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Minutes of meeting July 22, 1996
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm at Centennial Park.
Members present: John Anderson, Joe Braun,Irma Lanier, Claudette Klein, Marge
Lesnick and Liaison Bob Loso.
Guests: Dave and Lois Klinefelter.
Minutes were approved as written.
Liaison Report:
Bob attended the Lion's meeting and many options were suggested such as a gazebo,
and members interested in the walking trail. Bob will receive an answer in a week
or so.
Soccer field: excavating has begun for one full field and one smaller field. Hope-
fully grass will be planted this fall on the two fields. John Anderson will check
with St. Cloud Parks to see where they purchase their goals.
Old Business:
St: Joseph Softball Park: the fence has been completed for the parking lot.
Summer Recreation Program: The program is going very well. A suggestion was made
to contact Head Start Program to take part in Summer Recreation Program.
Centennial Park bathrooms: Bob stated that some day that area would need to be
revamped completely.
Millstream Park: A suggestion was made-that a small sink be installed in the Lion's
shelter so tables could be washed after usage.
5abe Ruth League completed their season the week of July 15-19, 1996.
New Business:
Dave and Lois Klinefelter have two families that are interested in donating a sum
of money for a Big Toy or an addition to the one in Klinefelter Park. Bob gave
them an explanation of our future plans from the plat we had drawn up. They are
very interested in the way the park is coming along. A suggestion was to plant
wild flowers in one area of the park.
resident from Northland Addition was in attendance of the meeting. She may be
interested in joining the Park Board. Bob also received an application for a
new member. The two people will be invited to the next meeting.
Marge made a motion to purchase a crab apple tree for Monument Park for no more
than $150.00. Motion passed.
Irma Lanier made a motion to submit our proposed budget to the City Council for
their consideration. Motion passed.
'next meeting will be in Millstream Park at 6:30 pm on August 26.
~•'eetiny adjourned at 8:30 pm.
'•'~nutes submitted by:
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laudette Klein, Secretary