Minutes of Park Committee Meeting April 12, 2006
Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Joyce Gullickson, Don Mork, Mary Lou
Stanley, Scott Ward.
David Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The minutes of the March 15th, 2006 meeting were read. M.L.S. moved that the minutes be
approved. D. M. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Election of Officers:
Chairman – D. M. nominated D. N. S. C. seconded the motion. J. G. moved that the
nominations be closed. D. N. was voted Chairman by unanimous vote.
Vice Chairman – M. L. S. nominated S. C. D. M. seconded the nomination. S. C. was voted
Vice Chairman by unanimous vote.
Secretary – M. L. S. nominated J.G. D. M. seconded the motion. J.G. was voted secretary by
unanimous vote.
Discussion of Old Business:
It was discussed that Spring Clean Up Day at the park was June 10th.
S. W. told the committee the results of the archeological survey for the park. Several artifacts
were found in the area toward the lake near the Memorial Stone. This area will not be excavated
in any way. Thus the restrooms and play area will have to be relocated.
He also suggested that we walk & mark the trees for removal – perhaps Luedtkes could log
some of the better trees.
It was mentioned that we have some rocks to replace in the dam area – some that have been
rolled out of place. Also the one corner by the lake has to be cleaned up.
The pavilion design has been suggested by the DNR to be smaller than we had originally
discussed. They suggested having 2 built 20’ X 30’. These hold 8 picnic tables each.
Discussion on shingles – D.N. brought up that there are new Steel shingles available at twice the
cost of asphalt. This will be checked into.
Park hours and rules were discussed – M.L.S. had a document from the Amery City Hall
outlining their rules, etc. She will condense this into something that we can review at our next
meeting.
Launch fees were discussed. Later in the meeting M.L.S. moved that we set a $25.00 sticker fee.
S. C. seconded the motion. Motion passed.
There was general discussion concerning the bollards at the old entrance to park and the old
launching area.
Because of the archeological dig the restrooms have to be relocated – it was decided they should
be moved back to the original location near the parking lot and foot path. The playground
perhaps could be placed in the old parking area as it is flat.
S. W. was asked as to when the bidding may be started. He stated that we need to wait for the
SFR grant to be decided. We also need to decide what we expect the General Contractor will be
responsible for versus what other organizations or individuals will be doing for the construction
of the park.
Discussion of New Business:
S. W. and D. N. explained further the details of the archeological dig. The beach area there was
nothing found except an old shoe. The grid area involved the area near the Memorial Rock – this
was approximately 15 meters by 15” deep. Several shards of pottery, arrow heads and flint were
found. These will be presented to the Town for display.
The restroom location was determined to be placed back to the original location near the foot
path. The area we can’t use for construction is flagged. Handicapped accessibility has to be a
concern for the piers, playground, restroom and parking.
Types of picnic table, benches, grills and trash cans were discussed. Picnic tables that are rubber
coated could run about $600.00. D. M. will check with Osceola about availability and cost of
benches, etc. M.L.S. will review catalogs that S. Ward had for the same.
D. N. stated that E. Gullickson volunteered to obtain the lighting for the parking lots and
restroom areas as he has a reliable source for what we need.
Surveillance was discussed. A recorder/digital type would be considered for the parking lots and
restroom areas. Thus 2-3 would be needed.
J. G. said she would check into stickers for the launching fees.
Next Meeting: Next meeting was set for May 10th, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Adjournment:
M.L.S. moved that the meeting be adjourned. S. C. seconded the motion. Motion carried.