03-06-1991 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1991
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Mike O'Brien, Clete Lipetzky, Dana
Anderson, Byron Houghtelin and Marilyn VanPatten (7:10
p.m. )
Members Absent:
Rolfe Anderson
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendent and Charlie Blesener, Community Education
Director
Also Present:
Mayor James Tralle, Councilmembers Holmgren, Dietz,
Kropuenske and Schuldt
Public Present:
Barb Northway
1.
Call Meeti~~rdet
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Anderson at
7:00 p.m.
2.
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MIKE O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/6/91 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA. BYRON HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3. Consider 2/6/91 Park & R~~reation Co~mi~sion_Minutes
It was noted that the narrative on Page 4, for item 10-11, discusses
more of a recreation employee than what was the emphasis of the
Commission. The Commission emphasized more of a park and recreation
employee.
Dave Anderson stated that the Commission should also consider the
2/27/91 minutes from a special meeting.
BYRON HOUGHTELIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/6/91 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES WITH THE ABOVE NOTATION AND THE 2/27/91 PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED. DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for this agenda item.
As an introduction to the evening, Chair Anderson thanked the City
Council for their attendance and willingness to meet with the
Commission to discuss issues of mutual concern.
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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
March 6, 1991
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The Commission indicated their desire to retain Barb Northway as a
Commission member and requested that the City Council amend the Park
and Recreation Commission ordinance as outlined in the 2/6/91 minutes.
Some Councilmembers indicated support for this request while other
Councilmembers disagreed.
Mayor Tralle directed the staff to present a proposed ordinance
amendment regarding this issue for formal action at a future City
Council meeting.
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Community Education Director Charlie Blesener reviewed the 2/28/91
Community Education meeting on recreation that was attended by
representatives from governmental units within the School District.
Charlie distributed handouts of material that was reviewed at this
meeting relating to youth organizations and participation levels and
population data within the School District. General support for an
area wide recreation program was indicated at this 2/28 meeting and a
follow-up meeting is scheduled for April 11, 1991.
The Ci t.y Council indicated t.heir support of a joint recreation program
and also their support. in hiring a recreation employee on a shared
basis.
The Commission indicated their support for a slightly different
employee that would be a City of Elk River Park and Recreation
Director. A general job description as developed at the 2/27/91
Commission meeting was distributed.
It was noted that. most of the proposed duties relat.ed to athletics and
not a broader park and recreation emphasis. The Commission stated that
this is the highest need at the current time and that the position
description would change in the future.
A summary of the discussion on a recreation and/or park employee is as
follows:
1. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended approval of
the Elk River Park and Recreation Director position.
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The City Council rejected this recommendation at
but indicated its support for the area wide
posi tion as being pursued by the Community
department.
this time,
recreation
Education
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The City Council appointed Clete Lipetzky and Roger Holmgren
to work on the Community Education Committee in developing an
area wide recreation job description and cost sharing ideas.
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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
March 6, 1991
Page 3
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If the Community Education Committee is successful in having
a recreation employee hired, then the Park and Recreation
Commission may still want a City park (and recreation?)
employee.
5. If the Community Education Committee is not successful in
developing a shared recreation position, then the City Park
and Recreation Commission will move forward in requesting
funding from the City Council for a City Park and Recreation
Director.
Park Consultant, Bill Sanders, was present to distribute the Master
Plan that received approval in 1990. The Commission and City Council
thanked Bill for his efforts.
The City Council requested Bill Sanders to review the development of
athletic fields in the area north of the Community Education building.
The City Council directed the City Administrator to negotiate a land
purchase from the Industrial Park group in order to purchase land that
could be combined with the School District property for a larger open
field situation.
The City Administrator noted that E & 0 Tool park land west of Orono
Park is anticipated to be purchased in April. It was noted that this
land will be purchased from Alltool, who is purchasing the land from E
& 0 Tool. The City Council had no problem with this transaction.
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The Commission noted that it would like to discuss Park Dedication Fees
with the City Council at a later date.
10. Adjou~.nmept
There being no further business, BYRON HOUGHTELIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at
approximately 10:05 p.m....A tape recording of this meeting is retained on
file for one year.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrick D. Klaers
City Administrator