09-12-95 PRT T' OF OT'-EG0 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IN THE
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT. STATE OF MINNESOTA.
REGUL AR COMMISSION MEETII IG
SEPTEMBER 1 19`x5
MEMBERS PRESENT
Torn Constant ( Chair i
Debbie Carron
Roche Martin
Bill Olson
Darlene Solberg
Tom Baillargeon (Excused)
GUESTS
Jeff Asfahl
Merlin Otto
Larry Fournier
7=30 PM Regular Council Meeting Follows'
( City Council
1. TOM CONSTANT WILL CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Tom Constant called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 8TH MEETING:
Jeff B. moved to accept the minutes, Darlene seconded.
3. OPEN FORUM:
Jeff B. and Tom C. reported participating in clean up of weeds in
dark picnic area.
4. CITY COUNCIL!
Larry reported on the Council's recommendation for raising the
dedication fees. The Park and Rec. Board agreed that decision was a
good compromise.
Larry also reported on the Council's decision regarding the Park and
Rec. budget. The Park Board's recommended budget was lowered by
$2,600. The items omitted were: General Supplies, Gas and Oil
and Misc.
The total budget for park maintenance will be $32,770. $13,000 of
that amount will be for the maintenance man.
$15,000 will be granted for the Capital Improvement Budget.
Darlene brought up the fact that money was presented to the park
from donations and from the Christmas auction and its use was
dedicated for shelters, and trees. She inquired where the money
was. Larry said he would check into it.
5. RECREATION COORDINATOR/PLANNING SUB -COMMITTEE
Jeff Asfahl reported that the Hayride is scheduled for Oct. 28th.
Because of a lack of funds some discussion was held on whether to go
ahead with it. Jeff stated that a fee will be charged to the public
which would help cover the cost. Tom C. moved that the hayride be
held as scheduled, Darlene seconded the motion. Jeff B. will check
on a team of horses. A tractor will be needed too.
It was also decided to go ahead with the scavenger hunt scheduled
for October 21.
Jeff will send a schedule for the ice rink dates and hours to our
October meeting.
S. MERLIN OTTO
Merlin went over- the attached memo's concernins_3 the ISTEA Grants and
the Outdoor Recreation Grants.
He explained that more money was needed to complete the contracted
grading of the ball fields.
A decision must be made as to whether or not we can continue with
the plans to accept the ISTEA grant because there is no money to
meet the City's share of the project. Bill motioned and Darlene
seconded setting up a meeting with the City Council to discuss this
problem. We will be looking at dates of Sept. 26th or Oct. 3rd at
7:00 pm. Tom C. will talk to Tom B. about setting a date to finish
the playground area and the volley ball area.
7. SIGN
Merlin checked on the non-discrimination statement and was told that
we can post the statement on a bulletin board and do not have to add
it to our sign. Tom C. is going to provide to the City for
approval, a diagram of where we feel the sign should go.
8. MEETING FOR VISION
We will work on a statement for the Vision meeting at the next Park
and Rec meeting. At that time we will make plans to establish a
working relationship with the Otsego Elementary School.
9. OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK
City worker Duane has been assigned hours of maintenance for Otsego
Prairie Park. Darlene suggested we set up a schedule of volunteer
days. Debbie suggested a flier be sent home with children at Otsego
Elementary School asking for volunteers.
10. PAY BILLS
No bills.
11. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN
Darlene moved to change our monthly meeting time from 7:30 pm to
7:00 pm and end at 10:00 pm. Jeff seconded. All were in favor.
12. ADJOURN
Bill motioned to adjourn. Jeff seconded.
Deborah Carron Date