08-06-1974 PR MIN
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ELK RIVER PARK BOARD
August 6, 1974
Mr~ERS PRESENT: Chairman Gene Schuldt, Jim Bredeck.
MEHBERS ABSENT: Bob Westerlund.
GUESTS: Ken Nelson.
Ken Nelson reported that the two softball parks especially the main ball park, were
badly littered following the tournaments on August 3rd & 4th. Jim Bredeck went to the site
on Monday morning. He reported that the trash was "unbelieveable". Ken Nelson also reported
that the rest tooms at the main ball park are filthy and virtually 'U.1l'Us.~b.J:e. The same holds
tw."e for Orono Park restrooms. The entire structure at the main ball park is falling apart
and should be torn down.
Park Board agreed to pay Elk River Jaycees $78.00 reimbursement for lifeguard expenses on
the 4th of July. At the March 21, 1974 meeting the Park Board agreed to back up the Jaycees
in this cost if profit was not realized to cover it. The Jaycees reported to Gene Schuldt that
expenses for the July 4th celebration were greater than income.
Ken Nelson is going to check on cost of agricultural lime for resurfacing the infields of
both ball fields. Work is tentativelY scheduled for Oetober.
Items to bi included in 1975 budget are as follows: Resuscitator $420.00 and transitorized
megaphone $95.00. Both items, needed for the public beach and both items would be used by
the Elk River Police Dept. during the off-seasons.
Jirl Bredeck suggested that light bulbs now o1!order for ball fields be stored until next
year since this ball season is nearly over. "
Ne1ct. meeting; schedulG!d for Tuesday, September 3, 1974 at 7:00 PM. at; the City Hall.