HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 12.05.2024CITY OF LAUREL
PARK BOARD
5:30 PM
Public Input: Citizens may address the conunittee regarding any item of business that is not on the agencla. The duration
fbr 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 Visitors
Meeting called to order at 5:33 by Iry Wilke with Evan Bruce, Jon Rutt, Richard. Klose, Paul Kober, and
Tom Canape in attendance. Matt Wheeler was in attendance for the City.
General Items
1. LPB Minutes November 7, 2024 — Tom Canape moved, Richard Klose 2"d and motion passed to
approve the minutes.
New Business
2. White Buffalo Foundation Playground — No one in attendance
Old Business
3. Other parks in Laurel — Trees in Thompson Park have been trimmed, but still look in tough shape.
Should be in good shape when spring comes.
4. American Legion Building at Riverside Park — Materials are here to finish and will be installed after
the holidays.
5. Riverside Park - Lead cleanup — Kurt Markegard is pursuing a decision from Riverstone Health.
Testing and results will be used to determine the usage for the future.
6. Riverside Hall - Lions Club — Still moving forward with new windows and a new rear door in the
new year.
Other Items
1. Tennis courts — some further discussion with location. Richard Klose moved to install the new
courts east of the Thompson Park shelter, where the ice rink used to be located. Evan Bruce 2nd
and motion passed. Fire department concerns were cleared up for the 4"' of July and $1100 has
been raised so far.
2. Skate Park funds will be held by the Laurel Montana Community Foundation for a future
Skateboard Park.
3. Riverside Park — Greg Lapp, who camped for free the past two summers, will not be allowed
back next year. The National Historic District designation was discussed and the impact it may
or may not have on restoring the buildings in the park was discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:22 — Next meeting is January 2"d, 2025
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