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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 .. (' .. . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION CWMISSION February 4, 1971 Meeting called order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Harvey Snyder, and Phyllis Brosseth. Bill Ford also attendoo The janitor (R,F. Nelson} {or the Youth Center until Jan. 1, 197ID was discussed as to whether or not his services could be continued. The council had previously stated that after January 1, the village would be in charge of the cleaning in the Youth Center. Prior to this Mr. Nelson had been working as the only janitor in the Youth Center with his salary being paid from funds donated by Frederick Willy.s. It was decided to have Harvey Snyder discuss the matter with the mayor to see if his services in the Youth Center could be used. The salaries of the youth Center supervisor was discussed. It was decided to pay him at a rate of $2.50 per hour, as was the salary paid last year. The present supervisors are Dick Lehr and Ed Berg. Sandwich sales income was discussed, besides admission received from dances held in the Center. It was decided that instead of keeping a large sum in a petty cash fund, the money from the sandwich sales and admissions be turned into the village for denosit and a check issued if a band was hired fer a dance. . Leon Orr said that the Teen Boa rd, consis ting of 14 rrembers, had suggested that they would like to begin a Saturday taxi service for the elderly citizens or those unable to get to the business dis trict. It was decided that the Teen Board send a proposal in writing of their plan tofue Co~~ission for the next meeting scheduled for February 4. At that time the Commission could discuss the matter SO a decision could be made. Harvey Snyder said he had discussed with the Planning Commission the possibility of a golf course in the new 10 section of area recently obtained by the village of Farmington. The area discussed as a possibility was located on County Road 31, formerly known as the Granger farm and which was currently for sale. '.l.rees presently on the FAA property will be removed for th e Centers new expansion plan this spring. llh'offer had been made to the Commission to purchase the trees at a price of $30 a piece, which included being dug, moved and replanted in areas desired by the ~ark Commission. The Commission felt that this was, a good price and they should pur- chase as many as were available. It was believed that there would be 30 to 40 of these trees which would have to be moved. Bill Ford village administrator was informed to con- tact the FAA. and inform them of the decision of the Commission to purchase the trees. Fill for the park area near the Vermillion river was discussed. It was decided that the elevation of the land should be checked so that when the fill from the FAA center was available, it could be dumped in the needed areas. It was also decided to have the area at the pool checked to see if fill would be needed in this location. . , ~ . .". . ~ . -2- . Park Commission Mintues February.4, 1971 It was decided that on February 18, Duane Parker and members of the Lions Club be asked to attend the Park Commission meeting to dis cuss how they would like to assist in the Park landscaping or other areas of park improvement. The secretary was instructed to write a letter to Ron Haase at NSP in Faribault asking him to attend the Feb. 18 meeting concerning lighting at the pool site. The hockey program was discussed with the Commission being informed that a new hockey area may be needed in the future. Members were to begin looking for possible new areas suitable for a hockey rink. It was decided that a special meeting of the Park Commission be held on Thursday, February .4 in order to meet with Jay R.asmussen and R.od Wilson to begin making plans for the pool program and sum~er recreation program this coming s~~er. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .Q~~~ Phyllis Bra:; seth Secretary Copies To: Council members Park Commission mempers Jay Rasmussen Rod \.Jilson . /:<< .,. , " MINUTES . PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION \ <J February., 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. Present: Harvey Snyder, Jerry Bauer, Leon Orr, Robert Boeckman, Marlys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth. Also in attendance was Jay Rasmussen and Rod Wilson. It was decided that an ad and article be placed in the Dakota County Tribune for lifeguards for the swimming pool and helpers for the boys summer baseball program. The number of guards on duty in the pool was discussed. Rasmussen was to write to Belle Plaine to see how many lifeguards they had and what type of equipment they were using in the bathhouse and around the pool. The secretary was instructed to contact the architect Cerny Associates, concerning the placement of equipment in the bathhouse. . A memo was to be prepared for Bill Hince, superintendent of general services concerning what equipment would be necessary to begin operation of the pool. Rasmussen was to make a list of equipment and supplies necessary as to priority at the pool. It was decided to contact Cannon Falls and Belle Plaine pool directors to see what their budget for the past year had been. The secretary was instructed to write to Baker Pools for catalogs on pool supplies and equipment. _~~ .\0 Rasmussen presented an ~ and It lifeguard schedule to the Commission. After much discussion, it was decided that the pool should have lS1Hc lifeguards since the wading pool would also need a separate one. The pool hours were decided to be as follows: Daily, open swimming from 1 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m.; swimming lessons would be from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. A fee of $3.00 for swimming lessons was set which would include 12 to 15 sessions. Since the summer program for the girls was not much of a success last summer, it was decided to delete if from the schedule this year. The summer boys baseball program would be continued with those 7, 8, and 9 years, . .....or..