Better Late Than Never
The following item regarding the March 4, 2009, Park Board meeting agenda was posted by Liz Wielinski on the Issues list on March 4:
This week the Park Board is starting around 6:30 as the board will be attending the Charter Commission meeting at City Hall.
REGULAR MEETING
Full Board vote on the Citizens Advisory Committee ( CAC ) for the Lake Harriet Concession area.
Vote on most current variation of the Park Dedication FeeVote on Contract with Wheel Fun to run the Concessions at Lake Harriet for the 2009 season ( can not see which committee this came from to be at the full board this week, not in any past meeting minutes )
Vote on amending Ordinance to extending liquor permit areas to include the community center and grounds in Loring Park
PLANNING
Vote on revised schematic for the East Phillips Community and Cultural Center and direction to staff to proceed with implementation
ADMINSTRATION AND FINANCE
Donor Tributes agreement with the Foundation for Minneapolis Parks ( proceeds to be divided 50/50) examples: New tree with a 6 month name bracelet, replacement guaranteed for first 2 years $5000-$7500 20 year bench with brass plaque on or near $25,000
Lease Agreement with the Foundation for Minneapolis Parks for 335 sq. ft. at the Historic Wirth House some of the terms - $20,000 from 2008 Bike tour proceeds to furnish common areas - $11.95 per sq. ft. rent for first year, 3 % increase annually for 3 years - no utilities - no alterations to the structure but may do approved interior work up to $5000
- must allow for up to 4 tours per year of main level and basement area on weekends with the availability of a Friday if it is a school group
NRP agreement with Waite Park Neighborhood for 2 staff at $10/hr for 150 hours of extra programming.
To see the agenda in detail http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=37
Liz Wielinski