.08
ACTIVITY FOR
2023 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
AMENDED
BUDGET 07/31/2023 07/31/23 YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE USED
Dept 5200 ‐ PARKS
41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 496,000.00 256,538.70 30,728.74 0.00 239,461.30 51.72
41011 PART‐TIME EMPLOYEES 2,200.00 1,007.79 164.31 0.00 1,192.21 45.81
41012 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 33,600.00 23,462.87 7,888.00 0.00 10,137.13 69.83
41020 OVERTIME‐REGULAR 18,300.00 3,835.97 0.00 0.00 14,464.03 20.96
41022 OVERTIME‐SEASONAL 0.00 130.80 0.00 0.00 (130.80)100.00
41050 ACCRUED LEAVE ADJUSTMENT 0.00 201.29 0.00 0.00 (201.29)100.00
41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 38,500.00 20,188.47 2,314.71 0.00 18,311.53 52.44
41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 42,000.00 20,830.85 2,843.21 0.00 21,169.15 49.60
41300 INSURANCE 89,600.00 50,099.61 6,140.24 0.00 39,500.39 55.91
41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 36,600.00 20,922.54 2,831.78 0.00 15,677.46 57.17
42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 126.31 0.00 0.00 (126.31)100.00
42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 17,500.00 10,812.13 3,366.08 1,500.40 5,187.47 70.36
42011 END USER DEVICES 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00
42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 0.00 35.00 0.00 0.00 (35.00)100.00
42070 TRAINING & INSTR SUPPLIES 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 26,500.00 5,375.71 4,248.09 4,936.39 16,187.90 38.91
42161 CHEMICALS 8,500.00 6,560.56 0.00 0.00 1,939.44 77.18
42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 22,500.00 14,307.27 1,527.51 0.00 8,192.73 63.59
42172 UNIFORMS 2,300.00 1,301.30 250.00 0.00 998.70 56.58
42173 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 2,500.00 1,185.97 100.88 0.00 1,314.03 47.44
42175 FOOD SUPPLIES 0.00 75.43 0.00 0.00 (75.43)100.00
42280 VEHICLE REPAIR AND PARTS 18,500.00 14,666.21 1,398.20 0.00 3,833.79 79.28
42282 GAS, OIL, LUBRICANTS 16,900.00 7,062.90 856.95 0.00 9,837.10 41.79
43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 4,500.00 585.14 8.08 0.00 3,914.86 13.00
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Item 2.
43105 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 4,000.00 2,174.56 0.00 0.00 1,825.44 54.36
43210 TELEPHONE 200.00 37.16 2.90 0.00 162.84 18.58
43211 CELL PHONES 3,500.00 1,688.83 184.05 0.00 1,811.17 48.25
43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 200.00 326.25 76.73 0.00 (126.25)163.13
43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE 100.00 243.21 0.00 0.00 (143.21)243.21
43320 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
43500 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 28,300.00 16,508.31 2,358.33 0.00 11,791.69 58.33
43800 UTILITY SERVICES 38,700.00 5,365.43 655.91 0.00 33,334.57 13.86
43810 ELECTRIC 19,200.00 9,601.43 2,587.83 0.00 9,598.57 50.01
43830 GAS 7,700.00 5,433.37 109.40 0.00 2,266.63 70.56
44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 49,100.00 2,387.20 1,966.79 0.00 46,712.80 4.86
44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICE 2,400.00 908.59 0.00 500.00 991.41 58.69
44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTI 400.00 1,492.33 0.00 832.50 (1,924.83)581.21
44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD. 39,500.00 14,013.66 1,912.64 0.00 25,486.34 35.48
44100 RENTS & LEASES 82,400.00 60,674.09 10,490.12 0.00 21,725.91 73.63
44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 200.00 125.34 0.00 0.00 74.66 62.67
44376 CIVIC EVENTS 100.00 21.94 0.00 0.00 78.06 21.94
