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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE April 11, 1989 Present: Jerry LeTendre Cindy Paschke Steve Dixon Lisa Smith Jerry Peterson, Council Liason Absent: Dan Kupfer Audience: Orville Hughes, Mark Ewing, Greg Dufeck, Elwin Linek, Peter Despen OLD BUSINESS Motion by LeTendre to accept February notes as revised. (These notes are attached following the notes for April). Due to inclement weather a P &R Committee Meeting was not held in March. Miscellaneous items discussed during that month will be added to this month's notes. Financial Report: It is the understanding of the P &R Committee that $2578.68 remains in the 1989 budget, with the addition of $1450.00 in C.D.'s to be cashed in during July. This amount does not include the State surcharge of $23, and the SAC fee of $575. Indeed, the future of 1989 looks grim! However, the P &R Committee is beginning planning for fund raisers, to be addressed later in these notes. Hockey Rink and Warming House: .It was noted that weather is warm enough to allow the heat to be turned down. Motion by Smith to turn the heat off completely until needed again next fall. Second by LeTendre. Motion by LeTendre to dig some form of trench or drainage path for the water to drain from around the warming house and drive, so that drying of the ground around that area can be accelerated, and access to the building will be easier. Unanimously accepted. Vaccuum for Warming House: Jerry has offered the use of his Shop Vac as needed for the cleaning of the Warming House. Plaque for the Rink: Jerry will be in contact with a sign company in Circle Pines with ideas for a plaque. More information will be given at that time. Planning for Tearing down of old rink: See notes under New Business. Discussion of a telephone at the Warming House was tabled until later next fall. i Some members of the P &R Committee still do not have copies of the "Parks of Centerville." Review and beginning planning stages will start at a special meeting to be held April 26, 1989. Special notes will be submitted at that time. COMPLAINTS The P &R Committee is not sure of its responsibility to reseed cattails in Hardwood Pond Estates park. Motion by Paschke to contact Carol Pelton regarding this issue, as she may be more familiar with the circumstances surrounding that complaint. NEW BUSINESS An offer from Marcel Rivard has been accepted for the removal of the old hockey rink, contingent upon the stipulations involved with that removal. A copy of the letter sent to Marcel is attached to these minutes. Also, Tammy will be drafting a waiver of liability for the City, and sending that to Marcel to sign before clean - can begin. Motion by Dixon that should Marcel not agree to all of the stipulations, an alternate offer from Peter Despen (Centerville) and Mark Ewing, et. al. (Lino Lakes) will be accepted, as we know that they will accept the terms offered. Orville Hughes was present to ask questions and comment on various upcoming summer projects that need to me completed. Ory stated that the playground equipment needs to be checked for safety and spring clean -up around the park needs to be accomplished. Motion by Dixon to pay the City Maintenance crew to clean up the Royal Meadows Park. Motion by LeTendre not to hire a CETA worker this year, as funds will not permit this, or the hiring of a supervisor for that worker. Motion by Patchke to call Dave Lutz (a representative of the soccer teams) regarding donation of funds to maintain the cutting of grass during the soccer season. This will be done because the soccer season demands that the grass be cut more often due to the nature of the sport. Also, to contact Danny Tourville regarding information about how monies were paid last year for the mowing. Cindy will also find out the base charge for electric and gas during the summer months. Motion by LeTendre to address the City Clerk as to clarification of the March 22, 1989 CC Minutes, regarding pull tab monies going back to the City. 1 Jerry Peterson shared the pamphlet entitled "1989 Picture -It- Painted Application - A Beautification Assistance Program ". Although the application deadline has passed for 1989, Mr. Peterson indicated that this offer is made every year. Motion by Smith to begin preparing for the submission of an application for the year 1990. Mr. Peterson also suggested that the P &R Committee coordinate with the City regarding future planning (i.e. 5 year) for trails and sidewalks. This information will be addressed at the special meeting on April 26, 1989. A question was addressed regarding ownership of the various ponds in the individual developments, particularly that of Center Oaks II, located on Center Street. It was noted that this area is in desperate need of clean up, as last year's dry weather caused grass and weeds to take over the area. Mr. Peterson has offered to address the City Council regarding this issue. Motion by Dixon to contact ban Tourville regarding snow removal for the winter of 1990, and to discuss whether Dan would be willing to remove snow on an on -call basis. A letter has been written to Margaret Langfeld regarding Night Golf, and the use of a county park for this fund raiser. Margaret has indicated that she will contact Dave Torgelson, who is in charge of that decision. Dave will, in turn, contact Jerry regarding whether we will be permitted to use the park. Motion by Le.Tendre that should the okay be given to use the park, the P &R Committee will plan a Night Golf fundraiser for the month of May. More planning will be made in the near future. No changes or additions were suggested for the Newsletter. Respectfully bmitted 1. OF Apip ' , m' , 'ecretary Pa ks & Recreation Committee