07-09-96 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION NIEETRI�G IN
THE CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA-
REGULAR
INNESOTA
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeff Bartheld (Co -Chair)
Debbie Carron
Tom Constant
Darlene Solberg
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 9, 1996
GUESTS
Jeff Asfahl
Vern Heidner (Council Rep)
Duane Fiedler
Merland Otto
Sue Kroll
CO-CHAIRMAN JEFF BARTHELD WILL CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM JUNE 11, 1996, MEETING.
Merland said that the sentence stating that we "won't seed the rve until we get top soil" was in
error.
Darlene motioned to adopt the minutes with the above noted change. Tom Constant seconded
the motion.
3. OPEN FORUM
Sue Kroll was introduced by Jeff Bartheld. She is interested in possibly joining the Park Board.
4. TOWN HALL PROJECT
Further discussion of were the hall could be placed and its possible use was had. Duane agreed
that the south east comer of the park would be the best location for accessibility and security.
5. RECREATION COORDINATOR'PLANNING SUB-CONIIVIITTEE
Jeff submitted the attached outline of the Summer Recreation Program, Otsego Communitv
Appreciation Day, a preliminary review of the 1997 Budget and Fall activities.
Appreciation Day was discussed and the attached notes were taken and sent to the City Council
members.
6. NIERLAND OTTO
Merland presented the revised CIP for 1997 which was a result of the 6/24/96 Special Parks
Commission meeting (See Attached). The Park Board members reviewed the revised plan and
prioritized the items. Merland will present the proposed CIP to the City Council.
Duane discussed with the Board members the question of how the park will be moved. The
purchase of a lawn mower was discussed and the possibility of hiring a mowing service.
Merland will get bids on some mowing service.
Merland reported that the land acquisition with John Lefebrve should be closed on Friday. He
explained what area Mir. Lefebrve wants to have for access to his fields.
The discussion of the bike path will be picked up next month.
The fall seeding of the park must be done between August 20th and September. Tom Constant
voiced his concern of planting the seed in the soil presently in the park. Merland explained that
black dirt has been mixed into the soil and that we would be better off planting the seed then
waiting and risking the seed getting old.
7. CITY COUNCIL
Vern acted as City Council Rep. in Ron's absent. Jeff in behalf of the Park Board asked Vern to
discuss the minutes of the City Council's last meeting concerning the Park and Rec. Board. The
Park Board feels that the comments were harsh and uncalled for. Vern explained the employee
structure of the City Council and the City employees. He feels that the communication between
the City and the Park Board is good. Duane stated the Park Board has made recommendations to
him but have never told him to do work. He also stated that he has not had any problems with
any members of the Park Board. The Park Board asked Vern to voice our feelings to the City
Council.
8. APPRECIATION DAY
Discussed with Recreation Coordinator
9. PAY BILLS
Tom Constant has a bill for horseshoe stakes that he will tum in to Phyllis.
10. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN
None
11. ADJOURN
Tom C motioned to adjourn. Darlene seconded the motion.
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Deborah Carron - Secretary Date