PR 04/24/1967THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION CODM�IISSION MEETING, April 24,:_��E7
The Meeting was called to arder by Chairman Hughes at 8:07 P.M.
^ ROLL CALL �
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hughes, Dunphy, Cochran, Spence, Fitzpatrick.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Warren Hanson, 900 iVest Moore Lake Drive
Ed Patterson, Lake Improvement, 814 Fulton Street S.E.
JoAnne Jochum, League of Women Voters, 841 West Moore Lake Drive
Paul Brown, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
MINUTES, APRIL 3, 1967
MOTION by Spence, seconded by Cochran, that the April 3, 1967 Minutes be
accepted as mailed. The Motion Carried.
LETTERS
Letter from General Foods Corporation,, Maxwell House Coffee Division -
Subject: Commission suggested the organization of a group to collect
interseals from instant coffee jars and in turn redeem these interseals
for playground equipment for the Park Department.
Letter from Montgomery Wards - Subject: President's Council on Physical
Fitness. It is the concern of the Nation to combine school and play- ,
ground recreational facilities so they ean both be used the year around
instead of each for a specific time of the year.
^ Letter from Hans Bobardt, 6560 - 2nd Street N.E. = Subject: Balls from dia-
mond at Jay Park coming into his yard.
MOTION by Dunphy, seconded by Fitzpatrick to receive letters. Motion Carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
According to the Director, vandalism is way up from last month. Due to a new
property insurance policy, there is now a$250.00 deductible.
The park storage shed has been moved by Dale Movers for a charge of $150.00.
This move was necessary because of City Hall construction.
A petition for a park has been received by the Council from the citizens
around Ruth Circle.
Summer - Fall Program fliers will be sent witfi the Beach Stickers in the mail
this year. Copies will also be passed out to all city schools. Commission
feels they have a more attractive program this year compared to oth�r years.
AGENDA
Planning Commission Report
� It was suggested and agreed upon that Chairman Hughes, who is also Acting
Chairman of the Planning Commission, make a report from these meetings to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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PLANS AND�OBJECTIVES
� Summer - Fall Program
No predictions can be made as to a conflict between the schools indoor pool
and the beach swimming program until one season has been completed.
The Commission agreed that the Fourth of July Festival is a worthwhile event.
MOTION by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Dunphy, to accept the summer program.
The Motion Carried.
A Fridley Youth Football Assaciation is now being formed. A question arose
as to whether tackle football is a good program for the age group of 8 to 13
years. The Com.mission will loak into this subject further.
OLD BUSINESS
J ay Park
Hans Bobardt has requested that a fence be put up in order to keep balls from
flying into his property. The Director suggested that the backstop be relocat-
ed for a cost of $130.00 and that "Softball Only" signs be erected on backstop.
MOTION by Dunphy, seconded by Spence, to instruct Director to order backstop
moved with an added 10' wing and foul ball hood and that "Softball Only" sign
or something to that effect be erected as soon as work can be contracted.
n The Motion Carried.
Hans Bobardt is to be notified of the solution to this situation.
Moore Lake - Spraying
The Director requested three bids for the spraying of Moore Lake for weed
contral. One was presented in person by Mr. Ed Patterson of Lake Improvement.
He suggested that potassium endothal would be the best for Moore Lake. If
this were to be used, the beach would only be closed for twenty-four (24)
hours and the costs would be $352 for the west side, $750 for the east side,
$1,059 for both sides and $3,360 for entire lake or 50 acres. Two other bids
are forthcoming.
Mr. Warren Hanson, a resident on West Moore Lake Drive, stated that last
year their strip was sprayed with little success and he felt that the only
way to go about this weed problem would be to spray the entire lake.
The cost of spraying was compared to the development of a playground which
would benefit an entire neighborhood rather than just a few. A special meet-
ing will be held to discuss this subject further.
Land Acquisition
Property Appraisals .
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Commission received, reviewed and discussed two property appraisals
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in respect to Rice Creek Pareels East of Old Central.
n Carlson Summit Manor North, Block 7, Lots 13,14, and 15
After Commission's discussion; the following Motion was made:
MOTION by Dunphy, seconded by Fitzpatrick, requesting City Council
to follow up on purchase of Carlson Summit Manor North, Block 7,
Lots 13,14, and 15 for park purposes. The Motion Carried.
Rice Ereek Wate�shed Association
Director reported voting results to Commission. Twenty-five to one in favor
of Rice Creek Watershed Association formation.
Little League
Chairman Hughes will contact Council as to whether or not the Commission has,
any say about the design of the Little League field and diamonds in terms of
safety.
NEW BUSINESS
GoTf and Archery Park Rules
A citizen inquired if there were rules about archery and golfing in the city's
parks. To the Cornmission's knowledge, there are none. The Director is going
^ to make an appeal in his weekly newspaper column and word it as such that it
comes as a recommendation. '
Park Badge
These badges would help serve as an identification for the department's equip-
ment and help curb vandalism. The commission agreed that this is a good idea
and.has urged the Director to look into other alternatives such as stencils.
Petition - Rice Creek Area - East of Old Central
A petition was received from the citizens in this area who would like the _
;Fontaine Property purchased by the City for park property.
City Planner
� The commission was made aware of the fact that the Council has received the
- specifications for the duties of a city planner.
1968 Parks and Recreation Preliminary Budget
The Commission received, reviewed and discussed the Preliminary Budget for
1968.
MOTION by Dunphy, seconded by Cochran, that appropriations for choir be
n dispersed in the 1968 Budget.
MOTION by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Dunphy, to amend Mr. Dunphy's Motion
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that $150.00 be.appropriated for music and department supply them with a
� room in the school. The Motion to amend.carried. Vote on original Motion
Carried. _
MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Spence, that the Preliminary Budget for 1968
be approved as revised. The Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 12:55 A.M.
The next regular Meeting will be held on Monday, May 22, 1967, at 8:00 P.M.
at the Fridley City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Lo,�� ickson, ecretary: Parks and Recreation Commission
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