HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 05.02.2024
MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
PARK BOARD
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 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.
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 by Irv Wilke. In attendance were Richard Klose, Tom Canape,
Paul Kober, and Jon Rutt. Matt Wheeler was also in attendance.
General Items
1. LPB Minutes April 4, 2024 – Richard Klose moved and Tom Canape seconded approving the
minutes. Motion approved.
Old Business
2. Other Parks in Laurel – Three new trees planted at Kiwanis Park for Arbor Day, Splash Park is
done, and a Grand Opening is TBD. Two new employees have been hired for the summer
maintenance. Summer help at Riverside Park is working and Greg Lapp is back to watch the
Campground. Some discussion followed about installing temporary or portable shower facilities
for the Campground.
3. American Legion Building At Riverside Park – Drywall is installed and finishing is in progress.
4. Riverside Park - New Building – Nothing New
5. Riverside Park - Lead cleanup – Nothing New
6. Lions Club agreement for the old Jaycee Hall – Done deal.
7. Concrete Social Activities for Parks – Getting a catalog for City Hall to have.
8. Lighting at Russell Park – Completed.
9. Tennis Court uses and status – Old courts are covered, and sprinklers have been installed. Will be
hydroseeded at a later date.
New Business
10. Kiwanis Park Irrigation – Next budget year.
Other Items
License Plates raised $400 in the first month of sales.
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. 5100, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10,
Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
Next meeting is June 6th.
Meeting adjourned at 6:11
Submitted by Jon Rutt