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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-01-23 PRC Packet e e e (J iIlwater ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ MEETING PARK. AND RECREATION BOARD TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1990 PARKS BUILDING 7:00 P.R. 1. Approval of Minutes - December 12, 1989. 2. Introduce new member (Wohlers). 3. Election of Officers (Wohlers). 4. Any old business. 5. Arena report (Bielenberg). 6. outside rink report (Blekt.w1). 7. Any new business. 8. Adjournment. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e MINUTES STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING January 23, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, David Junker, Steve Joyce, Tom Lammers, Alan Liehr, Mike Polehna, Susan Supina, Tom Thoreson, and Roberta Opheim MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Gannon and Rob McGarry ALSO PRESENT: Dick Blekum and Bob Bielenberg Chairman Wohlers called the meeting to order ~t 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by David Junker, seconded by Alan Liehrto a prove the minutes of the meeting of December 12, 1989 as submitted. All in favor. NEW MEMBER e Chairman Wohlers introduced new Board member, Mike polehna. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by David Junker that Wayne Wohlers continue as hairman of the Board for another term. Seconded by Tom Lammers. All in favor. e-Chairman Motion by Alan Liehr that Tom Thoreson continue as for another term. Seconded by Susan Supina. All in OLD BUSINESS Die Blekum reported that Steve Russell has submitted a formal application to the DNR for the launch ramp improvements at, Lily Lake, but has not received a response at this time. OUTSIDE SKATING RINKS Dick Blekum reported that there had been a problem with caretaker at the warming house at the Staples Field rink. has talked to the person, and has not had any problems that time. the Dick since e There was discussion regarding the increased use of all the rinks this year. Dick reported that the rinks are being maint ined even though the warm weather has created some problems. In response to the question of why the warming houses a e closed on New Year's Day, Dick replied that it has always een City 1 e Parks and Recreation Board Minutes January 23, 1990 policy to be closed that day so that the employees ha e the day off. He stated that next- year, if employees are willi g to work", they will keep the rinks open. ICE ARENA Bob Bielenberg reported on the three home games played at the Arena this year. All three games made money for the Arena: Park/Cottage Grove Receipts $709.50, split 50/50 wit ISD 834 Anoka Receipts $850.50, split 50/50 with Twin Cit Suburban Conference Coon Rapids Receipts $744, split 50/50 with Twin Cit Suburban Conference he three Income was also brought in from the concessions at games. Expenses per high school game were $335. e The Board agreed that, because of the success of games this year, that more games should be played and to make that recommendation to Connie Knoche. volunteered to write a letter for the Board. ree home ext year, ta Opheim BIDS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER HOCKEX Wayne Wohlers opened the single bid received for Sprin Hockey. The bid was from Wayne Orn, st. Croix Valley Hockey chool for $75/hour plus tax, for a minimum of 22 hours from April 2 through April 22. Motion by Alan Liehr, seconded by Steve Joyce to accep the bid from st. Croix Valley Hockey School for $75/hour plus t x. All in favor. Wayne Wohlers opened the single bid received for Summe Hockey. The bid was from Andre Beaulieu Hockey School for $11 500 plus tax, for June 7 through July 8, 1990, and include a $250 deposit. Motion by Mike Polehna, seconded by Roberta Opheim to ccept the bid from Andre Beaulieu Hockey School for $11,500 plus tax. All in favor. e ICE ARENA MANAGER Bob Bielenberg reported to the Board that he has lost of compensatory time because of the implementation of t new policy which allows a maximum carryover of 40 hour time per year. The Board discussed the policy relative to Bob's Arena and agreed that this is a unique situation 11 hours e City's of compo on at the e of the 2 e Parks and Recreation Board Minutes January 23, 1990 seasonal nature of the position. The Board agreed recommendation should be made to the city to consider the policy so that the Ice Arena Manager's fiscal year with the Arena's season (October to September). that a amending coincides Motion by Alan Liehr that a letter be sent to the Cit Council recommending that the Ice Arena Manager's fiscal year be changed based on the seasonal nature of the job, and that t Council examine the past year and consider reinstatement of the 111 hours compensatory time. Seconded by Susan Supina. All in fa or. NEW BUSINESS e Dick distributed a draft of a new contract for exclusiv use of a park. The contract includes a $300 damage deposit, hich was discussed by the Board. It was suggested that Dick chec with the City Attorney to see what recourse the City would have for damages in excess of $300. It was also suggested that he party using the park be required to contact the Police Chief for his recommendation as to security staffing. An insurance binder for liability insurance should also be required. Dick will rewrite the policy and bring it back for final approval at the next meeting. The Board also discussed a draft of a policy for uests to reserve the Pioneer Park picnic shelters. The Board a reed that local parties should not be charged, but that a fee hould be charged to those from out of town. David Junker made a motion to charge $25 for for non- till water residents for reserving the Pioneer Park picnic shelte, and to require a $25 damage and clean-up deposit, refund b1e upon inspection by the Park Superintendent, for anyone ishing to reserve the shelter. Seconded by Tom Thoreson. Motion arried 8- 1. Dick will rewrite the policy and bring it before the Bo rd at the next meeting. NEXT MEETING Due to Caucus Night on the fourth Tuesday of next nth, the Board will meet on the second Tuesday, February 13, 199 , at 7:00 p.m. the - Motion by Steve Joyce, seconded by Al Liehr to meeting at 9:25 p.m. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3