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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Park Board met in regular session on Monday,
August 23, 2021, at 6:30 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Linda Butenhoff, Elijah Stenman, Abby Lyon, Kelly Beniek
City Representatives Present: Recreation Director Rhonda Juell, Public Works Director Ryan
Wensmann, Community Development Director Nate Keller
Approve Agenda: Beniek made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Stenman and
passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Lyon made a motion to approve consent agenda; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
a.Minutes -Requested Action: Approve the minutes from July 26, 2021.
b.Treasurer's Report -Requested Action: Approve the July 2021 Financial Reports as presented.
Staff: Keller reported the council approved the Architect for the Community Center, HMA Architects. The parklet
survey is live and the parklet will be up until Labor Day weekend.
Council: Beniek reported that a fire pumper tanker is being looked at to purchase in 2022. The other
departments are finalizing their budgets.
Hollow Park: Swing seats are on order; weeds have been sprayed several times and for the last time (product
is safe for pest and humans after it dries); it's been a bad year for weeds; product comes from Cold Spring
Coop; slide can't be fixed, it is warped from the sun; looking at cost for smaller kite type shade to be put in; the
border is fine, will look at new once this one starts falling apart.
All parks need wood chips, see what is left at the end of the year for budget.
Klinefelter Park: walking path was the main concern from survey; quotes are being given for the redo and
possibly widening of the path {20+ years old). City Engineer recommended grinding up the old as a base and
then new asphalt. Other results of the study included more security/police presence, cameras, and lighting in
the parking lot and around the trait; restrooms. The Park Board's top priorities are: 1. Restrooms since money
is already set aside, discussion on where: connected to shelter or at gravel opening to park; 2. Walking path; 3.
Lighting; 4. shade
Centenn ial Park: Vandalism and trash continues to be an issue. Will put a trash bin closer to the basketball
court. Look at getting better lightning in the park. Post Park Rules and Ordinances as well as park times.
Community gathering, possibly a BBQ. Park attendant or adopt a park program. Discussion on the lack of use
of the volleyball court, for volleyball, used for digging holes instead. Possibly putting a basketball court instead.
Millstream Ball Fields: Ryan is getting estimates on removal of fencing. Short discussion on what to do with the
fields, fix and keep or put something else in there. Phase one is to take care of fencing and asphalt. Discussion
of keeping one ball field and possibly putting in pickleball courts and/or splash pad where the other one is
Mountain Bike Trails: Keller reported that the local bike club can't take on any more trails in the near future.
Talked about looking into a Pump Track, partnering with Pineview Park. Lyon will look into that.
East Park: application was submitted for regional designation, there are also other avenues for funds if
Regional designation is not successful.
SnowFest: January 28-30 due to full moon
Next board meeting we will discuss what activities to have; call Mary Bruno for help; Medallion Hunt that John
will help with. Looking into dog sled rides, snowman or snow art contest, hot cocoa, talk to Jaycees, etc; park
board members work some activity.
Next meeting is Monday, Sept 27, 6:30, City Hall
Adjourn: Stenman made a motion to adjourn at 7:48PM; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously
Rhonda Juell
Recreation Director