HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 12.07.2023AGENDA
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5:30 PM
COUNCIL i!
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Iry Wilke. Board members in attendance were Paul Kober, Richard
Klose, Jon Rutt, Richard. Herr and Iry Willie. Matt Wheeler was present.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding airy 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: Jake Haan and Phil Cramer were visitors.
General Items
1. LPB November 2, 2023, Minutes:
Richard H motioned and Richard K 2"d approval. Motion passed.
New Business
2. Motions for the City Council:
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. Matt Wheeler will present an estimate of $14,000 to the Budget
committee.
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 2nd, Motion
passed. This was presented to the workshop and the council was receptive. Should be
up for vote at the next meeting.
Old Business
3. Shower Building Use at Riverside Park — No discussion or action
4. Other Parks in Laurel
Some discussion followed on sprinklers for Kiwanis Park. Another bid id being sought.
Lions Park playground equipment has been repaired. Nutting Park playground
equipment needs some repairs and nothing new on Fir Field.
5. American Legion Building at Riverside Park
Richard K brought pictures of the progress in the building and all that is left is trimming
out the plumbing. NEW has tentatively conunitted some funds to the project with a grant.
A lease will be negotiated with the City for the American Legion group to move in and
start using the building.
6. Riverside Park - Lead Cleanup
Some discussion on options available to allow use of the area.
7. Riverside Park - New Building No discussion or action
8. Lions Club agreement for the old Jaycee Hall
Lions International is reviewing the agreement to allow the local club to execute.
9. Concrete Social Activities for Parks
See New Business comments.
Other Items
Jake Haan and Phil Cramer presented a proposal to improve the dugouts at the Little League
Fields in Thompson Park. Richard H made a motion to approve and Richard K 2nd. Motion
passed.
Dead Wild Geese at South Pond have created somewhat of an issue with Raptors feeding on the
Geese, which have Avian Flu and are dangerous to handle or consume.
Riverside Park Camping has had some issues with squatters, but the Police have been very
helpful with removing the problems.
Announcements
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's
ability to 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 Sox 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street,
Laurel, Montana.
DATES S Tf REMEMBER
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January 4"', 2024 is the next meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 by a motion from Richard Herr.
Submitted by Jon Rutt