Minutes of Park Committee Meeting July 13, 2005
Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Mary Lou Stanley, Joyce Gullickson
David called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Several guests attended the meeting.
The minutes of the June 15th meeting were read and approved.
Town Board Meeting: David Nelson reviewed with the board his meeting with the Town
Board on June 20th. Eldred Anderson will be helping Dave put in the permanent markers for the
Park boundaries. These will be treated wood posts. David Potter remarked that there were
already metal markers in the ground. Dave commented that we really need posts at the corners
so they can be sited for fencing, etc.
Introduction: Dave introduced Carl Hetfeld, Polk County Land Survey. Mr. Hetfeld had a
layout of a proposed Park Plan. If this were to be accepted it would give the Town of Garfield
minimal expense as far engineering costs. The board review the drawings present, asked
questions and suggested a few changes in the layout. The Town Chairman, Ed Gullickson
arrived at the meeting, reviewed the proposal and made the following comments: The contract
for Wapo. Lane was let today and trees and dirt moving should begin in approximately 10 days.
Once construction begins the contractor has 40 days to complete the work on the new road. He
stated that the Town has the funds for the engineering for a road into the park and to build the
road into the park. Mr. Hatfield commented that the Balsam Lake Rod & Gun Club would
purchase the contour map needed for the construction of the park. Mr. Gullickson commented
that the county is going to change the process for the money coming from the subdivision, so the
park committee has to commit to a plan so that we can obtain the money that is available to date.
Discussion about Handicapped parking should be added.
Mary Lou Stanley made the motion that we should accept the proposed plan with the addition of
handicapped parking and a change in the boat landing turn around. Steve Christenson seconded
the motion –motion carried.
General Discussion: There was a question as to whether the DNR regulated the grass cutting to
the shoreline. This was unknown at the time –will be investigated.
Porta-potty: Don Mork was absent so there was no further discussion concerning this.
However it was mentioned that no one had noticed any tipping during this last month/
Trash Pick Up: Mary Lou had talked to David Waterman in regards to another pick up during
the week. He stated that the container just wasn’t that full to warrant two pick ups per week
Fencing: Mary Lou said that her son, Scott Stanley, couldn’t attend this meeting, but she will
ask him to attend in August if possible. Dave offered white pines of 15-20 ft. for the fence line if
this was something that the committee would be considering. We would have to find someone
with a tree spade that could transport them 20 miles. It was noted that the spruce get very wide
at the base.
General discussion: Dave mentioned that the basswood has really sprouted up since the park
clean up; also, the poison ivy. He and Ed Gullickson will be spraying the ivy next week
Brush Mower: Dave said the Town Chairman had mentioned that the committee might want to
look into obtaining a Brush Mower for the Park. Dave had information on the D.R. brand. He
will investigate this with local dealers.
Discussion: Scott Ward of Amery has told Dave that he would help Karl Hatfield.
There was mention of the boulders at the spill way. Earlier Ed Gullickson had mentioned this
and was concerned that they should be replaced. This really should happen soon.
Next Meeting: Next meeting was set for August 10, 2005 at 7:00 PM.
Adjournment:
Mary Lou Stanley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Steve Christenson seconded the
motion. Motion carried. 8:25 PM