HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 09.05.202430 P
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will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 by Iry Wilke with Evan Bruce, Tom Canape, Paul Kober, Richard Klose, Jon Rutt
and Phyllis Bromgard in attendance. Matt Wheeler was present from the city.
No Visitors
General Items
1. LPB Aug 1, 2024, Minutes — Richard made a motion and Phyllis 2"d to approve the minutes.
Motion passed.
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2. Income from Riverside Campground this year — Matt Wheeler reported that fiscal year 2024
through June 30 was $33,373 and year to date this year is over $10,000. It was discussed about
starting an enterprise fund for the parks.
3. Tennis Courts — Proceeding under the Laurel Montana Community Foundation.
4. Legion Baseball discussion — Jon Knaub presented a need to allow the Laurel High School
baseball program to use the Legion Field from March to May each year. Jon made a motion to
send the present contract to the City Attorney to modify it for this purpose. Richard 2 and motion
passed. Tom Canape will follow up with the City Attorney.
5. Riverside Park National Historic discussion — National Historic Application attached. This is a
heads Lip as we are not involved in the application or approval. Grants are available if we are
approved.
6. Stone Age legacy games — Rotary Cornhole set has been ordered and will be installed in Thompson
Park.
Old Business
7. Other Parks in Laurel — The signs are here for donating to the Laurel Parks fund at the Laurel
Montana Community Foundation site. Installation to follow. Laurel Tree fund has recommended
trimming trees in Thompson Park at an estimated cost of $11,000. Lion's Club investigating
painting the dock before winter at Lion's Park. Sprinkler system being installed at Mwanis Park.
8. American Legion Building at Riverside Park — Floor has been leveled and the flooring will be
installed after the walls are sealed again.
9. Riverside Park - Lead cleanup — Riverstone Health will be asked to assess the ability for uses and
recommend moving forward.
10. Riverside Hall - Lions Club — Nothing new.
11. Russell Park Seeding — Weed killer and fertilizer has been applied and paid for by the contractor.
Other Items
Nothing new
Next meeting is October 3rd
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Meeting adjourned at 6:26
Submitted by Jon Rutt