10-08-1974 PR MIN
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Oct. 8, 1974 7:00
ELK RIVER JOIN T RECREA TI ON BOARD
Members Present.Chairman Gene Schuldt, Gene Scribner, Shirley Matchinsky,
Bob Westerlund.
Members Absent-Jim Bredeck, Don Strei.
Guests-Lloyd Pogatchnik, John Dietz, Richard Donais, Jenny Mulvaney, Dawn Johnson,
Storage.of,Athleticc:equiptnent. The City suggested using the beach house for storage.
Volley Ball equipment found. Stored in City garage.
Skiing Committe, Dr. Travis, Bob Dare, John Bailey Jr. are going to get together
to loqkinto 'areE for cross country skiing.
Ice Arena-$410 Annual premium for insurance. A no vote was given and Dave Halgren
informed an annual premium is trying to be To:tmd for all activities. Bill to be
approved to Chanhassen Dinner Club $525.60. "Shirley Matchinsky made a motion to
approve. Gene Scribner seconde.d.
Bob Westerlund brought up basketball and football Leagues for men.
3 Seperate bills ,Orono Park, Concession; stang., 1 'and' Baseball field.
Shirley Matchinsky made a motion to pay the utility bills, $86.38,$37.46,$152.15.
Bob Westerlund seconded it. We invited them back approxim~tely in January to
settle the matter of running the ball leagues so no problems will arise again.
Next Heeting November 19,1974 at 7:00~)0'clock.
Meeting adjourned.
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ELK RIVER PARK BOARD
October 8, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gene Schuldt, Bob Westerlund.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Bredeck
GUESTS: Mr. Roy Sparre, Lawrence Kreger.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Approximately $1,178.00 worth of playground eqUi~ent ordered
for Orono Park. Lions Club will provide at least $1,000.00 for this equipment. This will
include 6-unit swing set, 8ft. high slide, and a muth-climb. Park Board will pay freight
charges and balance over Lions amount.
1975 BUDGET: Proposed budget for 1975 submitted to City Council on October 7, 1974.
Total amount was $13,965.00, which includes $4,500.00 for new toilets in Orono Park
and the Main Ball Park. Council expressed approval.
1974 EXPENDITURES: List of proposed expenditures for balance of this year was also
presented to the City Council for their information. Approval was expressed, Total
expenditures proposed was $3,775.00.
OOAT LAUNCHING SITE: Mr. Sparre inquired as to when the present boat launching site
would be closed and a new one opened. He was advised that the new site was expected
to be done this fall. Permit from State Game and Fish Dept. must be obtained.
RESUR.1"ACING BASEBALL DIAMONDS: Lawrence Kreger will grade, lime, and re-sod both
baseball infields for $2,200.00. The re-sodding will be done on the main ball park.
Work expected to be finished by November 1, 1974.
Next meeting will be November 19, 1974 at 9:00 P.M. following the Joint Recreation Board
meeting.