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PR 08/22/1977 - 31228� .� � PARKS & RfCREA7I0N COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 22, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Peterson, Leonard Moore, Betty Ann Mech, Robin Suhrbier MEMBERS ABSENT: Jan Seeger OTHERS PRESENT: Charles Boudreau, Parks & Recreation Director Jack Kirk, Program Supervisor Rickie Bergquist, Program Supervisor Frank Hart, F.Y.F.A. President Ray Leek, Planning Aide CALL TQ ORDER: Chairperson Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF JULY 25, 1977, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: Mr. Moore stated on page 4, paragraph 3, the wording should be changed to read: "Mr. Boudreau stated. . . " MOTION Cy Leonard Moore, seconded by Betty Ann Mech, to approve the Ju7y 25, 1977, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting minutes as amended. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimoulsy. � APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The follwoing items were added to the agenda: Code of Ethics - Item B under "New Business" MOTION by Betty Ann Mech, seconded by Leonard Moore, to approve the agenda with the above addition. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A.. Sumner Pro ram Re-cap Mr. Jack Kirk, Program Supervisor, was introduced to the Eommission to give a summer program re-cap. Mr. Jack Kirk showed a series of slides depicting the summer playground operation and the various programs offered by the Park & Recreation Department during our seven week period of surrmer operation. It was a generai censas of opinion that the commi�sion receive the report with the expressed ;eeling �hat'conunission was very happy with ihe directio�l'of the summer program and the wide variety of activities offered to the children in the• residence in tne City Fridley. �'1 � � B. & RECREATION COMMISSION ME Marao Eas 2. 1977 PAGE man was read into the minutes for cor�nission � �nformation � It read in part, "Thank you for your letter regarding the proposed park � improvementf for Riverview Heights. I am ver�r pleased, as are many peoplee Naturally, there are few people complaining, but I think the biggest camplaint is that we will be losing winter recreation, namely, an ice rink. I know you have heard this from me 6efore, but I m very serious about the combination rink and tennis court system that Columbia Heights has. The last time I talked to the Parks Superintendent of Columbia Heights, which I believe was about a year ago, they were so pleased with the one they had, they were hoping to add another. According to the superintendent, the combination rink and tennis court is almost maintenance free. The secret being a good 6ase for the black top. I realize this entales more money, but in the long run to our advantage. I think it would be to the advantage of the City of Fridley to pay attention to what other cities do, and how they solve their problems. Again, thank you Chuck for your concern for our neighborhood. On the whole, the people are very pleased with your proposaTs for the parks and are fully in hope that the City Council will be in agreement. We all hope this will 6e a realization soon. Sincerely, Mrs. Margaret Eastman.° Mr. Boudreau did reply to the commission that the department does work cTosely with other cities and aaso professional literature on keeping up to date on the new and changing aspects of park maintenance and facilities. C. Mr Boudreau reported on Color Caating Nir. Boudreau reported that they had recently completed the color coating of several hard surface areas throughout the city and that in an attempt to upgracj�-� the appearance of some of our park areas, we have gone with a blue chevron spec. on color coating. Although there has been some negative reaction, this is on a very limited nature and most have been very positive as to the new appearance of the hard surfaced areas located within the different parks. It was also reported tha� fencing has been canpleted at the Moore Lake Beach tennis courts and at the Commons tennis courts, so these are naw completely enclosed. D. Mr. Boudreau reported comments on Facilities in City Director Boudreau reported that there were some thirty four (34) teams entered in the State Softball Tournament the past weekend_.and there were many positive comnents and remarks received from all of the'teams and all�of the p7ayers about the excellent condition and shape of the facilities in the City of Fridley. E.` Senior Citizens Newsletter Rickie Bergquist reported that she has begun a Senior Citizens Newsletter which will go out monthly to all seniors in the City of Fridley in an attempt to increase participation for this age group. She also reported that in a cooperative agreement with Community Education, that the City has been granted permission to use two (2) rooms in the Parkview Elementary School during the day.time for Senior Citizens Programming. r . Rickie also covered some of the different programs plans for the coming year ' r� an d a lso t he various pro grams that the Park and Recreation Department will be � offering to everyone in the community for the fall session of our programming. � ' PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1977 PAGE 3 2. OLD BUSINESS: y,,� A. �proval of the Comprehensive Parks & Open Space Pla� After 6rief preliminary remarks by Mr. Ray leek and a general diseussion of the importance of this plan, �ommissioner members and Chairman Peterson expressed their sincere thanks to Mr. Ray Leek, Mr. Jerrold Boardman and the rest of the Planning,Department for doing an excellent job in preparing, editing and �revising the Comprehensive Park & Open Space Plan. MOTION by Mr. Moore, seconded by Robin Suhrbier to accept the Comprehensive Parks & Open Space Plan as presented in concept and pass this on to other necessary commissions. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. . 3. NEW Bt1SINESS: A. Plan for F.Y.F.A, reported by Mr. Hart Mr. Frank Hart, of the Fridley Youth Foot6a11 Association (F.Y.F.A,) was present to give a brief report on ti�is years plan for the Football Association activity. Mr. Hart stated that there would be very few changes in the league rules and the system of the league. He noted that their registration was down from the past years, and he expected to have a total of three hundred (300) to three hundred and fifty (350) boys registered for the boys program and an equal number of girls registered for the girls football program. Mr. Hart thanked the commission for their continued support and the continue -� upgrading o� the foat6a11 field located at Commons Park. It was discussed that possible there was a need for the F.Y.F.A. and the Park & Recreation Department to further cooperate on resadding of the foot6a11 field area, due to the fact that Soccer is now being played in this same area and the concern for the wear and tear on the turf. � ;v � Mr. Hart, the F.Y.S.A., and Mr. Boudreau will work on this problem in the future. Chairman Peterson made the board aware that Mr. Hart has spent much time and effort in the cause of youth sports in the City of Fridley and for his time and efforts, Mr. Nart, was awarded the Viking Ring for contribution to sports and athletics, which is given ta one person each yearo This is a great honor for a resident of fridley to receive. He thanked Mr. Hart for the continued time, effort and energy spent 6y himself in the benefit of youth sports and ath7etics in the City of Fridley. B. Proposed Code of Ethics for City of Fridley Commissions and fuTl-time Staff After a brief discussion of the document as presented, there was a general concensus by the members, that being; Mr. Moore had no objections to the document as presenied and thought that in general cases where there might be a possible conf]ict that this would be a good measure to demonstrate to people that there is some trust and ethical conduct in local governmento There was some concern by the other three members as to the phraseology on page 30 of the document. The section that refers to spouses, mothers, children, etc. With these concerns voices, it was decided that no official action would be taken. However, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 22 1977 PAGE 4 ;'� these feelings should be noted in the minutes to make the other comn�ssions and the City Council aware of the Park & Recreation Commissions concerns with respect to the Code of Ethics. . . MOTION by Leonard Moore, seconded by Robin Suhrbier, to adjourn the meeting n at 9:55 p.m. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, G • �C • CHARLES A. BOUDREAU Parks & Recreation Director CAB1bak � �