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PR 03/24/1969.:y. . , _MINU'i'ES,OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION CONAQISSION MEETING, MARCH 24, 1969 Meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Ghairman Fitzpatrick. � MEMBERS PRESEH'F: Fitzpatrick, Cochran, Stimmler, Blair, Donlin (arrived at 7:50) r"\ MEM�EI�S ABSENT: None . OTHERS PRE5ENT: Les Chesney, Lions Club . Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Reereation , Fridley Youth Football Association's Board of Directors (S) • Citizens Group - Neighbors of West Moore Lake Park (8) � CITIZENS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF WEST MOORE LAKE Mrs. Cannie Metcalf, 860 West Moore Lake Drive, acting as spokesman for the group, swnmarized the group's feelings toward the development of Wesf Moore Lake. She stated that the people living near this park would like to see it left in its natural state. There are species of wild flowers, plants, and grass growing there that are unique in this area. The park is being used recreationally by children who ski there in the winter months and by teachers who conduct field trips to this area. As time goes on, the sand dunes become more grown over and blowing sand becomes a lesser. problem. If the dunes were disturbed, this problem would start all over again. Chairman Fitzpatrick said that the Commission has a preliminary plan for developing the area which was then shown to the audience. Members of the group t.h.�n voiced their individual comments, with the main objection being the disturb- ing of the dunes resulting in the problem of blowing sand again. Member` Cochran stated that the plan is only a preliminary one, that there are no immediate plans for development. The Commission is putting much thought into this area but would want the neighborhood's reaction to whatever they decide. n LES CHESNEY, LIONS CLUB Mr. Les Chesney oi the Lions Club stated that the club would like to take a portion of a city-wide park and help develop it. The project would prob- -ably be spread ovex a three to fiv.e year period and would involve some land preparation and equipping a park. The commzssion suggested the possibility of building a foot bridge over Rice Creek in Locke Park. Mr..Chesney said that they would want to do something that would be permanent and would like to set something up for this summer. . MOTION by Donlin, seconded by Blair, thanking Mr. Chesney for the offer from the Lions Club and that a committee be formed that could meet with the club to formulate some plans. The Motion Carried. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY_24, 1969 MOTION by Stimmler, seconded by Blair, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 1969. The Motion Carried. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1969 MOTION by Donlin, seconded by Cochran, to accept the Minutes of the Special Meetirrg of March 6, 1969. The Motion Carried. n PARKS AI�iD RECREATION MEMORANDUM : • The Park Director and Leadman have requested permission of the Commission and ' the City Council to purchase a 1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck instead of the budgeted . riding mower. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 24, 1969 ppGE 2 MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Blair, that funds in 1969 Budget be trans- ferred from a riding mower to a l/2 ton pick up truck. The Motion Carried. �.:� FRIDLEY YOU'FH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Sam Iaguinto, Jeff Rice,Dallas Joseph, Frank Hart and Glenn Engstrom, membErs of the Fridley Youth Football Association Board of Directors, attended the, meeting at the request of the Commission. The objects were to review the football program, go over the agreement between the Commission and the Associa- tion, give the feelings of each group towards the program and discuss any changes. Mr. Iaquinto stated that the object of the Association is to provide football to boys in the area between the ages of 8 and 13. They feel that boys of these ages have an:abundance of energy and that football satifies their needs both mentally and ghysically. He said that the number of boys registered jumped from 154 in 1967 to 278 in 1969 which shows a growing interest in the sport. This year the boys will be divided geographically to make it easier to get to their respective playing fields. Equipment-wise, the Association provides socks, pants, jerseys and mouthpieces while the individuals provide their own helmets and shoulder pads. Each team consists of approximately 25 players and has a minimum of'2 coaches. Their main needs for 1969 are more coaches and better playing fields. The Commission's three main questions regarded an emergency injury action plan, by-laws governing coaches and officials, and a guarantee of total participation. According to the Association, all coaches and officials are informed as to what to do in case of emergency, which is to notify the Police Department and also the hospital has a schedule of when all practices and games are taking place. They have written By-laws governing coaches, officials and players which is always being revised and ammended. Regarding participation, there is a rule that everyone must p?ay in every game. The Commission suggested that this be n� changed to read everyone must play at least one quarter of every game. The Agreement proved satisfactory to both the Commission and also the Associa- � tion. Member ponlin volunteered to attend the meetings of the Association which are held on the first Monday of each month and act as liaison between the Com- mission and the Association. The Commission requested that a section titled F.Y.F.A. Review - Rules and Regulations be added to the Program for Commission Activities for the month of August. WELL HOUSES A memorandum from Mr. Qureshi, City Engineer, requesting comments from the Commission regarding the building of a well house which is to be located in the parking lot at The Commons Park, was discussed by the Commission. No action was taken. Chairman Fitzpatrick and Member ponlin will attend the April 7, 1969 Meeting of the City Council to discuss the Resolution regarding encroachment on park property. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 'The Commission reviewed the Administration's Comprehensive Plan for parks and recreation. Tliey approved the document for purposes of inclusion in the City's app�ication to HUD for matching funds for land acquisition. They didn't feel that the praposed projects necessarily represented an inclusive listing of all • projects under consideration by the Commission nor that the listing is neces- n sarily in order of priority. The Commission noted that the North Park area has been designated as a golf course and wishss to emphasize that the Parks and Recreation Commission has never made a serious study of the feasibility of providing a golf course in the City of Fridley. : . � MINITfES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 1969 PAGE 3 LETTERS ^ Letter received by Commission from Mrs. Mary Martin requested help from the � Department in organizing a nursery school. MOTION'by Cochran, seconded by Stimmler, to receive letter from Mrs. Martin. The Motion Carried. , MOTION by Stimmler, seconded by Cachran, instructing the Director to write a letter to Mrs. Martin explaining that we feel this is not within the scope of the Parks and Recreation Commission's function. The Mation carried. Chairman Fitzpatrick has drafted a letter to the District #14 School Board regarding tt�e past season's basketball-volleyball programs and the use of the school facilities. He will consult with the City Manager concerning this �letter. . The memorandum from the Director regarding the removal of the 1954 Chevrolet pick:up truck from service was discussed by the Commission. MOTION by Stimraler, seconded.by Blair, to remove truck from further service in the Parks Department. The Motion Carried. A letter was received from the Fridley Jaycees regarding the use of snow fence for the summer festival. MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Blair to receive letter from the Fridley Jaycees and refer it to the City Manager for appropriate answer. The n Motion Carried. SUMMER-FALL PROGRAM FOR 1969 ' After some discussion concerning the swimming lessons at the beach, the following motion was made and carried. MOTION by Stimmler, seconded by Blair, to receive and adopt the 1969 Summer and Fall Program. The Motion Carried. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Chairman Fitzpatrick appointed Member Cochran to contact Mrs. Eleanor Phillips to discuss discrepancies in the report of the Parks and Recreation Budget which appeared in fiheir monthly paper. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, Apri1 28, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. Respectfully submi.tted, � �,•�/��.cr� G�/�`�-�-c.1���� C�� Mary Lou Erickson, Secretary to the Commission