44390 TAXES & LICENSES 800.00 600.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 75.00
Total Dept 5200 ‐ PARKS 1,157,500.00 580,914.52 85,011.48 7,769.29 568,816.19 50.86
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ‐ FUND 101 1,157,500.00 580,914.52 85,011.48 7,769.29 568,816.19 50.86
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08/18/2023 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERIOD ENDING 07/31/2023
% Fiscal Year Completed: 58.08
ACTIVITY FOR
2023 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED
UNENCUMBERE
D% BDGT
ACCOUNTDESCRIPTION
AMENDED
BUDGET 07/31/2023 07/31/23 YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE USED
Dept 5129 ‐ MURZYN HALL
41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 30,800.00 17,020.73 2,348.08 0.00 13,779.27 55.26
41011 PART‐TIME EMPLOYEES 104,000.00 53,793.96 7,920.22 0.00 50,206.04 51.72
41020 OVERTIME‐REGULAR 300.00 431.52 0.00 0.00 (131.52)143.84
41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 10,100.00 5,418.68 754.35 0.00 4,681.32 53.65
41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 10,300.00 5,431.06 782.87 0.00 4,868.94 52.73
41300 INSURANCE 6,400.00 3,749.58 535.65 0.00 2,650.42 58.59
41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 8,200.00 4,464.85 644.33 0.00 3,735.15 54.45
42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 5,000.00 5,041.00 0.00 0.00 (41.00)100.82
42011 END USER DEVICES 600.00 26.95 0.00 0.00 573.05 4.49
42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 900.00 2,457.25 2,390.85 0.00 (1,557.25)273.03
42161 CHEMICALS 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 10,000.00 2,878.52 0.00 0.00 7,121.48 28.79
42172 UNIFORMS 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
42990 COMM. PURCHASED FOR RESALE 2,000.00 867.95 338.00 0.00 1,132.05 43.40
43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 7,600.00 4,873.60 1,513.00 0.00 2,726.40 64.13
43210 TELEPHONE 1,500.00 470.37 50.48 0.00 1,029.63 31.36
43220 POSTAGE 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 100.00 83.75 12.98 0.00 16.25 83.75
43430 ADVERTISING OTHER 600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 600.00 0.00
43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 7,300.00 4,258.31 608.33 0.00 3,041.69 58.33
43800 UTILITY SERVICES 4,100.00 2,350.22 0.00 0.00 1,749.78 57.32
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43810 ELECTRIC 27,000.00 14,193.18 3,628.87 0.00 12,806.82 52.57
43830 GAS 9,000.00 6,382.20 143.85 0.00 2,617.80 70.91
44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 4,000.00 807.28 0.00 0.00 3,192.72 20.18
44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTERNAL SVCS 10,000.00 6,066.69 866.67 0.00 3,933.31 60.67
44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVIC 24,000.00 11,861.01 1,112.26 3,546.00 8,592.99 64.20
44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPT 1,600.00 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 75.00
44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC 5,900.00 3,558.66 491.67 0.00 2,341.34 60.32
44100 RENTS & LEASES (65,700.00) (37,378.41) (5,475.00)0.00 (28,321.59)56.89
44310 CREDIT CARD FEES 3,300.00 650.80 16.92 0.00 2,649.20 19.72
44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
44390 TAXES & LICENSES 300.00 350.00 0.00 0.00 (50.00)116.67
Total Dept 5129 ‐ MURZYN HALL 230,800.00 121,309.71 18,684.38 3,546.00 105,944.29 54.10
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ‐ FUND 101 230,800.00 121,309.71 18,684.38 3,546.00 105,944.29 54.10
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Item 3.
