PR 02/02/1982 - 31276r
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 1982
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kondrick called the February 2, 1982, Parks & Recreation Comnission
meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Dave Kondrick, Barbara Hughes, Dick Young, Dan Allen
Jan Seeger
Charles Boudreau, Parks & Recreation Director
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 5, 1982, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES:
Mr. Young stated that on page 2, in the second to last paragraph, it should be:
Thurs., Jan. 28, not Thurs., Jan.26.
MOTION BY 1ffi2. YOUNG� SECONDED BY MR. ALLEN� TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 5� 1982,
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AS AMENDED.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED TXE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTIDN BY M5. HUGHES, SECONDED BY I�IR. ALLEN, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS WRITTEN.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. �
1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. Update - Referendum Vote February 16, 1982
Dr. Boudreau handed out "Vote Yes" buttons that were put out by the
� recreation building support group. He stated the support group is
going to take out a full-page article that should appear in the
"Community" supplement to the Minneapolis Star on Thurs., Feb. 11.
This article would state some of the reasons why this facility is
needed in Fridley and would urge people to vote "yes". He stated the
support group will a'�so be sending out some notices,and they will
conduct a"call campaign" the weekend before the referendum.
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Dr. Boudreau stated the facility is gaining some support; however, on
the other side, there is definitely strong opposition to the facility,
primarily because of the cost. People are leery of having their
taxes increased, which is understandable, and they do not know what is
happening at the state and federal levels.
Dr. Boudreau stated he has attended about 19 meetings with different
groups in different locations. They have talked to over 400 people.
Ms. Hughes stated that one thing
referendum is voted down, it has
reasonable length of time.
b. Senior's Shopping Program
they have to remember is that if this
got to be brought up again w}thin a
Dr. Boudreau stated the Corr�nissionews may have read about the senior's
shopping program that was initiated by Connie McMillion. He stated they
take the seniors shopping one day a week with .the bus donated by the
Lions Club. The program is underwritten by the Lions Club to pay for
the driver and the gas. They go to Holiday Warehouse once a week and
once a month they go to Target. He stated it has been an enjoyable
experience for the seniors, and they hope to continue the program. They
usually take two busloads of 35-40 people every shopping trip.
Dr. Boudreau stated Ms. McMillion is now working
senior advisory council that would help advise on
of the seniors in the entire community. She has
churches and most of the churches have appointed
that committee. He stated he wanted to make the
this effort.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
on getting together a
the programs and needs
gone through the local
one member to sit on
Commissioners aware of
a. Development Adjacent to Springbrook Nature Center
Dr. Boudreau stated the Commissioners had a copy of a memo from
Jerry Boardman regarding this development. Mr. Boardman expressed
his willingness to attend the next Commission meeting to discuss the
Corr�nission's concerns.
Dr. Boudreau stated that from the information he has gotten from the
City Council meeting and John Flora, Public Works Director, they will
know more about what is really happening in about a month. There are
some grave doubts that the money is going to be available for this
development.
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Dr. Boudreau stated Mr. Flora has talked to Dave Harris, and Mr. Harris
stated he would be happy to meet with the Parks & Recreation Comnission ,r�
if he can put a package together to present. At this time, it looks
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doubtful, but if things do happen, Mr. Boardman, Mr. Harris, and
Mr. Flora will be in attendance at the next month Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting. He stated the City Council and Mr. Harris are
aware of the concerns expressed by the Commission at its last
meeting.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Proposal for Lease Cancellation - North Suburban Hospital District
Dr. Boudreau stated the Commission members had a copy of a letter from
North Suburban Hospital District's legal counsel, He stated apparently
the North Suburban Hospital District leased the City a parcel of land
on demand by the City. He stated this small parcel of land is not wide
enough for any physical types of sports, and he could see no need for
continuing to lease the land.
MOTION BY MS. HUGHES, SECONDED BY MR. YOUNG, TO RECOMMEND THAT TXE
CITY COUNCIL TERMINATE THE PARK LEASE WITH NORTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF 75TH AVE. N.E.
AND FIRST ST. N.E.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED TH�'
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION BY MS. HUGHES, SECONDED BY MR. YOUNG, TO AA70URN THE MEETING. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE FEBRUARY 2, 1982,
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:22 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Saba � �
Recording Secretary