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Blair Park Board Meeting
February 10, 1999
The February meeting of the Blair Park Board was called to order by President Kathy Kuster at
7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 1999. The meeting was held at the City Hall. Those
present included Kathy Kuster, Bobbie Cade, Ann George, Jim Peterson and Neil Jensen. Absent:
Donna Mahlendorf. Pat Long, the superintendent of the Blair Parks, was present as were Kus
Kuster, Jenny Warrick, Dawn Nielsen, Judy Seaver, Bruce Weber and Tom Jackson.
A motion was made by Neil Jensen, seconded by Jim Peterson, to accept the minutes of the
January 13 meeting of the Park Board. Motion was approved.
Neil Jensen, arboretum curator, reported that the FOA grant application for $1000 was approved.
Funds are to be used to for 50 tree labels and a park sign at Steyer Park. In addition, the Iowa
Plant Introduction Station has trees and shrubs available that we can order and plant in the park.
It was discussed wether any could be planted next to Black Elk Trail that is being built.
Pat Long reported that he had received a bid from Erickson Construction for $58,500 to build a
restroom at Steyer Park. This is double the original estimate.
Reviewed designs and costs from Kness Signs and Eagle One Signs for the Black Elk Trail signs
and the Ridgeview sign. It was moved by Ann George, seconded by Bobbie Cade, to go with the
• lower bid from Kness Signs, designs B ($825) & C ($960). Signs will have pebble background,
with plum and green colors and the darker background color. Motion was approved.
Pat Long indicated that NSA has a summer intern program where staff can assist arboretum sites
with an approved project. In addition, the State of NE has a work program where part time staff
may be hired. Pat will look into the programs.
Pat Long reviewed preliminary drawings for Park Shop at the cemetery.
With no further business, President Kathy Kuster adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.. Motion by
Bobbie Cade, seconded by Ann George. Motion was approved.
The next meeting is March 10.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Jensen, Secretaiy