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Meeting was called to order by John Anderson, chairperson, at 6:30 pm.
Members present: Marge Lesnick, Fay Gretsch, John Anderson, Richard Schultz, Irma Lanier,
Joe Braun, Claudette Klein and Liaison, Bob Loso.
Absent member: Darwin Erickson
Correction to minutes of June 21: Cloverdale 3rd and 4th money was designated for Morning-
side Park not including Northland Park. Minutes approved following correction.
Liaison report: Letter sent to City Clerk from Thell family regarding danger of high slide
for younger children. A recommendation was made by Claudette Klein to remove high slide
because of potential liability problems and potential injury, and seconded by Fay Gretsch.
A friendly amendment was made by Marge Lesnick to have high slide replaced by some other
equipment.
City donated $600 along with other donations amounting to $309 from various groups: Legion,
Women of Today, Jaycees, for t-shirts for Summer Recreation program.
Fence has been installed in Morningsi_de park.
Border around Centennial park will be installed sometime in August.
Hockey rink will be moved in fall.
Centennial Park bathrooms must be completed according to the ADA code.
Bob Loso has invited Ken Hiemenz from the City Council to the next meeting regarding
Korningside park as he has some important information regarding that park.
Denny K$tzner checked out plans for Morningside Park with Richard Schultz and Darwin
Erickson. A plan was brought to the July meeting. Further discussion will be at the
next meeting with Mr. Hiemenz.
Budget should be compiled and turned in to Bob Loso to be presented to the Council. If
not all monies are used for current year, same may be designated for use in a future year.
It was suggested to have an open meeting in September regarding Cloverdale and Hollow
Parks closure. Letters will be sent to adjoining residents by the City Clerk.
It was suggested by Marge Lesnick to have a SLOW: CHILDREN AT PLAY ~-1~aceB on the corner
of Birch Street near all three parks. Traffic does not slow down ~.n that area. This
has been tabled until the next meeting.
Irma Lanier suggested that users of the parks do not bring in glass containers with
pop or drinks in the park. A lot of danger of glass being broken. She will check with
City Clerk if there is such an ordinance in the city.
It-was suggested to send thank you notes to the maintenance crew for the super work done
in the parks. Letters will go to Dick Taufen, Ray Bechtold, Chad Tadych, Jim M~~thaler,
and Mike Sikorski.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Claudette Klein
Park Board requests for budget of 1994
Morningside Park
Slide $900.00
Swing set (6~swings on set)7t~0.00
Back Stop 1600.00
Sand box. .560.00
Benches with back.. .240.00
Centennial Park
Benches (sand box). .450.00
Fence (8 plexes). 3000.00
Bike Rack .300.00
Half bask.~tb~ll:.coutt 1200.00
Millstream Park
Benches .300.00
Trees .300.00
Montmuent Park
Decor lights. 32G0.00
Total $12650.00
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To: Maintenance Crew of St. Joseph::
Richard Taufen
Jim Marthaler
Chad Tadych
Ray Bechtold
Mike Sikorski
From: St. Joseph Park Commission Members
Date: August 4, 1993
Thank you to all of you for the great work you are doing in the
St. Joseph Parks. They look very nice and well kept up.
Mem:~ers
John Anderson
Joe Braun
Darwin Erickson
Fay Gretsch
Claudette Klein
Irma Lanier
Marge Lesnick
Richard Schultz