HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 09.04.2025 Laurel Park Board Minutes for September 4, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 5:30
In attendance were Iry Wilke, Michele Mize, Phyllis Bomgardner, Tom Canape, Paul Kober,
Richard Klose, and Jon Rutt.
No Visitors or Guests
1. LPB Minutes for August 7, 2025 —Michele Mize moved to approve Tom Canape 2"d the
motion. Approved
2. Exxon/Mobil Money— In Budget
3. Merging with Tree Board New Ordinance—Members need to submit new requests to
the mayor to serve on the new board.
4. Other Parks - Sidewalk in Nutting Park comes up for vote September 9. Sprinkler for
Nutting Park has been submitted to City Council.
5. Riverside Park Campground —Good cash flow this summer. 4 campers abandoned and
hauled to the solid waste site. Complaints about the lack of tables for every spot.
Michele made a motion to buy more picnic tables up to $5000,Tom 2"d and motion
approved. Tent spots do not have a concrete pad to set tables on, discussion about
solutions followed.
6. American Legion Building- No change on the building and the tree that was in the way
was$10K to remove. Possible Fire Department training.
7. Riverside Hall/Lions Club - Windows are done for this year. Possibly some painting this
year yet. Discussion on the new ceiling replacement and then insulation.
8. Billie Riddle Splash Park—Discussion on when to close for the season. It was decided to
see how the weather holds. Toilet options discussed.
9. Laurel Rod and Gun Club Building—Laurel Rod and Gun Club is still paying for electricity
from NWE. Needs to be transferred to city. We still need Council clarity about the ability
to use the building.
10. Tree Board Business—Arbor Day will be October 7th. Ice cream will be served to the 4tn
graders who attend. 3 trees will be planted in Thompson Park.
Other Items
None
Next meeting October 2
Adjourn 6:17
Submitted Jon Rutt