HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-2021 Park & Recreation Commission Packet
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
John P. Murzyn Hall—Main Hall, 530 Mill St NE
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
5:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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. Parks Expenses July - Sept 2021
Murzyn Hall Expenses Sept 2021
2. Approve Minutes September 22, 2021
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
3. The annual Columbia Heights Fire and Ice Plunge fundraiser will take place on Jan 29, 2022
from 7am-3pm. They are asking for the park rental fee to be waived. Columbia Heights
firefighters are heading up the event along with participation from the Columbia Heights
Lions Club and Athletic Boosters.
4. HeightsNEXT request to waive or reduce the rental fee for the Cheers For Beers event on
Fri, May 13, 2022. A letter of request is attached.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
5. The Recreation Coordinator, Katie Holznagel, will give a review on the current and future
plans for youth and adult programming.
6. Staff will discuss proposed rental rates for John P Murzyn Hall in 2023. Attached is a chart
of the current rental rates for 2021-2022.
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 Expenses July
DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT CODE
70121 OFFICE DEPOT 8.33 COPY PAPER,ENVELOPES 101-45200 2000
72221 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTN 6.18 BUS CARD,MARKERS,TAPE 101-45200 2000
72221 LTG TRAILS, INC.449.99 BLOWER 101-45200 2010
72221 SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK 26.98 SIDING 101-45200 2160
72221 HOME DEPOT #2802 42.69 WEED B-GONE 101-45200 2161
72221 HOME DEPOT #2802 (2.84) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2161
70121 MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO INC 19.48 BLOWER STRAPS 101-45200 2171
70121 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 31.96 HEXKEY,SCREWDRIVER,PVBAT 101-45200 2171
70121 HOME DEPOT #2802 13.90 HOSE 101-45200 2171
70121 HOME DEPOT #2802 (0.92) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
70121 HOME DEPOT #2802 58.95 2X4'S 101-45200 2171
70121 HOME DEPOT #2802 (3.92) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
70821 AAA AWARDS (13.95) MEMORIAL PLAQUE 101-45200 2171
70821 AAA AWARDS 13.95 MEMORIAL PLAQUE 101-45200 2171
70821 HOME DEPOT #2802 97.18 CONCRETE 101-45200 2171
70821 HOME DEPOT #2802 (6.46) TAX EXEMP 101-45200 2171
70821 HOME DEPOT #2802 97.18 CONCRETE 101-45200 2171
70821 HOME DEPOT #2802 (6.46) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
70821 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 29.88 PLIERS 101-45200 2171
70821 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 63.66 TAPE,BRUSHES,ROLLER COVR 101-45200 2171
71521 HOME DEPOT #2802 (4.74) PAPER LAWN BAGS 101-45200 2171
71521 HOME DEPOT #2802 (36.98) STRETCH WRAP 101-45200 2171
71521 HOME DEPOT #2802 4.74 PAPER LAWN BAGS 101-45200 2171
71521 HOME DEPOT #2802 36.98 STRETCH WRAP 101-45200 2171
72221 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTN 4.47 OIL,SPOONS,BATTERIES 101-45200 2171
72221 HOME DEPOT #2802 73.19 EXT CORD,LATCH,STRAP 101-45200 2171
72221 HOME DEPOT #2802 (4.87) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
72221 HOME DEPOT #2802 40.55 SCREWS,GREASE,LUBE 101-45200 2171
72921 HOME DEPOT #2802 96.35 CABLE TIES 101-45200 2171
72921 HOME DEPOT #2802 (6.41) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
72921 HORIZON CPO SEMINARS 293.12 SAND FILTER TOP ASSY 101-45200 2171
72921 TRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC 799.50 CAN LINERS 101-45200 2171
72921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 1,316.04 PAINT 101-45200 2171
72921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS (0.85) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
72921 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 27.38 SIDING 101-45200 2171
72921 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F (27.38) RTN SIDING 101-45200 2171
72921 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 7.63 PVC CAPS,PVC ADAPTER 101-45200 2171
72921 EARL F ANDERSEN INC 30.00 TRAILER PARKING SIGN 101-45200 2171
70821 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 30.11 042221 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
70821 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 4.57 051321 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
72921 LUND/TIM 128.04 UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 101-45200 2172
70121 MCCLELLAN SALES INC 50.00 LEATHER DRIVERS GLOVES 101-45200 2173
72221 MCCLELLAN SALES INC 22.43 EAR PLUGS 101-45200 2173
72921 LUND/TIM 199.74 BOOT REIMBURSEMENT 101-45200 2173
73121 JULY 2021 GARAGE ALLOC 3,149.93 PARKS PARTS 101-45200 2280
73121 JULY 2021 FUEL ALLOCATIO 1,145.89 PARK FUEL 101-45200 2282
72221 FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS SCRE 34.19 ANNUAL ENROLLMENT 0621 101-45200 3050
72221 REDPATH AND COMPANY LTD 167.00 %2020 FED SINGLE AUDIT 101-45200 3050
72921 RESPEC INC 140.63 GIS SERVICES 0621 101-45200 3050
70121 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL 73.33 070121 SAFETY SERVICES 101-45200 3105
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70821 POPP.COM INC 3.84 062621-10013121 101-45200 3210
72221 VERIZON WIRELESS 82.34 070121 342019817-00001 101-45200 3211
70821 COMCAST 8.22 041521 934571297 101-45200 3250
70821 COMCAST 6.52 061521 934571297 101-45200 3250
70821 ANOKA COUNTY 3.75 BROADBAND CONN 0721 101-45200 3250
73121 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 2,100.00 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 101-45200 3600
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)11.78 071321 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)130.14 071321 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)146.80 071221 51-5950185-0 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)88.29 071221 51-5850185-0 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)84.90 070821 51-0010057576-7 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)34.43 070821 51-0011039127-7 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)77.99 070821 51-0012266105-3 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)14.58 070821 51-9597586-9 101-45200 3810