&;_! A.. . Page 2 " Park and . February Recreation Commission Minutes 4, 1971 meeting in the morning and thos 10 and up in the afternoons. The commission decided that two students from the high school be sufficient to handle the boys summer program this year. It was decided to pay them $25 per week as was paid last summer. The Commission set the salary for the lifeguards at $2.00 per hour and those with WSI rating at $2.50 per hour. The hiring of the lifeguards was left up to Rasmussen and Wilson. A family membership for the pool for the summer was set at $35.00. Motion made by Miller seconded by Snyder. It was also decided that individual tickets for the pool be set at 75~ for adults; 50~ for students 13 through graduation and 25~ for children 12 and under. The project began in the Hill Dee addition for a skating rink this year was decided to not be finished due to time, money etc. Plans will be made next year possible concerning the matter. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Snyder, seconded by Miller. . Respectfully submitted, Q~~~ Phyllis Brosseth . JvlINUTES . PARK AND RECREATION COI<HISSION February 18, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. Present: Harvey Snyder, Jerry Bauer, Robert Boeckman, l"Iarlys Eiller and Phyllis Brosseth. Also present, Jay Rasmussen and Rod Wilson Special guests: Ron Haese, Jim Gerths, Joe Auge and Duane Parker Ron Haase from NSP in Faribault, explained lighting for the pool area. He said that NSP favored mercu&,y vapor lights since they would last from 20 to 30 times longer. He added that a mercury vapor light would cost approximately $135 per unit, or $75 as the contractor price. He also presented other figures on lights. He was instructed by the Commission to submit specs on proposed lighting for t; e next meeting. Jay Rasmussen summer recreation director and Rod Wilson assistant summer recreation director, presented a list of pool equipment needed to open the pool. It was decided that a list of equipment be obtained from VillaFe Administrator Bill Ford to see what exactly was included on the original pool contract. . Lions Jim Gerths, Joe Auge, and Duane Parker we~present on behalf of the Farmington Lions Club. They discussed with the Park Commission what they hoped the $750 they would be donating to the ~ark Commission would be spent for. Since the money had been raised for the pool, they hoped that it would be used for ei~her equipment or something needed to put the pool into operation. Landscaping for the area was also discussed, which they seemed to be in favor of helping complete. It was decided that the original board members of the pool corr~ittee be invited to the next meeting scheduled for Earch 10 at 7 p.m. A discussion followed concerning landscaping for the park area and area adjacent to the bathhouse. It was decided that two local nurseries such as Switzers and Bachman's be contacted to attend a Park Commission meeting. The secretary was to contact both nurseries with Bachman's to attend on Iv'arch 10 and Switzers on March 25. Harvey Snyder was to talk with Bill Ford concerning a survey of the p3rk area along the Vermillion creek to establish how much fill would be needed and to determine the grade level of the land along the highway. Councilman Norman Hansen present in the audience said that Jim Wille could possible give the Commission the necessary information concerning the required grade level along the highway. It was decid ed that two meeting be he Id in March with t he first meeting scheduled for wednesday, Earch 10 and the second, Thursday, March 25, both at 7 p.m. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. with the moticn being made by Snyder and seconded by Boeckman. Respectful.1y s ubmi t ted, .-~~)~~~~~~ Phyllis ~rosseth Secretary ... . . . ... MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COt1MISSION Narch 10, 1971 Present: Chairman Harvey Snyder, Jerry Bauer, Marlys Miller, and Phyllis Brosseth Also present: Jay Rasmussen, Rod Wilson, Don Johnson, Pat Akin and Norman Hansen. Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Snyder. Jay Rasmussen discussed various equipment which was included on the pool contract which the Commission would not have to purchase. He also read a list of items which had been ordered, some which included 250 baskets, checking pins, number die and adhesive material for the floor. A desk and four chairs had previously been purchased. Benches were also to be ordered which were of a wood folding type. They were 12 inches by 8 feet. Snyder presented a letter from Baker Pools which listed the items still needed to be completed at the bathhouse by Tauer Construction. Rasmussen was instructed to have various signs painted to be put up in the swimming pool area and bathhouse. Pat Akin and Don Johnson appeared before the Commission concern- ing the fencing which they were told would be put up before the pool was opened. Since the Commission was not in existence at that time, they ~.vere unaware of any promise made. It was decided that some type of temporary fence be put up to divide the pool area from the residents property. ~ Harvey Tharaldson from Bachmans Nursery discussed shrubs and trees for the park areas, both at the pool site and the park along the Vermillion River. He also said that he would contact Snyder in- forming him of the price of a landscaping plan. The procedure to be used in issuing tickets for those residents who will be receiving a years free swimming was discussed. . . . ,I' ,. ., , Page 2 Park & Recreation Minutes March 10, 1971 Rasmussen was to make up some type of card which would have to be filled out by those receiving the free swimming. The ticket was to be discussed at the next meeting with the issuing of them. The possibility of using the village hall on Saturday mornings for a certain number of weeks for issuing the cards was discussed, as well as mailing the tickets. The secretary was instructed to contact the Central Telephone Co. to have a telephone installed in the office at the pool as well as a pay station for patrons use. Snyder informed the Commission that Maynard Nickelson had donated a slide for the pool. With no further business the meeting was adjourned with the motion being made by Brosseth and seconded by Miller. . Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary cc: Park & Recreation Hembers Council File I ~'f ' . . . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION CO~~1ISSION March 25, 1971 Present: Chairman Harvey Snyder, Jerry Bauer and Phyllis Brosseth. Marlys Miller arrived at 8:45 p.m. Also present: Jay Rasmussen, Bonita Devney, Bill Emond and Gary Switzer. Chairman Harvey Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Gary Switzer from the Castle Rock Nursery, discussed with the Commission a guide line plan for landscaping the bathhouse area at the swimming pool. He was to look over the area with Phyllis Brosseth on Friday, March 26 to see what areas should be developed first. Switzer was instructed to draw up a plan which was to be presented at the April 15 meeting. Jay Rasmussen discussed the signs to be put up at the pool. A list of those ~igns necessary at the pool was distributed for the Commissions information. He 1;..Jas to look into who could do the lettering for the signs. The swimming lessons were discussed as far as those qualified with WSI rating. Rasmussen was to contact the Red Cross in this matter. Rasmussen stated that he had informed David Ferris and Randy Schmitz that they would be in charge of the summer baseball program. The following list of lifeguards were decided to be hired: David Schmidtke, WS I rating; Ed Berg, Sl17.~\I'1"I Te ita, Sue Norgaard, Mary Cook, Beverly Lamberty, Sue Finden, Jacqueline Gieseke WSI rating; and Shelby Magnuson. The application forms for those receiving free swimming as well as those desiring to purchase a family season ticket 1;~as discussed. It was decided that they would be mailed out, filled out by the residents and then returned to the village hall. It was noted that the pool would be open 12 weeks and 2 days. ,.", . . . . . 4 Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission Harch 25, 1971 It was decided that at the April 15 meeting the Farmington Lions Club would be invited to attend, concerning the landscaping at the bathhouse. The secretary was also instructed to contact Charles Tooker, village planner, inviting him to the April 15 meeting to discuss a complete village park plan. Warren Siefrath was to be contacted in regards to saving as many trees in the park near the creek as possible. With no further business made with a second from Bauer. a motion by Snyder to adjourn was Respectfully submitted Q~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary ..' I"~' .. l'1INUTFS . Park and Recreation Commission April 15, 1971 Present: Marlys ~1iller, Leon Orr, Harvey Snyder, Robert Boeekman, and Phyllis Brosseth. Also present: Jay Rasmussen and Bill Ford Visitors: Gary Switzer, Hrs. Bonita Devney, l"lrs. Pat Murphy, Amy Brosseth, Charles Tooker. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. . Gary Switzer presented a landscape plan for the pool area immediately around the bathhouse, as well as the adjacent land. He had sketched in shrubbery which could be purchased, as well as trees which will be obtained from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It v.7as decided to have t,lr. Switzer make a fe1;.J changes on the plan to allow for a sidewalk around the bathhouse. He was instructed to report back within the week. ~1embers of the Lions club discussed the landscaping for the pool area. They have agreed to donate $750 to the project. They then decided that they would pay for the installation of the sidewalk around the bathhouse and some shrubbery. Jay Rasmussen summer recreation director discussed which signs would have to be painted for the pool and bathhouse area. Swimming lessons were discussed at the pool. Three sessions per day for 45 minutes was thought to be the most reasonable. The number of days for each session will be determined when the number of children are registered. It was decided to contact Toby Tobias concerning lighting for the pool and parking lot area. Elevations were recently taken in the park areas by Bill Ford and Blaisdell. A report on there findings will be presented soon. . ,.. ~ .... . Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission April 15, 1971 Charles Tooker, village planne~ discussed a long range park plan with the Commission. He showed a detailed plan which he had prepared for another com~lnity. It was decided that the Commission would decide exactly what they wanted in the end at which time Nr. Tooker could begin an overall park plan. Hith no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted: C)~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary CC: File Park and Recreation Commission members Farmington Village Council . . . . . MINUTES PA.RK AND RECRE~.TION CQ1-1tvTISSION May 6, 1971 Present: Harlys Hiller, Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Harvey Snyder, Robert Boeckman and Phyllis Brosseth. Also present: Bill Ford and Don Blaisdell. