HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 05.01.2025 Laurel Park Board Minutes for May 1, 2025.
In attendance were Richard Klose, Iry Wilke,Tom Canape, Paul Kober, Phyllis Bromgard, 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 5:34.
Public Comment: None
1. Minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting—Phyllis moved to approve, Michelle seconded, and
motion approved.
New Business
1. Capital Improvements Projects Review — Some discussion about the bathrooms at Billie
Riddle Splash Park and Richard Klose made a motion to budget $100,000 to be allocated in
the next budget period for new bathrooms. Tom Canape seconded, and motion was
approved.
Old Business
2. Exxon/Mobil Money— Matt recommended a sprinkler system be installed at Nutting
Park. This would be the last park to need a sprinkler system. Park Board agreed.
3. Merging with the Tree Board New Ordinance - Reviewed ordinance with red lining from
discussion with the mayor and Kurt Markegard.
4. Other Parks - Employees hired for the summer.
5. Riverside Park Campground/Other items — Code is working now for the on-line rental. 4
spots are rented now, and Greg Lapp is doing chores for his free rent.
6. Riverside Park American Legion Building — So far, the city has invested $100,000 into the
building and the Legion has invested an equal amount with money and donated time per
Richard Klose. Now the building is being used for veterans to gather before or after memorials
at the National Cemetery.
7. Riverside Park Lead Cleanup—Nothing to report
8. Riverside Hall Lion's Club — Frustration with the response from contractors to try and get
some quotes for repairs. BB Gun Club installed a new front door. Lions are working on getting
windows relaces and some discussion involving the ceiling repairs and the insulation. A new
handle was installed on the back door.
9. Bathrooms at Billie Riddle Splash Park— Mid May Opening, having a Handicap and a regular
Port a Pottie installed for the summer.
10. Rod and Gun Club Building— Nothing to report—some discussion of possible uses followed
and what to do with the mounted heads in the building.
Other Items
Tuesday 7' of October will be tentatively set for Arbor Day 2025. Waiting to schedule with 411
Graders. Phyllis has a picture book on Arbor Day.
Hired Bricklayer to fix shelters
Next meeting June 5tn
Meeting adjourned at 6:20
Title 12-STREETS,SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 12.28 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS _11C_T^_-?
Chapter 12.28 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS AND TREES AND BOULEVARDS*
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12.28.010 Creation and establishment of a c vy+t 9a4_boa.F4Park and Tree Board.
There is created and established an advisory board to the that shall be kngWn as the
tP for the= of Laurel("Boar ") hich shall consist of--
tubers who
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- ;_: •_7o : ,i.The members shall come from diverse interest groups including,but not limited to,school
teachers, club members,homeowners,business owners, park _-` -!-?-professionals and/or representatives from 1.
the government.
(Ord.06-08(part),2006)
12.28.020 Term of office.
The term of office for the members shall be four years
In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member,his or her s ssor shall be
appointed for the unexpired portion of the respective term. /, (SA
(Ord.06-08(part), 2006)
12.28.030 Compensation.
Members of the board shall serve without compensation
(Ord.06-08(part), 2006)
12.28.040 Operation.
The -,oard shall select its own officers(if any), make its own operational rules and regulations to govern its
meetings,schedule its own meetings-dates and times for the convenience of its members and shall keep a record
of its proceedings.All meeting dates and times shall be posted at Hall.A majority of the members shall be
a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ord.06-08(part), 2006)
12.28.050 Park hA-F Park and Tree Board authority.
A. The J _- of the shall have the authority and discretion to:
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1 Promulgate and develop proposed ordinances, rules and/or regulations that govern the general use of
all r l_, parks with consideration of public input for presentation to the ---it.,•=>• - t +r'' I for
consideration and adoption by the + :•= t. ]:-_ -
2. Establish a proposed permit system to provide for an advanced reservation system for the exclusive
use of a _park or _r� park improvement by a person or group to be administered by -F c,
staff upon approval by the =rt :+++-1I;
3. Prepare and adopt proposed rules or regulations governing or limiting the possession or use of
alcoholic beverages in parks by any person or group of people,including establishment of a
proposed permit and registration procedure for the possession or use of alcoholic beverages by any
group of people to be administered and enforced by staff and/or the = t-police when
applicable upon approval by the =_t- �•.r:
4. Negotiate terms for lease agreements for +:r1c, parks or other +-_�f park related improvements
with current or new users,groups or clubs on the--- --== uo-- is behalf.When completed,
the i - = 'shall present each negotiated proposed lease agreement to the
for approval and adoption by resolution of the=--r_• <•+�-- -'u'•+"-+
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B. All park ordinances, rules a regulations promulgated by the^ - =- t =' +.1 shall be
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adopted by the—:J==='__ upon recommendation by the :=—: = + +r I T -:Dj;
pursuant to this section.All rules,regulations-and/or ordinances adopted hereunder shall be posted in a
public place at each park affected thereby or be available at the office of the= --lerk-T--reasurer.
(Ord.06-08 (part),2006)
12.28.060 Park hours.
A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all • . parks shall be closed from ten p.m. until six a.m.each night.
B. No person shall remain in or upon any=- -. park during closed hours.
C. This section shall not apply to ---overnight camping areas designated •-_---- , ;• _--'
D. The children's playground equipment commonly known as"Kids Kingdom" at Kiwanis Park shall close at ten
p.m.and reopen at six a.m.
E. Any person violating the terms of this section shall,upon conviction,be punished as set forth in Section
12.28.100 of this code.
F. Applicants may seek an exemption to this section when applying for an event permit at .-:_ t; H gall.
(Ord.06-08(part), 2006)
(Ord. No.019-03, 12-10-19)
12.28.065 Fees and charges.
The-,_[ _ =- I shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for the use of the pool,parks
and/or recreation areas and facilities owned by the ---= t, by annual resolution after a public hearing.
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(Ord.07-06(part), 2007:Ord.06-04(part), 2006)
12.28.070 Use of tennis courts restricted.
A. -- tennis courts shall be used only for the practice and playing of tennis.All other activities are
prohibited on all- : tennis courts. No person shall use or occupy any=+,-'=ir: tennis court or any part
thereof for any purpose other than the playing or practicing of tennis
B. Any person violating the terms of this section shall, upon conviction,be punished by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars.
(Ord.06-08(part),2006)
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12.28.080 Use of Sauth-Parrd'restricted. 1
A. The following activities are prohibited at South Pond at all times:
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2, Motorized or power boating of any kind.
F Any person who violates any of the terms or provisions of this section shall, upon conviction therefore, be
punished in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.36.010 of this code.
(Ord-06-08(part), 2006)
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12.28.090 Use of motor vehicles restricted.*
A. No person shall drive or otherwise operate any motor vehicle in any=> ''= r., park except in or upon
or paved parking areas.
B. This chapter shall not apply to- vehicles in the regular operation and conduct of<:.•r-- business or to
construction or maintenance vehicles belonging to any contractor performing any work for the=� _.-_ in any
a[, park.
C. Users of Riverside Park, however, may operate vehicles only upon designated,defined roadways therein.
D. Any violation of this chapter shall,upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Section 1.36.010 of
this code.
(Ord.06-08(part),2006)
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12.28.130 Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
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12.28.180 Pruning and corner clearance
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12.28.220 Authority of aclioiningp property owner to plant or care for trees on boulevard or
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12.28.230 Removal, cutting and injury.
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12.28.260 Insects and diseases—Declared nuisance.
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