72221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)29.91 070821 51-8042065-3 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)21.21 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)14.70 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)22.70 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)56.60 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)38.30 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)63.07 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)156.69 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)221.84 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)63.41 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)80.87 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)647.57 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)11.78 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)21.81 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
72921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)30.20 071421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
73121 CITY UB BILLS-SECTION 3 319.54 UTILITIES-APR,MAY,JUNE 101-45200 3820
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY 27.31 061621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY (25.00) 061621 INTERIM REFUND 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY 20.49 061621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY (20.98) 061621 INTERIM REFUND 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 061621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY (9.01) 061621 INTERIM REFUND 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY 18.37 061621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY (19.10) 061621 INTERIM REFUND 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 061621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
70821 CENTER POINT ENERGY (18.88) 061621 INTERIM REFUND 101-45200 3830
72221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 5.99 070921 5467671-3 101-45200 3830
72221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 1.50 070921 10802324-3 101-45200 3830
73121 CITY UB BILLS-SECTION 3 273.19 UTILITIES-APR,MAY,JUNE 101-45200 3850
72921 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 8,914.49 PARK LAWN SVC 0621 101-45200 4000
72921 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 859.65 LAWN SVC,VEG CNTL 101-45200 4000
72921 CROCK'S PLUMBING INC 820.00 INSTALL PRESSURE VACUUM 101-45200 4000
72921 ASSURED SECURITY INC 123.50 REKEY LOCK SPLASH PAD 101-45200 4000
73121 JULY 2021 COPIER ALLOCAT 8.08 JUL-21 COPIER CHARGE 101-45200 4000
73121 JULY 2021 GARAGE ALLOC 3,651.60 PARKS LABOR 101-45200 4050
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-LOMIANKI 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 324.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 119.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
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70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-SILVER LK 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 205.00 SATELLITE RENT-RAMSDELL 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-PRESTEMON 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-GAUVITTE 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-KEYES 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 130.00 SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 113.00 SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
70121 ON SITE SANITATION INC 23.00 SATELLITE RENT-SILVER LK 101-45200 4100
70821 ON SITE SANITATION INC 1,804.00 SATELLITE RENT JAMBOREE 101-45200 4100
72221 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 47.00 SIDING BENDER RENTAL 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 119.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 324.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-LOMIANKI 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 113.00 SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 130.00 SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-KEYES 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-GAUVITTE 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-PRESTEMON 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 205.00 SATELLITE RENT-RAMSDELL 101-45200 4100
72921 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-SILVER LK 101-45200 4100
73121 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 6,683.33 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 101-45200 4100
39,726.65 TOTAL 101-45200
70821 HORWITZ INC 642.57 REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT 884-45200 4100
642.57 TOTAL 884-45200
40,369.22 GRAND TOTAL
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Park Expenses August
DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT CODE
80521 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTN 4.13 PENS,TAPE,HOOK 101-45200 2000
80521 OFFICE DEPOT 5.33 COPY PAPER 101-45200 2000
80521 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 56.28 FASCIA,SOFFIT,J-TRIM 101-45200 2010
80521 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 22.45 SOFFIT 101-45200 2010
81921 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SP 955.00 PRESS ACTIVATOR KIT 101-45200 2010
81321 AMAZON.COM 96.78 WIRELESS KEYBOARD,MOUSE 101-45200 2011
81921 SAFETY FIRST PLAYGROUND 2,653.00 PLYGRND SAFETY SURFACING101-45200 2160
81921 SAFETY FIRST PLAYGROUND 2,653.00 PLYGRND SAFETY SURFACING101-45200 2160
81921 SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK 63.85 SIDING 101-45200 2160
82621 SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK 114.95 SIDING 101-45200 2160
81921 REINDERS INC 543.67 RANGER PRO GLYPHOSATE 101-45200 2161
80521 CENTRAL IRRIGATION SUPPL 90.26 ROTOR,VALVE,SPRAYERS 101-45200 2171
80521 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 21.71 SCRAPER,FILE,NAILS 101-45200 2171
80521 HOME DEPOT #2802 36.13 HOSES,KEY WRENCH 101-45200 2171
80521 HOME DEPOT #2802 (2.40) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
80521 HOME DEPOT #2802 14.49 NAILS,MORTAR 101-45200 2171
80521 HOME DEPOT #2802 (0.96) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
80521 HORIZON CPO SEMINARS 26.76 CLOSURE,O-RINGS 101-45200 2171
81221 ACE HARDWARE 12.29 SHUT OFF HOSE 101-45200 2171
81221 HOME DEPOT #2802 24.64 CLAMPS 101-45200 2171
81221 HOME DEPOT #2802 (1.64) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
81221 HOME DEPOT #2802 6.73 SILLCOCK 101-45200 2171
81221 HOME DEPOT #2802 (0.45) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
81221 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 383.48 PAINT 101-45200 2171
81321 AMAZON.COM 45.14 OTTERBOX IPHONE 11 101-45200 2171
81921 HOME DEPOT #2802 107.60 MANURE FORK,FERTILIZER 101-45200 2171
81921 HOME DEPOT #2802 (7.16) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
81921 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 11.64 PAINT BUCKET 101-45200 2171
