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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-10 PRC Packet ", . 1. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . fJJ illwater - ~ -~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1989 PARKS BUILDING - 7:00 P.M. - AGENDA Approval of Minutes - December 13, 1988 Any old business Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman Arena Report (Blekurn - Bielenberg) Lily Lake Ballfield Construction (Thoreson) Winter Carnival Balloon Races (Thoreson) Any new business Adjournment CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6 21 . . . MINUTES STILLWATER PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING January 10, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, Jim Gannon, Steve Joy e, Tom Lammers, Alan Liehr, Rob McGarry, Ro erta Opheim, and Susan Supina, and Tom Th reson MEMBERS ABSENT: John Benson and Duane Nelson ALSO PRESENT: Bob Bielenberg and Dick Blekum Chairman Wayne Wohlers called the meeting to order at 7: 5 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alan Liehr made a motion to approve the minutes of. the December 13, 1988 meeting. Tom Thoreson seconded the motion. All in favor. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Wohlers reported on a Board member's lack of a at Board meetings, and asked for the input of the other Tom Thoreson made a motion that the Mayor be asked to co individual regarding his absence at meetings. Seconded Joyce. All in favor. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN tendance embers. tact the by Steve Chairman Wohlers requested nominations for Chairman r 1989. Susan Supina nominated Wayne Wohlers. Roberta Opheim m ved that nominations be closed; Tom Lammers seconded. All in fav r. Chairman Wohlers requested nominations for Vice Chai man for 1989. Alan Liehr nominated Tom Thoreson. Susan Supina moved to close the nominations. Steve Joyce seconded. All in fa or. ARENA AND OUTDOOR RINK REPORT Bob Bielenberg reported that a new furnace has been inst lIed in the South end locker rooms. The locker room doors are urrently under repair. He also reported that all ice time is boo ed. Chairman Wohlers stated. that the Zamboni room is clean and in good shape. Dick Blekum reported that the outdoor rinks are in good hape and are being well used. The Board discussed the possibility of installing light Ramsey-Grove ice rink. Mr. Blkum stated that there is 1 at the pole at . . . Parks and Recreation Board Minutes January 10, 1989 ~ Pioneer Park which would be available for use at Ramsey Grove. Roberta Opheim stated she would bring up the request at the City Council meeting. (Jim Gannon arrived at 7:35 p.m.) Bob Bielenberg reported that only one high scho I hockey conference game is held at the arena. He requested the Board's assistance in holding more high school games at t e arena. Chairman Wohlers asked for input from the Board, and the majority stated they would like to see more games held at the ar na. Alan Liehr made a motion that the Board draft a letter to the school board and athletic director inquiring why more ames are not held at Lily Lake Arena. Rob McGarry seconded. All in favor. Roberta Opheim will draft the letter. LILY LAKE BALLFIELD CONSTRUCTION Tom Thoreson reported that work on the ballfield has been progressing. The landscaping will be finished in the s ring, and there is some dirt to be removed. The irrigation system will have to be extended, and new topsoil in place before the field can be used. He estimated that the field will be ready for p ay at the end of the summer. The new backstop and fencing ave been budgeted. Lights have not been included in this year's budget. Dick Blekum stated that this item should be requested in next year's budget, and estimated the cost to be $18,000 to $25,000. Roberta Opheim made a motion that the Board recommend on the new softball field at Lily Lake as a desired direct staff to examine the item and work towards that Liehr seconded. All in favor. WINT~R CARNIVAL BALLOON RACES t e lights goal and goal. Al Tom ~horeson reported that he talked to Dick Cool, Sr., today and Mr. Cool stated that he is not involved in the balloon races this year and the races will not be held at Lily Lake. NEW BUSINESS Bob Bielenberg reported he has received a request to rent time for one week to hold a specialized goal tending sc ool. Board agreed the arena should be rented for $75 an hour. ice The Roberta Opheim made a motion to authorize Bob Bielenber to rent ice time as requested, subject to checking with City Attorney Magnuson, and as long as the arena does not lose mo ey. Jim 2 . . . Parks and Recreation Board Minutes January 10, 1989 Gannon seconded. All in favor. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board will be Tuesday, February 14, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Jim Gannon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Al Liehr seconded. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3