Minutes of Park Committee Meeting August 10, 2005
Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Mary Lou Stanley, Joyce Gullickson
David called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Several guests were in attendance.
The minutes of the July13th meeting were read and approved.
Town Board Meeting: The Town board approved the layout knowing that there would be
changes. This was necessary so the County would receive the plan for funds to be set aside for
the project. Ed Gullickson, Town Chairman, was invited to the County Planning meeting on
August 25th –the County is proposing to redefine just how the funds from developments will be
used. The committee needs to hire an engineer to get the park entrance road, boat landing and
location for dry hydrant for the fire department worked out with the DNR. It was decided that
the brush mower would be put on hold until after the next park clean up day.
Porta-potty: Don Mork was absent so there was no further discussion concerning this. Those
in attendance again stated that they had not noticed any “tipping “ofthe facility.
Letter from Town Chairman: Dave read a letter from Ed Gullickson about his concerns for
the layout submitted by Mr. Hetfeld.
1 Angled parking –that it takes up too much room –he was not in favor of it.
2 He felt there should be 5 parking spaces and 5 again with 1 handicapped per 5 for picnic
access. 8 parking spaces and 1 handicapped for boaters. He stated that the shoulder on the
entrance may give extra parking
3 Two way traffic –law enforcement would rather see one way for security purposes.
4 The need by the fire department for dry hydrant. He would get specs for that.
5 The double boat launch wasn’t necessary
6 He is concerned “that the park is growing out of our financial reach”.
7 When the engineering firm is decided on –we only need the location where the wetland is
affected and the road layout for that area –not the entire road layout.
Discussion: Dave Nelson handed out an overlay that he had hand drawn redoing the road and
parking spaces on the Hetfeld layout. Scott Stanley asked why the road was changed. He was
told that we were trying to get the traffic away from the dam and water. Part of the road will be
kept in tact if the dry hydrant goes to the left of the dam with DNR approval. As the dam area
doesn’t freeze. It was discussed that there should be a single boat launch with a dock near by.
There would be handicap parking by the launch site. Also from the Hetfeld layout we decided
on less parking and one way traffic. Scott Stanley suggested a walking trail with floating bog in
the wetland area. There was discussion about liability of the Town with people walking on the
dam and having accidents. Mary Lou moved that the committee approve using Dave’s drawing
format. Steve Christenson seconded it –Motion passed.
Introduction: Scott Stanley was introduced. He has offered to help us in fencing and planting
trees/bushes, etc. in the park. He suggested permanent fencing with an opening for access by the
trailer park patrons. Dave Potter asked if he would be allowed to use a chain to close the fence
during the winter. The trailer park has gas and propane stolen during the winter months. The
committee found no problem with this. The fence set back was discussed –2-3 ft back form the
property line was mentioned. This would be checked on. Chain link fencing was suggested.
Slats or vines could be used to give more privacy to the trailer park. Now that Carl Hetfeld has
provided us with a master plan we can proceed to get the road layout completed. Carl had
mentioned that the Rod & Gun Club would pay for the topography map that he has, but no one
knew if the$2100.00 was taken care of. Dave mentioned that Scott Ward had said he would do
work for us gratuitously, at least that part that he can work with Carl Hetfeld on. Mary Lou
made the motion to approach Mr. Ward. Joyce seconded. Motion passed. Dave will contact him
Next Meeting: Next meeting was set for September 14, 2005 at 7:00 PM.
Adjournment:
Mary Lou Stanley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Joyce Gullickson seconded the motion.
Motion carried. 8:25 PM