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The meeting has called to order by Chairman George Wilson at
7:45 p.m. at the Park Board Office. Members present were
Wilson, Gentry, Leonard, Solomon, and Steyer.
Minutes of the June 6th meeting were read and approved.
Chairman Wilson discussed the Park Budget for 91 -92. One
employee will be transferred from the Recreation Committee to
the Park Department. Closing the restrooms will become part
of Park employees regular scheduled responsibility. In other
words, employees will be paid for doing this job.
No one seems tonterested in buying the prairie hay in Black
Elk Neihart Park.
Leonard made a motion to purchase 70 tree identification tags
at a cost of $450.00. Arboretum funds will be used to
purchase the tags.
There was some discussion about the new R. V. Park. There has
been no further development since the last meeting. There
has been some opposition by local residents to the
development of the park. Plans have not been completed.
Dale Stricklett requested the purchase of five small "spring
toys
It was suggested that the Northwest entrance to Black Elk
Park be refurbished and black topped from the paving up into
the park.
It was suggested by Leonard that we ask the Lutheran
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Brothernhood if they would be interested in taking care of
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the erosion problems on the slopes below the "Tower" at Black
Elk - Neihart Park. Perhaps the water department should help
solve the problem.
The Board suggested that park employees deer proof the trees
and shrubs North and West of the "Tower ".
There was a discussion about using some of the trees from the
nursery for the Arbor Park school. It was suggested that the
park department move trees needed in the parks first. Any
remaining trees could be donated to the school. The Board
suggested that about 25 trees be moved into the parks this
fall.
Motion by Trisdale, seconded by Gentry to adjourn. Motion
approved at 9:00 p.m.