HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 [09] Sep 23ST. JOSEPH PARKS COMMISSION MEETING
September 23, 1980
The St. Joseph Park Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman
Ray Brandenburger with the following members in attendance: Dick Taufen,
Dave Keller, Jerrie Rennie, Bill Lorentz, and Mayor Hugo Weyrens.
The minutes of the August 26th meeting were read and approved.
A letter from the Sisters of St. Benedict was read giving approval to use a
small portion of their property for the nature trail access to Millstream
Park. Bill Lorentz reported that the dredging should cost less than the
estimate. If this is the case, it was suggested that this money could be
used to purchase 30 - 50 posts for use in any park according to need.
Mayor Weyrens reported that a letter was sent to Mr. Barker to remove the
basketball set-up in Hollow Park.
Discussion conerning the Spring Fling and Octoberfest held in Centennial Park
followed. Dick Taufen stated that it takes most of the summer to recover from
the grass, trees, and ground damage from one and then the next is held.
Discussion followed on recommending these events be held in another area. A
motion concerning this was not made at this time.
The rental of the park shelter was discussed. It was noted that there is cost
involment not only in the clean-up, but also regular maintenance costs. A
motion was made by Dick Taufen, seconded by Bill Lorentz, and passed unanimously,
that the Park Commission recommend to the Council to approve a rental fee of
$25.00 for outside groups and $15.00 for local groups.
Bill Lorentz proposed a permanent regulation size volleyball court to be located
approximately halfway between the Millstone and the park shelter in Millstream
Park. After discussion, a motion was made by Bill Lorentz, seconded by Dick
Taufen, that the City Council be requested to approve an expenditure up to $250
for this purpose. Motion passed.
A detailed review of the proposed City Parks Ordinance followed. A motion was
made by Dick Taufen, seconded by Bill Lorentz, to turn over the proposed
ordinance to the City Council and Attorney for their review and approval. Any
changes would come back to the Park Commission before final adoption.
Mayor Weyrens said that the Park Commission should be advertised and posted,
perhaps the best place being in the Hitching Post. Mayor Weyrens will ask the
City Council to review the possibility that all city meetings, including the
Park Commission, be listed in the Hitching Post.
A motion to adjourn was made by Dave Keller and seconded by Jerry Rennie.
Dave Keller
Acting Secretary