Park Board Minutes 1993 05-12-93 PARK BOARD MEETING
MAY12, 1993
Meeting called to order by Pres. Steve Bridge. Those present
were Cindy Davidson, Dave Dockstader, Dave Sclimelzle, Mary
K. Price: Board members Becky Johnson, Rec. Dept . and Don
Peck City Engineer.
The ordinance creating City Recreation Board had been studied
by board members. Don Peck suggested the city park program
might be cordinated with Park Board duties. Recomendations
should come from Park Board. Park Board could have one full
time man and use a second through summer. City could use
second man during winter months. Park Board or a committee
should make plans - Long term - and decide what we hope to
do in next year. If. Scott is to be our full time man it might
be wise to include him on our committee.
Dave Dockstader reported from committee made up of interested
organzations. They were of the opinion now is the time to
push the building or concession stand . They have $30, 000
donated and contractors are donating time to the project.
Any money making idea would be welcome. It will be constructed
on City property. It was agreed Park Board would maintain
it 3 months and possibly School the other montlis . Electricity
will be cities responsibility.
Don Peck four steps lie felt we must go through to get building
on way.
1 . floor plan in Dr. Englers office.
2 . cost statements
3 . Definite description of donations ( in writing)
4. timing and finances
Steve asked if City could have courts stripped at Basketball
courts near pool. Don will order this done. $200 rough estimate.
Problems and possible solutions for diamonds were discussed.
Baseball mix will be put on diamond 5. Bare spots will be
sodded . Benches are being made. Water will be put several
places on diamonds, it will be necessary to water. sod. Edging
and gravel should go in before benches .
Flowers are being placed around Gazebo.
Becky reported the golf outing was a success. A college student
will teach soccer. The equipment expenditures will be minimum.
Discussion of use and equiping the newest park on Freemont .
Suggestion was made to allow the children say what equipment
they would like and have a contest naming park. No decision
was made.
The golf ranger people on Rt 47 South of city will teach
golf at their location.
Sand Volleyball will be given if there is enough interest .
Net is okay but will need ball.
Cindy moved seconded by Dave Dockstader that we accept the
minutes as printed . Carried .
Becky presented bills. Dave Schmelzle moved accepted by Dave
Dockstader that bills be paid. Motion carred.
There was a short discussion on changing the golf outin to
Bristo, Blackberry Course cost to be compared for next year.
Meeting Adjourned.
Next meeting June 9, 1993
Diary K. Price
Secretary