3.3. SR 07-12-1999
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**Item 3.3.**
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Patrick D. Klaers, City Ad~tor
July 12, 1999 /
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Youth Hockey
Representative to Ice Arena Commission
There has been a vacancy on the seven member Ice Arena Commission since the
beginning of the year. This vacancy is the second Elk River Youth Hockey
Association (ERYHA) representative on the commission. Attached for your
reference are the 6/16/99 ERYHA Board meeting minutes where a motion was made
to appoint Kent Madsen to this vacancy. Kent is a former Park and Recreation
Commission member, and has been involved in youth hockey activities for a long
time.
. Also attached for your information is the Ice Arena Commission roster.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion appointing Kent Madsen
to the Ice Arena Commission as a ERYHA representative, with a term ending on
2/28/02.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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OLD BUSINESS
Board Structure - Joe Bergquist submitted an extensive job description for the Athletic
Director position. See attached. A motion was made to approve the job description as
presented by Karen Ose, second by Gary Lowe, motion passed. Joe then read a letter of
application from Derek Pedlar. After running the ad in the Star News, Derek was the only
applicant. Derek has reviewed the job description, feels strongly about the continuity of
the program and is willing to accept the position if offered. A motion to close the
applications for Athletic Director was made by Loren Holen, second by Marilyn
Schumacher, passing unanimously. Motion to appoint Derek Pedlar as AtWetic Director
ofERYHA was made by Joe Bergquist, second by Gary Lowe, motion passed. The
appointment of AD will extend from 06/01/99 to 05/31/01.
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Goalie Clinics - The goalie clinics will fall under the duties of the AtWetic Director.
Computer Compliance - The current status ofERYHA's computer was discussed and a
motion was made by Joe Bergquist to allow Dick Fursman to buy a computer package up
to $2500, second by Karen Ose, motion passed. Clark Linn volunteered to help Dick with
the research on the purchase by the next board meeting.
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Golf Tournament - The golf tournament has been set for July 30th, flyers have been
mailed to all ER YHA members. The tournament needs at least 20 foursomes. The
committee has received committments and is now waiting for the registration formS and
checks. The Blue Line club has been contacted and was offered $1500.00 if they could
bring in two sponsors at the gold level. It was then discussed that we should contact the
Girls Hockey Boosters. Robin Skinner will contact Cindy Childs.
NEW BUSINESS
Fees for the 1999-2000 Season - All level directors and the treasurer will meet on
Wednesday, June 30th to set fees and will submit to the board at the next meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
<President - Dave Aro announced that there is a current opening on the Arena
Commission. Discussion followed. A motion was made to appoint Kent Madsen for the
open position of Are~a Commission by Joe Bergquist, second by Marilyn Schumacher,
passing unanimously. Dave Aro will follow up with a letter to Pat Klaers nominating
Kent. Dave discussed the commitments left at the arena, including the landscaping,
completion of the locker rooms. Dave will follow up on the remaining costs to complete
the projects and submit to the board the next meeting. The issue of the Tim Ostroot case
was then discussed. It was determined that we can go ahead and let Tim start his hours at
the arena with Rich Czech and Kim Hauger to supervise. Permission was granted to let
K.i~l-I~'::l.~~ sup~~~ the Tim Ostroot case.
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District 10 Representative - This is currently an open position. Clark Linn was at the .
meeting and expressed interest in the position again. Dave Foss has also expressed
interest. Dave Foss will be contacted and a decision on the open position will be made by
next meeting.
Registration - Karen Ose reported that there is still an unpaid balance of $5500.00 The
current listing of all unpaid members will be given to Robin Skinner and Kim Hauger to
determine if there are any concession or jersey deposit checks that can be used against the
unpaid fees. Karen will then send certified letters to remaining members with unpaid
balances. The next step may be a collection agency. Karen will be sending the
registration letter for the 1999-2000 season to members the second week of August.
Bantam/Jr. Gold Director - No report.
Peewee Director - No report.
Squirt Director - No report.
Mite Director - Joe Bergquist may have a new copier that will be donated to ERYHA.
Joe would really like to see us move on the outdoor ice facility this year. He questioned
maybe building it into fees.
Girls Director - No report.
Fundraising - Denise Hennum will be following up on raffle items such as a 4 wheeler for
our mandatory fund-raiser. She will submit for approval by next board meeting. All
raffles must be approved by the gambling manager also. Denise will contact Coborns on
the coupon books.
ADJOURNMENT .
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Joe Bergquist, second by Gary Lowe, motion
passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Robin Skinner
ER YHA Secretary
June 16, 1999
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2/99
ICE ARENA COMMISSION
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By Ordinance, all terms are for three years, but will be staggered initially so that
there are two or three appointments considered each year. In this regard, both
youth hockey representatives and both public representatives will not come up
in the same year.
COMMISSION MEMBERS TERM EXPIRES PHONE
JEFF GONGOLL - School Rep. 2/28/01 441-1348
13900 Riverview Drive
Elk River, MN 55330
LARRY FARBER 2/29/00 441-8508
19404 Norfolk Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
DALE MARTIN - Public Rep. 2/28/02 441-3121
UPA
Box 800
. Elk River, MN 55330
DA VE ARO - Youth Hockey Rep. 2/28/01 241-9091
11080 190 1h Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55303
RONALD JOHNSON - Public Rep. 2/29/00 576-8451
7056 137TH Ave NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
DANA ANDERSON - Park & Rec. Rep. 2/29/00 441-3874
8720 Ohland Ave NE
Otsego, MN 55330
Vacancy for 1 Youth Hockey Rep.
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