HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Committee Minutes 03.04.1998MINUTES
PARK COMMITTEE
March 4, 1998 4:00 p.m.
City Hall
PRESENT: Andy Loebe
Mark Mace
Druann Kerns
Steve O'Neil
Greg Thomas
William Staudinger
Larry McCann
Miles Walton
Bill Brennan
Mike Kirschenmann
Larry LeBxun
The Soccer Club and Police Reserves were present regarding the
usage of the men's softball complex on E. 8th.
Miles read a letter he received from Yellowstone County Park Board
(2-11-98) concerning administering parks.
Larry McCann said that if some club wants to use and maintain the
park he has no problem letting them do so. His concern is that the
clubs maintain the parks, not the city.
The Soccer Club wants to use the complex and Steve O'Neil stated
that they would also maintain it.
Larry stated that the City will not provide water unless the park
is annexed into the city. Mark Mace thinks that there is a well
located in the complex.
Mike Kirschenmann said the Police Reserves has the manpower to help
with the maintenance and in conjunction with the Soccer Club they
should be able to do the upkeep on the park.
The Little League also uses the diamonds at the park for practice
fields. They are also in agreement to help with the upkeep and
maintenance of the park.
Discussion on the city's liability if we are to administer the
parks just outside of the city limits.
Motion by Larry McCann, seconded by Bill Brennan, to take over
administration of all the parks within our jurisdiction. Motion
carried.
Motion by Larry McCann, seconded by Bill Staudinger, to turn
over all of the maintenance and upkeep of the park on E. 8th to the
Soccer and the Police Reserve. And, if they discontinue use of the
park the city does not have any responsibility for the upkeep and
the park will revert back to as it is now. Motion carried.
Motion by Larry McCann, seconded by Bill Staudinger, that any
improvements made to any park be approved by the city, and then it
becomes the property of the city if the park is an annexed park.
Motion carried.
The organizations will provide a list to the park committee of the
people who will be administering its usage and to contact for usage
of the park.
Druann Kerns was present representing Aviation Week which will be
held the week of May 11-15. They are requesting that the park be
closed on May 13, 14, & 15.
Motion by Bill Staudinger, seconded by Larry McCann to close
the park may 13, 14 & 15, and to supply up to 10 porta-potts for
the event. Motion carried.
Greg Thomas was present representing the Little League and Legion
ball clubs. He presented a list of improvements they would like to
do at the Park in the near future.
The committee reviewed the list. The storage shed has already been
improved. The committee wants to get together and go to the park
and review the list.
Discussion regarding the leases for Riverside Park. Larry stated
that he has met with all of the organizations and they are on track
with their improvements. Larry suggested that the committee set
some exterior standards on the buildings for the clubs to follow.
He will bring more information to the next meeting.
Motion by Bill Staudinger, seconded by Mark Mace, to extend
all of the leases at Riverside Park for another 3 months or until
Joe Leckie is available to approve of them. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Miles Walton, Chairman