HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 14, 1974 TO: Park Board Members
FROM: P. R. Devitt - Secretary
SUBJECT: Minutes from 74-4 Meeting
The Park Board held meeting 74-4 at the City Hall on May 14,
1974 at 8PM. Members present were Devitt, Kalton, Patchin,
Williams. Guests - M. McGuire, C. Tooker, W. Stock, D. Busse,
S. Brandt, E. Brumfield, D. Hoeman, D. Weaver, Mrs. Haskins.
Patchin called meeting to order.
1. Acquisition of Boud~ns Manor site
a. The City Council approved purchase ef property for $3600.00.
Mrs. Haskins {owner of property} was present to verbally
agree to the $3600.00 price. She will be allowed to re-
move some bushes, currently on the property, for personnal
use,
M/S/P - Kalton/Williams - M. McGuire to have 4 ft high
chain link fence erected between rear of Haskin property
and park property.
M. McGuir~--to have city attorney .look into who pays the
taxes on the property this year.
b. E. Brumfield, D. Hoeman, and D. Weaver were present to
inquire about and recommend improvements to Boudins
Manor Park. Park Board assured them steps are being
taken to update the park. People adjacent to the park
area agreed to help maintain skating rink facilities
if the city initially helps to get them ready. See
attached recommendation and sign petitions from the
Boudi. ns Manor area residents.
2. Memorial Park Grandstand
a. Council approved demolition of ol(:t grandstand. W. Otting
will remove grandstand for salvaging of the lumber.
M/S/P - Kalton/Devitt - W. Otting to remove grandstand
contingent upon {1} $1000.00 performance bond or
certified check and {2) job be completed and.area cleaned-
up within 10 days from acceptance of bond.
It was later agreed that removal can not start until
after the Jays home game on Sunday May 19, 1974.
b. M/S/P - Williams/Devitt - M. McGuire to pursue purchase
of foul ball screen for behind home plate and present
cost estimates to Council at May 20th meeting.'
c. M/S/P - Devitt/Williams - M. McGuire to purchase three
sections of 5 - row bleachers from a company in St. Paul
at approximately $320.0D per section.
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