7-27-1981REGULAR MEETING
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
July 27, 1981
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jaffe at
7:40 p.m. The following members were present: Benson, Burmeister,
Fuller, Johnson. Lyons and Micks. Absent members were Petersen and
Scanlon. Also present were Corlett, Hansen and Bailey of staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 27, 1981: The minutes
were approved with the following corrections on Page 2,
$Impact of Community Center" section -
--line 1 - change to read Dick Webster, Executive Director
of Northwest YMCA,
-.line 2 - omit period after center
--line 7 - typographical error (seniro) to read senior
2. Minutes of Special Meeting of July _16, 1981: The minutes
were approved with the following two changes on Page 1,
paragraph 1 -
--line 3 - Johnson to read Johnson
line b - incorrect name: Gary Super to read Dan Super
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Vern Hansen Golf Manager
The commission was pleased to meet the new golf manager. Mr.
Hansen has had experience as Greens Superintendent of the Minneapolis
Golf Club and most recently was manager of the Fargo Municipal Golf
Course. His educational background includes two degrees: one in
horticulture and one in business administration. His knowledge of wet
golf courses was also welcomed.
Barb Bailey - Senior Citizen Update
Bailey asked for any questions on her report. She cited
transportation as the number one need of senior citizens, according to
the Metro Council on Aging/Study on Delivery of Services to Elderly.
The Northwest county area has the lowest number of agencies serving
the elderly. Three agencies are now gone due to a lack of funding.
The problem of funding has brought together a consortium of
13 agencies who are going as one group (such as United Kay) to look
for grants from corporations and private foundations. They will
split equally any funding they receive, as well as the cost of the
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Open Space and Recreation Commission
Minutes of July 27, 1981 Meeting Page 2
OLD BUSINESS
Ball Diamond Update
Corlett presented the proposed Sandburg ball diamond configuration.
The softball outfields will extend 273' uniformly. There are two
football fields. The city proposes to add two track items to make
this more attractive to the school district (a 220 dash and a 123 yard
hurdle). The Sandburg plan will go before the District 281 School
Board on August 3rd, so all the bids must be ready before then.
Johnson expressed strong opposition to the Open Space and Rec
Commission proposal regarding adult softball remaining at Lions and
leaving Little League at Honeywell and Seeman Park. Burmeister
responded on the cost savings of the commission's statement, as well
as the fact that no group would be short on ballfields.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Our commission has been asked by the city council to evaluate
the adult softball programs and to report back to council by October 1st.
Fuller and Scanlon will work on this project.
The city council also wants our commission to recommend guideline
for changes in the usage of our parks. The commission was not clear
as to what guidelines are needed. Micks was asked to send a letter
to council asking for further clarification.
Burmeister informed us that council moved to receive and file
letter of July 17th regarding our input on the ball diamonds. The
council will hold a working session August 11th at 5:30 p.m. This
session is to include the ad hoc committee, Little League and Open
Snar. anel R.rrantion Commission.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
Update Budget Review - 1981 (Details not yet completed for update).
Update — Golf Operation — Inventory
The inventory is almost complete. There was nearly $250,000 worth of inventory
on hand at the beginning of the year. This has been reduced by returning goods
where possible.
Purchases for 1981 are estimated to amount to $78,000.
The final inventory balance from previous years and after returns is estimated
to be near $120,000.
Measures have been taken to insure stricter inventory control such as taking
away purchase orders from Brookview and using requisition forms to go through
City Hall first.
Yearly Agenda/Discussion
Corlett asked that commission think about its goals for next
year. We will discuss yearly agenda at the regular August meeting.
Director's Note
A recent complaint of noise at 1:30 a.m. from a bridal party at
Brookview has prompted a proposed change regarding the need for an
eff duty policeman to patrol for noise, etc. Corlett wi'1 present a
fee structure change proposal after further study.
ADJOURNMENT
Lyons moved to adjourn meeting. Nicks seconded. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will take place
August 24. 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
Chairperson Jaffe Vice Chairman Burmeister