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PR 01/22/1968. MINUTES pF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COI�IISSION MEETING, JANUARY 22, 1968 Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Dunphy at 7:50 P.M. � ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dunphy, Cochran, Fitzpatrick, Larson MEMBERS ABSENT: Hughes OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Brown, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Mr.. Carl G. Larson, appointed to the Commission by the City Council, was welcomed. The Commission agreed to continue holding their regular meetings every fourth mon- day of each month at 7:30 P.M. MINUTES, DECEMBER 18, 1967 MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Dunphy, that the Minutes of December 18, 1967, , be"accepted as mailed. The Motion Carried. LETT'ERS Letter from The Ford Foundation to Mr. John Dunphy - Subject: Answer to re- quest for Foundation assistance for aesthetic development of parks. Letter from Mr. Elpidio Rocha to Mr. John Dunphy - Subject: Time and date that he would be able to visit in Fridley. The Commission agreed that possibly in April would be a better time to have Mr. Ro�ha visit the City. ^ Memorandum from Financial Director to City Manager and City Council - Subject: _ Resolution transferring funds. The resolution would increase the Park Dept. budget by $250.00 to provide funds for the purchase option on the Ing Siverts property on Rice Creek. MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Fitzpatrick, that the two letters and memorandum be received. The Motion Carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Parks and Recreation Memorandum The trees for the Tree Beautification Program will be planted next FaI1. The City Council has requested that next year's bids be let early enough so that the trees can be planted in the Summer of 1969. The Department has resubmitted for new bids on the one ton dump truck with plow with a letting of February S, 1968. Skimobile standards have been placed at Locke Lake, Locke Park, and West Moore Lake. All of the rinks have a full coverage of ice. Member Cochran suggested that the amount of adult skating would be �;reater if music were provided at Moore Lake. The Director agreed to try this idea next weekend and 'see what the re- ^ sults are. The position for Park Maintenance Leadman will be advertised in the papers this week. The department has received fifteen applicants to date. n ^ r� MINUTES QF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COhA�IISSION MEETING, JANUARY 22, 1968 PAGE Z The Hockey Program has been very successful. The Hockey Assaciation of Fridley has organized ten teams this year compared to only four last year. The Square Dance Jamborees have been highly successful and also self-sustaining. Parks and Recreation Pragress Report The Police Department has requested that signs be installed at East Moore Lake warning that skimobiles are not allowed in this area. "No Hockey Playing" signs will be installed at some of the area rinks without warming houses. ' Overhead lights have been installed at the park garage in hopes of eliminating vandalism. Yearly Time Report Report of man hours on specific jobs for four quarters beginnirlg in January, 1967, continuing through January, 1968, was presented. - Park Consultant The-Director brought to the attention of the Commission that under contract, Mr. Edward Braddock is required to attend one Commission Meeting per quarter. Problems and details, which the Commission will want to present to Mr. Braddock will be worked out at the February meeting. Thin Ice Signs _ Member Dunphy felt that the "Danger - Thin Ice" signs located around East Moore Lake should be removed when the ice is safe for skating and put up again when there is a danger of the ice being too thin. He also suggested that the signs be reconstructed to have white lettering on a red background. Quarterly Visit of County Commissioner The Director suggested the Commission invite Harvey Peterson, County Commission- er, to meetings on a quarterly basis. An invitation will be forwarded in time for our February meeting. