2023-01-11
Blair Park Board Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2023
Call to Order: The Blair Park Board meeting was called to order by
President Neil Jensen at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Neil Jensen, Joe Burns, Kristy Rounds, Betsy Anderson and Park
Superintendent Pat Long.
Approval of Minutes: The October 12, 2022 minutes were approved by Joe
Burns and seconded by Kristy Rounds.
Approval of Bills: No bills were submitted.
Old Business:
1. Completion of renovated Ridgeview playground.
The footings for the renovated playground were completed in late
fall. As weather permits, the poured in place surfacing will be
installed. The Creative Sites playground equipment has been
delivered and is in storage until ready for installation.
2. Completion of new Southern Hills playground.
When weather permits the playground (approximately 36’ x 35’)
will be marked and laid out – some grading will be necessary. The
poured in place surfacing will be completed followed by the
installation of the play equipment which has been delivered and is
in storage.
New Business:
1. Installation of a new sun dial at Rhodes Park.
A new sundial was purchased for the park and will be installed this
spring. A brick walking path from the trail to the sundial will be
created.
2. Installation of a sidewalk at the Steyer upper shelter.
A sidewalk on the west side of the shelter and two additional
handicap parking spaces will be laid out, framed and poured.
3. Tree planting in the parks and along Main Street.
Although presenting a pleasant softening effect to Washington
Street the planted trees are not thriving. The cement sidewalk
surface inhibits the trees from having enough root surface area
and moisture exposure. The columnar trees best compliment the
sidewalk location as they do not have the expansive branch span
however they are at an age where they are producing nuts which
are a nuisance. Other varieties of trees or possibly potted
plantings will be considered as replacements.
Tree plantings in the parks will continue to be diversified to
enhance the park environments and the city’s arboretum.
4. Update on Generations Park
Construction should begin on the park in late summer
5. Blair Dog Park
The park board is in the process of locating a suitable location
(approximately 3-4 acres) for a dog park. The Mandy Jo Rounds
Memorial Foundation is in the process of fundraising for this park.
Adjournment: Betsy Anderson’s motion to adjourn the meeting was
seconded by Kristy Rounds. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Betsy Anderson January 14, 2023