HomeMy WebLinkAbout[03] January 26 Minutes
St Joseph Park Board Minutes
January 29, 2018
6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Government Center
Members Present: John Anderson (Chairman), Marguerite Fogarty (Secretary), Andrew Deuhs,
Jodi Keehr, Terry Thene (Staff Liaison), Sharon Rennie, Alissa Rennie, Lori Bartlett (City
Finance Director)
1. Call to Order: 6:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes: Approved
3. Approval of Agenda: Approved, with addition of playground equipment to New Business
4. Treasurers Report:
Lori Bartlett, City Finance Director, was present to review the Financial Report with the Board.
The report showed that $2,453.75 is still available to use for Phase 2 of the dog park. She
informed us that the Council has acknowledged the need for the Monument repair. They are
seeking ways to fund this.
5. Liaison Reports:
A. Lori Bartlett (attending for Matt Killam):
The Council has adopted the budget and capital plan.
The City Council has notified the Township that the City would like to annex the property by
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April 1. The purpose is to manage development. Any questions should be forwarded to Judy
Weyrens.
B. Terry Thene:
The Council has approved some equipment updates. One improvement is on the vehicle used to
water flowers, allowing more water to be hauled and safer operation.
Electric heat has been installed in the hallways at the Millstream Shelter to prevent pipes from
freezing if doors are left open during use. Warranty work will be done to repair some settling
cracks in the east hall at the shelter.
Terry reported that the dog park has gotten good use. The Staff was able to salvage the drinking
fountain from demolition of the old shelter. This will be a substantial savings when providing
water for the dog park (Phase 2).
The Staff is looking at moving the volleyball court to the location of the old building.
6. Old Business:
A. Setting Meeting Dates and Locations for 2018:
Feb. 26-St. Joseph Government Center
March 21-Public Input Meeting for East Park-6:30, St. Joseph Government Center
March 26-Wobegon Shelter
April 23-Centennial Park
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May 14-Cloverdale Park
June 25-Nothland Park
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July 23-Klinefelter Park
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August 27-Millstream Park
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September 24-Hollow Park
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October 22-St. Joseph Government Center
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November 26-St. Joseph Government Center
December-no meeting
B. Update on Community Ed Summer Rec Program
No update at this time.
C. Other Old Business
None
7. New Business:
A. Moving Forward on East Park:
1. Review of existing Site Plan for East Park:
The Board reviewed the original Master Plan for East Park. An aerial view of the Park without
designated improvements was thought to be a better presentation for the Public Input Meeting.
2. Consider a Date for Public Input:
After considering the February and March calendar with scheduled meeting dates, it was decided
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that March 21 would be the date for the Public Input Meeting. Notification could be included in
the March Utility Bill, as well as The Newsleader. Features might be suggested by the Board and
may include a parking lot, canoe launch area and trails.
The Board considered forming a subcommittee to work on the East Park planning process
(** additional note: It was decided that a subcommittee isn’t necessary. A representative from
SEH will be present at our regular February Meeting to get our input. The Newsleader will be
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invited to attend to encourage interest in the March 21 Public Input Meeting. Additional
planning meetings may be necessary**).
3. Review SEH agreement
The Board reviewed the SEH agreement, including costs involved.
4. Discuss renaming process:
The renaming process could be brought up at the Public Input Meeting.
B. Priorities for 2018:
Priorities include:
1. East Park
2. Playground equipment for Millstream
3. Phase 2 of dog park (water facilities)
4. Pickle Ball, Ga Ga ball
5. Move volleyball court
C. Other New Business:
Playground Equipment at Millstream:
Our budget for this is $40, 000 and we need to see what is available considering an age group of
pre-school to approximately age 10.We need to have at least 2 quotes comparing like equipment.
Ordering early would give us a discount. Terry will send us links for several companies. The
Board should review these before discussing it at our February Meeting.
8. Adjournment: 7:00