HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 11.02.2023AGENDA
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THURSDAY, November 2,2023
5:30 PM
The meeting was called to order- at 5:31 pm by Iry Wilke. Board members in attendance were Paul Kober, Phyllis Bromgard,
Jon Rutt, Richard Herr and Iry Wilke. Matt Wheeler was present.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
.for an indiviclual speaking under Public:lnput is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not ori the agenda.
No public Input.
Eli Rivers and John Rivers were visitors.
General Items
1. LPB October 5th 2023 minutes. Phyllis Bromgard made a motion and Richard Herr seconded. No
discussion and motion passed.
New Business
2. Skate Park Group Presentation. No one from this group attended.
3. Shower Building Use at Riverside Park. Matt said the building is in very bad shape and discussion
was on possible re -purposing or complete replacement of the building. Matt will research some
possible cost options.
Old Business
4. Riverside Park Income for the year. FY 2022 was $19,000, and FYTD is $1.6,000. Matt commented
that the part time employee and the volunteer host has worked real well for the year and will be
continued next year. The RR Spill job brought in $80,000.
5. Other Parks in Laurel. The playground has been fixed at Lion's Park. The contractor for the
installation of the Splash Park has been notified of legal action, should the install not be completed
by April 30`x', 2024. Nutting Park playground needs some repairs.
6. American Legion Building at Riverside Park. Iry reported the progress looks good. The City of
Laurel has fronted/financed this project and the auditors have noted this situation needs to be
corrected ASAP.
7. Riverside Park - Lead Cleanup. Discussion followed about options to cover up, reclaim/remove,
or some other option to be able to re -purpose the grounds for beneficial use.
8. Riverside Park - New Building. Discussion occurred as to the poor condition of the Rifle Club
Building and the Rod and Gun Club Building. We should try to minimize further damage to the
buildings until a plan and fundraising can occur to repair and possibly move to a less compromised
spot in the park.
9. Russell Park project. Lighting for the playground was quoted at $14,000. Richard Herr moved and
Phyllis Bromgard 2nd a motion to recommend City Council proceed with the installation of
lighting for the new playground at Russell Park. Motion passed.
10. Lions Club agreement for the old Jaycee Hall. The contract is on the agenda for the next City
Council workshop on November 71h.
11. Concrete Social Activities for Parks. Jon Rutt made a motion to recommend to City Council that
Stone Age Concrete products be used for permanent memorials in the parks. Richard Herr 2" d,
Motion passed.
Other Items
License Plates benefiting Laurel Parks will be available January 1St, 2024.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 pm.
Announcements
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DATES ES T REMEMBER
December 7th is the next meeting.
Submitted by Jon Rutt