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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 1, 1969, at 8:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Harvey Will, Sally deLancey,
and Steve Wolf. Gladys McCary and Berk Rodgers were absent.
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Visitors: Conrad Fiskness, Ron Mielke, Loanne Thrane, Elaine
Jacques, Bob SCholer,' and Rich Lyman. .
The meeting was called to order.
Park and Recreation meeting would
that three members out of five is
at a meeting.
The Chairman announced that the
be continued under the assumption
sufficient to vote on matters
A motion was made by Sally deLancey and seconded by Steve Wolf
that the minutes of June 17th be accepted as noted with the
added amendment concerning the Jaycees. Motion carried.
Amendment:
Commission
recreation
assist the
The Jaycees were guests of the Park and Recreation
after the meeting was adjourned. Teenagers and a
program were discussed. The Park and Recreation will
Jaycees financially in a youth program.
BILLS: A motion was made by Steve Wolf and seconded by Sally
deLancey to pay Frontier Lumber for sakrete for backstop installation
at a cost of $8.76. Motion carried.
Ron Mielke asked for approval of $40.00 for archery stands and
$30.00 for arts and crafts. Because of these added expenses a
~ . motion was made by Sally deLancey and seconded by Steve Wolf
that the Park and Recreation Commission authorize another $100.00
for equipment and supplies for Summer Recreation Program.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON SUMMER PROGRAM: Mr. Mielke reported that the response
-to the summer program has been good and that the comments have
been very favorable. New children have enrolled since the opening
of the program. Mr. Mielke suggested having membership cards for
next year.
Expenditures allowed for summer program $700.00, not including
salaries. Estimated expenditures to date $570.00.
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Detailed list of summer activities follows: Report of summer
recreation activities submitted to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Activities Number Registered Number Attending
. Girls Softball 30 20
Crafts 60 70
Dancing 37 37
Softball 45 25
Little Theater 37 25
Tennis
20 15
Archery 45 40
T-Ball
Hardball 30 20
31 22
Story time 15-20
Puppet show pre-schooler
Special Events 40
We held an Olympics 0 J 27 b
n une , a out 35 children attended and
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participated in the event. We were discouraged by the poor
response of the children and hope for a better turn out in the
future. We plan to have a Wheel Parade July 11 and a Hobo Day
on the 18th of July.
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Bob Scholer announced that the Chamber of Commerce is planning
a celebration in view of Highway #5 opening and suggestea perhaps
the Wheel Parade for the Summer,Program could coincide with this
celebration.
Ron Mielke will contact the Chamber of Commerce to work out details
if this is possible.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Mrs. Thrane reported three major areas of
concern in establishing a Historical Society.
1. Members - apparently people from all age groups are
interested in the society.
2. Needs:
a. Need to locate historical sites.
b. Map or guide to historical sites - perhaps set up a
tour someday.
c. Need for evaluation and gathering of current history.
d. A place is needed to store or display items received
from donors.
3. State Historical Society - Mrs. Thrane, Anne Neils, and
Harvey Will will meet with a field representative from
the State Historical Society to inquire if federal 0=
.~ state funds are available for the Historical Society.
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On July 10th Mrs. Thrane will meet with the Senior Citizens to
encourage them to concentrate on historical ideas so that these
ideas and memoirs can be taped at a later date.
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SENIOR CITIZENS: Mrs. Elaine Jacques the new director of Senior
-Citizens, expressed her great interest in Senior Citizens and
commented on their fondness for the grow light donated by the
Park and Recreation Commission.
There are 20 members in Senior Citizens with an average attendance
of 14. The second year is considered the crucial year. Mrs.
Jacques will work especially hard on new membership, particularly
male members. A few suggestions were made such as:
1. having pot luck luncheons at the Legion again.
2. have pictures taken occasionally for the paper.
3. encourage members to sell articles they make during the year.
4. encourage involvement in civic affairs such as forming a
telephone committee as a service to the Councilor Commissions.
The project for July will be to visit their foster children at
Faribault.
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The next pot luck luncheon will be held on July 17th at 12:15.
Park and Recreation members are invited.
Mrs. Jacques reported the treasury consists of $18.00. This is
used to buy coffee, cards, and other necessary incidentals.
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Mrs. Jacques will inquire as to the Park and Recreation's
committment to Senior Citizens.
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NEW MEMBERS: Personal data sheets were submitted by Conrad Fiskness
and Don Slather.
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A motion was made by Steve Wolf and seconded by Sally deLancey
to accept both new members to the Park and Recreation and recommend
that the Council also appoint them as members. Motion carried.
The Park and Recreation Commission officially accepts the
resignation of Ed Seim as Chairman of Park and Recreation.
COMMUNICATION MEETINGS:
Council meeting July 21st - Harvey Will.
Planning Commission meeting July 8th - Steve Wolf
Planning Commission hearing July 15th - All Park and Recreation
members are asked to be present.
Rich Lyman attended a portion of our meeting and suggested that
the Park and Recreation Commission encourage the County Commissioners
to establish a County Park Board. Harvey Will will contact Bill
SChneider, County Auditor, for an appointment on the agenda.
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Harvey Will suggested the Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions
purchase a filing cabinet (locking type) to be used by the various
commissions. Bob Scholer will check with Planning Commission.
Filing cabinet to be placed in meeting area for 'access.
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Bob Scholer suggested having a brainstorming session with the
various commissions to promote ideas and compare priority items
for the coming year.
Sally deLancey will check with Village Administrator to see if
' the Metropolitan Council has approved our Park Study. Also will
get an appointment on the Village Council for final approval of
our Park Study.
BOND ISSUE: Park and Recreation recommends the bond issue election
be held the first or second week of October and use September to
bring the idea to the people. Harvey Hill to make recommendation
at Council meeting on July 21st.
Harvey Will will talk to Al Klingelhutz to discuss MW property.
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Bob Scholer discussed the zoning ordinance that is in process which
will be circulated among the commissions for'written comments.
Comments to be placed on separate paper. A public hearing on
the zoning ordinance will be held in the future,
Bob also discllssed tf .' b'
Compatibility b~t 10 pu l1C hearing 0n the Generalized
will be shown. Ween the Generalized GUide Plan and the
Guide Plan.
Park StUdy
Bob S?h?ler discussed the
COnt~lnlng all new street need of a base map for
meetlng room. names. This map to be the Village
placed in Village
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MEETING: The next Park and Recreation meeting is July 22nd.
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A motion was made by Steve Wolf and seconded by Sally deLancey
to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Rosemary Will
Secretary
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