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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
Sth Floor—Room 511
December 9, 2003---4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Cynthia Bums, Chair Leslie B�tlach Jennifer Scott
Ralph Evans Kelly Beymer
Michael O'Donin Dennis Culp
Ron Regis Terry Flatley
Tim Searing Sandy Pilat
Troy Wigestrand Peter R�nner
Jerry Rerecich
Absent
Marge Richter
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Cynthia Bums, called the December meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was not a November meeting due to the Veterans Day holiday. Ralph
E�ans made a motion to approve the October minutes as written. The motion
was seconded by Ron Regis. All were in #a�or, the Qctober minutes were
approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Culp introduced the new Facility Director, Peter Renner, then reviewed the
numerous upcoming haliday events going on for the month. Troy Wiges#rand
requested a calendar listing alI the events, lacations and #imes be mailed to the
m�mbers.
CORRESPONDENCE
Two thank you letters were received and reviewed.
CONSENT
Three lefters were presented and reviewed to donate benches at Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park. A request #a u#ilize the parking lot at th� community
center on Thursday, March 11, 2004, for 45-55 cars between the hours of 7:30
a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A bus wiEl pick the group up for a skE trip to Crystal Moun#ain.
They will use the �ast side of the lot, adjacent to Stoneway. There are no special
e�ents or activities planned that day at the center therefore, staff recommends
approval of this request. Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Ralph E�ans to
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approve the consent agenda, pendfng coordinatior� with staff as outiine� in
recommendatio�,s. All were in fa�ar, mot�on carried, request a�proved.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation
IPM (lntegra#ed Pest Managemen#) Presentation-Leslie �etlach/Terry Flatley
Leslie and Terry shared information presented to Council on Integrated Pest
Management. Recently several citizens had �n�uired about what chemicals we
use and our policy on manageme�t of weeds. It was explained we want ta
maintain quality while reducing the use of chemicals. We ha�e hired a consultant
to prepare a draft plan. During this process review we will seek citizen input and
council app�oval. Leslie and Terry explained Rentan's maintenance standards,
tol�rance level, and our current management practices, Staff concludes that we
are on th� right course to reduce the use of pesticides utiiizing t�e best a�ailable
s�ience while maintaining the quali#y of our parks and trails, They will keep the
Board updated during the review process o� updating the plan.
IX. OTHER
It was noted that Terry Marcvni phoned in and asked th� park board be
notified of drug acti�ity going on near the portable toilet Iocated on 23� St.
at Thomas Teasdale Park. He requested the toilet be moved to a different
lacation, not on a main stre�t, as he believes drugs are being sa�d at that
site. Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, forwarded this information to #he
Police Chief and Deputy Police Chiet for further action. She talked to Mr.
Marconi and discussed his concerns. He requested a gate be installed
and locked up at night at the park.
A $100 donation from John Wimpress was made to Parks. Mr. Wimpress
li�es outside the city limits but #requently enjoys are parks.
ADJOURNMENT
Ralph E�ans made a motion secondec� by Troy Wigestrand to adjourn the
meeting. All were in favor, motion carried, December meeting adjoumed at 5:35
p.m.
Sign fure
NEXT REGULAR MEETiNG
JANUARY 13, 2004-4:30 P.M.
CITY HALL-FIFTH FLOOR
R�OM 511