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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-09 PRC Packet . r illwater "~ - ~. --- -~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1988 PARKS BUILDING (FIRST BUILDING SOUTH OF LILY LAKE COMPLEX) 1372 SOUTH GREELEY STREET AGENDA 1, Approval of Minutes - January 13, 1988 and Rebruary 10, 1988, 2, Any 01 d busi ness, . 3. Fencing at Croixwood Ballfield (Thoreson), 4, Playground equipment (Blekum), 5, Arena Report (Bielenberg), 6, Any new business, 7, Adjournment, . CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-61 1 tJ . MINUTES STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING March 9, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, John Rahm, John Benson, Tom Thoreson and Roberta Opheim MEMBERS ABSENT: Duane Nelson, Alan Liehr, James Gannon, Linda Kluy, and Tom Lammers ALSO PRESENT: Bob Bielenberg Chairman Wayne Wohlers called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Roberta Opheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1988 meeting. John Rahm seconded the motion. All in favor. . OLD BUSINESS Bob Bielenberg reported that the hot air balloon races were cancelled for this year. The Commission will discuss the issue of future balloon races at their October meeting. FENCING AT CROIXWOOD BALLFIELD Tom Thoreson reported that he had measured the area at the Croixwood Ballfield to be fenced. There are five s all trees which will have to be removed and a large tree which will need trimming. He estimated the cost would be approximately $5,500, based on the cost of fencing the Lily Lake Ballfield. Dick Blekum is to meet with the Finance Director to determine if the money is available to purchase the fencing this year. John Rahm suggested that if money is available, it e used to install a fitness path with exercise stations at Nort land Park and to request money for fencing at Croixwood in next year's budget. Discussion followed, and it was determined th t it would be more appropriate to fence the ballfield this year. Tom Thoreson made a motion to fence the Croixwood,Ba lfield if the funds are available; motion seconded by John Bens All in favor. . PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Dick Blekum was absent from the meeting; therefore, this item will be placed on next month's agenda. 1 . Park and Recreation Board Meeting March 9, 1988 ARENA REPORT Bob Bielenberg presented a balance sheet for Lily Lake ecreation center from Sept. 1, 1986 through August 31, 1987. After reviewal of the balance sheet, the Board found that th Arena is in fact a profitable venture in regard to cash-flow. Bob Bielenberg suggested that the Arena employ only part-time workers, and that the Arena open at noon rather than 8:00 a.m., in order to reduce expenses. The Board requested that he formulate a proposal on how he can best implement his time, with part-time help, in order to keep his costs down. He will present the plan at the next meeting. John Benson suggested that a request for a new roof for the Arena be included in next year's budget. The Commission dir cted Bob Bielenberg to bring a request before the City Council for a structural engineer to examine the roof. He is then to obtain bids for work on the roof based on the engineer's reco endations. NEW BUSINESS . John Benson made a motion to direct the Parks tment to research and submit a plan for a fitness path with exercise stations. Seconded by Roberta Opheim. All in favor. John Rahm submitted his resignation from the Park and Board, because of relocation out of the Stillwater a Board accepted his resignation with regret. Chairma asked for suggestions to fill this position on the Boar . ecreation ea. The Wohlers The Commission discussed a letter from Robert Zoller regarding park space. Roberta Opheim volunteered to respond to t e letter. The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Board will be Wednesday, April 13, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. John Rahm moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. To Thoreson seconded. All in favor. Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary . 2