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PARK COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 15, 1981
MINUTES
The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order by
Chairman LeFebvre at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 1981, at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Also Present:
Nichols and Zillhardt
Longbella, Mand and Rogers
Lyle Molskness, Rum River Hockey Association
RUM RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Lyle Molskness received quotes on various size rental trailers which ranged from $200 to
$350 a month. These trailers are heated with electric baseboard heat and are gutted out
with plywood floors. Chairman LeFebvre suggested placing rubber mats over the plywood. Mr.
Molskness thought rubber would be nice but it would be an extra cost.
The Commission felt bottle gas or propane would be less costly than electric baseboard. tIT.
Molskness agreed, adding that gas would heat quicker. He will get estimates on trailers with
gas or propane heat by the next meeting, November 5, 1981.
The hockey association would like to rent a trailer for the month of January when games are
held. They can get along with the present warming house for practices. Chairman LeFebvre
asked if the association was looking for 100% financing from the City, or 50% or 25% _ he
received no response. Then questioned was if it would totally used by the hockey association
or opened up to the public. Steve Nichols commented he would like to see the trailer used
by everybody but then there would be a need for a warming house attendant. Mr. Molskness
leaned toward it being the exclusive use of the association as whoever opened it up would
be responsible. Any delivery charge would be between $100 to $125, however, he felt they
could haul it in themselves on an 8' trailer.
Chairman LeFebvre then stated rates should be obtained under the name of Rum River Hockey;
if the City is mentioned, the rates go up. Steve Nichols wondered if they could find one
to be donated for the winter and just pay insurance on it.
The subject then turned to goals. Mr. ~~olskness obtained an ad but it turned out to be just
nets for $250.00. Chairman LeFebvre suggested checking prices at Dave's Sports Shop.
Returning to the trailer, Mr. Molskness was told any rental should be billed to the association
and they, in turn, bill the City.
Chairman LeFebvre then gave a little pep talk regarding volunteer help and how hOCkey backers
on the Iron Range shovel and make ice when there is a lack of staff. "With only X number of
dollars in taxes and three maxiumum in public works, and a snow storm hits, you might as well
kiss the rink good bye without volunteer help." 1IT. Molskness then mentioned he didn't
accomplish anything on a timer.
Further discussion again involved the trailer. Jo Zillhardt was concerned over the cost of
electricity and also asked if the association could haul it in. ~Ar. Molskness assured her
c:=Jhere would be no problem to haul it in, but it might be a problem getting it out if it froze
In. The size of the trailer was then mentioned. The secretary will ask the building
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inspector for his suggestions and also how to go about getting it moved in. It was decided
some sort of a committment could be made at the next meeting as it will then be November.
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"-CROOKED LAKE BOAT LANDING
The Commission had been informed the base bid at $19,775.00 was lower than estimated. The
engineers' estimate was $25,000 - the grant totalled $25,800.00. In checking with State
Planning, it would be perfectly o.k. to change the parking lot from Class A to bituminous,
all that it is needed is a letter explaining the low bid. The State will then approve it
and send it on to the "Feds". $6450.00 has been received from the State, the Federal
Government's share is $12,900.00. Steve Nichols felt blacktop would be better than gravel
due to less maintenance. '
MOTION by LeFebvre, seconded by Nichols, to recommend the City Council authorize a change
order to switch the boat landing parking lot from gravel to bituminous, provided the estimate
obtained is at a reasonable cost. ]~otion carried unanimOUSly.
Chairman LeFebvre stated two meetings a month during the winter was a waste of time due to
lack of agenda items. Those present agreed.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by LeFebvre, to meet only on the first Thursday of the month over
the winter months unless something important comes up, then a meeting for the third Thursday
will be called. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Zillhardt, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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. ae Ellen Bak1rif - Secretary
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