03-12-2008Roll Call
Members of the Blair Park Board met at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, in the City Hall Council
Chambers. Members present: Neil Jensen, president; Ann George, secretary; Kathy Kuster, vice
president; Roger Petersen, Jim Peterson, Ardee Pounds. Blair Parks Department: Pat Long.
Reading and Approval of February 13, 2008, Minutes
Jim Peterson's motion to approve the February 13 minutes was seconded by Roger Petersen and
carried.
Approval of Bills
There were no bills needing approval.
Old Business
Discussion of sidewalk desiens for northeast corner of Lions Park. Pat Long circulated four proposals
for a new sidewalk and the location of a drinking fountain. Board members unanimously selected proposal
#1.
Discussion on 2008 budget items. Budget items for the year will include the Lions Park improvements
discussed above. Another item will be replacing old swing sets at Steyer Park.
New Business
Discussion of Arbor Day celebration site. Members agreed that this year's Arbor Day tree planting
(maples ?) on April 25 will be at Steyer Park; a class of second grade students at South School will be
invited to participate. It was suggested that for this year and future years each planted tree be identified
with a plaque that features the children's handwritten names, the year, the class, and the school.
Friends of the Arboretum meetine. This group will next meet on March 19 at City Hall to inventory and
record trees at Black Elk- Neihardt Park.
Tree City Awards in Lincoln Pat announced that this year's Tree City Awards sponsored by the
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will be given as part of a day -long program on April 8. He plans to attend
and encouraged board members to attend as well.
Jim Peterson's motion to adjourn was seconded by Kathy Kuster and carried. The Board will next
meet on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann George, Secretary
Minutes, Blair Park Board Meeting
March 12, 2008