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St Joseph Park Board Minutes
July 24, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Klinefelter Park
Members Present: John Anderson (Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty (Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Matt Killam (Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff Liaison), Sharon Rennie, Jodi Kehr, Alyssa
Rennie, Judy Weyrens
1. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes: Approved
3. Approval of Agenda: Approved with addition of budget discussion
4. Treasurers Report: Report accepted
5. Liaison Reports:
a. Matt Killam:
O’Reilly Auto Parts walls are going up.
There were updates completed on Pump Station 1, with minor repairs.
b. Terry Thene:
The Millstream Pavilion is progressing. Rafters will go up today. The expected
completion date is August.
There are no vandalism issues to report.
Field Street is likely to open next Tuesday.
6. Old Business:
a. Council Action on Dog Park:
The vote by the City Council to approve the Dog Park was unanimous. Fencing could go
up as soon as this week. Northstar is preparing the signage.
b. Millstream Building Update:
(see Terry Thene’s report)
c. Summer Recreation 2018 District 742 Community Education:
District 742 can manage and promote Community Education programming for St. Joe.
Discussion followed with ideas, including T-Ball, Softball, Basketball, Arts and Crafts, as
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well as Music and Theatre. On August 1, from 5-7, we are invited to meet at the
Government Center to brainstorm ideas with Community Education group. John and
Marguerite may attend.
d. East Park Direction Forward:
The Initiative Foundation has funded parks for communities. We would ask for $10,000,
as a matching grant. This would orchestrate a facilitator, involve the public and come up
with a final plan.
7. New Business:
a. Tree Selection for Dog Park and Others:
Trees to be planted in the Dog Park will include, Pine, Fire Maples and River Birch.
The pavers were donated by Borgert Products. $550.00 will be used from our budget to
install the pavers.
b. Initiative Foundation Grant Application:
(see East Park Direction Forward)
c. Budget:
Discussion will continue and finalize at the August meeting. We will look into the
possibility of using a current court, such as the tennis courts or hockey court as a Pickle
Ball Court. Terry is going to check dollar amounts for the project.
Adjournment: 6:53