HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 [04] Apr 27ST. JOSEPH PARK BOARD
St. Joseph,. Minnesota 56374
Minutes of meeting held April 27, 1999
Meeting called to order by Lonnie Abbott at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Sohn Walz, Marge Lesnick, Conroe Abbott, Cory Ehlert, Bruce
Berghorst, Michael McDonald, and Chuck Muske.
Members Absent: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the Minutes was passed.
Liason Report: Cory is getting bids for concrete on the hockey rink. Memorial Park
baseball field bathrooms should be done by the end of June. Millstream Park
concession stand is well underway. Cory and Marge met with the Lions Club and
St. Cloud Frisbee Golf President to plan a site for a course at Millstream Park.
They said it looks like there will be plenty of room. Last year St. Wendel township
had 37 kids participate in summer rec. Cory is trying to get the township to chip in
on the cost. Right now the cost is about $89 a kid. St. Joseph township does chip
in. Community development he suggest we have a meeting with the youth in the
area to get their ideas of things they would like to see in the parks.
Chairman Report: Tabled
New Business:
Soccer Field: Bob Loso on behalf of the soccer field asked for $600 budget fpr
taking care of the field. Motion by Marge to increase budget from $300 to $600.
Seconded by Cory, motion passed. Bob will send itemized bill of all items
purchased for the soccer field.
Summer Rec. Program: Joe Pavkovich gave a report on the Summer Rec. The
discussion came down to the price per child that parents pay. Sorne thought we
need to come down in price to make it affordable for all. Asked Joe to talk to
Dave Hiedeman and come up with a pricing per activity. Decided to have a special
meeting Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 City Hall to discuss this issue.
Bike Trail: Tom Moes and Chad Carlson gave an excellent presentation on a
proposal to make bike trails through St. Joe and connect area parks, trails, and
downtown. Tom did this as a project through St. John's. This is a proposal for
the Park Board to use as a tool for future planning.
ST. JOSEPH PARK BOARD
St. Joseph, Minnesota. 56374
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Suns for the Parks: We are going to wait for new roads to go in before ordering
new signs.
Klinefelter Park: Big Toy is in. We will start assembling Friday, May 14. We
need all the help we can get.
Park Clean uo: Saturday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m. meet at Memorial Park. John
has some Cub Scouts assisting with this.
Ceme Pads Benches: Marge got some prices, $249 a bench and $290 for
a table. She also go them to donate one bench. Motion by Mike to purchase
2 benches and 2 tables for the Parks. Seconded by John, motion passed.
Lonnie is still getting bids on the cement pads.
Northland Park: Lonnie got a bid of $1,800 for curbing around the parking iot.
He is looking for books to order playground equipment.
Fundraiser: We will be selling brats opening fishing weekend at St. Joe Gas and
Bait. We will start Friday at noon and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Everyone said
they would help.
Centennial Park: Need a bottom railing on the fence. Marge got a bid of $2, I00
installed. Tabled to next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned
Next meeting May 25 at 7:00 p.m., City Hall.
Submitted by:
Chuck Muske, Secretary
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