HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 05.05.2022May 5, 2022
Laurel Park Board Meeting
Started 5:35 PM by Irv Wilke, Rick Herr, Jon Rutt, Evan Bruce, Matt Wheeler, Mayor Dave Waggoner and
Paul Kober.
Public Comment:
Heather Cunning from outside of town wanted to start a community Garden at Riverside Park
Approved minutes from April 7, 2022, meeting, No minutes available so we did not approve.
New Business:
Pool cannot open due to staffing issues. Rick moved to postpone further action and Jon 2nd. Approved.
Old Business:
Andrea Johnson from the Montana Tennis Association and the USTA could not attend. Possible location
of Kiwanis Park discussed.
American Legion Baseball Lease:
Both American Legion and Little League Suggested a 25 year lease of fields each field and each year
starting at $775 for years 1 to 5, $900 for years 6 to 10, $1040 for years 11 to 15, $1210 for years 16 to
20 and $1400 for years 21 to 25. Jon moved to accept proposal and Evan 2nd. Motion passed.
American Legion Building at Riverside Park:
Richard Klose spoke on the legion investing in the building and using it. Discussion followed on the city’s
liability, and it was recommended to discuss with the city attorney.
Dirt Track:
Bike Park at Fir Field has been started and insurance has been cleared.
Riverside Park Updates:
Lions Club would like to make a closet inside Jaycee Hall to store supplies.
Other Items:
Scot Stokes has resigned from the City Council and Richard Klose was appointed to replace him and will
be the new Chairman.
We agreed to meet on June 2, 2022, for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30
Jon Rutt