Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 1974 6~VW TVWNS~I~ MINUTES OF THE GROW TOWNSHIP PARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 14, 1974 AT THE TOWN HALL The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. by Vice Chairman Jim Present were: Griswold, Lapham, Britton, Jaworski and Schneider. were Phil Rzeszutek, Pat Murphy and Mrs. Jerry Lapham. Griswold. Our guests Minutes of the January meeting were read. Motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Schneider that the minutes be approved as read; motion carried. Minutes of the February meeting were read. An addition was made as follows: Phil Rzeszutek appeared briefly to inquire whether or not the Coon Creek Bridge was included in our budget plans for 1975. No funds are available at the present time; therefore no action was taken. Motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Schneider that the minutes be approved as changed; motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: The secretary reported that Jim Kappelhoff will be meeting with the gentlemen from the University of Minnesota. Jim Griswold will meet with Jim Kappelhoff to finalize the details. The Timetable of Events was discussed. The following dates have been set for completion of various projects: May 15 - Two ball diamonds; June 1 - Langseth's Pine Acres tot lot; July 4 - Shady Knoll; October 1 - Hockey rink at Town Hall; October 5 - 3 sand points, The ballfield tour was discussed. The tour was held on March 10, 1974 at which time the various requirements were delineated. Motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Schneider that the secretary write a letter to the Town Board requesting that bids be obtained for site preparation at the Town Hall for two ball diamonds, completion of site for the ball diamond at Northwoods, and site preparation for a small ball diamond at Green Acres. It is the recommendation of the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board that two members of the PR Board and representatives from organizations that will be using the ball diamonds set up policies and procedures, schedules, etc. for all fields. The Langseth tot lot was discussed. The neighbors had picked out the equipment they would like on the lot. Motion was made by ;seconded by Lapham; and carried, that the secretary write a letter to the Town Board requesting funds for the following equipment to be placed in the Langseth Pine Acres tot lot: 1. Eight-foot slide 5. Saddle Mate Pony 2. Whirl 6. Saddle Mate Rocket 3. Swing Set - six seats (two bucket seats 4. Bunker Hill Climber $1,317.00 Total 100.00 83.00 $1,500.00 Concrete for setting equipment Freight costs for delivery It was suggested by Pat Murphy that we get concrete from the redi-mix company in a dry form and mix it at the site. It was decided that no berm will be graded for any skating rinks at this time, Minutes - March 14, 1974 Page 2 but instead they will be done in the Fall all at one time. Jerry Lapham will check with Goodin Plumbing and Heating on the cost of three sand points and related equipment. The matter will be discussed at the next regular meeting. The secretary will talk with the Township Engineer regarding dredging the north end of Shady Knoll park and filling the south end. This must be done before we can go any farther on the project. The residents of the area have asked for a general court to be used for volleyball, badminton, basketball, etc. Jim Griswold will make a further presentation at the next meeting regarding costs. Motion made by Art Jaworski, seconded by Sylvia Britton that the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board recommend that the Town Board write a strong letter of protest to the Anoka County Highway Department against the cutting of trees along county roads in the Township. The Timisch property was discussed. Art Jaworski moved that we notify him that we have no funds available at the present time and it would be unfair to encourage him to wait longer for an answer as this year's budget does not have provisions for such a purchase. Motion seconded by Lapham; carried. Motion was made by Dick Schneider to temporarily adjourn the meeting and elect a moderator to conduct the election of officers to the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board; seconded by Lapham; carried. On a nomination by Dick Schneider, second by Jim Griswold, Phil Rzeszutek was elected to serve as moderator for the election. Nominations were made as follows for Chairman: Jim Griswold was nominated by Dick Schneider, seconded by Lapham. Jerry Lapham was nominated by Jim Griswold; seconded by Sylvia Britton. Dick Schneider moved nominations cease, seconded by Jaworski, carried. Dick Schneider moved that the person receiving the most votes be elected chairman and second highest number of votes be vice-chairman; motion seconded by Griswold; carried. Nominations for secretary as follows: Jerry Lapham nominated Sylvia Britton; seconded by Dick Schneider. No further nominations. Election results were as follows: For Chairman - 3 - Griswold 2 - Lapham For Secretary - 5 - Britton The regular meeting was again called to order by Chairman Griswold. Minutes - March 14, 1974 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: Art Jaworski named the following on the Parks/Recreation Advisory Pat Murphy Jack Brock Dave Hahn Jim Griswold will contact the above and ask them to send a brief resume to him for review and presentation to the Town Board. as being interested 1n being people Board: Don Mischke Phil Rzeszutek Pat Murphy would like to have children bussed to Lake George for swimming lessons, open swimming or whatever, as part of the summer program. A summer rec program for both ends of the Township was discussed. A small fee should be charged for bussing kids from different areas of the Township to these activities. Pickup points would be set up throughout the Township. The secretary will call Jim Stewart and ask him to attend the April meeting. Hockey rink discussion tabled until April meeting, at which time the completion date, etc. will be discussed. Motion was made by Jerry Lapham, seconded by Dick Schneider that the meeting adjourn; motion carried; Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. / , . ',- ."..:/ ---,? / ~ /r "j/ .,---.-0---z_~ I JL f)1~,-- '-f '-- Sylvia M. Britton, Secretary (~