HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree/Park Board Minutes 10.02.2025 - Revised Laurel Park Board Minutes for October 2, 2025 Corrected
The meeting was called to order at 5:30
In attendance were Iry Wilke, Michele Mize, Tom Canape, Paul Kober, Richard Klose, and Jon
Rutt.
Public input—Shawna Hopper spoke on renting Riverside Park for an event the 1st weekend in
August 2026. It would be a public event for the region. She would like to use the entire park,
and wondered about the possible charges?
1. LPB Minutes for^ z September 4, 2025—Richard Klose moved to approve Tom
Canape 2"dthe motion. Approved
2. Exxon/Mobil Money—There is some left
3. Other Parks -Sidewalk is done in Nutting Park and the sprinkler for Nutting Park will be done
in October.
4. Riverside Park Campground —Considered a success this year, some complaints of transients
hanging around and people with reservations arriving to find their spot occupied.
Enforcement to be worked out before the beginning of next season. Picnic tables are not
purchased yet but are being worked on. Tent sites are not rented very often.
5. Riverside Hall/Lions Club—Painting on the new windows is being done. Paul matched the
trim color with other buildings and suggested that we develop a policy for future painting
projects to keep the colors uniform. Discussion followed.
6. Billie Riddle Splash Park—Closed for the season Toilet building layout needs to be
determined to start getting costs for bathrooms.
7. Laurel Rod and Gun Club Building—Nothing to report. City Council has discussed and
decided to investigate drain field conditions.
8. Tree Board Business—Arbor Day will be on October 7th at 1 PM with setup at 11:30 AM. The
3 trees have been planted in Thompson Park.
Other Items
Trees need to be trimmed or removed on the south side of the American Legion building.
The Legion will try to finish the file in the next couple of weeks in the building.
Michele, Jon and Richard have been appointed to the Laurel Park/Tree Board.
Next meeting November 6, 2025.
Adjourn 6:17
Submitted Jon Rutt