81921 PIONEER ATHLETICS 912.75 FIELD MARKING PAINT 101-45200 2171
81921 REINDERS INC 358.00 MARKING CHALK 101-45200 2171
81921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 328.58 PAINT 101-45200 2171
81921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 27.85 TAPE,PROTECTOR,STRAINER 101-45200 2171
82621 EARL F ANDERSEN INC 233.30 BOAT LANDING SIGN 101-45200 2171
82621 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 0.51 PAINT STRAINER 101-45200 2171
82621 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 46.66 PAINT 101-45200 2171
82621 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 152.51 PAINT,BRUSH,STRAINERS 101-45200 2171
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 1.49 061721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 143.39 052721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER (1.49) 061721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER (143.39) 052721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 1.49 061721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
80521 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 143.39 052721 UNIFORM RENTAL 101-45200 2172
83121 AUG 2021 GARAGE ALLOCAT 958.56 PARKS PARTS 101-45200 2280
83121 AUG 2021 FUEL ALLOCATION 699.45 PARK FUEL 101-45200 2282
82621 RESPEC INC 97.50 GIS SERVICES 0721 101-45200 3050
80521 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL 73.33 080121 SAFETY SERVICES 101-45200 3105
81921 POPP.COM INC 3.75 072621-10013121 101-45200 3210
81921 VERIZON WIRELESS 82.34 080121 342019817-00001 101-45200 3211
81921 COMCAST 6.53 071521 934571297 101-45200 3250
83121 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 2,100.00 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 101-45200 3600
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81921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)42.31 080621 51-8042065-3 101-45200 3810
81921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)14.44 080621 51-9597586-9 101-45200 3810
81921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)33.84 080621 51-0011039127-7 101-45200 3810
81921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)69.19 080621 51-0012266105-3 101-45200 3810
81921 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)82.64 080621 51-0010057576-7 101-45200 3810
82621 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)138.82 081121 51-5950185-0 101-45200 3810
82621 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)22.17 081121 51-5950185-0 101-45200 3810
83121 CITY UB BILLS-SECTION 1 528.87 UTILITIES MAY,JUNE,JULY 101-45200 3820
81221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 19.06 071921 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
81221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 071921 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
81221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 071921 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
81221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 071921 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
81221 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 071921 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
82621 CENTER POINT ENERGY (18.69) 070921 5452216-4 101-45200 3830
82621 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 070921 5452216-4 101-45200 3830
82621 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 080921 5452216-4 101-45200 3830
82621 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 080921 5467671-3 101-45200 3830
82621 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 080921 10802324-3 101-45200 3830
83121 CITY UB BILLS-SECTION 1 117.05 UTILITIES MAY,JUNE,JULY 101-45200 3850
81221 MARCO, INC 22.37 MAINT 072521-102421 101-45200 4000
81921 PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC 1,000.00 MOW,VEG MGMT 073021 101-45200 4000
81921 PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC 900.00 MOW,VEG MGMT 073021 101-45200 4000
83121 AUG 2021 COPIER ALLOC 7.85 AUG-21 COPIER CHARGE 101-45200 4000
80521 HORWITZ INC 250.00 PARKS 0721-0921 101-45200 4020
83121 AUG 2021 GARAGE ALLOCAT 1,752.20 PARKS LABOR 101-45200 4050
80521 ON SITE SANITATION INC 18.00 SATELLITE RENT-RAMSDELL 101-45200 4100
81221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 23.00 SATELLITE RENT GAUVETTE 101-45200 4100
83121 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 6,683.33 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 101-45200 4100
25,989.65 TOTAL 101-45200
82621 LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL, I 205.00 DEBRIS REMOVAL 412-51912 4000
205.00 TOTAL 412-51912
81921 SUBURBAN AUTO BODY INC 6,797.74 REPAIR #0180 CA110952 884-45200 4080
81921 SUBURBAN AUTO BODY INC 1,000.00 REPAIR #0180 CA110952 884-45200 4349
7,797.74 TOTAL 884-45200
33,992.39 GRAND TOTAL
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Park Expenses September
DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT CODE
90221 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTN 10.13 COPY PAPER,POUCHES,TAPE 101-45200 2000
90221 WW GRAINGER,INC 532.13 TOOL BOX 101-45200 2010
90221 SYLVA CORPORATION INC 847.50 DOUBLE SHREDDED MULCH 101-45200 2160
90221 CENTRAL IRRIGATION SUPPL 22.94 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 101-45200 2171
90221 DISCOUNT STEEL INC 13.04 BASE PLATE 101-45200 2171
90221 HOME DEPOT #2802 5.40 BOLTS,NUTS 101-45200 2171
90221 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 34.44 PAINT REMOVER DISKS 101-45200 2171
90221 THE FENCE STORE INC 69.00 FENCE TIES 101-45200 2171
90221 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL 73.33 090121 SAFETY SERVICES 101-45200 3105
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)20.19 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)15.86 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)22.75 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)62.25 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)22.38 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)57.72 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)156.07 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)201.29 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)45.63 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)165.65 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)269.33 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)11.60 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)17.20 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)28.18 081621 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)13.20 081621 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
