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MINUTES OF REGUI.AR PARKS Alm RECREATION CONMISSION MEETING,�APR�L �, 1971�
� Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Chairman Fitzpatrick.
MFINBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatrick, Blair, Olson, Stimmler, Wagar.
MEMBERS ABSENT; None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Kaufert, 606 Mississippi Street, 55432, 560-3616, Trailblazers•.
Dean Prekker, 2304 Jackson Street NE, 55418, 789-8803, YMCA Sailing.
Gerald Henneberg, 6020 7th Street NE, 55432, 560-2027, Horseshoe League.
Terry Hai1c, 390 57th Place NE, 560-5568, Horseshoe League.
Carolyn Rouse, 210 Rice Creek Boulevard, 55432, 786-7132, L.W.V.
Peter Herlofsky, Planning Assistant, Planning Department.
Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Cathie Stordahl, Secretary to the Commission.
NATUtE TRAIL�
Peter Herlofsky, Planning Assistant for the City of Fridley, was present to discuss
the Rice Creek Nature Trail. He pointed out that if the Metropolitan Council was
to become involved in this project, it would release some of the tax burden which
mi�ht otherw�se become a factor. Some people feel that this Nature Trail would
put their present tax base in jeopardy. The Metropolitan Council still has some
problems which will have to be solved by legislation, but this would be one way
in which we could benefit our community and its parks.
Chairman Fitzpatrick stated that he had attended a meeting in the Lino Lakes area
� and that they were very in�erested in this project. It was mentioned that the
Metropolitan Council had limited funds, and they would use the money where it
n would do the most good and where it would be most appreciated by the people in
the area.
Chairman Fitzpatrick said that he felt our present status should be to pick up
the parcels of land, as they become available.
Mr. Brown pointed out that as far as the Metropolitan Council itself was concerned,
we'd have to inform them, by drawing up preliminary plans, just how we'd be using
this money.
Mr. Herlofsky stated that we'd try to be prepared for the Metropolitan Council
by drawing up preliminary plans.
1RAILBLAZERS� PROGRAM.
Nancy Kaufert was present to discuss the possibilities of starting a Trailblazers
program in the City of Fridley. She said that it would give both boys and girls,
ages 13 to 1S, a chance for employment. They would earn approximately �3.00 a
day and would work 5� hours a day with half a day a week reserved for some type
of group recreation or a field trip. In the past it's only involved boys, bvt
' she saw no reason why girls couldn't be included.
Miss Kaufert sa�d that it would require 1 crew leader to suparvise 11 to 12
workers and that Coon Rapids was paying a crew leader $2.75 per hour. College
. students are vexy effective crew leaders.
� Miss Kaufert xeported that 26� of all males and 24�k of all females in Fridley are
under 10 years of age and 14� of all nales and 14� of all females in Fridley are
between the ages of 10 and 15. This seans that almost 40$ of Fridley's population
is under 15 years of age. Miss Kaufart also recommended that this would be a
program to introduce fo� und�xpra,vilaged children.
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PARKS Alm RECREAT�ON CONMISSION MINUTES, APRIL �, 1971 PA�GE 2
TRAILBLAZERS iCON�T):
Mr. Wagar pointed out that we couldn't introduce this program for the under-
privilaged ONLY. If this program was �o become a part of our regular program
of activities, it would have to be on a first come, first serve basis.
The total number of youth involved in this program would have to be limited.
Coon Rapids filled their quota within 2 days.
Mr. Stimmler asked if we would run into any Union problems? Mr. Brown said
no. Mr. Brown said that there are plenty of things that these young people could
do. The Coon Rapids program is totally under the Park Department.
Mr. Fitzpatrick pointed out that there was presently a Budget problem. We wouldn't
be able to consider this program until 1972.
Mr. Brown stated that he was definitely in favor of the program. He said that
the Trailblazers do a fantastic job. Mr. Brown recommended that the Commission
approach the City Council for funds to employ approximately 30 youth for this
summer. Mr. Olson suggested that we could possibly approach the United Fund.
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Mr. Dean Prekker was present, representing the Eastside YMCA. Mr. Prekker
reported that the YMCA will have access to an X Class Sailboat this summer
and they are tenatively planning to give sailing lessons and sailboat rides
in conjunction with the Day Camps and Playground Programs in the area. Their
request was that the City of Fridley grant them permission to moor this sailboat
on West Moore Lake.
