10-30-1975 PR MIN
,.,
ELK RIVER PARK BOARD
CITY HAU,
October 30, 1975 at 7:00 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gene Schuldt, Ken Nelson, Bob Westerlund.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Bredeck, Stan Moreland.
GUESTS: None.
NEW BOARD MEMBER Stan Moreland's appointment as the fifth member of the Park Board was
approved by the City Council in October. Stan informed Chairman Schuldt that arrangements
could that arrangements with school officials to be allowed time off to
attend the montly meetings. At the time of request for this appointment Stan Moreland had
not been transferred to the evening shift at work.
PICNIC TABLES Nothing started on construction of picnic tables. Ken Nelson will build
them during the winter months as an inside project for his crew.
BOAT LAUNCHING SITE Ken Nelson reported that Mayor Cliff Lundberg had notified City Clerk
that the permit was set for revamping launching site. No word has been received directly
from the Councilor from D.N.R. inspector. Ken Nelson felt that it was now too late in
the season; that weather was now too unpredictable. It was a unanimous opinion that the
construction be delayed until Spring 1976.
SNOWFENCE PURCHASE. Ken Nelson reported that Menards in St. Cloud would not accept a city
voucher for fencing. They wanted cash or check. Ken will get a check from City Clerk to
make the purchase. Price of fence is $14.88 for a roll 4 ft. by 50 ft.
SOFTBAU, FENCES. Damaged backstop and fencing at Fairgrounds Field has been removed. New
fencing will be put up in Spring 1976. All fencing at Orono Park ha.s been leveled and
repaired. There is still a gap in centerfield gate to be adjusted.
STANDS AT FAIRGROUNDS FIELDS Back wall on bleachers at the Fairgounds Field has been fairly
well leveled off. There are holes in the wall that need to be filled. Bob Westerlund will
check with local cement contractor for estimate of filling and smoothing costs. Finshing
work and painting will be done in Spring 1976.
TIME FOR SOFTBAU, FIELDS. Fairgrounds Field has holes and low spots between limed area and
outfield grass. Ken Nelson will contact Larry Kreger for black dirt and sod work yet this
fall. Infields on both softball fields should be leveled and packed.
SWIMMING BEACH DIVING DOCK. There have been some inquiries for purchase of old diving dock
Notice will be put in the paper for bids. City Clerk'will be asked to prepare and place
the bid notice in the local newspaper.
ORONO PARK TOILETS Since City Council approved 1976 budget for Satillite units, the existing
concrete block structure in Orono Park will be torn down this Fall. Some of the materials
may be salvaged.
DISCUSSION ON FUTURE OF SWIMMING BEACH. Since the recent School Bond Issue was passed, was
passed, which included a swimming pool, there will have to be a future determination made
regarding present swimming beach, General discussion centered around closing the beach and
converting the area for general park use and retaining beach house for storage and use as
concession stand.