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. The planting of the trees at the pool site as well as in the park area were discussed. It was decided that about 41 trees be planted at the pool site leaving nine left for the park along the Vermillion River. At the nool site it was decided to plant a row along the south side of the pool and another row along the west line of the parking lot. The lots adjacent to the pool on the west were discussed of being purchased. It was decided that this would be a great asse.t to the pool area for future park area and expansion of the pool deck area. Felix Tillges was to be contacted as to t he price of the six lots. It was decided to hold a park nam~ng contest for the three village park areas. This would include the park at the pool site, the former dump area and the park along the Vermillion River. The entries were to be submitted to the villa~e hall, with the deadline being June 1, at which time the Commission would pick the winn; ng names. The person or persons \~ho submitted the winning entries would receive a years free swimming. Lighting at the pool was discussed with it being decided that Corrigan Electric at Rosemount be: ng instructed to do the vlOrk. A. discuss-ton followed concerning businesses in the villaf!e which had donated $100 or more as far as their free swirrming pass was concerned. It was decided to write them a letter stating that they could, if they desired give the free swimmin~ nass to whom ever thev desired. The situation arose when it was noted that se~e~al businessmen had also given :$100 or more in their own nacre as vJell as the comnany name. Don Blaisdell, villaqe engineer, was nresent to discuss an elevation study he had nrepared of the park area near the river. He said it was not as yet cOffiplete but would have it ",Ii thin the next few weeks. With no further business the meeting was adjourned with the next meeting set for ~Jednesday, Hay 19 at 7 p.m. Jl.e~Ully s~ted: ~~ ~~ Phyl is Brosseth t . . . .,.. ~ HlNUTES PA.RK AND RECREA.TION C01'J'![1SSION Hay 19, 1971 Present: Harvey Snyder, Harlys Hiller, Jerry Bauer, Leon Orr and Phyllis Brosseth Also present: Bill Ford, Jay Rasmussen, Rod Wilson, Vern Herberg, Harold Rice, Warren Sieffrath, Mrs. Charles Cornelius, and lirs. Francis Weber. Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Harvey Snyder Jay Rasmussen, sum~ber recreation director, discussed the swi~~ing program for the pool. He stated that approximately 400 had registered for swim- ming lessons this summer. He also said there had been some comments made about the eight year old age limit for those taking swimming lessons. It was decided that if a child seven years ola, could meet the minimum height requirement of 48 inches, he could take lessons. ROv/ever, no one under six: would be allowed to take lessons if they met the height requirement. A discussion followed concerning the purchasing of the six lots adjacent to the swirr~ing pool to the west. It had been previously discussed "lith the courcil and they stnted they \.JOuld make a deci,don in the matter, Honday, June 7, at the regular council meeting. A letter from Don Meyers, as~istant high school principal, was read con- cerning the free swj~rnJT.ing pass. He said the student council wished to de- cline. the offer. It was decided that the secretary send letters of thanks to the school for those students who helped lay sod; the FAA center for there contribution of sod, fill and trees, and the Charles Tooker for his help. A lenghty discussion followed concern5ng the transferring of free swimming tickets. A request from Floyd Henry (businessman) who said he would not be using the pool since he had his o.m, and he vlished to transfer his pass to his brother Jerald Henry was discussed. A motion was made by Miller to deny the transferring of season tickets with Snyder seconding the motion. Voting in favor of the motion was Hill and Snyder and against was Bauer, Orr and Brosseth. The motion was denied and he transferring of swimming tickets was granted. It was decided that those persons rec iv5,ng a years free swimming neSS for donating $lOO of more, would include any non married member of the family. If a person purchased a season ticket, they bought it with the understanding that if included members of the family up to 19 years of age. A motion was made by Orr, for the above policy, seconded by Bauer with all in favor. .. . . Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission Hay 19, 1971 "\ A years extension was granted to Dr. Dunwell for his swi~ming ticket, since there was an illiness in the family and their child would not be able to use the pass this year. It was decided that a letter be written to Edith Johnson stating that her years free swimming "Jould not included her grandchildren or relatives visiting for the surmer and was only for herself. Hrs. Charles CorneJius and Hrs. Francis Heber, leaders of the Empire Rockets 4-H club were present to discuss what there club could do in the way of clean up near the Vermillion River park area. \'Jarren Sifferath, assistant county agent was also present and stated that the, club would like to rake and seed the front portion of the park. It was also noted that they would be willing to help in the trimming of the trees. Snyder said the Co~mission was more than happy for the help, but at the present time, the area was not quite ready. Sifferath also said they would be willing to help clean out the brush by the pool. It was decided that when there was some work to be done, they would be contacted immediately. Vern Herberg and Harold Rice were present to discuss the Little League program. They stated they would lay their corporation aside and not use as corporation, but continue to operate as they have in the past. . Ken Carey, an officer of the Hockey Boosters Club was present conoerning e bill~~on )$~56 for ice time atWakota Arena which the Commission had received. The letter stated that if the matter wasn't taken care of, legal action would be taken. Carey said that t he bill was not for the Hockey Booster Club and it was decided to contact Louis Schmitz in the matter. The secretary was to set up a special meeting with Schmitz to discuss the bill. Rod Wilson, assistant Summer Recreation direcotr and Jerry Bauer recently attended a school for the operation of the swimming pool. Rod gave a brief summary of the meeting and said they informed them that no one would be allov.'ed in the pool with their glasses on. If someone should break there glasses the pool would have to re shut down. ~t was decided to look into automatic shut offs for the showers and soan dis- pensers. Leon Orr was to look in obtaining pop and candy machines. It was decided that the pop machines should have paper cups. Jerry Bauer was instructed to look into the possibility of an outside