HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 01.04.2024AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
PARK BOARD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2024
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
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.
Meeting was called to order at 5:32 by Irv Wilke with Evan Bruce, Jon Rutt, Richard Klose, Tom
Canape and Matt Wheeler in attendance. No guests or visitors.
Richard K moved and Evan B 2nd a motion to leave the present slate of officers the same. Motion
passed.
General Items
1. LPB Minutes December 07, 2023 – Richard K moved and Tom C 2nd to approve the minutes.
Motion passed.
New Business
2. Cameras in the Parks – Nothing new to report
Old Business
3. Shower building use at Riverside Park – After some discussion of possible uses for this building
and the cost of repairs, Jon R made a motion to recommend removing the building and Evan B 2nd.
Motion passed.
4. Other parks in Laurel – Sprinkler at Kiwanis Park was discussed, and Irv will talk to the Mayor.
The fencing at Splash Park is almost complete and looks very nice. The Splash Park contractor and
the City have agreed to the Splash Park being completed by April 30th, 2024 or the City would
seek damages.
5. American Legion Building at Riverside Park – Waiting on the plumber to trim out to complete the
building.
6. Riverside Park - Lead cleanup – A discussion followed on the options to clean up the lead
contamination if there is a problem was discussed. Some direction is needed so we can proceed
with allowing beneficial use of the area. Some contacts have been identified and Irv, Tom and Jon
will follow up with information.
7. Riverside Park - New Building – Discussion on the benefits and uses of a new building, rather
than complete repair or refurbishment of existing buildings.
8. Lions Club agreement for the old Jaycee Hall – Waiting on Lions International.
9. Concrete Social Activities for Parks – Discussed at City Council, but no action taken yet.
10. Lighting at Russell Park – The budget committee approved the bid from Ace Electric for $14,000
and has issued a contract to proceed.
Other Items
None
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Announcements
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Meeting was adjourned at 6:42
Next meeting is February 1, 2024
Submitted by Jon Rutt