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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 (I...; L [ August 24, 1970 Meeting caUed to order at 1:30 PM by the Mayor~ Present: Mayor Kleinsasser, Clerk Rademacher, TruStees,' Gerten, Brosseth, Cox. -, , Also Present": Gorgos and Adm1!3istra,tor .Ford ~ 'J:.'b.e Public hearing was opened in the matter ,of a request for easement V8~tion by G.J. Reihsen on the north side of Ash bet"leen 2nd and the Railroad tracks. Mr. Reihsen in his request asked that a 17' feet addition to the rightof way on Ash Street (County Road 74) be vacated. This dedication was included at the time he platted and be stated that, the county had not obtained additional right of way and had not fuilfilledtheir commitment to 'w1denCounty Road 74. ,,' Motion by Rademacher that this matter be set over to .August 31,' 'at9:00 PM and in the meantime the attorney and the Village Adm1n1stratorattempt to clear up the, confusion concerning the status of the county 8S opposed to the Village and further "that Mr. Reihsen be notified as to the action taken by phone 602-962-4173. Second 'by Gerten, AlP', passed. ~ . . Motion by Cox that ,the following 'nominations by the Mayor as members of the re- cently created Park and ,Recreation C"ommission be approved, with the 1"irst';full year of appointment to begin January 1, 1971: 1 year ,term ... Harvey Snyder 2 year term - Gerald BaUer 2~ar_term - Mrs. Dan Miller 3 year term ... Mr . Leon Orr 3~ year term - Mrs. Phyllis Brosseth Second by Gerten, APlF, passed. . ~ The Mayor :further announced that he -would shortly nominate the ex-officio member of the' co:mmis~ion and ,would also set the' time and the place ~f the first meeting.- Motion by Brosseth that the request' by Ken Hanson to vacate a portion of Walnut Street be approved. Second by Gerten, APlF, passed. . The Mayor read a letter 'from James M.' King, Mayor of the City of Bloomingtbn inviting him to a meeting at which the proposed Southern and NortheruAirport sites would be <liscussed. The Mayor re.quested the Administrator to atte,nd. and report back to the council. -' , . Public hearing was opened at 8:30PM as advertised in the matter of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinan~e which had been published on August 13,1970. Motion by Cox that this proposed zoning ordinance amendment be adopted. SecoD4 by Gerten, AlF, passed. '. . ~ " Motion by Brosseth that the building inspector :fee be set at 75~ of the total building permit fee.' Second by Gerten~ AlP', passed. Motion by Kleinsasser that the Water Board be requested to bea.r the costs of . the villages share of the expenses of insulting the -water' main on Willow Street in conjunction with tl\e Coun1;;.y project, estimated to be $1000. Second by. Rademacher, AlF, passed. ' . :,.' .. A quotation from N.C.H. for a used cash regiater for the Liquor Store was de- ferred to the meeting of" September loth.' ", . " A discussion took place in regard to municipal garbage, collection. , A letter ft.aa J .M.Weinzettel informing the Village that, effective September 1, l~O, the 'cost of dumping would be $6.00 per load. This' would. amounttQ.GJ2Drox:1IMteb ~.. . .: .. ~ MINUTES PARK AND . REG REA TION COMMISSION ORIGINAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24# 1970 The meeting was called to order at 8:30PM by the temporary Chairman Dr. Warren Kleinsasser. Present were: Phyllis Brossethl Marlys Miller # Leon Orr # Jerry Bauer and Harvey Snyder. Also Present: Village Adminis tra tor Ford Mayor Kleinsasser discussed in general with the commission the~ authority and responsibility in regard to all Park and Recreational activities in the Village with special emphasis on the relation of this board to existing groups and organizations. Throughout the discussion the following points were clarified. The ,ark and Recreation Commission is advisor, in nature howeverl would be involved to some extent on the operation- al level. ' . All public funds for Park and recreation purposes would be channeled through a budget prepared by the commission and approved by the council. The actual organization structure controlling various activities is left to the descretion of the commission and the Mayor recommended that serious thought be given to re- taining at least to ~o.met extent the existing Youth Centerl Inc. and Youth Commission as operating entities directly respensibli), tp the commission. Although the 1971 budget was not yet approved by the council the commission was informed by the Mayor that it probably would include $101000 to $15#000 for park land acquisition and development# a~~rox1mately $8#000 for pool operationl and approximately ,61000 for