9-24-1990OPEN SPACE_& RECREATION COMMISSION
September 24, 1990
Members present: Al Anderegg, Michele Bix, Rich Krahulec, Rick Groger, Jim Johnson,
Chuck Burmeister and George Murad. Also present were Kris Tovson, Rick Birno, Sharyl
Thompson and Rick Jacobson. _
There were no agenda changes or additions.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Chuck Burmeister and seconded by George Murad to approve the
minutes of August 27, 1990. Motion carried.
FEES AND CHARGES
Recreational Program Fees
The Commission reviewed the proposed fees for 1991 for recreational programs and facility
usage.
A motion was made by Michele Bix and seconded by Rich Krahulec to accept the proposed
fees for youth programs, adult programs and miscellaneous charges. Motion carried.
Golf Fees
Rick Jacobson reviewed the present golf course financial situation regarding the greens
renovation, cost of clubhouse remodeling and how lost revenue affected the balance sheet.
With a deficit to be made up, golf course fees for 1991 as recommended by staff were
presented to the commission.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Michele Bix and seconded by Jim Johnson to
accept the golf fees as proposed. Motion carried.
George Murad expressed his desire to allow senior fees to be in effect until 11:00 AM rather
than 10:00 AM.
Rick Jacobson reviewed the process regarding remodeling the club house. Last year bids
came in too high, so some revisions were made on the plans with the help of Gary Johnson
from the Inspections Department who is also a licensed architect. Bids were let again this
summer and came in within the budgeted estimate. The remodeling will begin immediately.
It will include doubling the size of the grill, enlarging the pro shop, additional office space
and redoing the locker rooms.
AD HOC POOL COMMITTEE REPORT
Rick Jacobson reported that two members of the Open Space Commission, Marti Micks,
Dede Scanlon, Linda Farnham and himself met to formulate a plan as requested by the
council. The minutes of that meeting were included in the agenda packet. The process this
committee recommended included forming an Outdoor Pool Task Force which would work
on selecting the kind of pool, amenities, etc., working with the architect and bringing forth a
recommendation to the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
After some discussion, George Murad volunteered to serve on this Task Force as a
representative from the Commission. Al Anderegg agreed to serve with George. Michele
Bix offered to help in other ways, but would be unable to attend Task Force meetings.
A motion was made by Chuck Burmeister and seconded by Michele Bix to recommend to
the City Council that an Outdoor Pool Task Force be established consisting of nine to twelve
members which would report to the Open Space and Recreation Commission. It is further
recommended that consideration be given to Marti Micks, Linda Farnham and Dede
Scanlon as members of the Task Force; and, the general time line as outlined in the minutes
of the sub -committee meeting be considered.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM REVIEW - RICK BIRNO
Rick Birno gave the Commission hand-outs showing the number of participants there were
in the summer programs. Following his presentation, he was commended for doing a good
job and consistently having such an excellent staff working with him.
NEW BUSINESS
Rick Jacobson mentioned the open house of the remodeled city hall and tour of the new
buildings to be held on October 2nd.
He reported that the Western Avenue trail between Winnetka Avenue and Lions Park has
been constructed and he has received positive response from the residents. The tennis court
and hard surface area resurfacing has been done at Seeman Park. Papoose Park will have
new playground equipment installed this week.
Rick again mentioned to the Commission that he was open for suggestions of items to
include in the capital improvements budget which will be worked on by staff in October.
Rick Groger asked that the south end of the trail behind the highway department building
north of Duluth Street be checked for upgrading.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by George Murad and seconded by Jim Johnson to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM.
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