08-13-96 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IN THE C'Tl"Y
OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGM. STATE OF MINNESOTA
IvEMSABERS PRESENT
Tota Baillargoon - Chair
Tom Bartheld - Vice Chair
Debbie Carron - Secretary
Tom Cams a
Teri Kohler
Rode Martin
REGULAR. COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 13, X996
GUESTS
Merland Otto
Jeff Asthal
Sue Kroll
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Vice Chairman, Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MW=S FROM AUGUST 13, 1996, MEETING.
Corrections optimal time for fall seeding should have been between Aug. 15th and Sept. 15th
Tom C. moved to recommend to adopt the minutes with above correction. Darlene seconded the motion.
3. OPEN FORUM
Sue Kroll is interested in joining the Park and RecrwUon Board and has completed her application, Tom
C. moved to reoomawnd to accept Sue's application. Debbie C. seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Merlan d, Jeff A., Jeff B, Darlene and Debbie went to Island View to look at a possible site for a small
park. The area is now being reconstructed along with the road pavement. The park board will continue
checking the possibility of a lot being available.
d. TOWN HAIL PROJBGT
Nothing new. Tom C. will make recommendation to City Council of possible site location.
5. RECREATION COORDINATO"LANNING SUB-COND&T EE
Jeff A explained the 1997 Proposed Recreational Activities Budget.
With the Dike Rodeo, Merland suggested. Chet we have a "Pledge Bike Ride" to raise money or volunteer
hours for the Park. The Board agreed that it would be a great idea. This year we hope to have groups
sponsor booths in a hauntcd hm house along with the Hay Ride_ Sue asked about doing the Safety Camp
bi-annually. We will try it another year and see what the interest is. The Board and Area Roo. would like
to try a Transportation Fair next year in conjunction with Otsego Elementary School. This would consist
Of all types of transportation vehicles being on displayed and explained Roche thought that it would be
a definite possibility provide there would be room. Tom C. made a motion to raise the proposed budget
for the Appreciation day firm $400.00 to $1,000. Debbie seconded the motion Debbie C. moved to
raise the revenue amount from the 2nd Annual Apprmation Day to $250.00. Darlene seconded the
motion.
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Jcff B. brought up the idea of having an Official Christmas Tree Lighting at the Town Hall witli the
involvement of the City Hall. Malin suggested planting a tree at the City lull that could be used emy
Yew. Roche moved that Jeff' B. pursue the lighting ceremony and possibly Planting of a tree. Darlene S.
seconded the motion
Darlene moved to adopt the Proposed Budget. Debbie seconded the motion
Jeff passed out invitations to a Community/ Youth Advocate meeting.
APprcximately 300 people attended the APPreciation Day Summer Fest. The event went very well.
Debbie moved and Toon C. seconded a motion to said Dale $50 for bringing Bob & Greg (horse and
wages to the Fest. A date of July 12th was tentatively set for the Summer Fest of 1997. Darlene moved
and Tose C. seconded the motionod to try for that date. The Board will be putting together a list of
possible everts for next years Fest This will be sent to the City Council for their in -put
6. hE LAND OTTO
Duane is working on a Maintenance Budget. Morland received an estimate from First Choice Lawn Can
far mowing and weed control of the park of $11.600,00.
Darlene wq reseed her concern about the Park having no income for the next 5 years because of money
owed to the City.
Marland Presented and explained the 1996 Billing Breakdown.
He reported that the ground is disked and ready for seeding. We plan to use Elk River School District's
Notnew projects will be undertaken until seeding is done.
Morland briefly discussed a hand -eau of LMmVSuburben Bicycle Street Compatibility Evaluation which
Will help the Board decide which reeds will need off-road trails. This information will be discussed in-
depth at our next meeting
7. CITY COUNCIL
No member was present. Larry Fournier, however, did drop in. Sue gave him her application for the Park
Board Membership. He assured her that he would recommend her position to the City Council.
8. PAY BILLS
Jeff B. father has a bill for twine used in rope making at the Appreciation Day Fest, Debbie C. has a bill
for fliers in the ADS boxes.
9. OTHER MMS OF CONCERN
Jeff B. reported that the slides on the playground equipment were vandalized They were scratched with a
sharp object such as a screw driver. Duane sanded them. Tom C- suggested that the Park Board have a
key to City Hall beem se we did not have a Council member at the last two meetings and we have wasted
time waiting to get in the building Torn B. said he would cheek on it.
10. ADJOURN
Jeff B. moved to adjo=t Roche seconded the motion
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