07-09-2003•
Blair Park Board Meeting
July 9, 2003
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Roll Call
The Blair Park Board met on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Steyer Park. Members present: Neil Jensen, president;
Kathy Kuster, vice president; Ann George, secretary; Jim Peterson. Blair Parks Department: Pat Long.
Members not present: Donna Mahlendorf, Ardee Pounds
The minutes of the June 11, 2003, Park Board meeting were approved, with the motion to approve
made by Jim Peterson, seconded by Kathy Kuster, and carried.
Approval of Bills
Pat Long said that a bill for construction of the retaining wall in Steyer Park will be presented next month.
Old Business
Update on Skateboard Committee. Pat Long said that he is obtaining a preliminary cost estimate from
suppliers on ramps, etc., for the skateboard area. One of the following locations will be selected: 8 and
Grant, Steyer Park near the swimming pool, and 19 and Front. The last is the preferred location; its selection
depends on receiving approval from the property owner /s. Fund - raising is still under way.
Update on Steyer Park Retaining Wall After the meeting adjourned, board members visited the site where
the retaining wall is being built by Park employees. Pat Long discussed the construction and future plans.
• New Business
New Fall Project Pat Long said that next year's budget will be tight. Board members suggested the
following as possible fall projects: a shelter at Black Elk - Neihardt Park near the playground, landscaping at
Steyer Park, additional sidewalk at Steyer Park, replacing several spring toys, installing a swinging bench at
Rhoades Park .
Kathy Kuster moved that a swinging bench be purchased for Rhoades Park and that remaining funds
be used for additional sidewalk and for correcting runoff problems in Steyer Park. Her motion was
seconded by Jim Peterson and carried.
The next board meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Black Elk Neihardt Park.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfull submitted,
Ann George, Secretary