HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 [01] Jan 22-- ~ ST. JOSEPH PARK BOARD
_- ' St. Joseph, MN 56374
Minutes of meeting held January 22, 2002
Meeting called to order by Lonnie Abbott at 7:05 P.M.
Members Present: Loony Abbott, John Walz,~Marge_Lesnick, Jennifer Wirz, Bruce
Berghorst, and Kyle Schneider. Members Absent: Chuck Muske
Guests: Rick Heid and Bob Herges
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Marge Lesnick, seconded by Bruce Berghorst. Motion
approved.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bruce, seconded by Marge. Motion approved.
Chair Report: Riek Heid and'Bob lierges met with the board to discuss park,~dedication
funds foraew Planned Unit Development {PUD) south of Baker Ave.. Heid and Herges
- showed plans that would involve a paved pathway from Kleinfelter Park, 'through the
development, and~to possibly connect up with the~trail adjacent~to Kennedy Elementary
school. While •.the board member liked the proposal, questions of ownership.and trial -.:
~'"' responsibilty~arose: The Board decided`to see if~they could get some clarification from
the City Attorney or City Clerk on ownership of land through the PUD and our roll of .
maintenance and security of the trail throughout the development:
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- Old Business: Family Fun Days was another success. Thanks goes out to Marge for all
the prizes she was able to obtain from all of the_area'business. Thank You's'to all who
donated is posted on the Community Access Channel, and personal 'Thank You's are also
being mailed out.1'h~.anks„for everyone's time, .effort, and donations within the Board. - _ . ... _.
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lvi8rge ieceived a'tharik you. from the Woman's Shelter'for ~Famrly #S1-on- e:. oar - :- _ _. _._.
donation during Christmas. .
New Business: Kyle stated that they would like to schedule the spring fund raiser for
May 4 & 5, and only sell brats on S aturday the 4th. Motion by Marge to allocate fixnds of
$250 to setup the tournament. This amount covers the tournament sanction fees,,
certification ofumpires, and umpire fees. This money to come out of the Pazk Board
fiu~.draising portion of the budget. Seconded by John. Motion approved.
Kyle stated that in next months meeting, we should discuss the use of Memorial Baseball
Park. Kyle stated that he felt that the Boards responsibility is for park safety on the ball
field and not everyday use maintenance. Similar to the Rec. Association on.the softball
fields. The Board is going to look into getting more use out of the baseball field; possibly
renting the field out to other baseball teams in the summer and football in the fall. Then
using rental fees for upkeep on the field
Liaison Report: Kyle stated that all capital projects are on hold until the State funding is
„ tied for the City. Kyle stated that we should prioritize our projects when final
budget funding is approved in June. The only items we can be spending funds on are
trees, skateboard rail for skating park, anal Millstream signa.ge.
Motion by Lonnie to approve $75 for signage down at Millstream Park for the Softball
fields and camping. Seconded by Marge. Motion approved.
Motion by Marge to purchase the skateboard rail for the skating park. Seconded by
Lonnie. Motion approved to purchase skateboard rail.
Kyle stated that Dick and the' new Building Inspector would like to be on next month's
agenda. As would Ted Schmidt for Avon Lumber -representing Northland Edition, to
discuss park dedication funds.
Marge stated that she received a call from a member of the SJU/CSB Senate inquiring
about reserving the hockey rink on Feb. 1 for a boot hockey tournament. They would
like to reserve the rink from 3 P.M. to b P.M., which Marge stated is the slowest time for
usage of the rink. Motion by Marge to approve the use of the hockey rink for. 3-6 P.M.
on Feb. 1, with the stipulation that the Board to be able to use the Blue Screen for
advertising our Summer Fund Raiser. Motion seconded by Bruce. Motion approved,
with Lonnie voting against it. Feeling that the rink should not be reserved, but open to all
St. Joseph residents.
Motion to adjourn by John. Seconded by Lonnie. Adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Next Meeting -February 19, 2002 at City Hall.