HomeMy WebLinkAbout[03] Minutes St Joseph Park Board Minutes
January 25, 2016
6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph City Hall
Members Present: John Anderson(Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty(Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Sharon Rennie, Troy Goracke, Jodi Keehr, Matt Killam (Councilor Liaison), Judy Weyrens (for
Terry Thene)
I.Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
li.Approval of Minutes: Approved
III.Approval of Agenda: Approved with some items rearranged due to presence of guests
IV Treasurers Report
A memo requesting acceptance of the Financial Report as of December 31, 2015 was received.
Jodi made a motion to accept. Sharon seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Liaison Reports:
Matt Killam:
Field Street is in the design stage. Budget was approved. On Feb. 15 bids will be accepted for
Government Center. The City will hire a Director for Relationships for planning.
Terry Thene:
Terry was absent due to a death in the family.
VI. Old Business:
A. Doe Park Thoughts:
Discussion was held regarding locating this facility at the old compost site. We will
continue this discussion in February.
B. Foot Golf:
Approximately $1,500 in donations has been raised. It is set to go in the spring. Some
items are still being completed. A sign needs to be made and flags are needed for the
holes.
C. Klinefelter Natural Flora Preservation
Judy will find out progress.
D. Other Old Business:
1. Priorities:
a. New building/amphitheater at Millstream
b. Volleyball Court
c. Rugby: John will invite a member to come to the February meeting.
d. Disc Golf
VII. New Business:
A. Rec Assn. use of Softball Fields:
Mike Bader and Scott Bloch joined the meeting as representatives of the Association.
They informed the group that 5 Softball teams have shown interest for Wednesday night
events. That would require both fields. Thursday night events are not clear yet, but they
felt they would need both fields, as well.
John explained to Rec. Members that the Park Board was considering replacing one of
the softball fields with a Sand Volleyball Court. The Rec. Assn does not currently have a
lease. Reps said they have no experience with Volleyball. Their focus is softball and
would not recruit teams for volleyball leagues. Andrew made a motion to give the Rec.
Assn. a 1 year lease for softball. Sharon seconded.
B. Campground:
Police Chief Klein joined the meeting to give us some insights: Most police visits are
minimal; clean up, staying too long. However, the issues have gotten worse over the last
few years with those that abuse the intended use; staying free, staying too long, alcohol
and drug abuse. He also questioned whether the facility is up to date. Typically no
donations are made. Many who used to use this site, don't want to anymore because of
the issues mentioned. Judy said we would have to check if standards for campgrounds are
met in order to charge a mandatory fee. Permit process would require more work from
City Hall. As of right now, according to the Police Chief, the facility is getting a bad
name. Andrew made a motion to close the campground until it can be brought up to
suitable standards. Sharon seconded.
C. Adult Sand Volleyball:
(See discussion of Rec. Assn. use of Softball Fields)
D. Archery Ranee:
Possible updates. John will discuss this with Terry.
E. Opening of Warming House:
This event will be held on Saturday from 12-2. Coborns will provide cookies and hot
chocolate will be available.
VIII.Adiournment: 7:30