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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRCAgenda_94Nov16_AgendaPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION November 16, 1994 (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY HALL AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Benson Schugel Nicholson Weinand Weisberg Kriegler Gibson Talbot C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES OF: October 19, 1994 D. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: D-1. Indoor playroom proposal D-2. Falcon Heights school site improvement update D-3. Community Park audio system ADJOURNMENT MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 1994 PRESENT Jackie Benson Steve Schugel Nancy Wickhem, Chair & Secretary Carol Kriegler, Parks & Rec Director Jan Gibson Talbot, Council Liaison INDOOR PLAYGROUND UPDATE ABSENT Morrie Nicholson Alan Weinand Carol Weisberg Carol Kriegler gave an update on plans for an indoor playground. A meeting was held on October 10th for the families that have expressed an interest in this program. Falcon Heights United Church of Christ has indicated that their facility is available and scheduling very flexible. They plan to appoint a member of the church to act as liaison and participate in planning sessions with the city. Issues that need further investigating include licensing requirements, city insurance and program modeling. The commission should receive an implementation proposal by the next commission meeting followed by a presentation to the city council in late November. It is hoped that the playroom will be available by mid-January. PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE Carol Kriegler reported on park improvements currently underway. At Community Park trail improvement is expected to be completed next week and the new exercise stations have been ordered. The previously discussed volleyball sandpit needs to be reevaluated in light of the recent noise/nuisance issue. There is a possibility of locating it where the pleasure rink is. Carol Kriegler is researching the feasibility of flooding over sand to see if this is a viable alternative. Two proposals have been received for a sound system, both seem fairly high. Pete Klingenberg felt much of the labor could be done by the public works crew. Nancy Wickhem volunteered her husband's audio design expertise and access to discounted audio equipment. David Wickhem will do some additional research and put together a new proposal for the commission to evaluate at the next meeting. At the Grove, a new tire swing frame will be installed along with some new curbing. At Curtiss Field the pay phone has been pulled, the picnic tables moved, new waste receptacle and new lighting will be installed soon. Page 2 FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING Carol Kriegler reported that Falcon Heights School remodeling is nearing completion and outdoor site improvement planning will soon be under way. Carol suggested that a commissioner participate with school representatives in this planning. Steve Schugel agreed to work with Carol on the committee. A meeting will be held on . Monday, November 7th. ADJOURNMENT Submitted by: Nancy Wickhem Meeting Date: 11/16/94 Agenda Item: D - 1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Indoor Playroom Proposal SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Recreation Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: Planning for the possible implementation of an indoor playroom continues. A meeting was held on Monday, October 10 for persons interested in the development of a playroom model. Issues such as hours of operation, participation fees, and use policies were discussed. A potential program site, Falcon Heights United Church of Christ, has been reviewed and inventoried. Discussions/negotiations have taken place with church officials regarding the possibility of utilizing their facility for this program. A program implementation proposal will be presented at the meeting. Meeting Date: 11/16/94 Agenda Item: D - 2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Falcon Heights school site improvement update SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Rec Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: An organizational meeting was held on Monday, November 7th for the purpose of setting direction for planning potential site improvements to the school grounds. The following individuals were present: Ellen Blank, school principal; Joan Saure, P.E. teacher; Mary Teborg, 6th grade teacher; Steve Schugel and Alan Weinand, commissioners; Carol Kriegler and Mike Shier, student intern. The committee discussed possible needs assessment strategies, project limitations and parameters, as well as a course for proceeding with the project. Meeting Date: 1 1 /16/94 Agenda Item: D - 3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Community Park Audio System SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Recreation Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: There has been interest expressed for the installation of an audio system at Community Park. Desired capabilities for the system include: radio and CD play; announcing, and interior and exterior speakers with separate volume controls. Two proposals have been received from audio/video system design companies. A third option includes a comparable system of components available for purchase through mail order companies. These proposals will be available for review and consideration by the commission.