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MINUTES OF REGULAR PARKS Afm RECREATION CONMISSION MEETING. MAY 24, 1971� _
Meeting �vas called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Chairman Fitzpatrick.
MF.�lBERS PRESENT: Fitzpatric�C, Blair, Olson, Stimmler, iVagar. �
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Ralph Officer, 315 Hugo N.E., 55432, 784-9561, Ruth Circle.
Robert E. Venne, 200 Hugo N.E., 55432, 784-0110, Ruth Circle.
Carolyn Rouse, 210 Rice Creek Boulevard, 55432, 786-7132, L.W.V.
LeeAnn Spoore, 301 Ironton Street NE, 55432, 786-4237, Ruth Circle.
Penny Peterson, 223 Ely Street N.E., 55432, 786-4695, Ruth Circle.
Susan Christian,�8026 Ruth Street NE, 55432, 784-9500, Ruth Circle.
Francis D. Poehler, 229 Liberty Street NE, 55432, 784-5680, Ruth Circle.
� Darrell C. Nystrom, 248 Ely Street NE, 55432, 786-1659, Ruth Circle. ,
Nancy Kaufert, 606 Mississippi Street NE, 55432, 560-3616, O.E.O.
John L. Happe, 3262 Owassa Heights, 484-5850, Ruth Circle.
Florence E. Swanson, 3254 Arthur St. NE, 55421, 789-2715, Ruth CirCle.
• Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Peter Herlofsky, Planning Department.
Cat�ie Stordahl, Secretary to Commission.
RUTH CIRCL'E AREA�
Several citizens were present, representing the Ruth Circle area, indicating
the desire for a park in their neighborhood. Mr. Ralph Of£icer presented a
£ew facts, trying to encouxage the Commission to acquire land and to develop a
park. Mr. Officer stated that there are approximately 210 children, Jr. High
age or younger, in this area, and he can name at least 25 people who would be
willing to contribute labor toward a park.
, Mrs. Florence Swanson owns some land in the Ru�h Circle area, which she would
like to sell to the City for park purposes. Mrs. Swanson also owns land 150'
south of Ironton. The area discussed by the petitioners, covers all residents
in the Ironton Industrial Park. The borders of the area covered by the petitioners,
is 79th Way on the South, East River Road on the West, the Fridley City Limits on
the North, and the Railway on the East.
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Mr. Brown indicated `t�at there is approximately 10 acres involved in total arw,
but a park wouldn't be more than 3� to 4 acres. He suggested an area in the
southeast portion of the described area. For an example of size, he pointed out
that Madsen Park is approx�mately 6� acrea, and tfiis seens to be about ideal.
Mr. Fitzpatrick intfo�ned the Commission and the guests, that an apartment complex
is being built near there, and that they are planninQ a swimming pool and tot lot
but these facilities would be for residents only. The older children aight be
attracted to the ball diamonds in a neighboring park, but the small tots would
hsve no reason to leave the immediate area. •
Mr. Officer presented a petition to Mr. Fitzpatrick, requesting the City of
Fridley to purchase the property (generally) bordered by the City Limits on
the North, Ely Street on the South, Ruth Circle on the West, and the RsilMay
Tracks on the East, to be used for a park.
Mr. Fitzpatrick instructed the Commission SecretarY to forward the petition on
to the City Council. He informed the Commission and the visitors, that there i.s
presently s10,000.00 in our 1971 Budget, for purchase of land in this area and
they are presently looking for the best location,
AIOTION by S.timm.�en, Seconded by Gkcgw►., xo nece,i,ve xh.e P�ti.Li.on
�us e e avi.ea . e o.tc.on ea�v�,c. . � •
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MIMlT�S OF (�EGULAR �'�TING, h1�Y 24, 1971, P�� 2
� �%� BIDGET �
Mr. Brown informed the Commission that progress on the 1972 Budget is awaiting
Legislative action from the State and we can't really move on anything until
they finish their meetings.
LFASE OF PFaOPERTY FROM BI�tLINGTON NORTHERN RAILRO�AD�
The Commission asked for a status report on the property being leased from
Burlington Northern Railroad to be used for park purposes South of Freeway
�1694. Mr, Brown reported that the lease agreenent has been delivered, sign�ti,
and returned. The area will be 400' deep and 5Q7' long, and is located South
of Reserve Supply. It's approaimately 2 acres. There will be enough roo� ior
a backstop and apparatus. Everything installed will be portable so that i� tho
agreement is ever broken, the facilities can be removed. Our cost wil� be �25.00
per year, with a 90 day warning to break the lease.
1970 soFra� sEasotv RESUr�.
Mr. Olson asked if a resume had been made on the 1970 Softball Sea�on? He
explained that he would like to have a written report, indi.cating tha nwabor
of teams, the entry fees that they pay, and how many of them are non-resident.
Mr. Brown said that it'd never been put in writing, but that he could do so.
^ He went on to explain that we have eight leagues in our CitY. One league is
called Classic, and it's strictly an exhibition league of the top teauns from
Aot only Fridley, but the surrounding area as �rell. The Classic League teams
each pay $170.00 entry fee.� The Classic League is ome which does involve many
players fxom outside Fridley.
Mr. Brown went on to infor� the Commission that the Softball Budget is quite
large, due to the fact that there are many teams in our leagues. Actually, t�h�
Adult Softball pro�ram itself, is self-sustaining. The entry fees paid bY th�
individual tea�as, is substantial enough to Eover the cost of maintaining the
fi�lds, lights, balls, trophies, umpires, any other expenses which night be
necessary fox the program. The entry fees are deposited into the General Furid,
so the Budget has to sAow tha total cost of the prog�ran.