outlet for these machines. . The summer baseball program was discussed with the opening date set for June 21. The program will last through the end of July. The open house at the pool was tentatively set for June 20 at 2 p.m. The former swimming pool committee and mayor were to be invited by letter with the Park Commission also to attend. . . . .. t Page 3 Par'k end Recreation Commiss ion Hay 19, 1971 With no furthe..... business, the meeting was adjourned with the next meeting set for June 10 at 7 p.m. ~ectful~Y ~~bmitte., \ '.... \\ . Q~ -<~ \""<. '-C' ~~St~. '- '-~ ,':k_~ :~) . Phyllj s Bposseth Secretary . . . MINUTES PaRK AND R:E:CREA.TICN CO;'ISSIC'N Hay 26, 1971 Spec:t&l Present: Harvey Snyder, Jerry bauer, Leon Orr and Phyllis Brosseth. Visitors: Louis Schmitz, Gelen (Sonny) Grove Bnd Ken Grey. The Beeting was called to order at 7:30 p.B. Louis Schmitz wes present to discuss a bill received by the Commission for ice time ati,'lacota A.rena in the amount of ,~';556. Schmitz said he had paid $106 of the bill and he was currently awaiting the remainder of the registration fees. He also stated that the $450 which was stated as remaining Has not correct in his assumption. He then added that he "iould take care of the matter within the week. He added that the bill was for ice time which the rridget hockey team bought. The $106 Hhich had been paid was from the Hockey Boosters Club. Sonny Grove and Ken Carey, officers of the Hockey Boosters Club informed the Commission of the various groups in the bockey program. They included: Ponies, 10 years old and under; Squirts, 10 and under, but are a traveling league; Pee "Jees, 12 and under; Bantams, 14 and under; Ivlidgets, 16 and under and the Old Timers. The Squirts play in the St. Paul Surburban League; Pee \-lees and Bantams at Wacota and the Hidgets in the Hetropolitan Surburban League. The Midgets are self sunnorting and the gonies team play in the Farmington area. The closing of Locust street near the ice rink was discussed. Grove and Garey said they wished the street could be closed during hockey season due to the number of children crossing the street. It was decided that the matter would be brought up with the council. The open house at the swimming pool was changed fro~ June 20 to June 27 at 1 : 30 p . rr, . "'lith no further business, the meetjng vl8s adjourned. Respectfully subrr~tted, Q~ ~' .'~.~'\, .". ~' ~ ',' ,"" r -'.) "'! ... . ...._~ .~.__.' 'xJ.o \':. # ,. -~;:. ~.... .. - Phyllis Brosseth Secretary "'" . . . .0" t HINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COHIHSSION June 9, 1971 Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Harlys Miller, Harvey Snyder and Phyllis Brosseth. Visitors: Mike Tuomala, Dean Sharp, Red staats, Cliff Koski. The meeting W~jS called to order at 7 p.m. by Secretary Phyllis Bros seth in t he absence of Harvey Snyder who arrived at 7:]0 p.m. A discussion was held for the oven house at the swirrm'ng pool, scheduled for Sunday, July 27. It was decided to ask' Glenn Herron to cut the ribbon at the open house i.I.! since the mayor will not be able to attend. Hirrors for the bathhouse dressing rooms VJere discussed. It VJas decided to Dur- chase one for each dressing room. Mosquito control for the pool area was also discussed. Jay Rasmussen said the mosquito's were beginning to be quite heavy and something would have to be done. It was also decided to purchase a clock for the outside of the bathhouse. Hats for the lifeguards were also decided torre purchased. Rasmussen also stated that he would allow lifejackets in the swimming pool for those who wanted them on family swimming night. It \-Jas decided to order a plaque for the pool open house. Bill Fora was to 1::e contacted concerning the purchase of the plaque. The Commission decided to have Bill Ford make the open~ ng remarks at the open house. He could t1en introduce Glenn Herron, who WQlld introduce the former pool committee. Ford VJould then introduce the council and Parr: a no Recreation Commiss" on. The ribbon would then be cut by Herron with no s\-Jimming allO\-Jed until 3 p.m. Hike Tuomala, highway patrolman asked the COI1t'nission H tb e police ofncers in the area, could swim after hours in the pool for exercise. Also present with Tuomala was Farmington Officers Dean 3harp, and Red Staats a nc Highway Patrolman Cliff Koski. Harvey Snyder said there could be some problems if groups VJere let into the pool after hours and there woula definetly have to be lifeguards on duty and a fee charged. The matter was taken under advisement. Leon Orr brought UP the matter of people donating work at the pool area and in the pool, whether or not they should rece5ve a free pass for svJirrun:1ng this yesr. A motion was made by Orr to give these~ versons a free nass with the second made by Phyllis Brosseth. Voting in favor 1-,ere Orr and Brosseth; voting against was Snyder, Bsuer and :arlys HEler. The Parent Or7anized Kindergarten was then discus sed concernjng a letter received from them for next years use of the Youth Center. They reque~ted that the charge Der month remain the same at ;:'?75 \-lith additional storage space for 1j'oys. A. motic.n was made to recormnend to foe) council that the fee be t he same as lEst vear. Hot ion made by Orr, seconded by 1'1ilJer. Voting for was Orr, liller, Bauer and 3rosseth <,dth Snyder against the motion. . . . ~ # , , PaGe 2 Park ~nd Recreation r.ommission June 9, 1971 It was decided to purchase four picnic tables for the swimming pool park. The tables ",ere not to exceed $125 a piece. Hotion made by Hiller, seconded by Bauer with all in favor. The next meeting was set for June 24. The locks on the rest rooms outsid e the bathhouse 1/,'ere discussed. There had apparently been some problem of children be5.ng locked out after closjng the doors since they locked when closed if not opened properly. The matter 1,J8S to ':e looked into. l'larlys Hiller suggested that the secretary be paid a salary for her I-lOrk. The Corr~ission decided that she would be 'Oaid $25 per month beginn' ng June 1. i-lotion made by Hiller, seconded by Orr. Voting for yiere Orr, Bauer, Snyder and Hiller with Brosseth abstain:'ng. A motion was mace by Snyder to appoint Jay Rasmussen an ex-officio member of the park Commisssion. Totion seconded by Brosseth with all in favor. