07-20-87 Parks Comm MinutesPARKS/PERSOIaVEL JULY 20, 1987
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The meeting was called to order by Parks Chairman Manning. The meeting eras
attended by Mayor Kennedy, Councilmembers Saverud, Hafferman and Robinson,
Parks Director Drent, Clerk/Treasurer Halver and Roger Hopkins.
1. Parks Director
Councilman Manning said the meeting was called to address the, upcoming
vacancy in the Parks Director position.
He felt we should continue the responsibilities the way they are now.
Councilwoman Hafferman agreed.
Councilwoman Robinson said Public
efficiently handle another department.
time supervisor.
Mayor Kennedy agreed.
Works has enoughiwork now and couldn't
The Parks Department needs a full
Pieter Drent reviewed his responsibilities.
Councilman Saverud agreed someone had to be in charge of parks and recreation
but suggested the Parks Department be tied in with Public Works to take
better advantage of job sharing. Pieter reported in the past it worked
better when it was not supervised by the Public Works Department.
Manning suggested the new director be hired and then get his views later.
Councilman Manning reported it could be the end of September before we can
have a new Director on the job. In the meantime a lot of important projects
will not have adequate supervision. He said the Mayor had wondered if Pieter
would postpone his retirement.
Mayor Kennedy asked Pieter if he would postpone his retirement until
September 30.
Pieter said he would if he had an absolute promise that that is the date he
can retire. Mayor Kennedy agreed.
Marla Robinson suggested Pieter could then help review the applications for
the new Director.
Councilman Manning requested the following items be brought before the
council: 1. Authorize the development of the job description and
advertisement of the position, 2. Pieter Drent's retirement date be
postponed until September 30, 1987, 3. Return supervision of the Griffin
Field project to Pieter until his retirement.
2. Depot Park Telephone
Manning reported the Chamber of Commerce wants a pay phone in Depot Park and
didn't want to do it themselves.
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• It was suggested the telephone company be asked to put in one of their own.
Don Halver reported the city probably would have to pay for the phone and a
monthly charge.
Mayor Kennedy will send a letter to Mr. Franklin regarding a pay phone for
depot park.
3. Lions Park lease
The Chamber of Corraerce does not want to be responsible for the maintenance
of the rest rooms at Lions Park.
Pieter says the plumbing is in horrible shape and the Chamber had promised to
find donated work and supplies to fix the rest rooms. His crews are already
cleaning those rest rooms three days a week and he doesn't have the money to
pay overtime for weekend cleaning.
Mayor Kennedy said lie is trying to talk to Huz Jensen to see if his crews
might be able to clean on weekends. Pieter suggested the revenue from the
advertising on the rest room building be used by the Chamber to pay for the
cleaning.
Manning concluded the Chamber should be approached to try to work out the
rebuilding of the rest rooms and the city parks people will continue to
maintain the rest rooms during the week.
• 4. Westside Park report
Chairman 11anning is not sure of the status of the park but will check on it.
S. Willow Glen Dumpsite.
The committee discussed another purchase offer presented for the Willow Glen
Dump property.
The committee agreed the property is not for sale because we haven't assessed
the City's long range needs for parkland, the property hasn't been appraised
and it can't be sold without being advertised for bids.
Chairman Manning will report to the council the committee's rejection of the
offer and the reasoning.
6. Eagle Scout Project - Griffin Field
Mayor Kennedy reported he has been contacted by a Boy Scout who wants to
install the flagpoles at the new Griffin Field as his Eagle Scout project.
The committee agreed if all liability obligations are met.
Councilman Ruiz asked if a building permit is needed for the flag poles and
if a building permit has been secured for Griffin Field.
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