01-14-97 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARD AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
IN THE CITY" OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF Y[Ir-1ESOTA
REGULAR CONINIISSION YIEETING
JANUARY 14, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT
GUESTS
Jeff Bartheld- Vice Chair
Nferland Otto
Tom Constant
Sue Kroll
Roche Martin
Darlene Solberg
Teri Kohler
Tom Baillargeon
Suzanne Ackerman
Jane LeVasseur
1. CALL MEETLNG TO ORDER
Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order at 7:10.
2. REVIEW OF THE ME LUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 1996 MEETLNG
Minutes were amended to show that Tom Baillargeon was not present. Happy
honeymoon! Vice Chair Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order.
Also, Sue Kroll was present as a prospective member, or guest. Not a member.
Tom Constant amends item #3. to include the date of 7/12/97 for the Appreciation Day event.
Roche moves that we accept the minutes as amended. Tom and Teri second the motion.
3. OPEN FORUM
Roche suggested we check with Elk River about using the Otsego softball fields for their over
flow. Roche also noted the fields may need fencing and that the fencing around Otsego
Elementary was done by Ed's Fencing in Elk River.
Suzanne says if she is unable to attend a meeting, Mark Berning will come in her place.
Darlene announced that we now have a House Account at Cub Foods.
4. CITY COUNCEL
Nothing to report from Suzanne Ackerman.
5. MERLAND OTTO
Merland's hours have been reduced to �' ger month.
He will be meeting wit next Tuesday.
Merland also stated that e talked with MN Plavground Equipment Co. about handles for the
slides.
After checking about the islands it has not been determined who has ownership. Records are
in the Sherburne Co. records office. 241-2915 Sherburne Co., section 16, township 121,
range 23.
A donation of $75.00 was given for the 1997 Winter Fest by Hakanson & Anderson
Associates.
Merland asked about benches for the softball field, Tom Constant said he would check into
that.
Merland said we are 30% over budget for ISTEA. Some of the reasons are, the origins?
budget was on the low end. State laws have changed. And the large expense of Olin a.:d 96th
St. He recommends we amend the project by deleting a section of 96th St. East of the main
entrance to the Co. Park. That would save about S145,000. Darlene made the motion that we
modify the FY 96 ISTEA project as presented by Merland Otto. Tom Constant seconded the
motion.
BUKE WAY PLAN
We need public input, and would like to schedule an informational meeting in late February
or March. Also we need to find out if funds are available. Suzanne will check with the
council.
6. WINTERFEST
Roche has the clues written for the medallion hunt. Tom B. is making the medallion. Tom B.
says that Marquette Bank and the Bank of Elk River will each donate S 150.00. Darlene will
ask Lefebvre's. Tom Constant will ask Amvet. F&F Food mart is also participating. We
don't know what their donation is at this time.
We need to get an ad in the Elk River paper. Darlene will buy the groceries for the chili.
Tom Constant's wife and Darlene will make the signs for the chili. $.50 per cup and $1.00 for
a bowl. $.50 each for coffee and cocoa. We will also have crackers and cheese for the chili at
no cost. Jeff and Tom Constant will be in charge of the bonfire. Tom B. says that we need a
key for the new lock on the warming house.
7. JEFF ASFE AL
Jeff is not present, so we will discuss Appreciation Day plans instead. Tom B. suggests that
we send a list of Appreciation Day ideas to the council. Teri made a motion that we change
the name to Otsego Family Fun Day. Tom B. seconded the motion. Motions were made to
leave the parade out and to charge admission for the band only and not the events of the day.
Sue said she would check into the price of signs. Darlene mentioned buttons.
8. TOWN HALL PROJECTS
$4000.00 was estimated for the cedar shake roof with labor. We will ask Norman
Schwanbeck with Lutheran Brotherhood for help with the cost.
9. PAY BILLS
Darlene has some that she has not submitted yet.
9. ITEMS OF CONCERN
Suzanne says there will be a meetiniz for all the committees to meet the new council on
March 4th. Tom B. talked to Mavor Larry Fournier about a kev to the Cit -y- Hall.
.Roche will -et the ropes for the Christmas tree race.
Tom B. suggested we get a plaque for Debbie Carron in honor of her time and service to the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
A nomination for Jeff Bartheld for chairman was made by Roche.
Jeff nominated Tom C. for interim secretary. Roche seconded the motion.
11. ADJOULN
Jeff moved to adjourn, Roche 2nd.
Sue Kroll
Guest secretary
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