Youth Center and recreation program. The commission would be provided by the Administra tor sample by-laws whichwauld guide the commission in writing its by- laws for submission to the council. The Administrator will also furnish the commission with a sample budget form. Steps would be taken immediately by the Village to provide janitorial service in the Youth Center. The oommission recognized the fact that it wauld be illegal to make direot cash donations or contributions to privately inoorporated organizations but that providing recreational facill ties for these organizations was directly wi thin the purveyanoe of the oommission. The oommission wauld hold a regular monthly meeting on eaoh first Th~sday sharply at 7:00PM and will adjourn sharply at 10:00PM. The first sohedu1ed meeting to be held at 7:00PM Ootober 15" 1970. A t this point the temporary chairman entertained nominations for Chairman from the floor. Leon Orr nominated Harvey Snyder" nomina- tion seoonded by Marlys Miller. Motion by Orr that nominations be olosed. Seoond by Miller" apif passed. Harvey Snyder was deolared to have been e~eoted Chairman. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. J. . . . ;' II> Page 2 Park & Rec. Comm sep:t 24. 1970 Chairman snyder entertained nominations for position of Secretary trom the floor. Marlys Miller nominated Phyllis Brosseth.. Second by Leon Orr. Motion by Miller that nominations be closed. Second by Orr.. apif. passed. Phyllis Brosseth was declared to have been elected secretary. Motion by Brosseth that it now being lO:OOPM that the commission stand ad3ourned.. second by Snyder. apif.. passed. Respectfully submitted.. William J. Ford Village Adlnin1stra tor WJF.kg 4' . l ".. . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISS ION October 15, 1970 Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Harvey Snyder. Present: Chairman Snyder, Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Marlys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth. Robert Boeckman, superintendent of Farmington schools was present to explain to the commission about the skating at the school this winter. He informed the Commission that the lights, rink and snow removal would be taken care of by the school, however a supervisor for skating was necessary. There will be a total of three rinks; one at the elementary and two at the high school. He also stated that he understood that a Hockey Booster Club had been started for the younger skaters and would not be under the school supervision. . Don Judd appeared on behalf of the Youth Center. He informed the commission that when the Center was built it was only a shell and all electricity and furnishings had to be obtained by outside funds. The Youth Center board felt that a total of $6,000 worth of property had been put into the building. A good deal of the furnishings had also been donated with help to finish the painting etc. of the building being volunteer. The Youth Center board consists of eight members and was originally formed by the ministerial association of Farmington. Judd added that the Youth Centerboard wished to remain 'as the Farmington Youth Center Inc. The Commission discussed with Judd that if they were given funds they could not stay as an Inc. group. They would have dissolve the Inc. The Commission however, hoped that they would continue in the same capacity as the past, without the Inc. Judd said they had a $1,500 note to be paid and if dissolved, the note would have to be paid immediately. Other information was given: nine month supervisors salary last year was $1,177, $75 a month rent from the kindergarten was also being received. Judd was asked to return to the Youth Center board and discuss the matter with them and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. Joan Stanton from the Youth Commission presented their budget from last year totaling $6,855.30 Other members from the Youth Commission attending were Glen (Sonny) Grove, L. Schmitz and Mrs. Cook. Schmitz informed the Commission that last year they . . - 2 - . had two Pee Wee teams consisting of 20 per team; one Bantam team with 20 players; and one Squirt team consisting of another 20. They played the largest percentage of the games at Wacota. A $50 entry fee for each team must be paid to the Hockey Booster Club of St. Paul with the fee this year being raised to $56. They also play 11 league games and outside tournaments. The Club purchases the equipment with each boy paying an entry fee. With funds raised from the annual Bingo party, additional equipment can be purchased and what they have is paid for. They are a self supporting group. Last year there were 130 boys enrolled with $1.00 