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St Joseph Park Board Minutes
October 23, 2017
6:00 p.m.
New Millstream Shelter
Members Present: John Anderson (Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty (Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Jodi Keehr, Matt Killam (Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Park Maintenance)
l. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
ll. Approval of Minutes: Approved
lll. Approval of Agenda: Approved
lV Treasurers Report
Lori Bartlett, City Finance Director, attended to walk through details of the report with the Board.
Details of projects and funding through 2021 were tentatively planned.
Millstream: Future plans may include playground equipment (using the location of the old
shelter), Performance Stage and Phase 2 of the Dog Park.
Northland: Add a trail around the park
Klinefelter: Bathroom facility and gazebo with trail
Wobegon Trail: No plan at this time
Memorial Park: Possible Ga Ga Ball and Pickle Ball Courts
Centennial Park: Nothing scheduled
Monument Park: Possible repairs
Hollow Park: Name to be etched in boulder
Cloverdale: complete
East Park: Initial plan would include expanding parking lot, and a dock or some form of launch
area for canoes.
V. 2018 Budget
Discussion was held regarding the above projects.
VI. Liaison Reports
Matt Killam:
Matt informed the Board of budget information
Terry Thene:
The crew is busy winterizing and finishing mowing for the season.
Vl. Old Business:
A. Millstream Building Tour
Those attending agreed that the appearance of the building, both inside and out, look
great. It will be a very adequate space for gatherings. The view from the outside picnic
area is spectacular.
B. Summer Recreation 2018 Dist. 742 Community Ed.
Judy is waiting to hear from District 742 so we can form a committee to work on
planning.
C. Dog Park Usage Report and Grand Opening Report
The dog park is being frequently used. The Grand Opening was well attended, with
donors invited.
D. Initiative Foundation Grant-Planning East Park
Lori Bartlett is working on this.
E. Other Old Business
None
Vll. New Business:
A. Re-naming East Park-a citizen-involved process
Discussion concluded that planning stage should begin before considering a new name.
B. Grand Opening of Millstream Shelter
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The November 27 meeting will be held at the Millstream Shelter and will include the
Grand Opening. Hot chocolate may be provided. The Newsleader will be contacted to
advertise the event and a note will be added to the Utility Bill. The Lions will be asked to
do the Flag Raising.
C. Wobegon Trail Update
The paving process has begun. New trails will open in the spring.
D. Other New Business
None
Vlll. Adjournment: 7:16