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CITY OF LAUREL
PARK BOARD
THURSDAY, December 1, 2022
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by Irv Wilke with Richard Herr, Richard Klose, Evan Bruce, Phyllis Bromgard, Paul Kober and Jon Rutt in
attendance. No city representatives in attendance.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
No Comments
General Items
1. Approval of Park Board Minutes of November 3, 2022
Evan B moved Paul 2nd and the motion was approved after correcting the minutes. A second bid
had been submitted for the doors at the American legion Building by Dale and Jax for $9,900.00.
New Business
2. “Love for Lexie” Melissa Saylor for Park Donation. No one attended
3. Skate Park Group. No one attended, but Jon reported that the group has a grant to build a Skate
Park if the City can allow a location. No action taken.
4. Park maintenance District was approved last meeting and sent to City Council and no action has
been taken yet.
Old Business
5. Playground Equipment at Lions park-Nothing reported. Rotary Benches have been located and
the pads are ready for concrete. Weather allowing.
6. Fir Field Bike Park is waiting for dirt.
7. Splash Park at Thompson Park is raising funds with 2 fundraisers coming in December and
February. Approximately $130,000 in the bank with another $25,000 probably coming in before the
end of the year. No reports or status from the City.
8. Lighting and Electrical Project at Riverside Park is done.
9. American Legion Building has had work done on the HVAC and checking on insulating. MDU
is not sure if they have an active line to the building and so the City may temporary propane to
get it heated. Some options still being considered for new doors.
10. Riverside Park Updates. Jon motioned for the City to investigate finding extra slots to camp in
at Riverside Park for use by contractors for CHS and Richard H. 2nd. Motion approved.
11. Riverside Park Other Buildings. The shooting building and the Rod and Gun Club building
were vandalized recently, and no more information was available. Evan motioned to see if the
City could install cameras at Riverside and Lions Park for security and Paul 2nd. Motion passed.
12. Building Reservation System. No update, but again an enterprise fund was discussed. We sent a
motion to the City Council earlier this year and have not seen any action.
Other Items
Discussion of the maintenance at Jaycee Hall and how will the consumables (toilet paper, cleaning
supplies, etc) be handled.
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Announcements
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DATES TO REMEMBER
13. Next meeting January 5, 2023
Meeting was adjourned at 6:12
Jon Rutt