06-04-1992•
BLAIR PARK BOARD MINUTES
June 4, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Bob Leonard, President; with
board members Marilyn Gentry, George Wilson, and Bill Trisdale. Ralph Steyer
was also in attendance.
It was moved that the minutes of the May 7th meeting be accepted as printed.
Motion carried.
An erosion problem at Black Elk Park was discussed. Bill Trisdale contacted
Warren Whitaker about it. It will be taken care of when an automatic air valve
is installed to control the water level in the reservoir. No positive date was
set.
The R. V. park is getting some construction activity. Guesstimated cost is
somewhere between $30,000 to $40,000 at this time. No completion date is in
sight. The Park Board is concerned with the water drainage problem at the R. V.
site, we will keep monitoring the situation.
Playground equipment was discussed. A spiral slide was mentioned with details
as listed:
7 ft. slide - $2,828.00, Assembled
9'9" slide - $3,170.00, Assembled
12'6" slide - $4,994.00, Assembled
Shipping Cost: $250.00 each
Sources: Ely Churchich
8715 Raven Oaks Drive
Omaha, NE 68152
Phone: 571 -7492
Ann Kutilek
6945 Grover Street
Omaha, NE 68106
Phone: 393 -4531
A merry -go -round was also touched on briefly. No action was taken at this time.
Picnic tables have been requested at Black Elk Park. This will be passed on to
Dale.
It was pointed out by Ralph Steyer that there are dead trees along the entrances
to the city. The city forester need to be contacted regarding this.
The Board feels we need publicity about the trees being planted, from the
nursery, in locations throughout the city. President Leonard will take
responsibility for this. The action was made official by a motion from George
Wilson, seconded by Marilyn Gentry. Motion carried.
A report was presented by President Leonard about a graphics program being worked
• with by Bob Limbach and his students, involving Vets Field. This shows promise
toward developing our park maps and brochures. It could possible be done by
these same students as a school project. Wilson assumes responsibility for
contacting Limbach.
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The Board wants an update on playground equipment including horse shoe pits, etc.
Trisdale will discuss this with Dale.
Wood chip trails were discussed. They are not too well liked by some. Blacktop
was touched on, with estimates needed from Dale or Rod. Motion made by Marilyn
Gentry, seconded by Bill Trisdale. Motion carried.
A discussion about the "Tree of the Month" was held with no action at this time.
The final item discussed was regarding rules and regulations for the R. V. park.
They were as follows:
Tents - $3.00 per night
Vehicles - $5.00 per night
Limit - 5 days - unless emergency, may be extended
Vehicles Must Stay on Hard Surfaces
Quiet Hours - 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Pets must be on a leash and under control at all times. Also animal
residue must be picked up and put in refuse containers.
The above is a tentative set of rules and may be added to or deleted from at the
discretion of the Park Board.
There being no further business, a move was made to adjourn by Wilson, second
by Trisdale. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Secretary
Bill Trisdale