HomeMy WebLinkAbout[03] July Minutes St Joseph Park Board Minutes
July 25, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Saint Joseph City Hall
Members Present: John Anderson(Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty(Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Sharon Rennie, Troy Goracke, Matt Killam(Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff Liaison)
1. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
2.Approval of Minutes: Approved
3.Approval of Agenda: Approved, with additions to New Business: Skateboarding, Pickle Ball
4. Treasurers Report: Approved. John would like Laurie to attend our next meeting to answer
questions.
5.Liaison Reports:
A. Matt Killam:
Fortitude Senior Housing was approved by the City Council.
B. Terry Thene:
The crew has been very busy due to heat and rain.
Some vandalism has occurred at Centennial Park. There is still some talk of installing cameras.
Movies in the Park is scheduled for next Tuesday. Approximately 300 people attended last
month.
People from across the country will be attending a Frisbee Golf Tournament here next week.
6. Old Business:
A.Wobe2on Trail Development Guest Pete Theismann
Pete shared a map showing the 3.2 mile extension of the trail from mp81 to Waite Park. It will be
a"Rail w/Trail", a 10 foot trail built on an easement next to the tracks. An 8 foot chain link fence
will be constructed on the north side. Trains will continue service once a day at 10 miles per hour.
Several private landowners have been or will be contacted regarding this easement. Closing with
the Railroad is set for July 28"'.
Terry asked Pete about the possibility of partnering with St. Joseph in the construction of a canoe
launch at the East Park location. John will attend one of their meetings to discuss this possibility.
B.East Park Possibilities:
See above discussion.
C. Klinefelter natural flora preservation:
The area has been sprayed. Results are progressing as hoped. Terry will have another update for
the next meeting.
D. Millstream Priorities:
1. Park Shelter: Mechanical drawings were not available at this point.
2. Doe Park: After Terry showed a map, the area adjoining the current soccer field is agreed by
the Board to be the best possible location. He looked into the cost of a"people/pet drinking
fountain". These are very expensive. Some concerns regarding the wet soil in parts of the site
were voiced. By the next meeting we will have some specific numbers for amount of fencing,
costs, etc. The project would not begin until next spring.
3. Field Sports—Soccer, Rugby: We are considering maintaining these fields and placing the
Dog Park next to the current Soccer field.
4.Access: We will not pursue a new access at this time.
5. Performance Area: Troy suggested holding some kind of event as a fund raiser for this
structure. John is going to find pictures of a possible plan and share with the group at the next
meeting.
E. Other Old Business: Matt reminded members to take pictures of the parks and send them to
him.
7. New Business:
A. Skateboarding: John was contacted by a resident asking if we have any equipment for this
activity. Terry reported that we still do. Some discussion followed with the acknowledgement of
the importance of the location because of sound, etc.
B.Pickle Ball: This item was tabled at an earlier meeting because of cost. It is a popular activity,
however, so discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Matt asked the group if we would like to hold a Grand Opening for the new Foot Golf site. John
suggested it be held during our September 27 meeting at 6:30, which would be at the Northland
Park location. Matt will take care of refreshments. Donors would be invited to attend.
8.Adiournment: 7:30