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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. MAY Z1., 1973�
Meeting was•called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Chairman Blair.
� MEMBERS PRESENT: Blair, Caldwell, Peterson, Stimmler, Wagar.
} �. MEMBERS EXCUSED: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Dennis Ranstrom, 3728 Foss Road N.E., Columbia Heights, 55421.
Paul Brown, Director of Parks F, Recreation.
RICE CREEK PROPERTY�
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Mr. Dennis Ranstrom presented his proposal for possible home construction at Lots 10
and 11, Block 1, Rice Creek School Addition.
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OAK GROVE PROPERTY�
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In reference to Paul Brown's memorandum dated May 17, 1973, to the Parks and Recreation
and Planning Commissions, the Commissioners voted to agree that this piece of land fits
within our overall plan to acquire as much Rice Creek land as possible. The Commission
felt that a limit of $300.00 should be placed on the purchase of the property.
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VACATION OF 6�TH STREET E4SEMENT�
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Mr. Blair updated the Commission on the request of Craig Willey to vacate the street
easement on 67th between�Fridley and Anoka Streets. In March, the Parks and Recreation
Commission.referred Mr. Willey to the Board of Appeals, with no objections to the
vacation. Mr. Blair stated that the Board of Appeals and Planning Commissions had
no objections to the vacation and sent their recommendation to the Council.
MINUTES OF APRIL Z3. I9Tj MEETING�
MO7I�N by S�imm.Ce�c, Secanded by Pe,tenaon, xo a�pnave �he m.i.n.u,tea o� �he Regcc�cvc Panfza
and Rech.e.a.t,i.on Camm.i,aa�.on Mee.#i.ng, dcc,ied Aph,i.� 23, � 473. The Mo�,i,an c.a��.ed.
NM�ORE 1�1KE BEACH & PARK�
Mr. Brown informed the Commission o� the safety proceduxes heing taken at Moore Lake
Beach and Park, before the season opens. The Commission generally discussed the
growing�problems involved with the Beach.
MOTION by Pe.ie�an, Secanded by Glagcvc, �a maFze �.nqu,ih,i.e,� w.i,ih Ramdey Cauwiy ctwtho�r,i�',i.e,a
.i,n ne.�pec.t �a �he,uc pnacedune,� and po.F.i.c,i.e,� w.i,ih GutnciP,i.ng Beache,�. The Ma�'.i.an catvc.i,ed.
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Mr. Blair directed Mr. Brown to re£�ect the need for additional protection at the
Beach, in the 1974 Budget request. He asked that this be listed as a separate item.
Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, May 21, 1973 Page 2
MOORE LAKE BE4CH STUDY�
� Proposals were submitted to the City by three Companies, in connection with a study
� of the conditions at Moore Lake. The Commission made general comments on the
proposals and deferred further discussion to the June meeting.
The Commission directed
which have been made on
£rom Grace High School.
NORTH PARK STUDY�
the Parks and Recreation Director'to investigate..any studys
the Lake, and particularily the one by Brother Sullivan
Mr. Blair informed the Commission of a May 22nd meeting concerning North Park and
requested that as many of them as possible, be present. He stated that the Commission
should make an official stand on the development of North Park.
GARDENA SCHO()L PROPERTIr LEASING�
The Commission reviewed the Council Minutes in respect to plans which have been made
to lease part of school property owned by School District #14. Members of the
Commission did not appreciate the fact that they had not been informed of the pending
arrangements between the City and School Officials. The Commissioners expressed
concern over the funding of the project and pointed out that the Council is not
following the City Ordinance which created the Commission._ and its duties and powers.
HYDE PARK�
M�TION by Ca.edwe,P.2., Secanded 6y Pe,te�an, �a �.n�sfi�cu.c.t �he Summe�c S�:a�� �a �namaxe a"Name
Hyde Pcucfz" can,te�,� w.�,th,in �he Pxa.ygnau�.d Ynagnam: The Mo�',i.an ca�ch.i.ed.
COIWMI SS I ON V I CE CHAI 1�1AN �
Gary Stimmler was appointed, by aclamation, to serve as the 1973 Parks and Recreation
Commission Vice Chairman.
CORRESPONDENCE�
MO�TI�N�by S�nm.�etc, Secanded by Wagan, �a nece,i,ve a.e,2 co�viceapondence. The Ma�',i.an
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MOTION �o ad�awcn �h.e mee.t�.r�g cr,t 9:35 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held June 11, 1973, at 7;30 p.m., in the Community
Room of Fridley Civic Center.
Respectf ubmitted,
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PA L BRO , Acting ecretary to the Commission
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