PR 09/28/1970/-' �-
MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION CONA�IISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1970.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Fitzpatrick.
� MEMBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatrick, Blair, Novitsky, Olson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ash.
OTHERS PRESENT: Carolyn Rouse, 210 Rice Creek Blvd., 786-7132, League of Women Voters.
Ralph Volkman, Park Foreman.
Curt Dahlberg, Park Planner. .
Cathie Stordahl, Secretary to Commission.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 24, 1970.
MOTION by B�CUn, Seconded by O.eaan, �a accep� .the mi.nu�ea o� �he Re.gu�an Mee.ti.ng
on Augu.a.i 24, 1910. The Mox,i.on ewv�,i.e.d.
SQUARE DANCING.
Mr. Fitzpatrick called the Commission's attention to the letter received from
Mr. Jim Sackett in regard to Square Dancing. Mr. Sackett asked the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department if they would be
interested in sponsoring him as a caller for a Square Dancing Activity. It
would be run on a non-profit basis. The expense of the caller and other
supplies would be obtained by charging a small admission.
MOTION by O.Laon, Seconded by Nov.i,taky, xo nece.i.ve fihe co�viceapondence �nom IWc.
SackQ,t,t, .i,►�c negah.d .to Squah.e Da►�ec,ir�g. The Mo�',i.on cct�.i.e.d.
BUDGET.
nMx. Fitzpatrick asked the Commission if they had reviewed the revised proposed
budget which reflected the changes that the Commission itself had made. Al1
members present stated that they had reviewed it and felt it was ready to be
presented to the Council. They all felt that the changes which had been made
were correct.
LAWCON.
Mr. Blair made reference to the LAiVCON (Land and Water Conservation Funds) Funds
which were available. He asked if you had to have so�me specific development and
plans in order to obtain the funds? Mr. Nov�tsky ask�d if you cogld change
the plans after you had obtained the funds? Mr. Fitzpatxick said that there are
certain qualifications and patterns which must be followed, but that it was.al�o
ilexible, as long as it maintained-eertain standards. Mr. Olson asked if we had
ever approached the County in regard to financing some of our projects and Mr.
Fitzpatrick said that he didn't think we had. Mr. Fitzpatrick said that tho
original plan for the Noxth Park area, as far as finances were concerned, was
to get half of the amount from Federal Aid and the other half from the State.
Mr. Olson suggested that we approach the County to see what funds were available
�t this'time, to aid in the project.
KINDS.OF TREES FOIt FRIDLEY.
Mr. Novitsky asked if there hsd been any progress in the request from the Planning
%, Conesission for a list of trees which would best grow in Fridley soil. Mr. Volkman,
. Park Foreman, stated that they had been working on the project and, hopefu�ly,
it would be completed soon. �
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KINDS OF TREES FOR FRIDLEY (continued).
n Mr. Fi'tzpatrick stated that there was a forty foot planting strip behind a
Commercial area on Highway �65, which has caught much debris and the City
Planning Commission would like to plant trees and shrubs there and develop the
area into a scenic spot.
Mr. Novitsky indicated that he had had numerous calls in regard to boulevards
and trees in Fridley and he would appreciate the list as soon as possible.
PARK GARAGE.
The Commission asked Mr. Volkman if there were any new developments as far as
a new Park Garage was concerned. Mr. Volkman said that the most recent
proposal was to build a 50' X 80' structure in the southeast cornex of the lot
which presently houses the City Garage. The proposed Budget for 1971 calls
for $21,000.00 for the construction of a new Park Garage and the present plan
is for a baked-on steel structure.
BUDGET - PERSONAL SERVICES.
Mr. Olson asked for an explanation for the need of two (2) additional full time
maintenance men. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that we need more men to compensate
fox the increased development. Mr. Olson asked if we had acquired more land
ox if the reasoning was elsewhere. Mr. Volkman said that we hadn't acquired
much additional land, but that the addition of more recxeational activities (he
referred to the new Soccer Program which was started this fall) and the fact
n that they were developing the present parks in finer detail were the reasons
behind t}ie need for more men.
Mr. Novitsky suggested that the City Hall area be taken out of the hands of the
Park Department and all agreed that it rvould be a good idea.
SALE OF PARK PROPERTY.
Mr. Blair suggested that the property between 75th and 76th, near Flanery, and
tha area behind the watertower in Innsbruck, be placed on the market for sale.
Mr. Fitzpatrick asked if research on the backround of these two axeas could be
done and the items placed on the adjenda for the October 26 meeting. A third
tract of land was also requested to be placed on the adjenda; that being the
area just north of Chases Island. The Commission requested as much backround
as possible.
CHERI LANE PROPERTY.
Mr. Novitsky asked about the park property at the North end of Cheri I.ane. The
tract is believed to include a pottion of a bank and a strip of land, approximately
six feet wide which runs along the edge of prfvate peoperty. The homeownex has
asked if he could move his fence out and include this six foot piece of land
inside his yard. He does not seem to want to purchase the land, but he would be
willing to maintain it if it were inside his fence. Mr. Novitsky asked ii the
definite description of the land could be made in detail before such a decxsion
� was made. The Commission will delay any further action, pending the results of
the study.
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MF.ADOWLANDS PARK.
n Mr. Volkman showed the Commission three maps of the proposed development at �
Meadowlands Park. He gave a brief description of where the drainage system
would be located and said that it would involve some fill in the low areas.
He also showed the proposed locations of the ball.diamonds, football field, and
the present location of the apparatus area.
PARK MAINTENANCE CLINIC.
Mr. Volkman gave a brief rundown of the Park Maintenance Clinic held in
Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 15, and 16, which he attended on behalf of
the Uepartment.
ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION by B.Ca.ih., Seconded by 0.?,�on, �o a.d�owcn �h.e mee,t.i.ng a.i 8:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 26, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the conference roo�a at Civic Center.
Respectfully submitted,
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CATHIE STORDAHL, ecretary to Commiss—ion
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