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� �►�NUT�S OF THE REGUL�qR PARKS AND RECREATION CONNIISSION MEETING, �ANUARY �8. 1974
Meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m., by Chairman Blair.
� MEMBERS PRESENT: Blair, Stimmler, Caldwell, Peterson, Wagar.
MEMBERS EXCUSED: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Everett Utter, Councilman At-Large.
Paul Brown, Director of Parks Fi Recre�tion.
Cathie Stordahl, Secretary to the Commission.
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER .�.�, I9T� MEETING�
MOTION by Ca.edwe,?:�, Secanded by Glagcvc, �a appnove �he M,i.nu�ea a� �he PcvcFz.a and
Re,c�ce.a.#,i.an Comm.i,dd�.an Meeii.ng da,ted Decembe�c l7, 1973. The Ma�',i.an catvc�ied.
TERRACE HOCKEY RINK�
The Commissioners discussed the possibility of constructing and maintaining a Hockey
rink at Terrace Park. Mr. Blair asked if the intentions were for the 1974 - 1975
Skating Season, and Mr. Brown said that they were.
Mr. Blair asked if the City had any plans to construct a Hockey rink at Rice Creek
School, and Mr�. Brown stated that we did not. Mr. Brown went on to explain that
we presently have no plans to build additional Hockey rinks, but in the event that
we do have funds made available, the next rink should go to the Rice Creek School
area or Dave Harris Estates, There is a real void i.n this area.
Mr. Wagar stated that from his past experience, he thinks the construction of a
^ mini-Hockey rink with only 2t boards would be a bad investment. Mr. Blair said
. that he would have to concur with that statement. Mrs. Caldwell asked if the 2'
high boards wouldn't be dangerous? Mr. Wagar said that they would be fine for the
5 or 6 year old, but would be very dangerous for the l0 to 12 year old. With the
.construction of any type of boards, it would be a drawing;point for the Hockey
skater, and the older boys always dominate the rinks, so the 5 and 6 year olds
would still be without a place to play Hockey.
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Mr. Brown was asked who would be responsible for controlling the situation? He
responded by saying that the attendant would have to be in complete charge. Mr.
Wagar said that.that would be an impossible situation, and used the example of the
past Summer before the Beach opened at Moore Lake for the Season. He had stopped
his car and infqrmed the swimmers that the Beach was not open, no lifeguards were
on duty, and that they should get out of the water. He said that the violators
almost threw him in the lake, and they weren't teenagers, either. He agreed that
it would be an impossible situation.
Robert Peterson arrived and Mr. Blair briefed him on the Terrace Hockey Rink
discussion.
Mr. Wagar said that he felt the City had other priorities which should be considered
first. birs. Caldwell said that we're having enough trouble maintaining the rinks
which we already have.
MOTION b GIa an Seconded b Ca.2dwe.P.�, �a rcecammend �o �he C.i.i Caunc,t.2, .tl�cc.i �he
C.c,t�r. na.t cc,ws�tr.uc.t an mcu:wta,cn a Hac ey h,c.n cr.t Tetvca.ce Pasc , e ne,a�sarvs �n
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NAMING OF PARK AT ��2 WAY N.E.
� Mr. Blair asked the Commissioners to refer to the petition which has been receiving,
asking that the new park on 642 Way N.E., be named "The Ed Wilmes Park".
MOTION 6y Ca.�dwe.P�, Seconded by Pe,te�c�son, �a accep� �:he pe�',i.tc;an rceque,��i,ng �he
nam.i.ng ab �he �anfz a;i 64 1/2 Glay, "7he �d fU�me�s Pcvc.fz". The Ma�'.i.an ca�vc�.ed,
Mrs. Caldwell asked if it was a good representation of the people of the area? Mr.
Brown stated that it was about all of the people from the neighborhood. Mr. Peterson
said that it was commendable that the people of the neighborhood would circulate .
such a petition. . �
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Mr. Brown asked the Commissioners to make a decision on continuing or discontinuing
their membership in the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. The Commissioners
asked about the benefits received from this group. Mr. Brown said that they are
invited to attend the Fall Conference.each year, to meet with other Commissioners
who might have similar problems with solutions, or good ideas for improving present
facilities and conditions. They will also continue to receive the mailings. The
charge is $25.00 per year for the entire Commission. Mr. Brown said that in order
to gain from the M.R.P�A., you have to participate.
