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Meeting called to order by John Anderson at 6:42 pm.
Members present: John Anderson, Joe Braun, Fay Gretsch, Marge Lesnick, Claudette Klein,
and Liaison Bob Loso.
Members absent: Irma Lanier, Darwin Erickson, Rich Schultz.
Approval of minutes: Marge Lesnick approved and Joe Braun seconded. Suggestion to have
date of next meeting. in minutes.
Liaison Report:
Bob Loso stated that Bleachers in Nlemorial Park will be completely installed by Sept. 17.
All cement has bee completed in Centennial Park, will seed or sod to complete project.
Entrance to Morningside Park should be completed by October 1.
Budget was cut from $20,000 to $10,000. Grant in process and will hear by November if
a rejection or will re-apply.
Park budget has to be completed by September 15. Priorite?s anc~ changed need to be
made by that time.
Perimeter of sand box in Morningside should be completed this year but not placed near
tree line.
Regarding a ramp for skateboarding as quoted in the St. Joseph Newsleader was not
favorably received by the City Council members.
Old Business:
Nesting signs are at the City Hall for 3 weeks already. Need to be posted.
Sand box in Morningside originally had a suggestion of size 60 x 70. Bob Loso and
Marge will possibly stake out the area and possibly make it smaller or the size
of Centennial Park. Check with Darwin to get a bid on 60 x 70 or less.
Fall Cleanup date: October 6 and 13 for BFI to pick up appliances, etc.
Fay will check with Lions regarding the requested volleyball court. Park Board will
have approval of whatever concept they decide upon.
Summer Recreation Program may be put up for bids next year. Not completely satisfied
with program this year,.
An interest has been shown for a Babe Ruth baseball program and cost could be around
$6,000 for equipment and uniforms and a coach.
Hollow Park has a new bench and garbage recepticle. Swing set should be here in about
2-3 weeks.
Centennial has two new horse shoe pits.
New Business:
John will contact Rich Schultz to see if there is some reason for not attending Park
Board meetings the last few months. ile will find out if he wants to resign or a
dismissal is in order if no attendance in September.
Reminder: Any member may have an item put on the agenda, please call John Anderson.
Next meeting will be September 26, 1994.
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
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