02-21-1974 PR MIN
ELK RIVER PARK BOARD MEETING
HELD IN THE CITY OFFICE BUILDING
February 21, 1974 at 7:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Les Derr, Gene Schuldt, Wilbur Daniels, Gene Scribner,
Don Strei, Shirley Matuseski.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Mayor Cliff Lundberg, Wally Fox & Dick Hales of Babe Ruth League.
Gene Schuldt was elected Vice-Chairman of the Board.
Gene Sribner submitted his idea on a better recreation program. He also had a questionnaire
made up to send out to different people & organizations.
The City of Elk River has given $2,000.00 for Summer Recreation Program. The City Pa,rk
Board will still take care of the swimming program.
Mayor Lundberg suggested we should have our budget submitted by June 1st to cover period
from Dec. 31, 1974 to Dec. 31, 1975. Also to set up a long-range plan for land acquisition
etc.
Les Derr suggested requesting the use of the City dump for park area.
Babe Ruth League: Ages 13-15 involving at least 60 or more boys. Planning on 4 or 5 teams.
Suggested a budget of $600.00 a year.
Dick Hales figured approximately 8 teams for ages 7-12, girls & boys. For equipment
approximately $1,000.00.
Dick Hales agreed to be summer Recreation Director for evenings for baseball.
BUDGET (rough estimate)
Babe Ruth League (13-15)
Summer baseball (7-12)
Pee Wee Football (10-12)
Tennis (all ages)
Archery (all ages)
Recreation Insurance
Valley Ball(all ages)
Bicyling Club (all ages)
Fishing ( all ages)
Skiing & toboggan (all ages)
Arts & Crafts (all ages)
Needlecraft (all ages)
Publicity
Camping & nature hikes (all ages)
$375.00 - $600.00
$1,000.00
$400.00
$200.00
$200.00
$600.00
$200.00
$100.00
$100.00
$500.00
$150.00
$150.00
$300.00
$150.00
Boys
Boys & girls
Boys
Boys & girls
Boy~ & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Boys & girls
Wilbur Dani~ls made motion to adjourn till March 7, 1974. Les Derr seconded the motion.