90221 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)127.96 081621 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 45.00 SATELLITE RENT-LABELE 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 113.00 SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELLITE RENT-KEYES 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 130.00 SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-GAUVITTE 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 205.00 SATELLITE RENT-RAMSDELL 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-PRESTEMON 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 119.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELLITE RENT-SILVER LK 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-LOMIANKI 101-45200 4100
90221 ON SITE SANITATION INC 324.00 SATELLITE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
90921 EARL F ANDERSEN INC 475.98 SIGN POSTS 101-45200 2171
90921 HOME DEPOT #2802 19.99 SPLICE KIT,TAPE 101-45200 2171
90921 HOME DEPOT #2802 (1.33) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
90921 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 33.77 PAINT,BRUSHES,TAPE 101-45200 2171
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90921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 47.88 PAINT 101-45200 2171
90921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 22.66 BRUSHES,ROLLER 101-45200 2171
90921 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 63.09 PAINT,ROLLER TRAYS 101-45200 2171
90921 MCCLELLAN SALES INC 34.12 COOLING RANGER HAT 101-45200 2173
90921 ANOKA COUNTY 3.75 BROADBAND CONN 0821 101-45200 3250
90921 ANOKA COUNTY 3.75 BROADBAND CONN 0921 101-45200 3250
90921 CENTER POINT ENERGY 19.43 081721 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
90921 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 081721 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
90921 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 081721 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
90921 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 081721 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
90921 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 081721 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
90921 AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC 83.75 TRBLSHT LIGHTS-SULLIVAN 101-45200 4000
90921 AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC 201.25 TRBLSHT LIGHTS-KEYS 101-45200 4000
90921 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 68.00 TRENCHER RENTAL 101-45200 4100
91321 AMAZON.COM 25.45 IPHONE XR CHARGERS 101-45200 2171
91321 AMAZON.COM 59.88 IPHONE CAR CHARGER,CASE 101-45200 2171
91321 AMAZON.COM 8.49 SMASYS SAFETY SHIRT 101-45200 2173
91321 AMAZON.COM 12.99 DIB SAFETY VEST 3XL 101-45200 2173
91621 HOME DEPOT #2802 29.34 SIDDING,BOLTS,NUTS 101-45200 2171
91621 HOME DEPOT #2802 (1.95) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
91621 HOME DEPOT #2802 87.39 TOOLBOX,SHOVEL,FLASHLITE 101-45200 2171
91621 HOME DEPOT #2802 (5.82) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
91621 SANDQUIST,TIM 119.95 BOOT REIMBURSEMENT 101-45200 2173
91621 POPP.COM INC 3.83 082621-10013121 101-45200 3210
91621 COMCAST 6.50 081521 934571297 101-45200 3250
91621 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 82.34 LAWN SVC RAMSDELL 081721 101-45200 4000
91621 ZIEGLER INC 1,571.00 CATERPILLAR 101-45200 5180
92321 J H LARSON ELECTRIC COMP 102.07 100W,250W BULBS 101-45200 2171
92321 HOME DEPOT #2802 75.06 SS LINK,BOLT CUTTERS 101-45200 2171
92321 HOME DEPOT #2802 (4.99) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
92321 HOME DEPOT #2802 37.60 SS CHAIN LINKS 101-45200 2171
92321 HOME DEPOT #2802 (2.50) TAX EXEMPT 101-45200 2171
92321 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 18.98 TOOLBOX 101-45200 2171
92321 PICTURES AND GIFTS LLC 13.00 POLO SHIRT 101-45200 2172
92321 PICTURES AND GIFTS LLC 33.90 SAFETY VESTS 101-45200 2173
92321 VERIZON WIRELESS 477.04 090121 342019817-00001 101-45200 3211
92321 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)108.05 090721 51-0010057576-7 101-45200 3810
92321 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)15.19 090721 51-9597586-9 101-45200 3810
92321 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)43.58 090721 51-8042065-3 101-45200 3810
92321 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)72.82 090721 51-0012266105-3 101-45200 3810
92321 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)34.79 090721 51-0011039127-7 101-45200 3810
92321 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 090821 5467671-3 101-45200 3830
92321 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 090821 5452246-4 101-45200 3830
92321 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.96 090821 10802324-3 101-45200 3830
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93021 COMMERCIAL RECREATION SP 372.65 BLUE SHELL,BEARING,RING 101-45200 2010
93021 HOME DEPOT #2802 67.96 CABLE TIES 101-45200 2171
93021 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 91.61 FORKS,HATCHETS,SHOVELS 101-45200 2171
93021 SEPT 21 GARAGE ALLOCATIO 906.28 PARKS PARTS 101-45200 2280
93021 SEPT 21 FUEL ALLOCATION 921.29 PARK FUEL 101-45200 2282
93021 RECLASS POSTAGE EXPENSE (73.08) RECLASS POSTAGE EXP 101-45200 3220
93021 POSTAGE USED 7/1-9/30/21 73.08 PER METER COUNT 101-45200 3220
93021 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 2,100.00 21 PROP & LIAB INS ALLOC 101-45200 3600
93021 CITY UB BILLS -SECTION 2 3.00 UTILITIES-JUNE,JULY,AUG 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)10.34 091321 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)175.36 091321 51-7654903-4 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)164.41 091321 51-5950185-0 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)14.06 091321 51-5950185-0 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)24.34 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)16.28 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)26.46 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)112.04 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)44.59 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)67.97 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)170.67 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)219.02 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)44.31 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)161.58 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)224.80 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)17.92 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)16.49 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 XCEL ENERGY (N S P)32.03 091421 51-4159573-1 101-45200 3810
