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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRCAgenda_89Nov13~. ~,nY { i AGENDA PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MTG. NOVEMBER 13, 1989 7:30 P.M. 1. Community Park Lease/Purchase Update 2. Ice Ringette 3. Breakfast with Santa 4. Winter Program r Minutes for Oct. 9, 1989, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Present: Linda McLoon, Bob Gehrz, Jyneen Thatcher, Lloyd Jacobson, Pat Bush, Carol Kriegler, Jean Suppes, Connie Lasser, Jeff Johnson Carol explained that she and Jan Wiesner met with the University of Minnesota one year ago and discussed a 25 year lease, which was, at that time, no problem. Sue Weinberg is our contact at the U. The U indicated interest in selling the park properties. Now the U of M has contacted Falcon Heights and wants to lease at 8-12% of market value, possibly $500,000, $50-60,000/year. Jan asked for continuation of lease at a nominal fee in a letter. By Wed., Oct. 11, the U of M will submit a~letter tv the Falcon Heights City Council. The land is being appraised by the university. Linda suggested that a non-U of M appraiser be hired - would cost approximatey $2-3,000. Pat- The students and faculty of the U of M use the park and that point needs to be made. Bob- The city needs to contact Tom Getty, city attorney,. and look into legal rights. The whole affair sets a precedent for the rest of FH/U of M lands. Carol-Our Planner, Susan Hoyt-Taft, indicates that the person (Gus Donhowe) who is initiating the lease increase and/ or sale doesn't have any interest in the surrounding community. Carol-The building project is delayed until assurance of lease or sale. Building specs are done and .it's ready to put out to bid. It probably will. go to the builders exchange in the next 3 weeks. We don't have to accept any bid. Demolition of the building is part of the bidding package. It will cost an estimated. $3500 as part of the bid package versus $6-8,000 for demolition separate from the package. We will bid in Feb. for sure and will have to build in March (Spring) in order to get it up. Lloyd-Suggested contacting Mary Jo McGuire or Jon Marty about the park/ U of M/ building problem. The council voted $5000 for the Falcon Heights School playground project. Carol-Enrollment in programs She will keep us abreast of enrollment and dollars. Registrations for Fall: Cost• Income: $1,086 $1,218 .~ Carol- Ca ital Im rovement Plan Plan p p program is right out of the park plan. Pat- CI Plan is in limbo. The city will not ~et as much from the state as thought. 60% is going to park a d recreation improvements ($150,000 over the next 5 years) We bread even for direct program costs. $2-3,000 pad coming out of the general fund. This provides moneys for paying rink attendants ($3500 padding dollars from the general fund) • •