HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree/Park Board Minutes 12.04.2025 Laurel Park Board Minutes for December 4, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 5:27
In attendance were Iry Wilke, Phyllis Bromgard, Tom Canape, Paul Kober, Richard Klose, and Jon
Rutt. Matt Wheeler for the City.
Guests—Joe Holzwarth, 9214th Ave, Laurel, MT 59044, 406-281-4406,
joe.holzwarth.ja)gmaiL.c_,m —Possible new member
Public input—Joe Holzwarth voiced his interest in being on the board.
General Items
1. LPB Minutes for November 6, 2025—Richard Klose moved to approve and Phyllis 2nd the
motion. Approved
2. LPB Minutes for October 2, 2025, corrected—Tom Canape moved and Richard Klose 2"d the
corrected minutes. Approved
New Business
3. Board members and positions for the New Year—After the New Year, some discussion
followed of the new appointments and swearing in.
4. Laurel Music and Food Festival—A permit needs to be generated to move forward with any
action.
Old Business
5. Renting Riverside Park in August 2026-Discussed
6. Other Parks—Vacant position in the Cemetery and Parks crew. Dylan Ceasar is hired to take
that over.
7. Billie Riddle Splash Park Toilets—Nothing New
8. Riverside Park Campground/Other items—Phyllis Bromgard spoke of the American Legion
Auxiliary requesting better reflectors to delineate the entrance and the roads in the park.
Discussion followed on how it was and how it needed to be. Matt Wheeler said he will
investigate it. Paul Kober stressed a master plan for colors, roofs, and keeping the same
theme for all the buildings.
9. American Legion Building at Riverside Park—No Change, tree still standing.
10. Riverside Hall/Lions Club—Paul Kober has been coordinating the replacement of the ceiling,
insulation, and maybe some lighting. Possibly in late January or early February. The Rod and
Gun Club wish to keep using the building. The shooting groups need to consider other
options for future practice.
11. Laurel Rod and Gun Club Building—The future use has not been brought to City Council yet.
Rod and Gun Club is aware of the need to clean out their property and prepare it for use.
12. Tree Board Business—The timesheets we use for volunteering need to be turned in to keep
track of for grants.
Other Items
Next month's meeting will be January 6, 2026.
Christmas to Remember and Pearl Harbor Day is Sunday December 7, 2025
Adjourn 6:12
Submitted Jon Rutt