HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree/Park Board Minutes 02.05.2026 Laurel Park-Tree Board Minutes for February 5, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 5:26 by Tom Canape at the American Legion Building in
Riverside Park.
In attendance were Iry Wilke, Brent Edgmond, Renee Studiner, Paul Kober, Tom Canape, Richard
Klose, Phyllis Bromgard,Joe Holzwarth, and Jon Rutt.
Guests— None
Public input—None
General Items
1. LPB Minutes for January 8, 2026— Iry Wilke moved to approve and Richard Klose 2"d the
motion. Approved
New Business
Old Business
2. Renting Riverside Park in August 2026—Plan changed to tentatively one night.
3. Billie Riddle Splash Park Toilets—Still looking for sewer line.
4. Riverside Park Campground/Other items—All campers and leftovers have been cleaned up.
5. American Legion Building at Riverside Park— Meeting here tonight and got the tour, looks
very nice.
6. Riverside Hall/Lions Club— Lighting has been approved and contractor is working in the hall
for sheetrock upgrade. Some discussion on the old fixtures and how to dispose of those
items. Paul asked how to get the $10K for repairs. Insulation will wait till fall.
7. Laurel Rod and Gun Club Building—City Council discussed using the building. Matt will
check the sewer status and see if repair is an option. Matt will be checking the status of the
plumbing in the building. Water leak was found near the building. The Rod and Gun Club
was asked if they were interested in championing the building again. Some discussion
followed about someone working on the building. Power is connected but shut off.
Discussion on possible fundraising for Riverside Park.
8. Tree Board Business—Arbor Day Grant Paperwork has been submitted. October the 6th�
2026 is Arbor Day at Thompson Park this year. Some discussion followed on the event. Joe
will research the grant. Lu Anne Engh will still advise.
Other Items
Tom is working on a bus tour of all the parks. Jon asked for the budget report on the Park
Department. Richard Klose will chase that down.
Next month's meeting will be on March 5, 2026.
Adjourn 6:33
Submitted Jon Rutt