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. QectfullY, subrr,i tted, PhY~~ Secretary Copies To: Park Commission members Council Planner Attorney Engineer . #.. .("", ... IHJJUTES . PaRK AND RECREA.TION 80H;iISSION June 23, 1971 Present: Jerry Bauer, Leon Orr, Phyllis Brosseth, Jay Rasmussen, Robert Boeckman Also Dresent: Bill Ford ~'leeting called to order at 7 p.m. The secretaries salary ~hich had been decided on ($25 per month) at a previous meeting ~as discussed. The council had also discussed the matter and were to look' into if there was tobe a salary for this position. They stated they would make a decision in the matter at the July 6 council meeting. It was decided to hold free swimming from 3 to 5 p.m. fol1owing the open house ceremonies at the s~i~~ing pool, Sunday, June 27 at l:30 p.m. The Comrrdssion decided to meet for their next regular meeting, Thursday, July 22. ~t was decided that a chairman would not be appointed until the next meeting. At that time another member would have been appointed to the Commission since there was a vacancy since the resignation of Harvey Snyder. . Standing water on the deck area at the pool was discussed. A. list of the park names entered in t he park naming contest was distributed. The following names were decided on: Pool park - "Evergreen Knoll Park" - submitted by i.lfrs. Cindy Ford Park by river - "Rambling Rivler Park" - submitted by Hrs. Joe Jones Sr. Park by railrood tracks - "NorthvievJ Park" - submitted by Hrs. Dorothy Harris Hill Dee Park was already named It was decided that it would be the policy of the Park a nd Recreation Cormnission to not allow off hour swimmj ng, except by organized groups on Friday and Saturday evenings who would make special arrangenEnt s with the pool ri-nector an) agree to Day reasonable special fees and costs as determined by the Co~mission. The candy ~rapDers from the candy machine at the pool ~ere discussed. There seems to be a rroblem ~ith the wrappers ending UP in the pool. Four retangular 8 foot. picnic tables, mriltiple in color and 1 aqua round picnic table was decided tote purchased for the pool park. Hotion made by Robert Boeckman, seconded by Leon Orr with all in fevor. . It ~as decided that Jim Reisinger be sent a free s,,1imm~ng nass for his work at the pool site "Jhen it was being constructed. It was als 0 decided tha t the rroney order for this ticket be returned to Dan Nicolai. i\'pparently there had been so~mis- understanding in t.his rnatter and the former pool committe had paid for the ticket, which he should have received free. J.t was decided that Edith Johnson aDd Ars. Knutson be ~ritten letters informing them that their grandchjldren could use their s\oJiYlk'T,ing pass for the summer when visiting. ,~; ....;~ "" ~ Page 2 Park am Recreation Commission June 23, 1971 meeting . The recent purchase of a broom for cleaning off the ice rinks in t he winter and for summer us e by the general services departmEnt was discussed. The cos t wOlld be shBred for this piece of equipment. It WB~:; decid'ed that \,'hen the Henderson Park is completed, it would be called "Morningsid e Park." Robert Boo ckman said he would plant the flo\,>,'ers in tb e circle at the swirTh"n.ing pool. Benches from the school were to be moved to the area around the wading pool. The following bills 1Nere pa id : Halogen Supply Co. $45.65 Northern Aire Swimming Pools, $10.18 Farmington schools, ,~6.30 Gopher Athletic Supply Co., $58.50 Leon Orr mentioned the bridge across the Vermillion river 1Nhich the local Snowmobile club at one time had suggested. They 1Nanted to construct) a temporary bridge for access in and out of the village across the river. It was decided that an esti!ll"te be obtained on a permanent bridge f or this area. It was decided to sod a small portion near the bathhouse and seed the area along . the parking lot. A motion by Boeckman and secord ed by Bauer to adjorn was ma de. Q~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . .. . . . . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 22, 1971 Present: Marlys Miller, Leon Orr, Jay Rasmussen and Phyllis Brosseth. Meeting called to order at 7:15 by Phyllis Brosseth. The Commission was informed that the former Women's Club of Farmington, would be donating $113.66 to the Commission for some type of equipment for the pool park. Mrs. G. Largerquist said that the former club hoped that the money would be used at the pool park (Evergreen Knoll). The Commission decided to wait until spring before purchasing a picnic table or play equipment so it would not have to sit out during the winter. It was also decided to place a name plate on whatever was purchased with their money, identifing it as donated from the vJomen's Club. It was also decided to contact the Lions Club and ask them to wait until next spring to purchase some equipment for the Evergreen Knoll park. At that time a better idea of what was actually needed would be known. Rasmussen informed the Commission that the pool was averaging about $25 to $30 daily in admissions. Lessons were also going well and there were between 45 to 50 adults taking lessons on Wednesday evenings. He continued to say that the bicycles were to be kept on the grass area west of the parking lot, so as not to dig up the blacktop with the kick stands on the hot days. Seeding of the area west of the pool was discussed. The matter was to be checked into as was the Rambling River park seeding. A ball diamond at the Evergreen Knoll park was discussed. Leon Orr suggested that some of the land around the park be used for a ball diamond. Members of the Commission felt there was not sufficient area for this east of the pool. It was mentioned that the Commission would have to begin looking for areas to be developed