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CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
IN THE CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF M NNESOTA
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
February 11, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT
JefBartheld
Tom Constant
Roche Martin
Teri Kohler
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order at 7:00
GUESTS
Merland Otto
Tom Baillargeon
Darlene Solberg
Sue Kroll
Suzanne Ackerman
Vern Heidner
Mark Berning
Suzanne Ackerman
Elaine Beatty
Mayor Larry Fournier
Virginia Waters
Bill Olson absent
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 14,1997 MEETING
Merland's Tuesday meeting was with Groend. Minutes accepted. Darlene seconded_
3. OPEN FORUM
Jeff Bartheld says we could we could buy lumber at Sylvester Salvage for a hay wagon. Tom
Baillargeon made a motion to look into lumber and accept Tom Constant's donation of the
wagon. Jeff Bartheld made a motion to accept and Roche seconded it.
4. CITY COUNCIL
A. Budget
What will our involvement be for the coming year? Mayor Larry Fourier says continue
handling the budget the way we have in the past. Darlene Solberg would like a more
detailed budget. Tom Baillargeon questioned how to amend the budget to continue a
project.
Vern Heidner handed out the budget report for 1996. We talked about our 1997 budget.
$15,000 is levied for phone, toilet- general taxes. 13.7 is for activities. Merland says
$6,000 to $8,000 could come from the DNR for Prairie Park. Tom Baillargeon asked if the
budget should include revenue from grants. Roche suggested we have a grant index Tom
Baillargeon made a motion to make a sub committee for the budget Darlene seconded.
Budget needs to be in August 1, 1997.
Mayor Fournier says the Parks and Recreation Committee should receive periodic
breakdown of the budget.
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B. Bike Way Plan
We talked about policy decisions. Weather to modify or eliminate policies 11-2,11-3, and
11-4.
If we use these policies how do we implement them. Tom B. says he heard criticism on
the bike plan. We need to decide if we should quit the plan now, or go on. Vern H. says
the council didn't receive an estimate on the plan. Virginia stated that the trails could be
ripped up to put in a new sewer system. She thinks we should wait. Tom. B. says let's
table the plan until we get an estimate from Merland and more input from the City Council.
Darlene seconded Roche says that it is vital that we have a bikeway plan. Darlene made a
motion to reopen the plan to discuss our goals. Darlene made a motion to table the
bikeway plan again. Tom C. seconded.
C. Grants
Merland will submit MN'DOT for a grant for ISTEA. The 85th St. project can get pushed
back to FY99. Merland says we need to come up with a modified plan for a grant.
D. Otsego Prairie Park
Mayor Fournier says public works will check into park maintenance. Tom B. says we
should also check into fertilizer, weed control and seal coat for the trails.
6. VVU4TERFEST
We made $74.00 on the food and we spent $128.00. We need to send Thank you cards for
donations. To FStF Food Mart, Elk River Bank, Marquette Bank and John Anderson at Fun
City. Darlene talked to the paper about "Winterfesf'. She also suggested that we start an
evaluation sheet for events listing the pros and cons of each. Jeff B. made a motion to have
Winterfest again next year. Tom B. made a motion for January 17, 1998. Sue K. asked why
we didn't have the event in February when it was warmer since the 1997 turnout was so small
due to the cold. Jeff B. and Tom B. said we had to have it in January. Teri K. said that's
when they do it in St. Paul. Virginia suggested we invite more groups to join in our activities.
Tom seconded. Tom C. will make the medallion. Roche will make the chile and write the
clues. Tom C. Jeff B. will make the sliding hill again.
7. JEFF ASFHAL
A. Sub committee
B. Paper
We need to have a meeting 1 -month before an event, to talk about the first publicity.
We need a response to our wish list. Tom B. asked the Mayor to declare a proclamation for
Family Furs Day. Virginia suggested that we contact a wellness bus. Vern H. said go ahead.
The Mayor says to keep in. contact about the plans. Tom B. asked how we could improve
communications. Jeff B. says we could submit a monthly report.
S. TOWN HAIL PROJECT
Jeff B. will contact Bail movers this week. Tom B. will call Norm
9. PAY BELLS
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No bills
10. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN
We want to give Debbie Carron a plaque Saturday night_ Tom B. wants to start a compost site
this summer, a cycle recycle program. Merland says they are difficult to keep clean.
11. ADJOURN
Tom B. made a motion to adjourn. Darlene seconded.
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Sue Kroll Date
Guest Secretary
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