93021 CITY UB BILLS -SECTION 2 34,300.05 UTILITIES-JUNE,JULY,AUG 101-45200 3820
93021 CENTER POINT ENERGY 20.80 091621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
93021 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 091621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
93021 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 091621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
93021 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 091621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
93021 CENTER POINT ENERGY 15.00 091621 8000014661-5 101-45200 3830
93021 CITY UB BILLS -SECTION 2 562.19 UTILITIES-JUNE,JULY,AUG 101-45200 3850
93021 SEPT 21 COPIER ALLOC 15.27 SEPT-21 COPIER CHARGE 101-45200 4000
93021 SEPT 21 GARAGE ALLOCATIO 2,623.30 PARKS LABOR 101-45200 4050
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELLITE RENT-LOMIANKI 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 324.00 SATELITTE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 119.00 SATELITTE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELITTE RENT-SILVER LK 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 205.00 SATELITTE RENT-RAMSDELL 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELITTE RENT-PRESTEMON 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 64.00 SATELITTE RENT-GAUVITTE 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELITTE RENT-LABELLE 101-45200 4100
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93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 58.00 SATELITTE RENT-KEYES 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 130.00 SATELITTE RENT-SULLIVAN 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 113.00 SATELITTE RENT-MCKENNA 101-45200 4100
93021 ON SITE SANITATION INC 199.00 SATELITTE RENT-HUSET 101-45200 4100
93021 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 6,683.33 21 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC 101-45200 4100
60,560.60 TOTAL 101-45200
93021 GROVE NURSERY 931.96 PERENNIALS 412-51912 2160
931.96 TOTAL 412-51912
61,492.56 GRAND TOTAL
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September EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - 2021
Date Vendor Item Amount Account
9/9/21 Menards Cashway Lumber sander, sandpaper, block $64.81 2171
9/9/21 Trio Supply Company Inc floor pads $18.31 2171
9/16/21 Trio Supply Company Inc cleaner, bags, tp, towels $1,659.86 2171
9/9/21 Shamrock Group Ace Ice pop jpm 030221 $90.64 2990
9/2/21 G4S Secure Solutions USA security 081421-081621 $416.00 3050
9/9/21 Viking Automatic Sprinkl fire alarm inspection $265.00 3050
9/16/21 G4S Secure Solutions USA security 082021-082921 $552.00 3050
9/16/21 G4S Secure Solutions USA security 090421-090521 $432.00 3050
9/23/21 G4S Secure Solutions USA security 091021-091221 $400.00 3050
9/30/21 G4S Secure Solutions USA security jpm 091921 $250.56 3050
9/16/21 Popp.Com Inc telephone 073121-083121 $106.56 3210
9/16/21 Comcast comcast 081521 $6.50 3250
9/30/21 Prop & Liab Insurance prop & liab ins alloc $491.67 3600
9/2/21 Cornillie 2 Community So solar garden 082321 $1,917.90 3810
9/2/21 Xcel Energy electric 082021 $3,360.20 3810
9/2/21 Xcel Energy solar garden cr 082021 -$2,066.09 3810
9/2/21 Xcel Energy electric 072021 $3,808.09 3810
9/2/21 Xcel Energy solar garden cr 072021 -$4,007.59 3810
9/2/21 Xcel Energy elec combo refund 072021 -$48.99 3810
9/23/21 Xcel Energy electric 090721 $202.81 3810
9/30/21 Cornillie 2 Community So solar garden 092021 $1,757.73 3810
9/30/21 City UB Bills water-June, July, Aug $789.04 3820
9/9/21 Center Poin Energy gas 081721 $76.94 3830
9/9/21 Center Poin Energy gas 091621 $78.46 3830
9/30/21 City UB Bills sewer-June, July, Aug $1,006.53 3850
9/30/21 Building Maint Alloc building maint alloc 21 $808.33 4010
9/2/21 Altemp Mechanical Inc ice machine clean 081921 $375.00 4020
9/2/21 Cintas Inc mops jpm 082421 $26.53 4020
9/2/21 Minnesota Control System hvac repair unit 1 $398.00 4020
9/2/21 Orkin Inc pest control jpm 082021 $108.00 4020
9/9/21 Cintas Inc mops jpm 083121 $26.53 4020
9/9/21 Shindler Elevator Corp prevent maint 0821 $68.51 4020
9/9/21 Shamrock Group Ace Ice beer line cleang 082521 $113.00 4020
9/16/21 Cintas Inc mops, mats jpm 090721 $77.53 4020
9/23/21 Asset Management Systems monitoring 1021-1221 $116.97 4020
9/23/21 Viking Automatic Sprinkl annual sprinkler inspect $300.00 4020
9/30/21 Cintas Inc mops jpm 092121 $26.53 4020
9/30/21 Crock's Plumbing Inc repair t-trap, t&p valve $690.00 4020
9/30/21 Orkin Inc pest control jpm 091721 $108.00 4020
9/2/21 On Site Sanitation Inc satellite rent - McKenna $116.00 4100
9/30/21 On Site Sanitation Inc satellite rent - McKenna $116.00 4100
Grand Total $15,103.87
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Item 1.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting
John P. Murzyn Hall – Senior Center, 530 Mill Street NE
September 22, 2021 - 5:30 pm
Tom Greenhalgh called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and read the opening statement for remote meetings
due to a health pandemic and declared emergency. He reported that the meeting could be conducted by a
combination of in-person and electronic means.
Roll Call
Members present: Sean Clerkin, Brian Clerkin, Tom Greenhalgh, Becky Groseth, Rachel James, Nicole Peterson
Staff present: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Deanna Saefke,
Commission Secretary; Connie Buesgens, Council Representative; David Cullen, Public Works Street/Park
Superintendent; Liam Genter, Urban Forestry Specialist.
Approval Consent Agenda
Motion by S Clerkin, second by B Clerkin, to approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Letters and Requests
None at this time.
Old Business
A. Park Rental Rates – Update
Windschitl reported the City Council passed all of the park rental rates and policy changes as recommended by
the Commission with the exception of the nonresident park rental rate. The Council felt the proposed $100
rental fee was not enough to help cover some of the expenses for cleaning the park after such a large group. The
Council proposed a rental fee of $150 for nonresidents. Windschitl reported at the work session discussion that
many times people who do not live in the city will find someone who does and have that resident rent the park.
Windschitl summarized all park rentals will be made in a four-hour block of time, all park rentals will end at 8
pm, and the fee for a nonresident will be $150 with tax.
