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Park and Recreation Board - Minutes of Meeting
Held 9/30/71
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Burgermeistef
Present were: B Molenda, D. Yahr, and Burgermeister
Minutes of Meeting held 8/26/71 were reviewed and placed on file.
Miss Kathy LeMaster appeared re the Teen Age Youth Center. She reported that $47.00 was earned for the Center by a Car ?Jash that was held in late summer. Possible opening date was discussed and it was agreed that the balance of the desks in the basement would have to be moved along with a General Clean up of building before opening. It was anticipated that opening would be in the middle of October, and that a joint meeting of the Teen Age Board of Directors and Representatives would be held prior to opening.
Mr. D. Anderly of the LMLA appeared and discussed the anticipated clean up of the lake due to dropping of the lake, and the assistance they would offer in rip-rapping the two islands off Idle Island. Question was asked as to the City Plans for dredging of City Owned Parks on the Lake? No definite plans have been made at this time pending study and cost of operation.
A letter from Ron Ford, President LMLA was read concerning the Boat Launching Sight at the end of Emerald Drive on Jewel Crest. A report was made that seeding/sodding of the baren lands, has b~een accom- plished this week. A report was made with regards to the "No Parking Signs" which request was denied by the Public Safety Committee. Upon recommendation of the Traffic Department of the Police Department. Resolution 55-69 was discussed with regards to using these lands for a Boat Launching Sight. It was felt by the P & R Board that the wants and the needs of the citizens warranted such action.
Mrs. Smart appeared with regards to the Country-Side Theatre Group. Permission was granted for continued use of Idle Isle Building for storage purposes and also the use of one dressing room for a work shop. Mrs Smart also thanked the P & R Board for the use of the Building in the past as a storage area. The group also committed themselves to providing assistance with Chaperons for the Teen Age Youth Center.
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Al Larsen appeared with regards to L.O.L. expenses unpaid for the
year 1971 and 1970. No action was taken pending study of request.
Joe Beatka appeared with programming of baseball within the City for the 1972 season. It was generally agreed to accept his proposal and contract him as Baseball Commissioner for the year
1972. He is to appear at the next meeting after questions were raised with possibility of his representation on the MAA Board of Directors and also the cost of insurance for the entire program.
Land Procurement in iqard 1 was discussed and is pending dedication of lands by the Schmidt family upon approval of their request for Planned Development.
Upon a report from Mr. Kangas due to poor response for the Tag Football League for this fall such program would be dropped and further studies made for 1972.
Building facilities of storage and toilet areas were discussed for Lions Park and Kurth Park. It was agreed that Mr Schickowski would continue with his plans and try to have plans ready at the Next meeting for TWO (2) similar buildings of approximately
20 x 20 in size, to afford a storage area for recreational equipment and maintenance equipment. Also to provide toilet facilities similar to those at Horn Field. An estimate will have to be made
regarding the extend of sewer lateral to the building along with connections of the well at Kurth and the Providing of water at Lions Park
Meeting adjourned at lo:15 P.M.
ister Robert A. Burger-me
Chairman