BPAA MINUTES FOR JUNE 28, 2005
 
The meeting was held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 at the Brooklyn Park Community Center.
 
ATTENDEES:
*    Wayne Heuer, Dave Gulbrandson, John Lundquist, Pam McClure, Markus Carter, Dede Boelter, Jay Lotthammer, Dave Corbett and Ed Ampe.
 
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
*    M/S/P
 
TREASURER'S REPORT:
*    The report is balanced through the June statement. 
*    One check each was returned NSF for softball and fast pitch.  Should we ask for a money order or cashier check from those parties?
*    We are officiailly a 501(c)(3) corporation so can accept donations.
*    M/S/P
 
SOFTBALL - Dave C.
*    Season is going fine.
*    Need to deal with the NSF check.
*    Tournament is July 15, 16 and 17.  We are getting the concession stand organized, staffed & ready.
*    Will try to keep scores up to date on line.  Dave G. suggested if scores don't get on the web site the game doesn't count.
*    Discussion regarding playing in the heat.  Wayne said if the heat index hits 100 degrees baseball cancels its games.
*    Have been missing spikes and cords for tents.  Purchased replacement equipment; cost $75.  Soccer will contribute $25 towards that cost. 
*    There was a complaint from a 12 & under umpire.  Kids were chanting "you're gonna lose the game for us."  The coach will probably be suspended for one game.
*    There is a Code of Conduct and disciplinary action should be indicated on the sheet.
*    Will hand out a tournament book at the end of season.  Basketball includes a sign-up flyer inside.  Maybe football will as well.
*    Fast pitch will have a fall league.
 
BASEBALL - Wayne
*    Incident at a 10/11 year old game.  An assistant coach didn't like a series of calls and ran out to the umpire, yelling.  The commissioner saw the incident and a two-game suspension was handed to the assistant coach.  The head coach tried to get the suspension dismissed.  It's a judgment call and the two-game suspension stands. 
*    Discussion on how sports should address misbehaving:
        Perhaps track the suspended coach so it's noted in all sports. 
        Have a yearly coach/umpire meeting to promote dialogue. 
        Create a sanction list for all sports. 
        Send out a letter.
*    Baseball's tournament is the same weekend as softball's (July 15/16/17).  Softball should just be at the wheel, otherwise at Central.  Can baseball get Noble Park or Brookdale?
*    Question raised as to chances of getting a fourplex at River Park.  It would take pressure off Monroe.  Jay says not much chance.
*    The mid-season tournament and all-star games went well.
*    Status of equipment shed?  Should coaches keep the equipment or return it to Central for now?  It's Baseball's choice - new shed probably won't be ready til October.
*    The shed should have a common area for overlaping items such as coolers, tents, etc., that everyone can/will use.
*    We should get Bob Peavey (equipment manager, 425-1755) involved so he knows where everything is.
 
SOCCER - John
*    Over 1,300 players, 102 teams.
*    Primary concern is the fields.  The turf isn't growing on two of the lit fields, the other two will be fine.  Will be taking soil samples to see what the fields need.  For now it's just not growing.  Might have to close those two fields for the year.  Five to six times this year the fields have been shut down due to rain saturation.
 
FOOTBALL - Markus
*    Have had a couple registrations - didn't get the turn out expected.  Maybe too close to soccer registration.  Will do it again next year.  Will have three more registrations in July (07/23, 07/27 and 08/03) at Brooklyn Park Community Center.
*    Had a meeting with Jay today that went well.
 
BASKETBALL - Tammy
*    Confirmed registration times.
*    Working on the budget.  Added the storage shed fee.
*    Maybe find some donations.
*    Looking at a Code of Conduct.
*    Addressing scholarhip requirements.  Perhaps require volunteer time and a smaller fee.  Got a financial assistance form.
*    Am getting more volunteers/commissioner.
 
CITY - Jay
*    The Lease Agreement was passed out and approved by the city council.
*    Dan needs to sign and send it back to Jay.
*    Discussion aas to shed plans.  Still want a common area.
*    Rain is affecting everything.  Haven't had too many rain out, though.
*    There are a lot of lights out; being replaced.
 
MISC -
*    Softball had a dunk tank at Tater Daze.  Richard Herman, a commissioner, primarily manned it.  Took in $551 and split it with City so $275.50 goes to the City.
*    Where does the $25,000 downpayment come from?  $5,000 from general savings?  How do we account for it - Create a new "storage facility" account and start it out with a negative number.
 
Meeting adjourned.  M/S/P
 
NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, JULY 26 AT 8:30 P.M.  It will be held in the Armory classroom.  Note:  Dede will not be there.
 
AGENDA:
*    Secretary's Report
*    Treasurer's Report
*    Committee Reports
        Baseball
        Soccer
        Football
        Basketball
        Softball/Fast Pitch
*    City       
*    Old Business
        Storage Shed