Mr. Wagar asked if this would require the building of a dock? Mr. Prekker said it
wouldn't. They planned to use a buoy to secure the boat and then use a canoe to
retrieve it.
Mr. Wagar asked how they planned to safeguard the boat? Mr. Olson asked about
any injuries which might concur? Mr. Brown said that the YMCA would have to
be responsible. As far as the safety of the boat itself, the Police Department
could be asked to make periodical checks.
Mr. Brown asked what would be required of the participants, as far as the
knowledge of swimming was concerned? Idr. Prekker said that the instructors are
required to have a WSI Certificate (Water Safety Instructor Certi£icate) and all
other persons participating in the program would be required to wear life
preservers, whether they can swim or not.
Mr. Olson suggested that the YMCA furnish the City with a letter stating that
they would be responsible for any injqri�es or damage which might concur with
this program.
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^ YNICA SAILBOAT MOORING �OON�T):
MOTI�N by Waga�c., #ha,t we a.?,eow xhe yMCA �o maon .the,uc Sa.i,�bocct on Glea� Maone
LaFze and cancluc.� �h.e,ih. c,�a.aae.� acconcii.ng.Ey.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Olson suggested that we require a letter regarding the insurance
covering such an activity, and have it approved by the City Attorney.
Mr. Wagax revised his previous Motion:
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DISCUSSION: Mr. Stimmler asked if the area they were intending to use was
located in front of the Jr. and Sr. High Schools? Mr. Prekker said that this
was correct. Mr. Stimmler asked if they would be using this area for any of
their classes. Mr. Prekker said that they would not. The area w.ould be just
for loading and unloading and that they would be using buses to bring the youth
into�the area. Another possible solution to the activities of the youth who
were waiting fox their turn in the sailboat would be to take them over to the
Beach for the first half of the session and then return them to West Moore Lake
and take the other group over to the Beach.
HORSESHOE LEAGUE�
^ Mr. Gerald Henneberg and Mr. Terry Haik were present to ask the Commissioners
what their opinion would be regarding the starting of a Horseshoe League in
Fridley. They said that The Commons would be the best location and that there
are presently two sets of courts, but that they are in need of repair. This
would be a handicap league and would start with 4 teams of 4 men each and
would meet one night a week.
Mr. Brown suggested that possibly Locke Park and Moore Lake Beach and Park could
be used.
Mr. Henneberg and Mr. Haik said that the mem�ership fee would be $5.00 a year.
The City would be required to provide the areas and about 4 sets of shoes.
M�TION by Wa.gan, Seconde.d by B.Za.i�c, .ta au.than,i.ze a�nid,�ey Ha�ebhoe Le,a.gue and
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The League would start in the middle of May and run until the end of August.
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Mr. Olson asked Mr. Brown if it was agreeable for the Fridley Youth Football
Association to use our lighted facilities this fa11. Mr. Brown said that all
facilities we have will be made available to them, but that they were requesting
new lights to be installed at Moore L�ke Beach and Park and Terrace Park. These
items wexe to be included in the 1972 Budget, but that there wouldn't be lights
installed for the coming season because of the lack of funds.
PARIGS AND RECREATIOIV CONMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 26, 1971� PAGE 4
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The Commission received a letter from Mr. Viljo W. Onermaa, r�sident at 501 53�
Avenue NE, �n Fridley. Mr. Onermaa lives adjacent to Oak Hill Park and he is
requesting that a fence be installed between his yard and the park to keep the
children from �limbing the fence to retrieve their basketballs from his yard.
The Commission had a brief discussion about similar situations around the City
and agreed that if they were to install a fence at this location, they would
have to install a fence around every park in the City. Not only would there be
a problem with other areas in the City, but in order to have a fence which
would correct the situation as it is now, the Parks and Recreation Department
would have to a.nstall a 10 ft. high fence and they would have another situation
to the one this past Winter at Summit Square.
The Commission agreed that a fence should not be installed and Mr. Onermaa will
be notified of this.
COUNTY CONMISSIONER�
Mr. Mike 0'Bannon and Mr. A1 Kordiai�, County Commissioners, will be invited to
attend the May meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
M�7I�N ..hy O.P.�an, Seeanded by wagcvc, .ta necammend �'ha,t �the C.i,ty Coune,i,e eo►titcce,t
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M()TI�N �a a.djacven .the meefi,i.ng a.t 9:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 28, 1971, at 7:30 p.m., in
the conference roora at Civic Center.
Respectfully submitted,
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CATHIE STORDAHL, Secretary to the Commission
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