JPM Expenses GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TRANSACTIONS FROM 06/01/2023 TO 07/31/2023
Date Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
Fund 101 GENERAL
06/01/2023 101.5129.42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT BEG. BALANCE 5,041.00
07/31/2023 101.5129.42010 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 5,041.00
06/01/2023 101.5129.42011 END USER DEVICES BEG. BALANCE 26.95
07/31/2023 101.5129.42011 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 26.95
06/01/2023 101.5129.42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTIOBEG. BALANCE 0.00
06/08/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 90299 66.40 66.40
DRILL BIT SETS, HOSE REPAIR KITS, SCREW
07/28/2023 T A SCHIFSKY & SONS INC 69327 2,390.85 2,457.25
AC 3/8" AGGREGATE MIXES
07/31/2023 101.5129.42160 END BALANCE 2,457.25 0.00 2,457.25
06/01/2023 101.5129.42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 2,746.61
06/01/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 89679 24.97 2,771.58
CO2 ALARM
06/21/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 90752 5.07 2,776.65
END CAP, HOSE CLAMP
06/21/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 90765 71.90 2,848.55
HOSE, VALVES
06/29/2023 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER‐FRIDLEY 91539 29.97 2,878.52
EXIT LIGHT BATTERIES, APPLIANCE CORD
07/31/2023 101.5129.42171 END BALANCE 131.91 0.00 2,878.52
06/01/2023 101.5129.42990 COMM. PURCHASED FO BEG. BALANCE 159.65
06/08/2023 SHAMROCK GROUP‐ACE ICE 2896443 370.30 529.95
POP, CO2 JPM 060223
07/06/2023 SHAMROCK GROUP‐ACE ICE 2908292 338.00 867.95
POP JPM 063023
07/31/2023 101.5129.42990 END BALANCE 708.30 0.00 867.95
06/01/2023 101.5129.43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONABEG. BALANCE 2,112.60
06/01/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14299749 464.00 2,576.60
SECURITY JPM 051923‐052123
06/14/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14373263 160.00 2,736.60
SECURITY JPM 060223
06/20/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14397297 432.00 3,168.60
SECURITY JPM 061023‐061223
06/28/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14414933 192.00 3,360.60
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SECURITY JPM 061723
07/06/2023 MINNESOTA CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC 07526 969.00 4,329.60
REPAIR JPM CONTROLS
07/12/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14472107 408.00 4,737.60
SECURITY JPM 063023‐070223
07/19/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14506596 136.00 4,873.60
SECURITY JPM 070823‐070923
07/31/2023 101.5129.43050 END BALANCE 2,761.00 0.00 4,873.60
06/01/2023 101.5129.43210 TELEPHONE BEG. BALANCE 370.19
06/30/2023 POPP.COM INC 992790992 49.70 419.89
063023 ‐10010429
07/26/2023 POPP.COM INC 992793998 0.76 420.65
072623 ‐10013121
07/31/2023 POPP.COM INC 992795135 49.72 470.37
073123 ‐10010429
07/31/2023 101.5129.43210 END BALANCE 100.18 0.00 470.37
06/01/2023 101.5129.43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICBEG. BALANCE 57.79
06/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 060123 3.26 61.05
INTERNET 0623
06/15/2023 COMCAST 175677791 9.72 70.77
061523 934571297
07/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 070123 3.26 74.03
INTERNET 0723
07/15/2023 COMCAST 178021541 9.72 83.75
071523 934571297
07/31/2023 101.5129.43250 END BALANCE 25.96 0.00 83.75
06/01/2023 101.5129.43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANC BEG. BALANCE 3,041.65
06/30/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCA13854 608.33 3,649.98
07/31/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCA13904 608.33 4,258.31
07/31/2023 101.5129.43600 END BALANCE 1,216.66 0.00 4,258.31
06/01/2023 101.5129.43800 UTILITY SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 1,120.75
06/12/2023 Internal Charge 1,229.47 2,350.22
07/31/2023 101.5129.43800 END BALANCE 1,229.47 0.00 2,350.22
06/01/2023 101.5129.43810 ELECTRIC BEG. BALANCE 8,141.97
06/15/2023 CORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR 16620 2,039.79 10,181.76
061523 SOLAR POWER
06/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1042163705 146.07 10,327.83
060923 51‐4697130‐6
06/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1044514519 2,629.87 12,957.70
062023 51‐4350334‐8
06/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1044514519 2,193.49 10,764.21
062023 51‐4350334‐8
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06/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1044514519 199.90 10,564.31
