HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04a] Minutes St Joseph Park Board Minutes
June 27, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Klinefelter Park
Members Present: John Anderson(Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty(Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Sharon Rennie, Troy Goracke, Jodi Keehr, Matt Killam (Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff
Liaison)
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Approved
Approval of Agenda: Approved
Treasurer's Report:
$50,000 addition is designated for East Park.
Terry reported no new additional expenses.
The Board approved the report.
Liaison Reports:
Matt Killam:
Lodging Tax will affect Super 8 Motel and CSB. Money from this tax could be used for tourism
in St. Joe.
Two new developments are planned for the City; Country Manor Senior Living and Fortitude
Senior Living.
Terry Thene:
Three grills have been removed from former campground and placed at Klinefelter Park.
Seasonal help has assisted in maintaining parks.
"Movies in the Park" at Millstream Park will begin its season on June 28"'at 9:00 P.M.
Terry is getting a quote for new roof over bleachers on the softball field.
Old Business:
A. Klinefelter Natural Flora Preservation Tour
The Park Board toured the progress of the improvement. The area has been burned and
Round Up applied. The process will continue, with new planting beginning this fall.
B. Millstream Priorities:
1. Park Shelter
A Power Point was presented to the Council. $2,000 was approved for completing
plans for mechanical and electrical.
Matt suggested we include play equipment into the plan. The Board agreed.
2. Dog Park
There are potentially three choices of location for this at Millstream. Many agreed the
ideal location would be the Soccer field. Terry will do some research on fencing to
make it as cost-effective as possible.
3. Field Sports-Soccer, Rugby
See above
4.Access
The current access to Millstream was discussed. The Board discussed the difficulties
of this access-especially when exiting the Park. Discussion was held regarding a new
access point at the old Co. Rd. 3. The July meeting will be held at City Hall in order
to use those facilities to view a large map and look at possible locations for access.
5. Performance Arena:
John suggested we move forward with this.
6. Development of Park System Portfolio
Each Board Member has been assigned a Park to take pictures. These photos can be
placed on a"zip drive" and given to Matt or photos can be emailed to Matt. Judy has
some professional photos that could be used to update the website.
7.Award Program for Park Benefactors
Tabled.
8.Adopt a Tree
The Board was reminded to look at the Redwood Falls website. They have a good
model for this project. Matt felt that photos of Parks he receives from us could be
incorporated into this.
C. Other Old Business:
None.
New Business:
1.East Park Development
John is going to invite Pete Theismann to join one of our meetings. We will ask if the
County would like to join us in the development of a canoe access.
2. Other New Business
Matt has acquired 3 lock boxes. After refurbishing them, one will be placed at
Klinefelter, one at the Foot Golf location and one at the potential Dog Park. Visitors
could use these for donations.
D. Adiournment: 7:07