PR 10/26/1970�
MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION C01�9NISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 26,_ 1970.
Meeting was called to order at 7:29 p.m. by Chairman Fitzpatrick.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Fitzpatrick, Blair, Ash, Novitsky, Olson. •
None.
Chuck Kasick, 7361 Concerto Curve, 786-2345, Grace High School.
Louis Mitteco, 1060 26th Avenue SE, 331-5583, Grace High School.
Vern Hughes, 7374 Van Buren Street NE, 784-3914, Grace High School.
Jerry Ingaldson, 6777 7th Street NE, 560-3467, H.A.F.
Dick Nord, 6805 Washington Street NE, 560-3198, H.A.F.
A1 Kordiak, 3948 Central Avenue NE, 788-9651, Anoka Co. Commissioner.
Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1970.
Chairman Fitzpatrick made the following correction in the minutes: Under the
heading LAWCON, it should say: "Mr. Fitzpatrick said that the original plan
for the North Park area, as far as finances were concerned, was to get half of
the amount from Federal Aid, one quart�r from the State, and the remaining
quarter is the respbnsibility of the City."
MOTION by B.ea,ih., Seconded by Nov.i,t,aky, �o accepz xhe m.i.nu�ea, ad cavi.ec.ted, o�
.the negu,�an mee.t,i.ng an Sep�embe�c 28, 1910. 7he Mafi,i.on ca�d.
GRACE HIGH SCE�OL SKATING FACILITY.
Three representatives of Grace High School, were present
to the Parks and Recreation Commission, �or consideration
n the City of Fri,dley and Grace High School, to provide ice
a hockey rink, on Grace High School property. The legal
were brought forward. The Director will investigate this
presented Grace High School's plans to the Co�ission for
plan included the use of the area for the rink, power for
power poles for light installation.
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to present their request
of an agreement, between
skating facilities and
aspects of this agree�eent
angle. Mr. Mitteco
consideration. 'i'his
electr�c lights, and
Mr. Blair expressed interest and his support of this program, if it is legal. The
Director pointed out the fact that there is no skating facility, or park property,
in that particular section o� Fridley and this facility would serve the neighbor-
hood in the evening hours and weekends, and the school could make use of it �fter
school. A general skating area would be included.
MOTFON by Be,a.vc, Seconded by Nov.ixaFzy, �oh .the C.i,ty ob �n.i.d,�ey and Gnaee Hi.gh
Schoo.� xo ewte�c .i.n�a agneemerit on ee.tab.P,i,ah.i,ng a ska#,i.ng n.i.nk and hoclzey n,i.nk
on Gnace f�li.gh Schoo.� pnope�r.ty, w�.th mu.t.ua,� uae o� #ice �ac,i.Gi,ty aa .the pr�.i�nan.y
puJcpoee, w�c,th co►L6.i.deJca.ti.on be,i.ng g�.ven �o �he C.i,ty os fn.i.d.eey, �o�. ub,i,ng .the
.i.ndoan g ymru�.urm '�ac,i,e,i.ti,e4 when avct.i,eccb.�e a.t Gnace H�.gh Schao.�. The Mo.ti.on �cwc�.�d.
ANOKA COUNTY REPORT.
Mr. A1 Kordiak, Anoka County Commissioner; wsts present at the meeting, to brief
the Coma�ission on the progress and developaent made by the County. Mr. Kordiak
explained the County concept on Parks and their purchasing policy, in respect to
land. The Commission wondered if there was any way that the County and the City
could woxk together on purchases of land for parks? Mr. Kordiak explained that
the County is interested �n land near rivers, lakes, and streants, qr parcels
of at least 200 acres. Mr. Kordxak invited the Commission to contact the County
on any future plans to purchase land, and they.would give it full consideration
in respect to mutual use and/or purchase. `
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 26, 1970. Page 2
H.A.F. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Commission welcoraed two members of the H.A.F. to review and update all
rules and regulations concerning the H.A.F. Program for 1970 - 1971. The
Director outlined the rules and regulations for this coming year. There were
corxections and additions made to this list. Mr. Ingaldson requested better
maintenance, having the attendants at the warming houses on time, and also to
give consideration to having make up games on Saturday mornings. Mr. Nord
explained the divisions, ages, fees, and overall outlook for the program in
1970 - 1971. It was pointed out that there has been a terrific increase in
the program over the past two years and the tr3veling divisions are also
expanding. A new Midget Division will be offered this year for boys 15 and 16
years of age. The Gommission and representatives spent additional time asking
Questions and providing general information about the program.
1971 BUDGET.
The Director informed the Commission of additions and cuts made by the City
Council, to the 1971 Parks and Recreation Budget. No date has be�n set for the
meeting with the Commission and the City Council.
WATERWAY NAMING.
Chairman Fitzpatrick informed the Commission that a name is needed for the
waterway which passes through the Craigway Addition,
MUTION by �,Q,�an, Seconded by Nov.i,t,�Fzy, g�,v�.ng xhe Cya,ihman ,i{a,e au,th,a�,i,ty ,to
name -the ux�.te�u�uay, an be.ha,e� o� �h.e Comm.i.ab�.on, c�,i,ch pudae.s ,tjvc.ough Gna.igwa.y
Add.c,ti.an. The Mo�',i,an ccvc�r,i.e,ci.
ADULT SQUAitE DANCE PROGRAM.
MOTION by �.Q�on, Secanded 6y BQ,cwc, ctu�hvn,i,zEng xh,e �,i�ce�ton ,to nego�t,i.a,te p.Ca,nd
ctnd a chedu.ee o� xh.e Adu.2t Squane Dance Pnogh.am, #o b e a upen.v.i.4 e,d and d,vicee,ted
by M�c. J.im Sacke,it, �on �h.e cam.i.ng �e.aaon. The Mazi.on ca�,i.ed.
TREES AND SI-II2UBS STUDY AND REPORT.
Chairman Fitzpatxick commended Park Foreman, Ralph Volkman, and the Department,
for the Trees and Shrubs Report that the Planning Commission requested. He
stated the Planning Commission was most appreciative for this document in order
to establish the proper plantings and additions to the City of Fridley.
LETTER OF THANKS TO F.Y.F.A.
Mr. Olson requested that the Airector write
to the Fridley Youth Football Association,
during the current Youth Football Season.
POLICY ON SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS.
a lettbr of thanks and appreciation
for all their fine efforts and work
Mr. Blair requested an up to date report on suggest�d policy on Softball Tourna-
ments. The Director stated that the draft was almost complete.
ADJOURNMENT.
MOTI�N by BP.a.uc, Seeande.d b y Aah, .t� a.d1owen .the mee.ti.ng a,t 10: �a p.m.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 26, 1970. Page 3
ADJOURNMENT (continued):
� The next regular meeting wil� be held on Monday, November 23, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the conference room at Civic Center.
Respectfully submitted,
P BROWN, Acting cretary to Commission
PB:cs
DISTRIBUTION OF MIM)TES.
Visitors Present at Meeting.
Parties Affected.
City Council.
City Commissions.
City Departments.
Anoka County Commissioner.
Park Consultant.
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