062023 51‐4350334‐8
07/16/2023 CORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR 16720 1,302.98 11,867.29
071623 SOLAR POWER
07/19/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1048270179 169.46 12,036.75
071123 51‐4697130‐6
07/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1050684629 3,551.84 15,588.59
072023 51‐4350334‐8
07/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1050684629 1,395.41 14,193.18
072023 51‐4350334‐8
07/31/2023 101.5129.43810 END BALANCE 9,840.01 3,788.80 14,193.18
06/01/2023 101.5129.43830 GAS BEG. BALANCE 6,105.36
06/15/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 132.99 6,238.35
061523 8000014661‐5
07/18/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 143.85 6,382.20
071823 8000014661‐5
07/31/2023 101.5129.43830 END BALANCE 276.84 0.00 6,382.20
06/01/2023 101.5129.44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVIBEG. BALANCE 807.28
07/31/2023 101.5129.44000 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 807.28
06/01/2023 101.5129.44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTER BEG. BALANCE 4,333.35
06/30/2023 23 BUILDING MAINT ALLOCATION 13849 866.67 5,200.02
07/31/2023 23 BUILDING MAINT ALLOCATION 13899 866.67 6,066.69
07/31/2023 101.5129.44010 END BALANCE 1,733.34 0.00 6,066.69
06/01/2023 101.5129.44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTBEG. BALANCE 6,962.54
06/01/2023 CINTAS INC 4156846131 33.59 6,996.13
MOPS JPM 053023
06/06/2023 ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC 12403582 116.97 7,113.10
MONITORING 0723‐0923
06/08/2023 CINTAS INC 4157645206 33.59 7,146.69
MOPS JPM 060623
06/13/2023 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC 8106122059 74.63 7,221.32
PREVENT MAINT 1222
06/20/2023 ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC 3673139 96.41 7,317.73
PEST CONTROL JPM 060823
06/20/2023 ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC 3673139 6.41 7,311.32
PEST CONTROL JPM 060823
06/27/2023 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC 8106275156 77.27 7,388.59
PREVENT MAINT 0623
06/28/2023 CINTAS INC 4159734941 33.59 7,422.18
MOPS JPM 062723
06/28/2023 CINTAS INC 4159058061 33.59 7,455.77
MOPS JPM 062023
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06/29/2023 NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPOR2670 3,292.98 10,748.75
EMERGENCY REPAIR JPM HVAC UNIT 1 061323
07/06/2023 CINTAS INC 4160330190 33.59 10,782.34
MOPS JPM 070323
07/06/2023 ORKIN INC 244877712 128.99 10,911.33
PEST CONTROL 052323
07/12/2023 CINTAS INC 4161137983 105.94 11,017.27
MOPS, MATS JPM 071123
07/13/2023 CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE 23‐HALL‐1 60.00 11,077.27
BEER LINE CLEANING JPM 070523
07/19/2023 CINTAS INC 4161823403 33.59 11,110.86
MOPS JPM 071823
07/20/2023 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 179533472 71.56 11,182.42
WEED CNTRL JPM 071223
07/27/2023 CINTAS INC 4162518100 33.59 11,216.01
MOPS JPM 072523
07/27/2023 FIRENET SYSTEMS INC 6780SC 435.00 11,651.01
REPAIR FIRE ALARM JPM
07/27/2023 SHAMROCK GROUP‐ACE ICE 2921753 210.00 11,861.01
BEER LINE CLEANING 060123
07/31/2023 101.5129.44020 END BALANCE 4,904.88 6.41 11,861.01
06/01/2023 101.5129.44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARBEG. BALANCE 1,200.00
07/31/2023 101.5129.44030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,200.00
06/01/2023 101.5129.44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTEBEG. BALANCE 2,575.32
06/30/2023 23 IT ALLOCATION 13856 491.67 3,066.99
07/31/2023 23 IT ALLOCATION 13906 491.67 3,558.66
07/31/2023 101.5129.44040 END BALANCE 983.34 0.00 3,558.66
06/01/2023 101.5129.44100 RENTS & LEASES BEG. BALANCE (26,933.41)
06/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001554942 301.00 (26,632.41)
SATELLITE RENT‐1640 73 1/2 AVE
06/28/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001547561 204.00 (26,428.41)
SATELLITE RENT‐MCKENNA
06/30/2023 23 MURZYN SPACE ALLOCATION 13857 5,475.00 (31,903.41)
07/31/2023 23 MURZYN SPACE ALLOCATION 13907 5,475.00 (37,378.41)
07/31/2023 101.5129.44100 END BALANCE 505.00 ########(37,378.41)
06/01/2023 101.5129.44310 CREDIT CARD FEES BEG. BALANCE 460.40
06/30/2023 CC FEE REC/COM DEV 13861 173.48 633.88
07/31/2023 CC FEE REC/COM DEV 13909 16.92 650.80
07/31/2023 101.5129.44310 END BALANCE 190.40 0.00 650.80
06/01/2023 101.5129.44390 TAXES & LICENSES BEG. BALANCE 350.00
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07/31/2023 101.5129.44390 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 350.00
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Item 3.
