08-26-1975 PR MIN
ELK RIVER PARK BOARD
CITY H.AI1.
August 26, 1975
7:00 P.M.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chaima.n Gene Schuldt, Ken Nelson, Jim Bredick, Bob Westerlund.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
GUESTS: Brian Brindamour.
CONCESSION STAND. Brian Brlndamour gave a report on the operation of the concession
stand. Net income 1st half of season was $653.76 and Park Board's share under 50-50
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split agreement is $326.88. Net income 2nd half of season was $268.72 and Park Boards
spare under 60-40 split is $107.48. Total Park Board share is $434.36, plus we
inherited a bad check for $5.00. Main reason for poor income during last half of the
season is that two softball tournaments were cancelled; one sponsored by the Fast Pitch
League and on sponsored by the Slow Pitch League. There is some stock left over; two
cases of Coca-Gola and twenty- four packages of weiner buns. Stock is not. returnable
to the supplier, so it will be donated to the Youth Hockey- Association for their
concession stand at the ice arena. Brian Brlndamour is not interested in rumrl.ng the
concession stand next y-ear unless the scheduling of games is changed to lIavGthe big
spenders (Fast Pitch League) pLAY their games at the Fairgrounds Field. A check was
submitted to the Park Board in the amount of $434.36 for its share of the concession
stand profits.
1976 BUDGET. Proposed budget was drawn up as follows:
Lifeguard salaries
other salaries and wages
Bonds and Insurance
Maintenance and Repair of Equipment
Park repairs and improvements
Beach telephone
Satellite Rental and service
Joint.Recreation"Board
TOTAL
$4,000.00
$1,500.00
$ 650.00
$ 400.00
$1,200.00
$ 65.00
$ 800.00
$3,000.00
$11,615.00
It was felt by the Board members that amounts allocated for lifeguard salaries, other
salaries and wages., bonds and insurance,and the beach telephone need not be increased.
Slight increase granted for equipment maintenance. Past budget item of supplies and
expense to be included under park repairs and improvements, and total amount increased.
New item of Satellite Toilet rental and service added. This will provide toilet facilities
at both the farigrounds ball park and also Orono Park, Existing toilet structure in
Orono Park will be removed, thus eliminating unsanitary- conditions, constant vandalism,
and the cost of daily maintenance by- city- crew. Joint Recreation Board has requested
an increase in their allocation to $3,000. They- are attempting to work out an
arrangement with school administration to provide a full-time, y-ear-around Recreation
Director. Increased amount will cover city-' s share of proposed salary. If this plan
is not successful, the Joint Recreation Board is to return $1,000 of the .funds to tpe
Park Board.
LOCKS FOR LIGHTTOWERS. Ken Nelson will have locks put on the switch bOJre'sifor the lights
at both softball .fields and power will be shut off. This will stop unauthorized use of
lights.
PARK ID.ARD NOMINEES. Board members unanimously approved nomination of Stan Moreland for
Park Board membership upon sati.sfactOry interview with Park Bo. . ard Chairman. Remaining .
vacancy on Park Boam will be kept open pending clarification of regulation pertaining
to residency inside the City limits. It is noted that niether the City Ordnance estab-
lishing the Park Board nor the Minnesota Statute regulating Park Boards makes any provision
for mandatory residency within city limits.
Additional 1975 Park Improvements.
PICNIC TABLES. Board unanimously approved construction of four additional picnic tables
for Orono Park. Materials will be purchased now and the city crew will do the work
during the,winter months. '
IDAT LAUNCHING SITE. Ken Nelson and Bob Westerlund will draw up a plan for construction
of a concrete ramp for the Orono Park launching site. Ken Neison feels the city crew
can do the job, thus eliminating the need for outside contracting. Application for
construction permit will be submitted following completion of plan.
SOFTBALL FIEID FENCES. Fences at both softball fields are in need of repairs. City crew
will do the work.
Next Park Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th, 7:00 PM. in the City Hall
Representatives of the softball leagues will be invited for discussion of problems
amd improvements. Meeting adjourned at 9: 45 PM.
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