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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Park Board met in regular session on Monday,
September 27, 2021, at 6:30 PM at City Hall
Meeting called to order at 6:30, at the City Government Center
Members Present: Abby Lyon, Elijah Stenman, Linda Butenhoff, Keith Schleper, Tim Rocky
CitV Representatives Present: Rhonda Juell, Ryan Wensmann
Approve Agenda: Rocky made a motion to approve agenda; seconded by Stenman and passed unanimously
Consent 89 enda: Stenman made a motion to approve agenda; seconded by Lyon and passed unanimously
a. Minutes — Requested Action: Approve the minutes of July 26, 2021
b. Treasury report — Requested action: Approve the financial report
Staff: Wensmann talked about sun shade features. Purchase price would be between $5,000 and $25,0000.
Another option is to plant fast growing trees to keep the natural feel of Klinefelter Park. Board decided to plant
fast growing trees instead of shades at this point.
Gaga ball will be delayed until spring
Klinefelter Park: Wensmann reported that the trail will be redone. City engineer does have numbers worked out
for projects. Still waiting on bids.
Discussion was held about the type of restroom. Decision was made to get a bid on a permanent two room unit
that would include a urinal, a toilet, changing station and running water in each, with a water fountain out front.
Centennial Park: Juell reported on the Community Night. About 80-90 people were in attendance. Wensmann
spoke to the group about park rules and answered questions. Police officers were introduced and talked to the
group. Fire fighters were introduced and talked about their jobs. People went and checked out the fire truck and
police car. We provided burgers, chips and water (donated by Traut Wells). Some families brought water and
pop to share. Cultural Bridges brought some Sambuusa to share as well as some prizes for kids' games that
were played. Older boys came to play basketball and we discussed with them the importance of cleaning up
the area when they finish playing.
Discussion about removing the volleyball court and replacing with a basketball court. Soccer field option was
discussed and decided it was not flat enough. Decision was made to remove the volleyball court and try to get
a basketball court in its place. Will try to get concrete donated.
Millstream Ball Fields: Ryan is having trouble getting estimates on removal of fencing. Short discussion on what
to do with the fields, fix and keep or put something else in there. Pickleball was discussed as well as skate
park, possibly update soccer field, keep one softball field.
Winterfest: Medallion hunt will start a week before the Fest, about Jan 23rd. We will have a kickoff of some kind
on Friday, January 281h. If the medallion is found by then, the prize will be awarded at that time. We will talk to a
couple bar owners to see if they will host some activities both Friday and Saturday night. Saturday during the
day we are looking at doing dog sled rides, skating, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, sledding, snow art,
kids crafts, hot coco, face painting. Music at the sledding/skating park. Movie on the side of the building Friday
night. Find businesses willing to host an event and have their name on a sign. Possibly close part of the street
downtown for activities.
Adjourn: Rocky made a motion to adjourn at 7:35; seconded by Schleper and passed unanimously.
Rhonda Juell
Recreation Director
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