for insurance and $2.00 for clothing. Mrs. Cook then presented a budget report of $1,346 which was spent in 1970. The summer program was discussed with the same problem arising as with the Youth Center. The Little Leaque is also Inc. It has some 500 boys registered each year. The same situation as with the Youth Center was decided upon. They would discuss dissolving thier Inc. and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. . The Halloween party was discussed with an additional $400 needed for the annual parties. The money was to be received from Administrator Bill Ford. Jay Rasmussen who had previously applied for the summer recrea- tion directors position, talked with the Commission about the position. Rasmussen sai~ he felt that there would have to be two supervisors needmat the pool. After much discussion, the Commission informed him that his application would be kept on file for the position. The budget was then discussed with various items added and deleted as thought necessary and placed in the order of priority. The operational budget was set at $14,800 with a breakdown as follows: General Recreation $4,800 Youth Center 2,000 Swimming Pool 8,000 Total $14,800 . Acquisition and Capital outlay Park Land Acquisition Park Land improvement Park Planning Lanicaping Pool area Pool Fencing Youth Center furniture $10,000 1,500 500 1,500 4,000 2,000 . .. ..' . . . . \ - 3 - Pool furniture Total 1,000 $20,500 Maintenance and parks operation was estimated at $10,099. T6e budget was presented to the council as above stated for their comments, additions and/or deletions. Being it 11:20, Orr moved that the meeting be adjourned with Brosseth seconding and all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Q~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary pb , . . . . . . MINtITES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION November 19. 1970 Meeting called to order by Chairman Harvey Snyder at 7:15 p.m. Present. Leon Orr. Jerry Bauer. Marlys Miller. Harvey Snyder and Phyllis Brosseth The minutes were read and approved from the October meeting. The Snowmobile club of Farmington <<Sno-Tigersn had spoken to Leon Orr about the possibility of constructing a bridge over the Vermillion river west of Farmington. The commission decided to allow them to. construct the bridge with the club being responsible ' of dismantling the bridge in the spring. The motion was made by Mille~and seconded by Bauer with all in favor. The Commission was informed that the Youth Center Inc. would cease operation as an incorporation as of January 1. 1971. at which time the village would be responsible for the $1.500 note at the local bank. The Swimming.Pool was discussed as well as the hiring of a sunmer recreation and pool director. It was decided to place an ad in the Dakota County Tribune for two weeks. Applications would be reviewe~ on the regular monthly meeting of December 17. ... A letter was to be written to the State Board of Heilth by the secretary concerning information on the number of lifeguards. needed at the pool besides operating instructions. It was also decided to check into what maintenance equipment would be needed for the opening of the pool and what regular supplies would have to be purchased. Various problems were discussed with the activities such as chess tournaments and free sse of the jute box was discussed. was tabled until the next meeting. Youth Center. Planned pool tournaments. besides The discussion on this ------,0' ~ . , . . . . . - 2 - A discussion followed concerning the purchasing of more park land. The park presently under construction near the Vermillion river was discussed, besides other areas where parks could possible be planned for in a long range program. It was decided to send Jerry Bauer to the Planning COIDDlission meeting and Harvey Snyder to the Council meeting to ask.if the village Planner Charles Tooker could assist the commission with some type of park plan. A letter was to be sent to the Lions Club asking them if they had any plans to assist~he park land project or to provide any pool furniture. Marlys Miller was appointed to contact Mrs. L. Schmitz about the ice rinks to see if she would be interested in the same system as was followed last year at the rink. A special meeting was set for Thursday, December 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. with Superintendent Robert Boeckman and with a report from Marlys Miller concerning the maintaining and supervision of the ice rinks. Being it 10 p.m. and with no further business, Marlys Miller moved the Commission adjourn with Jerry Bauer second'ng and all in favor. Respectfully submitted Phyllis Brosseth . >Iecretary