for ball diamonds. A non skid material for the bathhouse area was to be checked into by Rasmussen. . .'" Page 2 . Park and Recreation Meeting July 22, 1971 The summer baseball program was not well attended as was suspected this year, with the opening of the pool, Rasmussen said. The Commission was informed that insurance for the summer baseball program would cost about $60. The fourth session of swimming for six and seven year olds and those who did not pass one of the first three sessions would begin, August 4. A chlorine mask for the pool was recently purchased. Members of the Commission were informed that the ordinance was amended to make the summer recreation director an ex-officio member to the Commission. The council also made a motion to pay the secretary $25 per month retroactive from the first of the year. . The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, August 19. The plaque for the pool bathhouse was decided to be purchased at a cost of $20.65 for a 11 t1 by 13". The engraving was to read "Farmington Municipal Swimming Pool, Dedicated, June 26, 1971." The secretary was to contact Bill Ford to obtain a copy of a budget for the next meeting to see exactly where the Commission stood at this time. The secretary was instructed to write a letter to Larry Daily thanking him for all the work he has done to make the summer baseball evening program such a success the past many years. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. with the motion being made by Brosseth and seconded by Orr with all in favor. ~~~~- Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . ~ . . . MINUTE.S PARK AND RECREATION COHHISSION August 19, 1971 Present: Jerry Bauer, Jay Rasmussen, Marlys Miller, Leon Orr and Phyllis Brosseth Heeting called to order at 7 :05 p.m. Jay Rasmussen gave a report on the money taken in at the pool through August 15. He said they had taken in $1,494 in swimming lessons ;;1:1845.50 in daily admissions; $87.67 in concessions through the end of July; and $1,085 in season tickets. The final total through 'August 15 ~as $4,512.17. The budget for 1972 was then discussed. The budget in 1971 was $17,596 for capital outlay. The proposed budget for 1972 was estimated at $~J,900. The following was estimated for each category and was to be presented to the council at the August 23 meeting for their comments. Evergreen Park - Land Acquisition payment Grading Landscaping Tree Planting Cement Work - Grading Park - Additiona Fill Parking Lot Tree Pla nting Pede Bridge Rest Rooms Equipment Pool - Deck drain field Total $7500 1000 1000 600 1500 1000 JOOO 1500 5500 3000 1000 ..2QQ. ;~33, 900 Northview Park Northview Park Rambling River The closing of the Municipal Swi~~ing Pool will be Sunday, August 29. Rasmussen stated that on Friday, August 27, a game day would be he Id a t the pool from 1 to 5 p.m. A cement slab far parking bicycles at the pool and a blacktopped drive was also discussed for th e coming years budget. This would be at the south end of the newly acquired six lots. It was decided to purchase trees and hire a planner with the remaining funds left in the 1971 budget. A barrier for the west edge of the Rsmblihg River park was discussed. Some tyne of a barrier, such as honeysuckle wculd be necessary since the corner is famous for automobiles missing the curve, therefore ending up inthe park. A row of some type of plant, about five rows deep was suggested. The leek in the swimming pool was also discussed. Rasmussen said that nothing could be done until the swimming season was closed. At that time the matter would have to be looked into. A figure of $5,500 was put into the 1972 budget for tbe repair of the leek. This figure was only as estimate, since no one had any idea what it would cost. , .... Page 2 Park a nd Recreation Commission August 19, 1971 . .. . The secretary ~as instructed to contact Bill Eord and inform him of how many trees the Commission would like uurchased in the Rambling River Park, not to exceed $1000. The following number of trees was tentatively decided upon: 12 Green Ash; 8 red Maples; 4 Mountain Ash; 6 Flowering Crabs and 20 Colorado Blue Spruce., A planner was also to be hired for the Rambling River Park c rrl Evergreen Knoll, not to exceed $500. It was dee1ded to contact Gerry Stelzel, chairman of the fair board, and find out when the Park Commission could meet with the fair board to discuss the future use of the ball diamond at th e.,fa irground s . A motion was made by l1arlys Miller and seconded by Phyllis Brosseth, with all in favor, to recommend to the council that $175 for reint and $218.50 for blinds be authorized for the Youth Center immediately. The next meeting was set for Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. A. motion to adjourn was IlBde by Orr and seconded by Bauer, m th all in favor at 10 :30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PARK AND RECREATION COl"illISSION Q~~~ . Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . . MINUTES PARK AND RECREiiTICN COl-1;USSION November 16, 1 C) 71 Present: Leon Orr, A.llan Corrigan, ;,Iarlys ifJiller. j\leeting called to order by Chairman Leon Orr It "J8S decided to hire Louis Schrdtz to sunerv-'cse the sl{ating program for the inter rr:onths. The park plans for both RarrbHng ~Uver an: Ivergreen Knoll perks was dis cussed in length. No a ction was token. l1esnectfully subrr:itted, C)~~~ Phylli8 i3rosseth Secretary . . ~ . