MCC Advisory Board Minutes 09-26-2002 (2)MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
4:30 p.m. - WEST PRAIRIE CONFERENCE ROOM
Board Members Present: Harvey Kendall -Chair, Idella Ziegler and Roger Balsaas
City Staff Present: Kitty Baltos-MCC Director
Guests Present: Sgt. Sleshovsky and Sgt. McCoy from the MN Army National Guard
1. Meeting called to order at 4:48 p.m.
2. Consideration of National Guard's request to allow overnight use of the Community Center on their
scheduled drill weekends. Sgt's Sleshovsky and McCoy explained the concerns on behalf of the
Guard due to additional costs with no travel benefits to the soldiers. Roger Belsaas expressed his
dismay that the City Council was not informed of this need at the time that the original agreement
was being created and signed. MOTION by Idella Ziegler to have the original agreement reviewed
by all parties. Advisory Board, City Council, City Staff and National Guard, and open a discussion at
the October 24, 2002 MCC Advisory Board meeting for possible recommendation to the City
Council. SECOND by Roger Belsaas, MOTION PASSED.
3. Consideration of approving minutes from June 27, 2002 regular meeting - TABLED
4. Consideration of approving minutes from August 8, 2002 special budget meeting, MOTION by Roger
Belsaas, SECOND by Idella Ziegler, MOTION PASSED.
5. Consideration of approving minutes from August 22, 2002 regular meeting - TABLED
6. Consideration of items added to agenda:
a. Roger Belsaas seat on the Advisory Board in January 2002. Roger believes that he should
step down and allow a City Council member to have a seat on the Board. At this time the by-
laws of the Advisory Board do not require this. Roger recommended that a change be made to
require a City Council member sit on the Advisory Board. Recommended that Kitty talk to
Rick Wolfsteller on how to amend the by-laws.
b. Idella Ziegler's seat on the Advisory Board. Due to medical problems with her husband, the
October 241h meeting will be her last meeting. The Board will have to discuss at the October
meeting possible replacements.
C. Senior Center concerns regarding the youth in the parking area being disrespectful and scaring
away guests. Kitty informed that Board that she has been working with the Sheriff's
department about regular patrols to discourage the youth who are not paying to use the facility
but hanging out in the parking lot. Roger Belsaas recommend that if we don't get satisfaction
to bring it to the City Council.
7. Update items:
a. Monument sign - Kitty is hoping to get some additional money from the National Guard. This
would enable MCC to put raised lettering on two sides of the building not just one. Kitty is
waiting for the sign specs from DuMont Signs.
b. Pool theme painting - Parker McDonald hopes to begin the first or second week of October.
His schedule depends on how the swan schedule works out.
C. Plaza Landscaping - Special thanks to Adam Hawkinson, Parks Superintendent, for all his
hard work. Work has begun and should be completed, depending on the weather. within ten
days. Board recommend that when the swan sculpture is placed to make sure all involved
parties are invited, Channel 1 1 and the newspapers.
8. Consideration of non -wedding after hours facility use, regulating policies and applicable fees. It was
recommended by the board that if individuals or organizations want to host events after hours, they
must pay the wedding rates established.
9. Consideration of donation request for a Three Month Pass to the Wings of Mercy for their silent
auction. MOTION by Idella Ziegler to provide pass, SECOND by Roger Belsaas, MOTION
PASSED.
10. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes approved by Harvey Kendall -Chair Date Approved