HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2007_09_10MINUTES FOR PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
of September 10, 2007
Present: Duane Moe, June Eng, Rebecca Andersen, Keith Rounds, Ann Martin, Erik Dahl, Andrew
Creer.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
REPORTS
• Bids have been awarded for the tennis court resurfacing and for cart paths at EdgeBrook.
Included in the cart path bid is 2,000 L.F. of sidewalk/bike path through the new Moriarty
Park. The very good bid of $2.45 square foot is not much more than asphalt, and certainly
longer lasting and low maintenance. Both bids were below budget.
• The bandshell renovation report has just been received and will be reviewed at a later
meeting.
• 2008 budget was discussed. It is pretty much finalized with final City Council action on
September 25th. Both of the golf course items – irrigation controller replacement and
youth/executive nine are funded in the 2008 budget, as well as repair and addition to hard-
surface parking lots at Larson Ice Center.
• Marc reported that disc golf at Larson Park has been very popular, especially with the
students back.
• The recent fatal skateboard accident at Larson Park was discussed.
Motion was made by Rounds, seconded by Martin that the agenda be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of a recent offer from a Brookings family and business owner to provide
an initial $10,000 donation, and more later if needed, as a start towards developing the old city
landfill into a Nature Park. They enjoy the trail system around the area and are particularly
interested in seeing the park developed with an emphasis on youth fishing opportunities. This offer
fits right in with 5 year Capital Plan which shows $10,000 to be budgeted in 2009 towards cost of
developing a Master Plan, with development to follow in subsequent years. This donation would
allow us to proceed immediately with the Master Plan process. After the recent article in the
Register about the Eagle Scout project at the old landfill, where there was mention of the potential
of planning for a nature park, several people have called to volunteer to be on a planning committee.
Consensus was that the Board should appoint a citizen ad hoc committee to assist in the preparation
of a Nature Park Master Plan. Names will be presented at the next meeting.
Tom Honkomp was present to discuss with the Board future improvements at Larson Ice Center.
He said BISA wants to stay involved in further upgrades of the facility and would likely be
interested in finding a way to fund new boards in the Blue Rink in the near future. Staff members
and the Board agreed this should be a high priority.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allyn Frerichs, Recording Secretary
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