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Home My WebLink AboutPark Board Minutes 10.04.2018MINUTES 10/04/2018 05:30 PM City Council Conference Room A Park Board was held in the City Council Conference Room and called to order by LuAnne Engh at 05:30 PM on 10/04/2018. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 1. Public Input Citizens nam, address the committee regarding my item of city business no on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on mty item not on the agenda. a. Others Present: John Chatwood, LSEP President; Jason O'Rear, LSEP; Howard Rickard, Laurel Jaycees; Evan Bruce, Yellowstone Historical Pres. Board; Jamie Krug, 4-H Shooting; Wayne Moller, YMCA 2. General Items a. Both August and September Minutes were approved as written. Rich motioned, Phyllis seconded. Passed unanimously. Scot Stokes, Chairman ❑ Ken Gomer ® LuAnne Engh, Vice -Chairman ® Richard Herr ® Amy Pollock, Secretary ® Iry Wilke ® Phyllis Bromgard ® Kurt Markegard OTHERS PRESENT: 1. Public Input Citizens nam, address the committee regarding my item of city business no on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on mty item not on the agenda. a. Others Present: John Chatwood, LSEP President; Jason O'Rear, LSEP; Howard Rickard, Laurel Jaycees; Evan Bruce, Yellowstone Historical Pres. Board; Jamie Krug, 4-H Shooting; Wayne Moller, YMCA 2. General Items a. Both August and September Minutes were approved as written. Rich motioned, Phyllis seconded. Passed unanimously. b. Laurel Shooting Education Program (BEP): Approximately 5OKids participate. Program starts again inNovember. Iry moved werecommend City Council adopt � aap��a��(�(��|/�P.A�2 motion. Passed unanimously. LuAnne will talk to Mayor to put on Agenda. c 4-H Shooting Program: Also serves approximately 50 kids. In Rifle Club building until itwas shut down; haven't had program since then. I[they were allowed to use the Jaycee Hall, they have appropriate backdrops to protect walls with a box - type "catch" to catch the pellets. Jamie would also have them shoot closer so there is a better chance to make the shot. For Archery, There are 2 backsop nets to stop all arrows. 5Oftofnet. Has been held in Jaycee Ho|| before. Nodate set with Howard yet, but Howard is comfortable and even suggestthey shoot in the Jaycee Hall. LuAnne suggested getting insurance information to the mayor as well. The issue is the lead pellets that have a minimal amount of lead. However, Park Board Members were concerned especially since there is food served in the Jaycee Hall. There is ventilation and box fans could be used. Currently, there is nocharge tothe kids—a||was done bydonation. Iry & Kurt talked about the use of aluminum pellets instead of the lead pellets. Kurt Markegard & Iry Wilke each donated a$SOcheck and Richard Kerr ($SO)Q,John Chahwood/$20\gave cash donations atPark Board Meeting toward the purchase ofthe aluminum pellets so the program could still be free, but also safe in the Jaycee Hall with no lead contamination. Iry moved to recommend the city accept the proposal from the 4-H Shooting Program with the exception that they use aluminum pellets only. Phyllis seconded. Vote passed unanimously. d. We are currently waiting on Sam for the Horseshoe Club lease to be finalized. 3. New Business a. YMCA COO, Wayne Moller reported wehad a"good summec"Overall the lifeguards liked the membership plan. LuAnne mentioned we needed more advertisment and suggested an article in the newspaper in the spring. Lifeguards didn't recall any "flack" on the price increase. Ryan Smith was the manager again but probably won't bereturning since hegraduates inMay. There were "no calls" to complain which the City was happy with. Only complaint was lack of shade which is scheduled to go in next spring. b. DOJ: City Council approved the contract and sent it in today. Kurt let the DOJ know the Resolution was coming their way. FWP has verbally agreed to make the purchase ofasingle vault toilet through their channels and then xvecould reimburse them. Still need to get flood plain permit. Verified our current jet rod N truck can clean it. KUEngineering bworking onpermit. Need to identify the tasks and move forward. c. Shooting Complex: President ofthe Tri -County Sportsmen and Treasurer ofthe Laurel Rod & Gun Club met County Commissioner, John Ostlund at the proposed site. Mr. Ostlund was very positive and encouraged them to move forward. Working to get on the agenda for the next Airport Authority meeting. May have toaccess tostate ground d. 4. Old Business a. Swimming pool shade posts are not here yet but will be installed ASAP in the Spring so they will be ready for the season. 5. Other Items a. Phyllis said the Lions Club has raised almost $4,000 toward the pathway around the pond. Schess|er'shave also agreed todonate alot ofthe material, and an Engineer is donating his time to do a survey. 6 Announcements a. The Park Board adjourned at 06:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Amy Pollock Secretary NOTE: This meeting isopen tothe public. This meeting b;for information and discussion of listed items. 91