HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 04.03.2025Laurel Park Board Minutes for April 3, 2025.
In attendance were Richard Klose, IrvWilke,Tom Canape, Paul Kober, Michele Mize and Jon Rutt.
Matt Wheeler was in attendance for the city.
Renee Studiner was a visitor. She has not been officially assigned to the Park Board yet.
The meeting was called to order at 5:31.
Public Comment: Some people were wondering about a community garden. Michele Mize directed them to the
individuals trying to organize a community garden.
Minutes from March 6 meeting —Tom Canape made a motion and Richard Klose seconded; motion passed.
New Business
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3Exxon/Mobil Money - $283,000 can be spent if in the C1P or the budget. There is $75,000 budgeted for improvements
in this fiscal year.
4 Merging with the Tree Board New Ordinance —An Ordinance was passed around and discussed. The Ordinance will
be sent to Brittney with a recommendation that the board be made up of 4 council members with no less than 3 or
more than 8 additional at large public members.
5 Other Parks— Nutting Park is up for a sprinkler system and needs sidewalks on the west and south side forthe new
school kids. The backstop at South School is being moved by the Little League to Nutting Park.
6 Riverside Campground/other items —The shower building demo is done. Greg Lapp has returned and agreed to
additional duties at the park for free parking.
7 American Legion Building at Riverside Park— No movement. The large tree next to the building needs to
be removed.
8 Riverside Park/Lead Cleanup— Moving slowly and waiting for the Health Department to complete
inspection.
9 Riverside Hall/Lions Club — Some discussion on the condition of the ceiling and adding
insulation. $14,600 in the budget for building maintenance. Tom Canape moved to make
improvements to Riverside Hall with a cap of $10,000. Richard Klose seconded; the motion
passed.
10 Bathrooms at Billie Riddle Splash Park— Discussion followed on sources of money. Matt will be researching bathroom
options.
Other Items
American Legion and the Shooting Sports organization are interested in using the Laurel Rod and Gun
Club building. Discussion on what needs to be done. Tom Canape will do some research.
An $850 grant for trees came in for being a Tree City. Thompson Park will get new trees in the fall
during the Arbor Day celebration.
May 15t is the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:34
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--CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA--
-*ORDINANCE NO. [insert Number]**
**WHEREAS,** the City of Laurel recognizes the need to enhance efficiency,
communication, and collaboration in managing its parks and urban forestry programs; and
**WHEREAS,** the City seeks to optimize resources, promote unified decision -making,
and ensure effective oversight of parks and tree -related initiatives by consolidating the Park
Board and the Tree Board into one entity; and
**WHEREAS,** this consolidation aligns with the City's commitment to sustainable
development and the effective management of natural and recreational resources for the
benefit of residents and visitors;
**NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL,
MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS:**
**Section 1: Creation of the Parks and Trees Board**
The Park Board and the Tree Board are hereby merged into a single entity known as the
Parks and Trees Board ("the Board"). The Board shall be responsible for overseeing all
matters previously under the purview of both the Park Board and the Tree Board.
**Section 2: Membership**
(a) The Parks and _frees Board shall consist of [Insert Number] members, appointed by the
Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
(b) Members shalt be chosen to reflect diverse expertise and interests in parks, recreation,
urban forestry, and environmental stewardship.
(c) Terms, qualifications, and procedures for appointment shall follow [Insert Relevant City
Policies or Ordinances].
**Section 3: Duties and Responsibilities`
(a) The Board shalt provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the
management, development, and maintenance of parks, traits, recreational facilities, and
urban forestry programs.
(b) The Board shall advise on policies, programs, and budgets related to parks and tree
management.
(c) The Board shalt coordinate community outreach, education, and engagement efforts to
promote parks and trees within the City of Laurel.
'Section 4: Meetings**
The Board shall meet regularly, at Least [Insert Frequency, e.g., once a month], and comply
with the open meeting requirements of the State of Montana. Meeting schedules, agendas,
and minutes shall be made publicly available in accordance with [Insert Relevant
Statutes].
**Section 5: Transition**
(a) Existing members of the Park Board and the Tree Board shall continue to serve until the
Parks and Trees Board is formally established.
(b) The Mayor, in coordination with the City Council, shall oversee the transition process,
including the appointment of initial members and the integration of responsibilities.
**Section 6: Repealer**
Any ordinances or resolutions in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
*-Section 7: Severabitity,,'--
If any provision of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shalt remain in full force and effect.
**Section 8: Effective Date**
This Ordinance shall become effective on [Insert Date].
**PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Laurel, Montana, on this [Insert Date]. **
**APPROVED:**
Mayor, City of Laurel
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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