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May 10, 2006

Minutes of Park Committee Meeting May 10, 2006

Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Joyce Gullickson, Don Mork, Mary Lou

Stanley, Scott Ward.

David Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.

The minutes of the April 12, 2006 meeting were read. M.L.S. moved that the minutes be

approved. D. M. seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Discussion of Old Business:

M.L.S. presented “Park Rules and Regulations”. These will be presented to the Town Board for

approval. – An Ordinance may be needed. See attached for the list that was reviewed. S.C

moved that the Rules & Regulations be accepted. D.M. seconded. Motion passed.

S. W. presented the updated park layouts that he submitted to the DNR after the location change

for the restrooms and playground. Option 1 - restrooms at the south end of the parking lot and

playground toward the shore nearer the spillway. That location for the restrooms saves

approximately 300’ of sewer line. Option 2 – Shelter by the lake 20 X 30 ' could possible be

larger if under the Stewardship grant. Put the handicapped parking by the fence near the trailer

park – have to consider drainage. There will be a need for a retaining wall by the boat landing

(East).

Discussion of the two options – the committee favored Option 1 layout.

S.W. has also met with the Sanitary District – they have approved the new location of the

restrooms as long as it is located just outside the 10’ easement from the line. A maintenance

agreement between the District and Town is not necessary. They will drop the connection fee of

$100.00 and also the $275.00 yearly fee.

He stated the new location for the north pavilion could possibly be nearer to the boat landing.

S.W. said that bidding would be done early June and recommended that the committee meet

earlier in June than usual meeting date to review final plans. There was discussion of plantings

along banks near spillway – cattails, etc. leaving spaces for shore fishing. It was suggested that

the fishing piers may be covered under a different grant that we would apply for in 2007. He

will get prices together for piers. D.M. mentioned that the Polk Co. Sportsman’s Club is

interested in building a pier below the dam. D.N. suggested having a pier with wheels for

removal during the winter – above the dam. S.W. will price out both ways. The docks/piers will

be bid as alternate through the contractor in the event that individuals or groups would donate

labor of monies for the work.

It was determined by consensus that a “T” dock would be the installed – if too expensive then we

would apply for a grant next year. A 16’ dock was decided on for below the dam and a 24’ for

above the dam.

Picnic tables were reviewed by the committee. Consensus was that Xccent from Osceola was the

best for our park. They have a handicapped accessible one for $830-910. It was decided that the

committee would take care of obtaining the tables and benches. S.W. will check as to how these

can be fastened down.

Next trash cans were discussed. There was discussion about leaving the Waterman pickup paid

by the Lake Assoc. left as is, but we would still need someone to do maintenance in the park.

S.W. showed pictures of the water fountains he suggested for our use.

Bob Shay is taking pictures of the changes transpiring at the park – from day 1 on.

Play equipment was next on the agenda. There was $10,000 allotted in the plans. M.L.S. had

research and suggested a climbing unit for $2500, Tykes of Steel Unit for $2100, swings for

$800 and for the ages 2-5 a horse and whale spring toy at $640 each. S.W. stated that the area is

large enough to add other equipment at a later date. The committee decided he should get bids

for the above equipment, but make it two swings sets instead. There will be 3 belt swings and

one toddler. He will ask for “wilderness coloring for the equipment.

The shelter roof cover was discussed next – S.W. will get pricing of the steel shingles that D.N.

proposed.

Discussion of New Business:

The senior launch fees were discussed next. DNR issues license at a special rate for seniors over

75. If a fee is set for seniors it would be on a yearly basis. The committee decided by consensus

that the fee would be the same as for others $5 per launch and $25 per year. This can be changed

at a later date.

Next Meeting: Next meeting was set for June 7th, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

Adjournment:

M.L.S. moved that the meeting be adjourned. D.M. seconded the motion. Motion carried.



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