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PR 05/25/1970� ^ MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COI�A4ISSION MEETING MAY 25, 1970. Meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Fitzpatrick. MEMBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatrick, Blair, Ash, Novitsky, Olson. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Merle Pierce, 5176 Hughes Avenue N.E., 560-5976, Summit Square. Dennis Schroeder, 5157 Hughes Avenue N.E., 560-4918, Summit Square. William Kurak, 5120 Clearview Street N.E., 560-4947, Swnmit Square. Richard Harris, Planning Commission. Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation. Cathie Stordahl, Secretary to Commission. SUI�A�tIT SQUARE PARK CITIZENS. Several citizens were present from the Summit Square area to discuss the ball playing in the park. After discussion between Mr. Brown and Mr. Ankrum, the City Manager, earlier this week, a permanent sign was posted in the park on May 22, saying "NO BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL PLAYING." Those citizens present seemed�to think the sign was working. Mr. Schroeder wanted to go on record as requesting that an age limit be placed on the park. This would mean that only children under a certain age limit could play ball in the park. The Commission felt that this would cause more problems than a sign. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that this park was never meant to be used for ball playing and that the best solution would be the sign indicating no ball playing allowed. TENNIS AT THE COI�II�IONS. School District #14 has a permit to use the Tennis Courts at the Commons, five days a week, in the afternoon, throughout the Spring months. This permit was discussed in regard to the use of the courts by the citizens of Fridley. A member or members of the Commission will meet with�the school to discuss the problem and bring their findings to a Commission meeting at a later date. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1970. MOTI�N by �.Q.aan, Seconded by Nov.i�hy, �o accep� �he M.i,ncite,� ob �h.e Regu.�an Mee.#',i,ng a� Aph,i,P 27, 1910. The Mo�i.on cwvu.ed. SUI�IER REGISTRATION FOR THE RECREATION PROGRAM. Mr. Brown said that the regular Summer Registration was over on Friday, May 22, and that there were many people who missed it so Late Registration dates have been set. These dates are June 5 from 9 to 4, June 8, 15, and 22, from 3 to S, and Saturday, June 27 from 9 to 12. Mr. Brown indicated that the enrollment was down compared to last year, but this happens every year and late registration usually compensates for this. He said that some parents don�t register their children until the first day of Playgrounds and the other activities offered. TREE PLANTFNG IN FRIDLEY. ^ Mr. Richard Harris, member of the Planning Commission, was the•planting of evergreen trees in the City. The Planning that the Parks and Recreation Department should set up some present to discuss Commission feels specifications or Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 25, 1970 Page 2 TREE PLANTING (con't.): ^ recommendations as to the kinds of trees that would grow the best in Fridley soil. Mr. Harris suggested that some guidelines be set up for the people planting trees or shrubs so that these people would have some knowle.dge of what kind of trees or shrubs would grow best in Fridley. Mr. Brown will discuss this problem with the County Agent and report his findings to the Commission at a later meeting. ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE COI�II�]ISSION. With all members of the Commission present, the election of the Vice Chairman took place. Mr. Olson nominated Don Blair for the position, since he is the senior member, next to the Chairman. MOTION by O.Q.ean, Secanded by Adh, �a e,eec,t Dan B.?,a,i�c crd V�,ce Chcr,iJcman �o �h.e Panh,� and Rec�c.e,cLt,i,an Comrni,�b�i,an and .to �e�cve �,n �h.e ad.�ence a� �h.e Cha.v�man. The Mo�',i.an ccrtvu:ed. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE COI�NISSION. M�TI�N by BQcwc, Secanded by Nav.i�fzy, �o accep.t a,PQ ca�ur.e.dpondence. Discussion: The Commission received a number of letters concerning the condition of Moore Lake. Mr. Olson asked Mr. Brown about the condition of Moore Lake. Mr. Brown stated that Moore Lake is spring fed and has been ^ polluted by the freeway system. The lake is merky and has a bad bottom. The Parks and Recreation Department has been spraying for years, but this is about all that can be done. Spraying takes care of the weeds, but doesn�t solve the problem of cans, bottles, and other rubbish that is deposited in the lake. MOTI�N b y Aah, Seconded 6 y B.Qa,ih,, zo �,nv,i�e �h,e, a,tu,denfi� who wno.te -the �e,t,tena .ta .the nex.i Camm.i,6.a,i,on meeting an June 22, �o d.�,ac.ciaa �l�,e pnob.�em and pa.bs�.b�.y ��.nd an a.dequ,a,te da.eu�f,an. The Commission instructed Mr. Brown to answer these letters and to invite the students, and any of their friends who might wish to come, to the next Commission meetittg. The Commission asked Mr. Brown to direct Paulette Burkholder's letter on the condition of the Mississippi River, to the Conservation department. COI�Il�IISSION TOUR OF THE FRIDLEY PARKS. The Commission has set a date,for the tour of the Fridley City Parks. The meeting will take place on June 6, 1970 at 7:30 AI�Q. They will meet at The Embe.rs for breakfast and thE;n go out to the various parks. This meeting will be beneficial to the new members who aren't familiar with the parks and will bring the old members up to date with the improvements made by the Parks and Recreation Department. ^ SPECIAL MEETING DATES. A Special Meeting has been set for June 8, 1970, to discuss the tour of the parks and the 1971 Budget. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 25, 1970 Page 3 SPECIAL MEETINGS (con't.): � A Second Special Meeting has been set for June 10, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Homer Ankrum, City Manager, and the Fridley City Council will be invited to this meeting to discuss the Parks and the Budget for 1971. PITCH, HIT, AND THROW. The Phillips Petroleum Company sponsored a Pitch, Hit, and Throw Contest at The Commons Park on Saturday, May 23, 1970. Don Blair, a member of the Commission and Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation, helped with the event. They reported that 98 boys entered the contest and they felt it was a good showing for the first year. 1971 BUDGET DISCUSSION. The Locke Park Well House is to be finished by fall. The building has been approved by the City Council and the Commission discussed the possibilities of building an ice skating rink and installing lights in the area adjacent to the Well House. The Commission discussed the necessities of pay phones in the Warming Houses. The need derives from injuries at the rinks during the last season. The need for improveraents in the Ruth Circle and North Park areas was discussed. These areas will be considered when presenting the budget to the Council. n At the next regular Parks and Recre�tion Commission meeting, June 22, 1970, some of the unnamed parks will be named. ADJOURNMENT. M07IUN by A.ah, Seeanded by Nav.ixehy, �o u.d1awcn .the meeti,ng at 10:15 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 22, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room at Civic Center. Respectfully submitted, . Qi CATHIE STORDAHL, Commission Secretary � m