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PR 02/23/1970MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION C�IISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 23 1970. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Fitzpatrick. ^ MEMBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatrick, Blair, Stimmler. MEMBERS ABSENT : Ash. OTHERS PRESENT : Curtis A. Larson, 6730 Madison Street N.E., Fridley, Minnesota. Homer Ankrum, City Manager. Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer. Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation. BRIDGE ACROSS RICE CREEK. Mr. Curtis A. Larson was present at the meeting to make a request that the Commission consider building a bridge across Rice Creek in the Locke Park area. He showed charts and pictures of the area which he felt was the best sight for the bridge and also, pictures of a similar bridge which is located behind the Metronics Building here in Fridley. After examining their bridge and inquiring as to costs, durability, and the actual construction of the bridge, he wrote to the Wheeler Lumber Bridge and Supply Company which is located at 3340 Republic Avenue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They estimated that a similar bridge with a fifty foot span would cost about �4000. Mr. Larson stated that a bridge in this location would give good access to the Pavilion which is located on the north side of Rice Creek. Mr. Fitzpatrick agreed that access to the Park and Pavilion is necessary and asked about a psrking problem. Mr. Larson stated that there was probably enough parking already there. Mr. Brown reminded the Commission and Mr. Larson that we'd need a state permit to build the bridge and that they would probably set up ^ some specifications of their own. Mr. Fitzpatrick said we'd discuss the proposed bridge and Mr. Larson should call Mr. Brown at his office later this week. Nr. Fitzpatrick said that the bridge had many possibilities and we'd definitely consider it and let hin know. After Mr. Larson left, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked if it could be considered under this year�s budget. Mr. Brown said that there really wasn't much chance of building it this year, but that it was a good brid�e and one which would hold up and the location which Mr. Larson had suggested was definitely the best one. MOTION by Blair, Seconded by Stimmler, to direct Mr. Brown to study the budget and to investigate all the possibilities of an acces�s to Locke Park from the south. The Motion carried. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 19 1970. MOTION by Stimmler, Seconded by Blair, to accept the'Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1970. The Motion carried. JANUARY MEMORANDUM. Mr. Fitzpatrick asked if there was anything in the January Memorandum which needed to be discussed and Mr. Brown made reference to letter "c" under Parks and Playgrounds which requested more lighting at the Madsen hockey rink. A�cording to the Memorand�, the lights are only on one side and this makes �1 for unsafe conditions. More lighting is desired for next season. � Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 23, 1970 Page 2 JANUARY MEMORANDUM (con't.). Mr. Brown suggested that portable or temporary light poles might be a solution. There is a possibility that the poles cauld be built on a tripod which could be secured to the side of the boards. Mr. �lair asked if Logan could be made bigger and Mr. Brown said it could be made longer if the warming house was moved. No other items on the January Memorandum were discussed. FEBRUARY bIF1NORANDUM. In reference to the Memo from Mr. Marvin Brunsell, Finance Director of the City of Fridley, dated January 20, 1970, the Parks and Recreation department has three donations which are being held in the General Fund. Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested that the money be placed at the discression of Mr. Brown with the approval of the Commission. MOTION by.Stimmler, Seconded by Blair, instructed Mr. Brown to put the three amounts of money in a fund, to be used at which time he finds a suitable cause that is in agreement with the Commission. The Motion carried. SKATING RINK FOR HARTMAN CIRCLE RESIDENTS. The Commission recieved a petition from Mrs. Gabriel D. Giancola who lives at 109 Hartman Circle in Fridley, requesting a skating rink to be placed on a n parking lot owned by Anoka County on East River Road. The request is for the 1970-1971 season and has already been approved by Anoka County. Mr. Brown stated that it was definitely worth trying for at least one year. A busy East River Road stops the people from using Locke Lake. MOTION by Blair, Seconded by Stimmler, to make a skating rink on a one year trial basis. The Motion carried. RICE CREEK NATURE TRAIL. Mrs. Betty Ann Mech has proposed that the City dovelop a Nature Trail and Nature Center along Rice Creek. The Commission felt she should have contacted the Water Shed group to preserve Rice Creek in regard to this matter. Mr. Blair asked if the county is in favor of persuing this? Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that most of the property involved is already owned by the City, but that we were presently not prepared to do more than acquire more property. MOTION by Stimmler, Seconded by Blair, that we receive Mrs. Mech's proposal and invite her to attend the March Commission meeting. The Motion carried. MARCH COMrIISSION MEETING DATE. Mr. Brown requested that the March meeting date be changed due to the fact the he would be out of town and unable to attend. n MOTION by Blair, Seconded by Stimmler, date from March 24 to March 16, 1970. to change the next Commission meeting The Motion carried. Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 23, 1970 Page 3 WELL HOUSE AT LOCKE PARK. Mr. Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer for the City of Fridley, stated that the approximate cost for an addition to the well house at Locke Park is s20,000. He said that if we ever plan to build a facility on this site, that this is the best time as far as prices are concerned. Mr. Qureshi said that this would be a bloek building with brick facing which would compliment the Columbia Arena. Mr. Stimmler asked for comparison to building a home and Mr. Qureshi said there is none. Wood is cheaper, but not nearly as nice or as durable. He stated that the present plans are to build it in the summer of 1970. Mr. Stimmler and Mr. Blair both felt that the price. was too high. Mr. Blair asked Mr. 8rown if it would be long before there were ball diamond� in this area and Mr. Brown said that they could begin with little difficulty. Mr. Fitzpatrick felt that the appearance of the well house is important and Mr. Brown felt that it should be the next project to be considered. MOTION by Blair, Seconded by Stimmler, to go ahead with the plans for the addition to the well house, but delay budgeting untii 1971 and then place it over a four year period. The Motion carried. • ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. Fitzpatrick sug�ested that the election be delayed for the time being and all present agreed. COMyISSION SECRETARY. r Mr. Brown suggested that the Commission Secretary be approved. MOTION by Blair, Seconded by Stimmler, to appoint Cathryn Stordahl as the new Commission Secretary. The Motion carried. ADJOURNI�NT . The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next re�ular meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 1970, at 7:30 P.N. in the conference room at Civic Center. Respectfully submitted, . L.� CATH STO AHL, Cammission Secretary ��