10-13-1999Blair Park Board Meeting
• October 13 1999
The October meeting of the Blair Park Board was called to order by President
Kathy Kuster at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 13 1999. The meeting was
held at the City Hall. Those present included Kathy Kuster, Donna Mahlendorf,
Ann George, Neil Jensen, Jim Peterson and Bobbie Cade. Also present was Pat
Long, Superintendent of the Blair Parks.
A motion was made by Ann George, second by Donna Malendorf to approve the
minutes with the following correction of September 8, 1999 as the meeting date
as opposed to September 12,1999. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ann George, second by Donna Mahlendorf to pay bills to
S.E. Smith for posts in the amount of $277.35 and to Summit Supply for a slide
and two (2) bounce toys in the amount of $4,015.63. Motion carried.
Pat Long, Park Superintendent, discussed some of the ruling for the distribution
of money for the Blair Area Foundation. The money will be available in the year
2000.
Discussion was held regarding the Black Elk Cross. Repair needs to be done on
the four (4) winds tile. Mrs. Bagby will be billed for the tile repair and the Park
410 Board will be responsible for the lift rental.
Pat Long also discussed the addition of a date posted on the sign at Steyer Park
in which he will be responsible for adding if it is approved. A motion was made
by Jim Peterson, second by Donna Mahlendorf to use 1931 as the official start
date of the park on the sign. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the plantings in the new planters. The care of the
planters should be turned over to the Park Board by November 1, 1999.
Discussion was held regarding the new budget and the park area by the
swimming pool. Bids will be approximately $60,000 for the new bathroom,
$40,000 for the replacement of the building, $6,000 for playground equipment,
and $2,500 for trees and shrubs.
A motion was made by Donna Mahlendorf, second by Jim Peterson to adjourn.
Motion approved.
The next meeting is November 10, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.
Pat Long, Superintendent of the Blair Parks
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