HomeMy WebLinkAboutCemetary Commission Minutes 02.13.2018 Cemeterv Commission Meetina 2/13/2018
Members present:
Tom Nelson, Richard Klose
Richard Herr,Dave Gauslow
Kenneth Olson 1r.,Wallace Hall
Others Present:
Kurt Markegard '
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Richard Klose opened the meeting at S:lOpm. I
No Public comment i
Ken Olsen was nominated by Richard and seconded by Wally and unanimously approved.
Reviewed the Cemetery Commission minutes from 9/12/2017 Minutes were moved for approval by Ken
and seconded by Wally and passed unanimously. �,
Reviewed direction of Cemetery items and issues discussed in prior meetings along with the Cemetery I!
master plan which will be brought to the next meeting.The culvert was discussed from the county
property to our property.The Mayor stated this would be one of the agenda items for the upcoming
joint Laurel City/County meeting.
It was discussed to pinpoint one or two items such as section marker signs and or kiosk to decide to
focus on at the next meeting until those items have been completed.There was discussion about
looking into donations once we establish hard costs for the next project or two and perhaps find
someone to champion the cause to work on soliciting donations.
Kurt gave an update on soil being brought in at no cost for burials.The commission generally agreed
that Bruce,the cemetery caretaker should be involved in the roads,kiosk and signage issues as he has
an unique perspective.
The money that is available in the capitol improvement fund for the cemetery will be brought by the
clerk/treasurer for financial considerations at the next meeting.
The meeting concluded with some discussion that the Co-Chair should be a council member on a citizen
member and this will be addressed at the next meeting.
The commission wanted both Sign for Cemetery and Kiosk Improvements added under"Future
Meetings".The next meeting will be May 15,2018 at S:OOpm in the Council Conference room.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Tom Nelson