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COI"lHISSION December 3, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, lllarlys Hiller, Harvey Snyder and Phyllis Bros seth. A report, ~as given from Superintendent Robert BoeckIDEn concerning the maintaining of the public skating rinks as far as flooding, plo~ing, and lighting was concerned of which the school would be in charge of. If was suggested that the public rinks be open from 1 to 9 :30 p.m. on week-ends and 3 to 9 p.m. on week nights. It was also suggested that Louis Schmitz be paid $1.50 per hour for t"'e maintaining of the warming hous es. He would handle the schedule of th e warming houses as he did last year. . The secretary ~as instructed to write a letter to Jay Rasmussen and Mrs. Candance }furthler to appear at the next regular meeting set for December 17. Both had applied for the Summer Recreation Directors position. The Commission decided they would attend the next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for DecemberiO to dis cuss the possible purchasing of Dark land. Louis Schmitz ~as to be notified to attend the next meeting at 9 p.m. to dis cus s the operation of th e ~arming hous es at the skating rinks. With no further business the meeting was adjourned with 11iller making the motion and Orr seconding. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . . l-HNUTES Plum AND RECRE\TION COlI', ISSION December 8, 1971 Present: Leon Orr,i<srlys :'iller, Don Kohl and Phyllis Brosseth Heeting called to order bv Chairmen eon Orr at 7 p .IT,. . It W,JS deci.ded to hire Louis Schn'ltz to sUDervise the ,-!inter skating progr2" under the seme cone'li t:Ions 8S last vear.. He is to be Daid ;;'600; this is not to exceed 400 bours which is an hourly rate of .50. The sklting rinks wi.ll be O1JeH fro"" 3 :3') to q :}' n.m. l,ieek-days and fro',,- 1 to 9 : }:- D .1\. on "'leek-ends. The Farmington Sno-Tigers rec;uested th"t the Youth Center be us ed for t\.JO l"Jednescay eve ings to conduct t.l1ejr sno1.-1':iobile clag es. They \..'ere to be notified that this "Would be a ccoDtable. . Orr informed the Park c_e!"b ers that th e fj,nancial assistance fro HUD looked very encour';ging. If it is graClted, the Corr,m1.ssioll \,rill receive 50 Dercent of the needed funds. The bridge for tree RambLLng river park and rerkjng lot \Jere discussed, as well as the nicnic equinment. \!ith no furtl':,er business the f"eet~ \0,,:S d,journed. RespectfuLy submitted, ~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . ./ . . . ~.. '~ v .. HINUTES PARK A.ND RECREaTION C01<HISSION December 17, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7 p.m. Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Harvey Snyder, Phyllis Brosseth and arrivi ng at 9 p.m. Harlys Miller. A motion was made to appoint the Youth Center Board for the coming year. Present members which will continue in their same capacity include: Don Judd, Mrs. Glen Reisinger, Herman Hagen, Leon Orr, Mrs. Janine Sahagian, Mrs. Georgia Anderson and newly appointed was Carter Hing. The motion W9S made by Orr and seconded by Bauer with AIF. A letter was to be written to Ron Haase, at NSP in Faribault by the secretary concerning lighting at the pool site after blue -prints of the area 'Were examined tha t "Jere submitted by Haase. It was decided that all Park Boarc members would attend the Planning Commission meeting on January 14 to discuss park areas in the village. Glen (Sonny) Grove appeared before the commission concerning the flooding of the public rinks. He was informed that the flooding was being handled by the school, not the Park O'ommission. Jay Rasmussen met with the Commission to d is cuss his application for the summer recreation position. He mentioned some of the problems with the past summer recreation programs. He also said last year three girls and three boys were hired to assist with the program. The girls received $15 per week and the boys $25. A discussion followed concerning the number of lifeguards for the pool. Brs. Candace Harthler met "Ii th the Commission am gave her ideas on how a s~~.er program could be improved. She felt new activities should be planned to hold the boys and girls attention. Being fro' Randolph she sdid that there would be no problem of her commuting for the Summer Recreation directors posi tion. Rodney Wilson wes the last applicant interviewed for the summer position. He is a senior at Carleton college and has his senior lifescw: TIC and T!IS retiTI[.". He would also be availalbe for the three summer months. Louis Schmitz met with the Commission and discussed the hours he felt the rink should be open. He said that in the past years they were open from ):)0 to 9:)0 on week da1s and 1 to 9:)0 on week-ends. Lights were also discussed for the rink with Schmitz feeling that an additional light should be put up at the rink located near the elementary school. Schmitz said that either he or his ..life would be at the warming houses when they were open and it was decided to hire him at $1.50 per hour not to exceed #1f(JO. ~ . '"-,".. . . . . . r Page :2 Parkan:1 Recreation Commission Hinutes December 17, 1971 The Commission decided to hire Jay rtasmussen for the Summer Recreation directcrs Dosi tion at a salary of $500 per month or $1,500 for the season. The motion was made by Snyder and secorrl ec by Brosseth with AIF e A motion was made by Orr anc seconded by I',"iller to hire Wilson for $400 per month or $1,200 for the season to serve as assistant to Rasmussen. The Commission decided that Coo irrnan Snyder would introduce Rasmussen to the council for their approval and Brosseth v,ould introduce Wilson at a later council meeting following contacting his references. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned with the motion being made by Hiller and seconded by Drr with AIF. Respectfully subrni tted ~~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . PARK AND REC~Ej.TnN COl-l.EISSION December 21, 1971 Pres ent : Leon Orr, Alla n Corrigan , Jerry Bauer, Har lys I:iller and Phyllis Brosseth A.lso present: Hr. anc l:rs. ;jale Neilan Special meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Leon Orr. The long range park plan which is to be submitted to HUD I.Jas discussed in length. A county recreational area map as ,.Jell as the county long range park plan map was also discussed. After exarrination of the park nlan, a motion ,,,ss rnade by ;,1arlys }'iller to accept the nlan as presented ~ith a seconc by Jerry Bauer. A.I.F. motion carried. The next meeting ~as set for January 20, 1972 at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . Q~~~ Phyllis Bras seth Secretary .