B. Fertilizer and Weed Control in City Parks.
Hansen reported this is a follow up from a discussion among the Commission from the June meeting. Members
were asking for more information on the application of fertilizer and weed control in the City Parks. Hansen
indicated the City Council and the Park & Recreation Commission has discussed this topic several years ago.
Based on those discussions there are primary goals to treat the high use areas, namely the athletic fields and
more intensely used park areas was to keep those areas relatively weed free. It wasn’t a directive to keep the
areas completely weed free. The objective is to control dandelions and other types of weeds. The parks
department has been operating on those goals ever since. To accomplish that weed control the City uses
TruGreen throughout the entire parks system at fifteen parks, no service is provided at three parks. Hansen
introduced Liam Genter, City Forester and Natural Resource Specialist and David Cullen, Public Works
Street/Park Superintendent.
Genter reported TruGreen provides applications at the fifteen parks two times per year. The applications include
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fertilizer; a liquid based, mostly nitrogen, a little bit of potassium, no phosphorus, and is applied at the lowest
recommended rates. The herbicide application includes a preemergent herbicide that targets crabgrass, and
similar grass weeds, and a broadleaf herbicide that targets broadleaf weeds like thistle, dandelions, and other
broadleaf weeds. No insecticides are applied including neonicotinoids. The application rates are always very
dilute.
Hansen reported the Commission asked about the cost for the service. He indicated the cost can vary from year
to year but is typically around $15,000 annually on a contract. This is the most cost-effective way to get fertilizer
applied and get broadleaf weed control applied. Hansen added Commission Member James previously asked
about the TruGreen application at Sullivan Lake Park. Medtronic does their own applications around the walking
trail area. The City does not go beyond the primary park area of the tennis courts, building area, and shelters,
but not beyond that. If any application signs are seen around the walking trail that is done by Medtronic. They
own the green open space just to the north of the park building.
James thanked staff for the detailed report. She read through it in careful detail and appreciates the City
Forester, Genter being in attendance. James has no problem with the fertilizer and application around the
ballfields. Her concern is with the application near the walking trails where people walk their animals and near
the playgrounds where children are. Having dandelions in those areas do not impede on anyone’s walking or
playing. She understands the application is regarded as safe but many people still have allergies to the
chemicals. Groseth would like to see a clarification on where the signs are being placed after the application so it
is clear as to what areas have been treated and not just the entrance to the park. Cullen replied there isn’t any
statute that says they have to post signage after applications, so it is really up to TruGreen as to where they
place signage. He will reach out to TruGreen and ask what their policy is. Groseth replied that might make
people feel better to see signage around the ballfield if that is the area treated and not closer to the playgrounds
if they have not been treated. Greenhalgh asked if the signs are dated and how long the signs stay out. Cullen
replied the removal of the signs is typically up to the property owner. James stated the signs she sees do not
have the date on them regularly. Hansen replied staff will ask TruGreen to write the date on the signs. He
indicated that according to the TruGreen literature as soon as the liquid application is dry the area is safe to walk
on. Parks staff can work on removing the signs in a timely manner.
Peterson asked what the goal is when applying the herbicides. Is the goal aesthetics, is it performance of the
turf? Hansen replied a lot of the fields are multipurpose use fields and are really getting beat up. The only field
with irrigation is at Ramsdell Park. A goal is to try and sustain as much turf for as long as we can on the fields.
Windschitl replied this year is a perfect example when there wasn’t a lot of rain. At Huset Park on the field used
for soccer the grass has completely disappeared in the drought areas. As soon as there was rain this season the
areas in front of Murzyn Hall where fertilizer is applied grew fast and greened up quickly. The areas in the soccer
fields have little to no grass and the teams that play have been complaining about the conditions. The fertilizer
sustains the turf conditions when there is not a lot of rain water. Without the rain the weeds are opportunists
and take over. Windschitl indicated the ballfields are used for co-ed, men’s, and youth leagues and we want to
make the area look as nice as we can. Peterson asked if this process is the best use of money. If the field
conditions are an ongoing battle to maintain it should be looked at to allocate funds for using a more robust
seed mixture. She asked if the fields are over seeded. Hansen replied yes. An athletic seed mix is purchased for
the fields. Peterson asked if it is over seeded every year. Cullen replied yes. Typically, parks are aerated in the
fall, and then spec out or pick a specific seed to what the needs are in the area that was aerated. For example,
along a boulevard there is a specific see mixture that is tolerant of salt used on the roads in the winter. Peterson
indicated the take away from this is that the conversation began because a citizen saw the signs at Sullivan Park,
was concerned and posted on social media. She feels if the public is educated on the process and the
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information is published it will ease peoples concerns. Hansen replied that is a great idea to publish information
about the procedures. It will be beneficial if TruGreen will date the signs, and the signs are removed as soon as
possible after applications.
Buesgens noticed in the past years a liquid spray was used on weeds along the sidewalk, and is wondering if that
is still happening. Hansen replied yes that is done as need and most commonly along Central Avenue at the
concrete medians. Buesgens has seen a torch used for week control instead of chemicals. Cullen replied that
application burns off the leaves and you do not always kill the root system below. Buesgens asked by using a
spray application do the weeks come back in the same area. Cullen replied typically no, but yes weeds can
reappear in that same area. Buesgens indicated the concern is when the herbicide is applied and it rains it will
run off of the sidewalk, draining into the water system. Peterson replied the solution being used is very diluted.
Spot application is the best practice. It is not her favorite procedure but if it is being done correctly it is
reasonable.
