11-11-1998Blair Park Board Metiirg
November 11, 1998
The November meeting ofthe Blair Park Board was called to order by President Kathy Kuster at
8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 1998. The mee,ving was held at the City Hall. Those
present included Kathy Kuster, Tim Peterson, Mary Sue Pock and Neil Jensen. Absent: Bobbie
Cade and Donna Malilendorf. Pat Long, the superintendent ofthe Blair Paris, was present as
were Kus Kuster, Jenny Warrick, Merna Brown, Bruce Weber and Dave Narmen.
A mot was made by Jim Peterson, seconded by Neil Jensen, to accept the minutes of the
October 14 meeloing ofthe Park Board, as amended. October minutes should read Bret Jorgensen
instead of Brad. Motion was carried.
No bills suletc,itted for approval for payment.
Kathy Kuster gave a tour to a dozen people as part of First Lutheran sunset service at Black Elk.
UNL-PEL had 25 people for their walk for MDA on November 7. More than $1200 was raised.
Pat Long reviewed plans for a new rest room at Steyer Park. Plans are for spring C011StraC6.011 if
approved by Council. A motion was made by Mary Sue Pock, seconded by Jim Peterson, to
accept Plan A, for the design ofthe restroom. Motion was carried.
Dave Nannen discussed an opportunity to receive T-21 fun.d for a path from Deerfield Subdivision
to Optimist Park. A motion was made by Tam Peterson, seconded by Mary Sue Pook, to support
the proposal of applying for a grant by the City of Blair. Motion was saloried. Nell Jensen
indicated that he would write the letters for the Park Board and the Friends of the Blair
Communiey Arboretum.
Some of the posts are installed at Black Elk for the tree labels. The rest will be completed by the
end of the week. Kathy Lister will work with Neil Jensen to complete installation. ofthe labels.
Pat Long asked if thank you letters could be sent to Ft. Calhoun Stone for donation of Rocks for
playground and - Masonic Lodge for donation of playground equipment at Ridge View Park. Neil
Jensen aareed to send a thank you.
With no further business, President Kathy Kuster adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.. Motion by
Jim Peterson, seconded by Neil Jensen. Motion was carried.
The next meeting is December 9.
R.espectfo:11 y submitted,
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Neil Jensen, Secretary