Minutes of Park Committee Meeting June 27, 2007
Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Don Mork, Joyce Gullickson, Mary Lou Stanley
Guests: Scott Ward, Vi Nelson, Gail Tessman & Ed Gullickson
David Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Gail Tessman presented the committee with volumes of information concerning the park, past
efforts to reestablish by different groups and the barriers that they encountered. She was in
possession of photos and written documents that show ownership, etc. She was asked to give a
short speech at the Grand Opening.
Minutes of the June 13, 2007 - SC made the motion that the minutes be approved as written.
MLS seconded the motion. Motion passed.
General Discussion about Park construction:
SW said that the stripes are painted for the parking, docks are out, restrooms cement is stained
with the roof to be done shortly. The survey of the property line between the park and the trailer
park to be done June 28.
DN mentioned that he had ordered a bike rack through Miller Manufacturing - $630. This will
be placed by the handicapped parking by the playground.
There was discussion about speed bumps as to where they would be of best service, but that they
would not be in place before the 21st.
Signs have been commissioned to Services, Inc of Osceola. These will have the rules of the park
as established by the Town Board. Other suggested signs were: Dogs on leash – pick up after
your pet”, “Smoking NOT allowed in the shelters”, “Private Property beyond this Point” for the
spillway, “Speed Limits”, “No Parking”, “Emergency Vehicle Parking Only” for the dry hydrant
area, “Launch Preparation Area” and “Do not Block Roadway”.
DM was put in charge of the horse shoe pit establishment. Two pits should be built.
There is still a need for the garden area, so that the Master Gardeners from Amery can plant the
perennials that they have collected for the project. There was discussion of contacting Mark
Omen for rock that is needed around the restroom building.
SW showed the committee a draft for the brochure for the Grand Opening. He will mail out a
preliminary draft later and we should get back to him with any changes.
DM made the motion to adjourn. SC seconded. Motion passed.