Groseth indicated at a previous meeting the topic was brought up on updated the Tobacco Free Policy in the
parks to include the whole park system and not just in the youth activity areas. Minneapolis changed their policy
in 2017 making all parks tobacco and alcohol free. Why is the policy only effective during youth events?
Peterson agrees with having tobacco free parks but wonders how that type of policy can be enforced. Groseth
reported the City of Minneapolis policy indicated the first year was a grace period and after that year a person
violating the policy could be asked to leave the park. S Clerkin replied he frequently visits Minneapolis Parks and
the policies are not being enforced. Windschitl replied the enforcement of the policy was the biggest issue when
the Commission was initiating the policy. The focused was given to the youth areas and where youth would be
for games and practices, or even at the shelters. Some of the fields are also used for adult athletics and at that
time some of the commission members had a problem with trying to stop an adult from using tobacco during an
adult event. Secondly the question about enforcement was a big concern because if there isn’t any enforcement
who would abide by the rule. Saefke added there was a parent who said it is more comfortable for them to
approach another adult using tobacco and ask them to leave the area when there is a sign indicating the ban
during youth activities. Groseth brought up the policy of picking up after your dog and that there isn’t a sign in
the park where she frequents. S Clerkin stated the number of signs in the parks was reduced years ago. Hansen
replied there is a backstory to that. Previous Commissions had reviewed the number of signs in the park and
when there is sign proliferation people generally ignore the signs because there is too many. The Commission at
that time choose to take down most of the signage in the parks. For areas of importance choose to do different
things. One thing is to have availability of poop bags for pet owners. Instead of placing signage there is the
opportunity to clean up after the animals. Groseth is okay with that as well and have ashtrays at the other end
of the park. Hansen replied he has attended many meetings with discussions on smoking/nonsmoking issue and
it is always a discussion on if there is any type of regulation, if it cannot be enforced do you really want to have
the regulation in place. The City Council has had that dialogue over the years. Buesgens indicated if there is a no
smoking sign in the parks maybe it would encourage more people not to smoke. Not every person might abide
by it but it would give other people in the park some backup when asking another person not to smoke.
Greenhalgh asked if security cameras are being installed in the parks. S Clerkin replied additional lighting will be
installed at the parks. Buesgens replied security cameras are being installed at Huset, Sullivan, and LaBelle Park
to start. S Clerkin indicated brighter lighting will be more effective than cameras. Hansen the parking lot around
Murzyn Hall is getting cameras. This was put together by the police department. The camera technology is much
greater than even two years ago and they will be able to switch between day and night mode. The library is
getting cameras next year. Hansen is not aware of LaBelle Park. The incandescent lighting at the parks is being
changed to LED. It is a brighter and whiter light. S Clerkin asked if the outlets at the park shelters can be turned
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off at a certain time. Hansen replied not currently. The breaker would need to be physically switched off. The
usage of those park outlets is not costing much. S Clerkin replied increased lighting and the lack of outlets would
deter people from being at the park after hours.
Peterson asked what was decided regarding the smoking policy. Greenhalgh replied the main thing is how to
enforce it. Peterson stated she agrees with the other members that if there are leash laws posted and not being
enforced, why can’t there be a sign for a no smoking policy. It could still be a deterrent or a reminder. Groseth
replied it might reduce the amount of smoking and garbage of cigarette butts on the ground. James feels the
signage around the playground and shelter areas have been very effective. She has seen people smoking walk by
the sign and then leave the area. S Clerkin asked if there is a primary park of concern for smoking. He suggesting
tying to place a sign at that park to see if it helps the situation. Windschitl reported Medtronic does not allow
smoking on their property. B Clerkin suggested trying a no smoking sign at Sullivan Park and see how it goes.
Windschitl replied one other problem with the policy is that Murzyn Hall is located within Huset Park and there
is smoking at almost every event from guests.
Motion by B Clerkin, second by Groseth, to use Sullivan Park as an experimental park of no smoking in the park.
James suggested setting a time period for the trial and revisit the results seen at the park. James suggested six
months. Peterson suggested one year. Hansen suggested placing signage along the trail from 53rd all the way
down to the existing primary park land that incorporates Medtronic. Rather than placing signage around the
entire park. S Clerkin agrees with that suggestion. Windschitl indicated there are existing signs around the
playground and shelter. Hansen replied these signs would just be along the trail. Buesgens knows of a resident
that could monitor what they see for changes in the park. That person is at the park very frequently and had
brought up this concern multiple times. Greenhalgh suggests revisiting the results in six months and finalizing
the signage in one year.
Amendment: B Clerkin and Groseth approve the amendment to revisit the results after placing the signage at
Sullivan Park trail in six months and finalize signage in one year.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
New Business
None at this time.
Reports
A. Recreation Director
Windschitl indicated there has been some questions on how to get an item on an agenda. At any time, a
commission member can call or email Windschitl or Hansen to receive any background and history on a
particular issue. Items can always be added to the agenda for discussion.
Windschitl reported Murzyn Hall has been very busy over the past year because of all the postponed events
from 2020. Most weekends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are booked. It has resulted in a lot of additional
cleaning, upkeep, and a lot of mess. With that there has been issues with the HVAC system. It has been a costly
summer with repairs.
Windschitl conveyed the youth summer program participation numbers were very good this year. The
participation number were up from last year. We were very fortunate to have healthy participants and no
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sicknesses go through the programs. We ran a few youth trips using a school bus and were unsure at the
beginning of the summer if those types of trips would even be able to occur. The kids had fun and the trips were
successful. The Senior Program has been running very well. Recently a group of senior citizens who play cribbage
in New Brighton with many Columbia Heights residents, were displaced from their usual meeting place and are
now meeting here. The adult softball leagues have been very good this spring and summer. An adult fall league
for Co-Ed and Men’s teams is currently underway.
