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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD IlEKTING
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1990
PARKS BUILDING
7:00 P.R.
1. Approval of minutes.
2. Introduce new member (Wohlers).
3. Any old business.
5.
4. Chamber of Commerce representat~ve (use of parks).
6.
Ballfield report (Blekum and Thoresen).
Arena report and hockey school deposits (?) (Bielenberg).
7. Any new business.
8. Adjournment.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6 21
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MINUTES
STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING
March 27, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, David Junker, Steve Jo ce,
Rob MCGarry, Mike Polehna, Tom Thoreson,
and Roberta Opheim
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Gannon, Tom Lammers, Alan Liehr
ALSO PRESENT: Dick Blekum
Chairman Wohlers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Tom Thoreson, seconded by Steve Joyce to
minutes of the February meeting as submitted. All in
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Chairman Wohlers introduced new Board member, Douglas H rtman.
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NEW MEMBER
ST. CROIX VALLEY ROWING CLUB
Susan Hipp and Tom Palmer of the st. Croix valley Ro
were present at the meeting to discuss a proposal to u
Beach (Kolliner Park) as their access to the river and
build a storage facility for their boats at that locati
foot, 2-person boats are currently being stored at the
Elevator building, but the Club would prefer to store
closer to the water. The proposal has been presented
Russell, Community Development Director, and Dan McGu
the Boundary Waters Commission. The proposal is compa
the Commission's objectives and positive use of the
variance will be required for the setback of the buil
200 feet to 150 feet. The Club would also require a
access the boats, which would have to be approved by th
ing Club
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Members of the Board expressed a concern for security
loca.tlon. The Club proposes to 'keep a locked gate at th
to the park with a No Trespassing sign on the gate.
The Board was in agreement with the proposal because i
a positive use of the property which has been negle
Board felt the people involved are responsible and wil
the beach. Roberta Opheim suggested that the City Counc
Downtown Plan Committee be given an opportunity for inp
at that
entrance
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ted. The
clean up
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Roberta opheim made a motion to approve the concept of he use of
Kolliner Park for st. Croix Valley Rowing Club purpose, and to
proceed with soliciting comments from the City Co ncil and
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Downtown Plan committee; also, that the Club repreBenta
with the City Attorney to draft a lease agreement and
out all the governing bodies involved (st. Joseph Town
etc.), and the agreement be brought back before the
Recreation Board for final approval. Seconded by Mike
All in favor.
OLYMPIC TORCH RUN THROUGH STILLWATER
Paul Westmoreland, representing Stillwater Area
Stillwater Jaycees, met with the Board to discuss
Torch Run through Stillwater on July 3, and to request
Torch Run end in Lowell Park. There would be a
Lowell Park, with possibly a band and fireworks.
Mike Polehna made a motion to approve the use of Lowel
the evening of July 3, .with the condition that the Cit
approves and that the event will not interfere with the
July celebration. Steve Joyce seconded. All in favor.
SPECIAL MEETING IN APRIL
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Dick Blekum and Roberta Opheim discussed a request
received to hold an antique boat show in Stillwater 0
and 15. The individual requesting the event is not able
the regular meeting of the Board on April 24. The Boa
date to meet with the individual on Wednesday, April
p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
Tom Thoreson informed the Board that the original $26,0
lighting the Lily Lake Ballfield has been reduced be
poles are being donated and the labor is being donated.
reduce the cost to $22,000. Dick will notify the Financ
of this change.
ICE ARENA
wayne Wohlers reported that the City Clerk has informe
all Ice Arena renters must put 10\ down, or their cont
null and void. At this time, Andre has put 10\ down,
Orn has not.
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There was discussion regarding the closures on the
which have not yet been installed. Dick reported that
that this is completed by the end of this week.
The Board discussed a letter from the City Attorney
Open Hockey Liability. There is a rule of participatlo
players must wear face masks, but apparently that rul
being enforced. The Board discussed who should be respo
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enforcing the rule. wayne
the rule. It was suggested
individual if they have
suggested that the Arena
proper equipment.
Roberta Opheim made a
Bielenberg requesting him
a helmut and face mask
times. Seconded by Rob
opposed.
BALLFIELD REPORT
stated that there are signs
that the concession attendan
the proper equipment. It
Manager eject anyone not we
motion that a memo be sen
to aggressively enforce the p
be worn by all hockey player
McGarry. Motion carried; st
Dick reported that there is some erosion on the north
will be laid as soon as possible.
NEXT MEETING
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The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board w II be a
special meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. The next
regular meeting of the Board will be held Tuesday, Apr I 24, at
7:00 p.m. at the Parks Building.
Motion by Steve Joyce, seconded by Mike polehna to adjourn the
meeting at 9:15 p.m. All in favor.
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording secretary
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