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF COI�A�IISSION A Proposed Specific Objectives of the Commission Chart drafted by Chairman Hughes was presented to the Commission. The following additions were made: February March May June August September Review Land Interests _. Meet with County Commissioner Review �, Adopt Summer Recreation Program for 1968 Meet with Consultant Meet with County Commissioner Meet with Consultant Review �, Adopt Winter Recreation Program for 1968 Meet with County Commissioner Review Land Interests Meet with Consultant MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION CONA�IISSION MEETING, JANUARY 22, 1968 PAGE 3 , ___ November Meet with County Commissioner December Meet with Consultant ^ MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Fitzpatrick, that Annual Activities of the Parks and Recreation Commission Program be adopted as revised. The Motion Carried. Note;' See Addendum ^ OLD BUSINESS Bond Issue MOTIQN by Cochran, seconded by Fitzpatrick City Council in February to discuss future Commission Tea 1 a me eting with the � . The Motion Carried. The Parks and Recreation Commission Tea held January 22, 1968, for previous Commission members met with much success. Plan to 1969 MOTION by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Cochran, that the Preliminary Program for 1969 be adopted as submitted in December and November and ask the Director to detail this program. The Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Larson, that Mr. Jack Dunphy serve as Vice-Chair- man to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the year of 1968. The Motion Carried. Mary Lou Erickson was appointed by the Commission to serve as Secretary to the Commission. � Hockey Safety According to a recent study, the American Medical Association feels that all hockey players should wear helmets and mouthpieces:for their own safety. This is already a requirement of the Hockey Association of Fridley. Quarterly News Letter The idea of Chairman Hughes of sending out a quarterly news letter was brought before the Commission by Vice-Chairman Dunphy. The purpose of this news letter would be to keep previous Commission members informed on actions of this board. Land Interests The Commission should review every piece of land that they have on record at least once a year. The Commission agreed to update their land interests at their February and August meetings. � ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. � MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION CO1�Il�fISSION MEETING, JANUARY 22, 1968 PAGE 4 The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 26, 1968, at 7:30 P.M., at the Fridley Civic Center, Conference Room. ^ A special meeting with City Council is pending for February. ^ ^ Respectfully submitted, G!�G�GL/ , ��� Mary Lou Erickson, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission • CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS AND RECREATION COI�Il�IISSION � PROGRAM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION COI�A9ISSION ACTIVITIE3 (PERIOD FROM JANUARY TO DECEMBER OF 1968) ^ � ANNUAL PROGRAM �rdopt program for 1969 in general Call for detailing of program by Director LONG TERM PROGRAM -Consider means of further publici- zing plans of Commission Feb -Receive preliminary detailed plan -Meet with Council on plans for plac- for 1969 ing Park Improvement Program before -Review Land Interests the people. -Meet with County Commissioner _ • Mar -Receive and adopt final detailed ~ -Publicity and meetings on Park plan for 1969 - Improvement Program -Review � Adopt summer recreation program for 1968 -Meet with Consultant � Apr -Receive preliminary budget for 1969 -Review results of winter 1967-68 program May -Adopt 1969 budget -Send budget and 1969 detailed plan to Planning Commission � Council -Meet with County Commissioner Jun Jul -Meet with Consultant Aug -Review � Adopt winter recreation program for 1968-69 -Meet with County Commissioner -Review Land Interests Sep j-Review results of summer program -Meet with Consultant � ^ ^ PROGRAM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CON�IISSION ACTIVITIES PAGE 2 ANNUAL PROGRAM LONG TERM PROGRAM Oct -Review plan for 1969 in light of -Lay plans for long term acquisition budget adopted by Council. Revise and development based on outcome of accordingly bond election. -Start plan for 1970 Nav -Provide notes to City Manager for -Send acquisition and development review of employee performance plan to Council-- -Meet with County Commissioner Dec -Review and update objectives for the Commission's work -Receive preliminary plan-for 1970 • from Director -Meet with Consultant REV. 1/68 • CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Paul Brown, Director 6431 University Avenue N.E. Phone: 560-3450 ^ PARKS AND RECREATION CONA9ISSION CHAIRMAN Robert Hughes 548 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. VICE-CHAIRMAN John Dunphy 155 Stonybrook Way N.E. I�MBERS Thomas Cochran 1171 Lynde Drive N.E. Edward Fitzpatrick 5273 Horizon Drive N.E. Car1 Larson 480 Rice Creek Boulevard ^ (Office) 331-4141 (X5577) (Home) 560-2618 (Home) 786-4666 (Office) 339-6751 (Home) 788-3547 (Home) 560-5318 (Office) 560-6100 (X25) (Home) 784-8431 MEETINGS Regular meetings will be held at the New Civic Center Building every fourth (4th) Monday of each month, beginning at 7:30 P.M. REV: 1/68 ^