HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 [07] Jul 23 ST. JOSEPH PARK BOARD
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Minutes of ineeting held 23 July 2001
Meeting called to order by Lonnie Abbott at 7:08 pm.
Members present: Lonnie Abbott, Kyle Schneider, Bruce Berghorst, Marge Lesnick,
John Walz, Jennifer Wirz
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Berghorst, seconded by Lesnick
*Approved with correction: Chuck Muske will join us for the next meeting
Approval of Minutes from 18 June 2001: (Lesnick, Abbott)
*Approved with correction: under Chair report "...fence will continue south
on property line to lot 10."
Chair Report: The Millstream wiring project is done. Signs need to be made so we can
re-open the park
Discussion of Millstream signs:
1. Maximum stay 3 nights; for additional nights, register at City Hall, 25 College
. Avenue NW, 320-3b3-7201
2. Respect park patrons and property
3. Disorderly conduct prohibited
4. Donations appreciated
5. Quiet Time 10:30 pm- 7:00 am
6. Violators will be asked to leave
- 7. ENJOY YOUR STAY
Motion to approve these policies and table discussion of charging for electricity use
at the campsites (Abbott, Lesnick). Motion approved with one abstention.
Motion to approve purchase of sign with the above policies for Millstream Campsite
(Walz, Abbott). Motion approved.
Old Business: Light for the sledding hill will cost us $14/month in electricity and can
be put up as planned.
Work on the timer for lights will be overseen by Mike Sworski.
The City Council approved the expense request for the benches, picnic tables,
and trees.
We discussed ordering an 8-foot bench for the skating rink (est $450).
New Business:
The volleyball court will be set up soon in Northland.
Motion to recommend to City Council the purchase of the "Fun Box" (esrimated:
$7000 + shipping) and an 8-foot bench (estimated $400 + shipping) for the
skate park at the hockey rink from the Earle F. Anderson company. {Lesnick,. �
Walz). Motion approved.
Liaison Report: The bridge on the south side of Millstream is out. We are uncertain
of who will take responsibility for fixing it, but Marge will talk to Mike and
Judy about it.
Fencing at the baseball field is loose and becoming problematic. The board will
need to discuss this in more depth at the August meeting.
Frisbee golf disc pads will be budgeted for next year. Kyle will approach the
Lions about co-sponsoring this project. There are at least 2 options.
The Park Board will hold a budget meeting on Monday, July 30, 2001 at 7 pm in
City Hall. (Jennifer will not be able to attend.)
Kyle has a contact who may have some "volunteers" available to do community
service projects for the board. We will consider contacting them fQr future
projects.
Berghorst made the motion to adjourn (seconded by Lesnick) at 9:26 pm.
Note: Next meeting: 20 August 2001 at 7:00 pm at City Hall
Submitted by:Jennifer Wirz '