08-30-1972 PR MIN
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ELK RIVER PARK BOARD MEE..'TING
HELD IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDING
August 30, 1972 at 7:30 pm.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Les Derr, Bob otto, Duane Becklin, Gene Schuldt, Bob Syring
GUESTS PRESENT: Chamber of Commerce Ken Parker and Joe Pallansch; Jaycees LYnn Moore,
Cliff Lundberg and Stan Moreland; Elk River.Town Board Frank Madsen; Lakeshore Owners
Association Dwayne Jensen.
SUMMER RECREATION REPORT: Chairman Les Derr read a report on the Summer Recreation Program
submitted by John Dietz, Program Director. General discussion held on recreation program
and future possibilities of land acquisition.
SWIMMING PROGRAM: Chairman Les Derr reported that over 300 children were in the swimming
program and that over $1100. in registTation was taken in.
PARK SHELTER: Village Council granted Jaycees permission to build. park shelter three years
ago, and rene~ed permission this summer. Lynn Moore presented description of structure and
construction plans. Proposed location was pointed out on map and Park Board will check
sites and decide wihich will be used. Bob Syring reported on complaints to Village Council
regarding lake use, and stated that Council has no authority over lake regulation. General
difcussion held on boating' and swimming problems.
Bob Syring presented report on powerbhouse dam inspection held during low~water period by
utilities department. Approximately $100,000. is needed for repairs and powereompany
is not responsible because it is no longer used as a power source.
SUMMER BASEBALL PROGRAM: Gene Schuldt reported that Jaycees are willing to establish
Summer Baseball Program for next year 1973. Jaycees reporesentative to be pres~nt at
next meeting for further discussion.
Next Meeting scheduled for NOVEMBER 15th 1972 at 7:30 pm. in the Elk River Village Office.
No further business, the meeting adjourned.