PR 05/26/1969MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION CONIlNISSION MEETING, MAY 26, 1969
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Fitzpatrick.
I�MBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatrick, Cochran, Stimmler, Blair
MEMBERS ABSENT: Donlin
OTHERS PRESENT: Citizens Committee - Neighbors of West Moore Lake (7)
Mrs. Florence Swanson, 3254 Arthur Street N.E.
Mrs. Kenneth Sporre, 301 Ironton St. N.E.
John L. Hoppe, 3262 Owasso Hgts., St. Paul
Harvey Peterson, Anoka County Commissioner
Homer R. Ankrum, City Manager
Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation
OFFER TO SELL LAND
Mrs. Florence Swanson described to the Commission a parcel of land which she
owns located in the Ruth Circle area which she has offered to sell to the City.
She feels that this land would be beneficial to the City for future development
as a park. There is no park at all in this area and the neighboxs feel there is
a real need for such a park. Part of the property is zoned R1 and part of it is
zoned Light Industry. The area is rapidly being devZloped and soon there will be no
open land available for a park. She would like to sell the land as soon as pos-
sible and has offered it to the City at a sale price of ten thousand dollars but
would be willing to agree to an appraiser's evaluation figure.
MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Stimmler, that the Commission receive the
communication dated May 26, 1969 from Mrs. Florence Swanson regarding the
decribed parcel of land. The Motion Carried.
n PROPOSED Y.M.C.A. BUILDING
A letter has been received by the City Council from the Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan
Minneapolis regarding the building of a full facility, Y.M.C.A. Center. They
have considered many possible sites and have selected the West Moore Lake site
in Fridley. They request the donation of this land to them from the City of
Fridley. A citizens committee from the area surrounding the site was present
at the meeting to make known their views of such a building. They presented to
the Commission a letter swnmarizing their questions which briefly are: Is it
possible to give or sell property designated as park property to a private group?
Would our last natural site be lost? Is it desirable to build another swimming
pool right across the street from the Junior High pool? Would it present heavy
traffic and parking problems? Is it feasible to develope the lake into a swim-
ming teach? They feel that this building would be very beneficial to the City
and surrounding communities but feel that a different location would be better.
Chairman Fitzpatrick told the group that if the land was donated to the Y.M.C.A.,
an agreement would be made where by the land would revert to the City if nothing
is done within three years or if the Y.M.C.A. abandons their plan. The Commission
and the Y.M.C.A. are to meet to discuss the feasibility of combined use of such a
building. Mr. Ankrwn, City Manager, stated that he would attempt to set up a
meeting between these two groups for Thursday, June 5th.
MOTION by Blair, seconded by Cochran, to receive letter of Citizens Commit-
tee dated May 26, 1969. The Motion Carried.
HARVEY PETERSON - ANOKA COUNTY COI�MISSIONER
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Mr. Harvey Peterson stated that a grand opening of the new Columbia Arena would
be held on June 15, 1969. The public �s invited to attend and look over the new
facility. Mr. Peterso� �����nal�y invited the ����pp Co{pmission and the Department.
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LETTERS
Letter received from Tim Droogsma, Subject: Possibility of providing a tennis
bang board at Flanery Park.
MOTION by Blair, seconded by Stimmler, to receive letter from Tim Droogsma.
The Motion Carried.
MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Blair, that the Director be directed to
install tennis bang boards at The Commons Park and Flanery Park at the
earliest convenience and that Mr. Droogsma letter be answered right away.
The Motion Carried.
Letter received by the Director from Lake Improvement Consulting Service Inc.,
Subject: Cost for the Aquatic Nuisance Control Program.
MOTION by Stimmler, seconded by Blair, to receive letter from Lake Improve-
ment Consulting Service Inc. The Motion Carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 28, 1969
MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Stimmler, to accept the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 28, 1969. The Motion Carried.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1969
MOTION by Blair, seconded by Stimmler, to accept the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of May 6, 1969. The Motion Carried.
1970 FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET
MOTION by Stimmler, seconded by Blair, to adopt the I970 Revised Final Proposed
Budget as amended with the final figures being: Parks $340,225.00 + Director's
Salary and Land, Recreation $68,720.00 + Director's Salary for a grand total of
$408,945.00. The Motion Carried.
WELL HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - LOCKE PARK
The Director informed the Commission that the Engineering Department is planning
to build a well house in Locke Park. Should a multi-purpose building be planned?
The Commission stated that without definite plans for the area, a building of
this type would not be feasible, although perhaps a minimal use facility could be
built. The Director said he would discuss this with the City Engineer.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOTORIZED YEHICLES ON YARk LAlvU
MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Stimmler, to have administxation direct the City
Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance regarding prohibiting motorized vehicles
from driving or parking in parks other that designated areas. The Motion Carried.
The Commission agreed that is would be a good idea to have signs prepared stating
no parking or driving in parks other than designated areas and �hat they be placed
as soon as possible.
CONGRATULATIONS TO QIRECTOR
Mr. George Dickste�� Q,� ��� ���,���' �Qft�al� �������tio�} of �1lerica has recommend-
ed Mr. Pau1 Brown �'o�c an Air Force sponsored clinic in Europe �o be held next
Spring, March 31 through April 13, 1970.
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MOTION by Cochran, seconded by Blair, to congratulate the Director on
n his appointment. The Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, June 23, 1969 in the Conference
Room of the Civic Center at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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