010576 PK MINJanuary 5, 1976
The January fifth meeting of the Shorewood Park Commission was called
to order by Ass t. Chairman, ':'ill Wyatt at 7 s 45 pm. `hose present
were: Wyatt, Raby, Paulsen, Breckheimer, Keeler, :'rani, Heiland, and
Congdon.
The minutes were approved as mailed.
Jean Raby was welcomed as our new commission member.
The questionnaire was discussed. It will be mailed on Jan. 6, with
a response requested by Jan. 12.
Hockey Rinks
New heaters have been purchased for Cathcart and Badger warming houses.
they will be installed within the next week. Badger is ready for
both hockey and skating..
Maintaining 5 skating areas this year as opposed to two rinks in pre-
vious years has presented some labor difficulties. Scheduling time
and manpower has to be reorganized. Several questions were asked:
Is it 13ossible to use volunteer labor more regularly? Can a group
of volunteers be established and built up? Can communication be
improved to increase public awareness of time and efforts involved?
Trails
John Breckheimer presented his tentative map of proposed trails
that will be presented at the Joint Trails Commission meeting.
The purpose of the proposal is to coordinate trails with adjoining
villages - -- funding will come from each village. It is up to each
council to support the trails within their own village and make
them a reality.
Funding for trails was discussed. The concept of a "dike Marathon"
or "Trais for Tonka" could be attempted in our village. Sale of
Bike Licenses is another possibility for funding trails. Revenue
Sharing; could also be used with the consent of the Council. -
New Business
Bill Keeler proposed the use of vending machines in the rink warm-
ing houses. They would be installed, operated only when attendants
are there. Machines would be purchased rather than leased. Within
a two year period, it is conceivable that the machines would be
producing { - 3,000 (8)_ - -or cover the cost of maintaining the beaches
and warming house attendants.'
motion that we explore the possibilities of using vending machines
in the warming houses of existing rinks.
passed unanimously.
BillKeeler will pursue the investigation.
Workshop, Jan. 17
The long- range planning workshop will be held Sat., Jan. 17, 12 :30 -4:30
at iMINNE'WASHTA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH across from Cathcart Field.
We will discuss the results of the questionnaire, evaluate our low
income housing facilities, and plan for the HUD monies use. Every
one is urged to attend.!!::
The meeting was adjourned at 9 :35 Pm• .