Mr. Olson asked ii Ne were praviding nore for adults than for the children, as
our Budget M►ould indicate. Mr. Brown pointed out th�t there were a Girls Softball
teams in 1970 and there are 12 in 1971. Ther have been divided into tMo
divisions. This progras covers girls fr� 9 to 15 years of a�e.
Mr. BroMn qualified our ot�er adult teams by saYinQ that our Church League
requires that all plarers be nembers of that particular Church; our Open Laa�ue
states that all players �ust either live or work in PridleY; and our Industri�l
League requires that all players be 40 hour a�reek �ployees. Mo presently
have 71 Softball tea�s.
^ Mr. Fitzpatrick asked if Mx. Olson Mas satisfied with Mr. Brown�s explanation.
y Mr. Olson said that he �+ould still like to see a�itten raport.
MOTION by O.eaon, Seeonded �by Bla,i�c, .thaz IW�. Bfi.aun, phepavi,e a ne4un�e o� .tke �970
So�,tba�,� Pn.ognam, a�ong w�c,th wi.tf�en expea.nafi,i.on o� .the adu�.t pr+wgnctm vutbu4 ,tit�.
y'vuxk pnogna►na. Mn.. OLdon Ae�td �.� we p�wv.id� mone. ae,tiv.t.t,ie4 �on adu�C,t4 �1ean
we do �01 ehi,e,dnent Tke Ab,ti.on e.a�vc�.ed.
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Mtrarr�s oF REC�.� (��Erin�. I�Y 24. 1971, P��, 3
^ CONCESSIONS�
Mr. Stimmler asked the Commission to review the copy of the license which was
issued to the Fridley Youth Football Association, to operate the Concessions
at The Commons Park, during the Football Season. The license is issued for
one year and covers the period that the Hockey Association would be wanting
to operate their own Concessions. According to the copy of the licesse, the
F.Y.F.A. agreement won't expixe until April 30, 1972.
Mr, Brown pointed out that the license is issued for a year, at a charge of
�25.00, and that the Hockey Association would have to apply for a license to
operate the Concession during their Season. Mr. Stimmler said that he didn't
want the two groups to have any problems over the Concessions and that eyen
though the Hockey Association fully intends to be in charge of the Concessions
during their Season, the Football Association could create a problem because
they have a year's license.
Mr. Brown suggested that the two groups be invited to attend a meeting and
that perhaps they could split the cost of the license.
MOTTUN by �.P�on, Seeonded by BQa,uc, ,to �.nv.i,te .the Pnea.i,deni os ,the fni.d�ey
Yau.�h �oo.tba,Q.e. Aaaoc.ia.�i�.on, �om N�,e,eaen, and #he Clur,i�u„ccn o� fihe Hockey
Aabac,i.a,i��.on, Gany Sfi�.im�Ce�c, �o ct,ttend ,the Ju.ne mee,t,i,ng, ,to di.�cudb ,tlie Conee64�.on4
a-t The Commond . The Mo.ti.on ecvrv�,i,¢.d.
� (�NNONS IRRIGATION SYSTDN,
Mr. Brown showed the Ganmissioners some preliminary plans of the irti�ation
systems for The Commons and City Hall. He explained that the difference in
the cost of the installation for manual versus autonatic, is only about �1100.00
to �1200.00. The bids are to include the cost for materials, license, fo�eman,
and rental of any equipnent. We are to provide the labor.
Mr. Olson asked if there would be any chance of injury fro� these sprinkler
heads. Mr. Brown said that there would not. The sprinkler heads would be
r�sible, only when in operation. Nihen the pressure is o£f, the heads are
recossad back into the ground. These sprinkler heads will be plastic, rather
than brass, for monetary realsons. They Mould still be guaranteed, but nat for
quite as long as the brass.
Mr. Stia�ler asked Mr. Bram to send a letter to tho Fridlep School Board,
inforaing them that we'll be installing an irri�ation systs on piaiwnds +�S
and #►6, so that theY'll be aware of what work is going on. The Commission
agreed that this �►ould be a�ood idea.
� AIOTION 6y 0,2aon, Seeonded 6y Sx,u,unLeh, ,to ac�e�x ,the pr�e,�,u�u,�y p,�,�,� �on �
Inh.i,ga,ti,on Sys.te►n �on The Connwns and C,i,ty Hcc�, cra cv¢,�,L done. The Mo.t.i.on e.a�,i,ed,
1�' 'I_I,_,,,DATF,S.
n Mr. Brown ssked if the Augw t meeting date could be changed from the 23rd to
� the 30th, due to the fact that he would be out of town over the 23rd,
� MOTION 6 Sl.a.ih. Seeonded 6 O�on .to e,th. da�te m,the
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MINUTES OF REGULAR NIEETING, I�Y 24, 1971, P�E 4
n P'EETING AATES iCON�T):
Mr. Fitzpatrick instructed the Commission Secretary to write a lettex o£
invitation to Mr. Mike 0'Bannon and Mr. A1 Kordiak, Anoka County Commissioners,
to attend the June 28th meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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MOTION by Szimm.Q.e�c., .to ad�ounn �h.e mee,tirtg cLt 9:05 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 26, 1971, at 7:30 p.m.,
in tha conierence room at Civic Center.
Respectfully submitted,
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CATHIE STORQAHL, Secretary to Commission
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