Greenhalgh asked about the status of the Hylander Gym opening up. Windschitl replied it is still closed. He has
had many discussions with the City Manager about it. Currently the gym is closed to the public because they feel
it is too difficult to enforce the mask mandate all of the time with young adults during an open gym time. The
school district has a mask mandate policy on school property. Currently there are a few select youth teams that
are able to use the gym in a controlled environment where they are wearing a mask all of the time. The only
exception is that the police department is running an open gym time for High School and Columbia Academy
students. Windschitl indicated as soon as he is able to open the gym to the public he will.
B. Public Works Director/City Engineer
Hansen reported typically there are fourteen or fifteen seasonal workers and this year there were five or six
seasonal staff. The parks staff usually runs with six employees and are currently at five. Recently staff had a nice
discussion with the City Council regarding infrastructure. City parks were a part of that discussion. The parks
capital improvement plan that the Commission helped to develop in 2018-2019 was part of that. On average
there has been a 12-15% increase in building related costs due to COVID and the economy. The discussion will
continue on the condition of the city parks and future improvements.
Buesgens added part of the discussion was hiring an architect to evaluate the condition of the John P Murzyn
Hall facility; similar to what was done for city hall. Continuing with that progression the Park & Recreation
Commission would be asked for involvement on changes to Murzyn Hall.
Greenhalgh asked how the solar panels are working that are on the city liquor store buildings. Hanen replied
there are solar panels on two liquor stores, one public works building, public safety, and the library. There are
five solar subscriptions and we have been operating off of one system. Two of the other systems came online
today. This reduces the electric bills.
C. Commission Members
S Clerkin stated the Columbia Heights Lions Club is having a Halloween Bash on October 30. City Nights band will
be playing for the event. The Lions Club is asking for the requirement of a security officer during the event be
waived because there will be many of the Lions Club members present and controlling the event. Peterson
asked how the liability is covered for the event. S Clerkin replied the Club has insurance. The event doors will
open at 6 pm and band at 6:30 pm. The fee is $10. There will be a $1000 prize for the best costume.
Motion by Greenhalgh, second by James, to waive the requirement for a security officer during the event on
October 30. Upon vote: All ayes, B Clerkin and S Clerkin abstain. Motion Carried.
Greenhalgh adjourned the meeting at 6:22 pm.
Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary
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Item 2.
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Item 4.
John P. Murzyn Hall Rental Rates
Rentals in 2021 will pay the 2021 rates, rentals in 2022 will pay the 2022 rates.
RENTAL INFORMATION 2021 RATES 2022 RATES
(Sun ‐ Fri) (Saturday) (Sun ‐ Fri) (Saturday)
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge
w/Tax Included
$1,134.46 $1,801.11 $1,134.46 $1,801.11
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge $1,059.01 $1,681.32 $1,059.01 $1,681.32
Hall $810.80 $1,274.30 $810.80 $1,274.30
LaBelle Lounge $244.97 $341.71 $244.97 $341.71
Gauvitte, Prestemon,
Edgemoor,or Keyes Room w/tax $193.05 $221.38 $193.05 $221.38
Senior Center or
Maithaire/McKenna Room w/tax $295.43 $346.60 $295.43 $346.60
Rates, Fees, & Deposits are subject to State Sales Tax.
ALL RENTALS:
Pop/CO2 Use $107.13/$160.69/$214.25
All rentals of Murzyn Hall and the LaBelle Lounge are required to use the in‐
house pop dispensers behind the bar. Rates for groups, tax included: up to 175
people $107.13, 175‐250 people $160.69, 250‐375 people $214.25.
Security Deposit $200
All paid rentals inside Murzyn Hall will be required to have a security officer. If
deemed needed by the City, additional security may be added and charged to
the lessee. When alcohol is being served security will start when alcohol service
begins. For non‐alcohol functions security will begin when dinner is being
served. The officer is billed at an hourly rate of $35 plus tax in 2021 and will be
deducted from the security deposit. Additional charges above the $200 deposit
will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Damage Deposit $500
The Damage Deposit will be refunded after your event less any damages or
additional fees. The original payee will receive a check from the city or a refund
on your credit card within 30 days of your event or sooner.
($250 damage deposit for single room rentals)
DOWN PAYMENT: $500 full Murzyn Hall rentals. $100 single room rentals. Non‐refundable.
RENTAL TIMES: Friday Murzyn Hall 9:00 am – 1:00 am.
Saturday & Sunday Murzyn Hall 12:00 noon – 1:00 am.
Early entry times are available, upon request, on Murzyn Hall rentals for an hourly fee of
$60 plus tax. A late fee will be assessed every 30 minutes after 1:00 am.
All single room rentals have a 7 hour maximum limit. Senior Center rentals end at 7pm.
DISCOUNTED RATES: Residents owning a home or business in Columbia Heights are eligible
for a 25% discount off of the rental fee.
4 hour events or less are eligible for a 25% discount off of the rental fee. *
2 hour events or less are eligible for a 50% discount off of the rental fee. *
*Not applicable on Saturdays for the main hall
STORAGE FEE: A fee of $100 plus tax will be charged for any items delivered prior to the
rental time or left within John P. Murzyn Hall after the ending 1:00 am rental time. If the
room is damaged or unclean the renter may be charged the full room rental fee.
CANCELLATION FEE: In the case of a cancellation, down payments are nonrefundable
unless the date is re‐rented. If the date is re‐rented the City will refund 80% of the down
payment. Cancellation must be received in writing before the date will be opened.
Linen table cloths, linen napkins, plates and silverware available for an additional
rental fee.
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Item 6.