HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 [09] Sept 26 Saint Joseph Park Board
Meeting Minutes, September 26, 2011
Members Present; Lonnie Abbott (Secretary), John Anderson (Chairman), Andrew Deuhs,
Marguerite Fogerty, Sharon Young, Lori Bartlett for Terry Thene (Staff Liaison).
Members Absent; Chad Hausmann, excused -Bob Loso and Terry Thene
Meeting Called to Order; 6:30pm
Approval of Minutes; Motion to Approve — Lonnie, 2 Marguerite; Approved!
Approval of Agenda; Motion to Approve — Lonnie, 2 ° d- Marguerite; Approved!
Treasurers Report; Motion to Approve — No changes so it was not reviewed.
Liaison Reports;
Bob Loso — Unavailable!
Lori Bartlett for Terry Thene —
a. City Council would like for the Park Board to complete a per park itemization on the 5-
year Capital Improvement Plan. Lori will make a new column for the Park Board to
include 1/2 -cent Sales tax. So the council will know what projects the Park Board would
like to use those monies. The Park Board will complete the Capital Improvement Plan at
the next meeting in October.
b. The Park Board budget will receive $39,000 park dedication fee from the first phase of
the Saint Benedict development.
Old Business;
a. After a discussion on creating a defmition for a classification of what we consider a
regional park, John put together a definition with parts of earlier discussions. It was
agreed upon, a motion was made. Motion Approved 5 - 0.
b. With the continued destruction of our cities parks by vandals, John developed a "Letter to
the Editor" that was in the latest issue of the Saint Joseph News leader requesting
residents of St. Joseph to notify the city police department if they see anything suspicious
in any of our parks with the hope that we can catch the perpetrators and bring them to
justice.
New Business;
a. Sharon Young gave an update on the Summer Recreation Program.
• The past 3 -years there has been an increase in participation and this year was no
exception.
• There are issues related to obtaining permission to play baseball games on certain
fields but a proposal was prepared with next year in mind and will be brought to
the forefront next spring.
b. Policy review on city park usage, including fees and charges.
• Frisbee golf and camping fees are by donation only and it was discussed about
apply a charge for the Frisbee golf tournaments. The campground charge is more
difficult but it was thought that if donations are not made that the possibility of
not supplying electricity for campers. Further discussion is needed on these two
issues. Our two shelter rental fees are $80 (w/ $100 damage deposit) and are at the
high -end for parks rentals in some of our neighboring municipalities.
• Other opportunities that could possibly generate funds are sign space rental such
as the marque sign on Hwy. 75 and possibly starting a "round -up program ". This
program is where participants will round their water /sewer bill up to the nearest
dollar. It was also discussed about the possibility of having another marque type
sign on the County Road 2 re- alignment.
Adjournment; Motion to Adjourn - 7:40 pm by Lonnie, second by Marguerite. Approved!
Next Meeting; October 26, 2011 at 6:30pm in City Hall.
Lonnie Abbott
Park Board Secretary