Mr. Brown said that at one of the Fa11 Conferences, he learned how inexpensively
a tennis court can be lighted through the use of a coin�operated switch, as is
presently in operation in Roseville.
Mr. Peterson said that for the nominal fee, we do gain quite a bit of worthwhile
information.
MOTTON by P2teh,aan, Seconde.d by Glagcvc, �o cav�t,i.nue zhe mem6etc.eFu.p .i.rr, �he M.i.nne.�o�a
Ree�cea�,i.an and Patcfz ,4eaoe.t.afi,i.on. Th.e Ma�',i.an c.alvu.ed.
MEETING AATES FOR 197�,
The Commission reviewed the proposed meeting dates for 1974, and agreed to accept
the schedule. They will continue to meet on the 4th Monday� o£ each month, with
the.only exceptions being May, Octaber, and December, when the regular meetings
will be held on the third Monday, because o£ legal holidays.
MOTION by Pe.ietr�on, Seeonded 6y Wagcvc, �o a�p�cove �he 1974 eehe.du.ee a� Rege�2a�c PcucFr,�
and Reelcea�',i.on Comm.i,b.d.c;on mee�',i.h.g dcr,te.d . The Ma�i.an ecUVr,i,ed.
GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS�
Mr. Brown informed the Commissioners that he had been approached by Don Meyers of
n Fridley Senior High School, about�the possibility o� conducting a Gymnastics class
for the girls of the Community. He was xecommending that the school provide the
facility, and that Teri Nelson be in charge of the classes. Mr. Brown said that
Miss Nelson had been in the office and they had�discussed the program. He felt that
it would be a good program. The age group would inyolve Jr. High School girls.
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� The program would be self-sustaining, in that the monies collected from the
participants would be used to pay the salary of Miss Nelson. The fee would be
$10..00 per participant, and the program would last approximately 10 weeks.
Mr. Brown will keep 'the Commissioners informed on the development of this new
program.
NORTH PARK�
The Commissioners briefly discussed the Council's decision regarding the development
of North Park. Mr. .Brown stated that the Council intends to hire a Naturalist for
the City
DUTCH El.l�1 & OAK W I LT D I SEASES �
Mr. Brown informed the Commissioners that there was some legislation before the
State, dealing with the control of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt Diseases. There will
be some monies available, and the City should keep abreast of this progress, in
order to benefit from the decisions made. Mr. Brown recommended that copies of
the information we already have, be forwarded to the City Council,
MONTHLY CORRESPONDENCE�
The Commissioners briefly reviewed the correspondence mailed during the month.
�"1 Gary Stimmler arrived at 8:30.
WARNI WEATHER VS ICE SKATING RINKS�
Mr. Stimmler called the Commissioners attention to the poor ice conditions which
prevail at the City Parks. He pointed out that there was sand exposed on the
Hockey rinks, and that this was extremely hazardous. He also stated that raany of
the games have had to be rescheduled, due to warm weather and poor ice conditions.
He asked what could be done.
Mr. Brown responded by informing the Commissioners of the efforts which�were being
made and reminded them that the weather has been hopeless for ice making over the
past several weeks. �
Councilman Utter arrived at 8:50, to discuss the conditions of the ice skating rinks,
and reported that he had received numerous phone calls about the problem.
General discussion followed, including the possibility of splitting the regular
shifts, working overtime, and other similar solutions. Mr. Brown explained that
the Department has worked quite a bit of overtime already this season, but that
when we have such terribly warm weather, even in the middle o£ the night, it is
impossible to get the ice to set up.
Councilman Utter and the Commissioners asked Mr. Brown to make every effort to get
^ the Hockey and ice skating rinks, back into the best possible conditions.
.ADJOURNMENT�
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ADJOURNMENT fCON�T):
� The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 1974, at 7:30 p�an., in
the Community Room of Fridley Civic Center.
Respectfully submitted,
L��� C��� s�
CATHIE STORDAHL, Secretary to the Commission
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