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CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IN THE
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 1996
MEMBER5 PRESENT
Tom 9aillargeon (Chair)
Jeff Bartheld
Debbie Carron
Tom Constant
Teri Kohler
Roche Martin
Bill Olsen
Darlene Solberg
GUESTS
Ron Black (Council Rep.)
Merlin Otto
Jeff Asfahl
7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting Follows:
1. CHAIRMAN TOM BAILLARGEON WILL CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Tom Baillareeon called the meeting to order at 7:00 Pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 9TH MEETING.
Jeff B. moved to accept the minutes. Tom C. seconded the motion.
3. OPEN FORUM.
Jeff B. suggested asking Heritage Committee if they are interested
in developins a historical mite in the park. Ron said maybe the
original City Hall could be moved into the park and restoring it.
Jeff B_ will talk to Joy to see if the Heritage Committee would be
interested.
4. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Nothing
S. CITY COUNCIL.
Ron informed us that the City Council more than likely will not
approve a sand point for the ice rink. They suggested a hydrant.
6. RECREATION COORDINATOR SUB --COMMITTEE.
Jeff A. brought a staff report of the Community Recreation Board and
a copy of an article about the Winter Fest that he sent to Jacquie
for the Otsego View. He also brought a description of a basket that
kids could make at the Faster E99 Hunt.
Teri moved that the egg hunt be free and the basket construction
have a fee. Debbie C. seconded the motion. We are looking at a fee
of approximately $50 to pay for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Events for the summer could include the Bike Rodeo, T -Ball, Safety
Camp, a volunteer appreciation picnic, and Ride-the-Rec.
The skating rink warming house will be in February as scheduled.
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'7. MERLIN OTTO.
Council approved scale down of 1996 Istea Grant, which excludes land
acquisition. The revised proposal must be submitted to MNDOT.
Outdoor Recreation Grant -nothing new.
Merlin suggested that we ask Elaine to submit sketch plans of any
new land development to the Park Board before meeting with the
developer so that the board will have adequate time and information
to make a decision regarding dedication fees.
Merlin passed out the attached trail system information and
indicated that it would be to our advantage to work on a bike -way
plan.
He also distributed and explained the 1995 Summary of Hakanson
Anderson Associates' billing.
Roche recommended that we hold a special meeting to discuss
bike -ways. Merlin felt that it would be best to start with our
Comprehensive Plan.
B. WINTER FUN FEST' REVIEW.
Debbie sent out thank you's.
Jeff B. moved and Roche seconded a motion to hold the Winter Fest
next year on January 16th if it is approved by the City Council.
More advertising such as signs, free radio and TV was discussed for
next year and more events such as snow sculpting. sled dogs, snow
shoe demonstrations and a penny carnival.
9. PAY BILLS.
Debbie moved and Darlene seconded sending Dale Sampson $50 towards
his time and expenses involved in bringing his horses to the Winter
Foist.
10. OTHER CONCERNS AND ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS.
Jeff B. moved and Terri seconded approaching City Council about
having an appreciation day in July (possible the 13th). Some
possible activities discussed were: a country band, a flea market,
concessions, kids games, petting zoo and a historical display.
Tom C. would like to discuss planting grass in the park at our next
meeting.
Tom B. moved we accept cash only towards dedication fees for the
Bulow plan. Bill seconded the motion.
11. ADJOURN.
Darlene moved to adjourn and Bill seconded the motion.
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