HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 03.07.2013 MINUTES
City of Laurel
Park Board
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Called to order @ 5:33pm
Members Present: Chairman Mark Mace
Gretchen Paulson
Bruce McGee
Amy Pollock
Chuck Dickerson
Staff Present: Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director.
1. Public Comments —Levi Foster, a scout from local Troop 400, and his father, Mike
Foster asked the Park Board and Public Works Director, Kurt Markegard, for ideas for an
Eagle Scout Project. Several were recommended including putting signs up in the parks
naming the park and hours of operation, building benches and a sign for the new "park"
where land was donated on 12 St., and maintenance at Kids Kingdom. They will
consider the suggestions and report next month as to his decision.
2. Riverside Park buildings were then discussed. Kurt reported it will cost approximately
$40,000 to restore the Rod & Gun Club, $16,000 for the Caretaker's Building, and $15-
$20,000 for the American Legion building.
3. The Park Board unanimously voted on a Resolution to make the safety corrections for
safety violations noted in the January Park Board meeting based on the Public Works
Director, Kurt Markegard's recommendations. Chuck Dickerson made the motion and
Gretchen Paulson seconded it.
4. Chuck Dickerson also recommended possibly reusing the fencing around the tennis
courts for other projects such as along the ditch.
5. Billie Riddle Endowment: Mark will call Sam Painter, City Attorney, to find out how to
go forward to have the funds changed to a spray park as the endowment received will not
build a new pool as originally hoped. "Something for the kids."
6. In order to move forward with our Park's Maintenance District we need to have a Master
Plan to show our needs and plan if the funds are approved. Years ago, former Park Board
Chairman, Kate Hart talked to Jolynne from an engineering firm in Billings concerning a
Master Plan. Gretchen Paulson then made a motion for the Park Board to recommend to
City Council to use Park Improvement funds to set forth a Master Plan. Bruce McGee
seconded it. It was approved unanimously.
The Park Board Meeting adjourned at 6:21 pm.
Submitted by
Amy Pollock, Park Board Member