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St. Joseph Park Board Minutes
May 26, 2015
6:00 p.m.
Wobegon Shelter
Members Present:
Marguerite Fogarty (Secretary), John Anderson (Chairman), Matt Killam
(Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff Liaison), Andrew Deuhs, Troy Goracke, Jodi Keehr
Call to Order:
6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
Approved
Approval of Agenda:
Approved
Liaison Reports:
Matt Killam
:
Matt reported that street improvements were discussed at a recent Council Meeting. A full-time
Police Officer was hired. Three options are being discussed regarding a new Government Center.
Terry Thene
:
The crew is attempting to keep up with mowing. The Ballpark seeding washed away. It needs to
be re-seeded.
Old Business:
a.Public Input for Parks
Currently 106 responses have been tallied. The Board agreed this is a very limited sample
of the total population.
b.Pickleball
Tabled.
c.Millstream Shelter Report
Moved to New Business
d.Aquatic Feature Update
Process has begun to obtain pledges
e.Priorities
Top priority is the Millstream Shelter. Other priorities include dog parks and Foot Golf.
f.Wildflower Establishment at Klinefelter
Steve Heymann will join us at the July meeting to address homeowners.
g.Other Old Business
None
New Business:
a.Dog Park Advocate Mary Mundeen
Mary has heard from many people who would like a dog park in our area. Safety of the
location is an issue to be considered. John shared the fact that our budget is very limited.
He said there is power in an advocacy group that could form and come up with funding
possibilities. Mary agreed to work on forming a group.
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Location possibilities were discussed. The drainage area south of 1 St and north of the
Wobegon Trail was walked by the Board and considered a good possibility. Terry is
going to check into the feasibility of that location. The Board will discuss this at the June
22 meeting. (Centennial Park)
b.Millstream Shelter Expenditure:
Terry and John met with the architect who designed the Waite Park facility. The cost
would be $7,500 to provide blueprints. Troy made a motion to use Sales Tax Money (up
to $7,500) to have blueprints drawn for a new Millstream Shelter. Andrew seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
c.Foot Golf
Matt researched the specifics of this sport. Typically they are located at existing golf
courses; however, Northland Park seems to be a possible location. Matt and Terry will
continue research on this project.
d.Other New Business
None
Adjournment: 7:15