HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 09.07.2023AGENDA
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PARK BOARD
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5:30 PM
Called to Order at 5:31 with Iry Wilke, Jon Rutt, Paul Kober, Richard Heir, Richard Klose, and Phyllis Bromgard. Matt Wheeler and
Michelle Mize were also 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 oil any item not on the agenda.
No Public Comment. An email was presented on comments for the Skate Park presentation at the Council Meeting
September 5.
General Items
LPB August 3, 2023 minutes — Paul Kober moved and Jon Rutt seconded to approve the minutes.
Motion Approved
New Business
2. Voles in Fireman's Park — Matt said the City took care of the problem.
3. Concrete Social Activities for Parks — Some literature was attached, and discussion followed about
some ways to integrate this into Laurel Parks. Left on the agenda.
4. Sprinkler System at Kiwanis Park — Matt had one quote of $87,000 — Gather more information.
5. Possible new Building at Riverside Park and Lead Cleanup — Salvage of Lead is complicated and
ultimate use of the area will determine the level of removal. Also, the berm is part of flood control.
Old Business
6. Bike Park at Fir Field — Dirt is there. City may sculpt the dirt for now. Homeless living in the trees
in the area.
7. Walking and Bike Path in the Laurel Area —No Activity.
8. Splash Park and Pool Building at Thompson Park — Building painted and contractor is sick
9. American Legion Building at Riverside Park — MDU will be running a line over to the building.
Sheetrock and FRP are being delivered to finish the interior. No leach field attached to the septic
tank and it will need to be pumped.
10. Riverside Park — 2 trees struck by lightening and will need to be removed at a cost of $9,400.
11. Russell Park project On schedule to be completed end of September. Police Chief is researching
cameras for Kiwanis and Russell Park.
12. Lions Club agreement far the old Jaycee Hall — City Council is working on it and the high cost of
. insurance.
13. LARC Proposal or Rod and Gun Club — No representative.
Other Items
14. Matt was going to recommend to the city attorney that the pool building and the ball field lease
be used as the template for the Lions Riverside Park Community Hall lease. Done
15. Discuss Railroad bridge recovery lease money is $11,500 to date received.
Announcements
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participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk's Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Next meeting is October 5, 2023
Adjourned at 6:40.
Jon Rutt