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St Joseph Park Board Minutes
June 26, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Saint Joseph Government Center
Members Present: John Anderson (Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty (Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Sharon Rennie, Jodi Keehr, Matt Killam (Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff Liaison)
1. Call to Order: 6:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes: Approved
3. Approval of Agenda: Approved
4. Treasurers Report:
Motion to approve made by Jodi, seconded by Sharon.
5. Liaison Reports:
A. Matt Killam:
Cash and checks have been received in Donation Box at RV dump site.
Field Street curb and gutters are complete. Trees will be installed after irrigation system is in and
grading finished. Preparation for trail is happening now.
Downtown city block improvement has been approved.
B. Terry Thene:
The bike repair station at Wobegon was installed and vandalized shortly after. Terry notified the
Trail Association. They will repair and handle maintenance. Steps are being taken to deal with
ongoing vandalism.
The north edge of Centennial will be fenced off and yellow posts removed.
Construction at Millstream is going well.
6. Old Business:
A. Review of Dog Park Power Point:
The City Council has tabled this project.
Matt presented a power point with the Park Board that he will use at a Council Meeting. Items to
be presented include:
*Reasons for constructing a Dog Park in this community
*Donations received and total amount ($5,025)
*Funds still needed
*Cost breakdown
Discussion followed with the Board’s approval of Matt’s Power Point.
John made a motion for Council’s approval for the creation of a Dog Park. This would include
$15,000 for Phase 1 ($10,000 from City Funds, $5,000 from donations). Phase 1 would include
fencing, mulch, signage (to include rules and donators), trees, gravel and dispenser for “doggie
bags”.
Phase 2 and 3 would be dependent upon funding and could include water access, concrete or
pavers, a shelter and expansion to accommodate varieties in dog sizes.
The motion was approved.
B. Discussion of rules for Dog Park:
The Park Board approved the rules Matt included in his power point.
C. Millstream Building Update:
Current progress is the back-filling. Water Service goes in next.
John and Andrew will meet with Lions to discuss specific needs for storage, etc.
D. Summer Recreation 2018 Thoughts:
John proposed having a student from SJU, CSB or SCSU supervise the program.
The Park Board was asked to consider possibilities. Discussion will continue.
E. East Park Direction going forward:
Judy has submitted for State Bonding ($600,000) for the project cost (50/50).
7. New Business:
A. Monument Legacy Funding:
The legacy funding will be re-submitted.
B. Other New Business:
None
8. Adjournment: 7:17