Dear members of the Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission,
We are VERSUS -a new cycling team based in Minneapolis.We seek to build community
through dedicated mentorship,volunteer trail work,and supporting future cyclists,and we
are also hoping to bring a cyclocross bike race to Huset Park this fall.Cyclocross racing is a
mixture of mountain biking and road racing,and usually consists of multiple laps on a
closed course in a park,predominantly on grass.Cyclocross season in Minnesota typically
runs from September until November.After speaking with multiple City of Columbia
Heights staff,Huset Park was repeatedly recommended as the best option for overall
usability,with ample parking,family friendly options,and welcoming amenities.
Cyclocross racing is a spectator-friendly sport that can generate a terrific atmosphere on
race day.To make the most of our event,we are looking to bring a food truck on site,and
have an event announcer throughout the day with amplified sound.We may even bring a
bouncy house to the park for the day to encourage more families to attend.Anyone from
the community will be welcome to join in and enjoy the festive racing atmosphere.
In order to make our event a success,we are requesting the following:
1.A reduced rental fee.We wish to rent the park for a full day,but are asking to pay
a maximum rental fee of $300.We are operating on a small budget,and while
racers pay a registration fee in order to race,it is a possibility that we will lose
money on this event.We are looking to host an event to build community,not to
make a profit.
2.Access for the course to run through both Huset East and Huset West.We plan to
request a road closure for Jefferson St.NE,and will avoid any off limits areas such
as ballfields,but we would appreciate the additional space that extending to
Huset West will offer.
3.Mowing of the grass in Huset Park 3-4 weeks before our race,and 1 week before
our race.Whatever can be done on the city’s end to remove grass and grass
clippings will help with dethatching the course,which will minimize ‘greasy’
surfaces,and will help keep riders from unintentional wipeouts.We will rake any
excess grass prior to the race for optimal user experience,and will rake after as
well,to restore grass conditions.
4.The ability to use the indoor bathrooms for the day,to facilitate easy changing for
all riders before and after races.
There are a number of parks in the Twin Cities metro that have been hosting one or more
cyclocross races each year for several (or many)years.These events continue to be
successful and the long-term relationships benefit the parks,their communities,and racers
alike.We are looking to cultivate a similar relationship,and are committed to helping out
post-race with whatever you need assistance with in Huset Park in order to make this event
a success,going forward,for everyone.
Thank you for your time,
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Deanna Saefke
To:Fedlu Awol
Subject:RE: Murzyn Hall Reservation
The below request is for a non‐profit non‐resident reduced rental rate of Murzyn Hall on 9/22/23 from 5‐10pm.
From: Fedlu Awol <fedlu.h.awol@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2023 12:11 PM
To: Deanna Saefke <DSaefke@columbiaheightsmn.gov>
Subject: Murzyn Hall Reservation
Hello Deanna,
Thank you for giving me a detailed tour of the Murzyn Hall last Thursday for IQRA'I community Center's upcoming event.
IQRA'I Community Center is a tax ‐exempt 501 c (3) (tax ID 27‐2244222) faith‐based non profit organization registered in
Minnesota. IQRA'I Community Center serves mainly, but not limited to, muslim community originally from Ethiopia and
resides in twin cities. Most of its members live in columbia heights, Riddles, Blain, Minneapolis, St. Paul and other
outskirts of the twin cities. The organization holds its outdoor events mainly in fridley and columbia heights parks. We
have rented Fridley community center on more than one occasion for our indoor events before but we are looking for a
little bigger space this time and we found that Murzyn Hall has everything we need for our event.
This event that is planned to be held on 09/22/23 from 5pm to 10 pm is a family dinner event accompanied by kids
activities that we do once or twice a year and discuss general issues and challenges that the community is facing
including education, health, jobs, social issues etc. Therefore, we are requesting permission to rent the Murzyn Hall on
09/22/2023 from 5 pm to 10 pm. Please let us know if you need any assistance.
Sincerely,
Fedlu Awol
Secretary of the board of directors
Iqra'i Community Center
651‐332‐4730
6811 Bryant ave N,
Minneapolis, MN 55430
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Item 5.