12-07-1989Blair Park Board Minutes
December 7, 1989
The meeting was called to order by President Marilyn Gentry. Members
present were Marilyn Gentry, Roger Hohensee, Bob Leonard, Judy Sick and George
eilson. Also pr sent was Ralph Steyer. Member bbsent was Gene Solomon.
and Dale Stricklettj
Old Business:
The tether ball will be turned over to Bob Leonard for replacement as
bah/is cable strong and fine enough to hang the ball.
Ralph Steyer reported to the group that he had sent a check in the amount
o f 00.00 for arboretum dues for the period beginning in May 1990 through
April of 1991.
Gene Solomon and George Wilson were appointed to audit the Blair Arboretum
at the January meeting.
Bob Leonard reported on information concerning a possible site for an RV Park.
The Army Corps of Engineers has made a study of locations and for the present
time have designated five areas for possible development on the Missouri River.
Two of these areas are Boyer Chute near Fort Calhoun and California Bend in
411p orttern Washington County. The Natural Resources have also been involved in
the s tudy. Mick Mines told Bob that the Chamber of Commerce would be doing the
leg work and seeking fume's for development of an RV Park. Judy Sick will be
composing a letter for review by the board to be sent to the NRD in regard to
the RV Park.
New Business:
The remainder of the meeting was spent in discussing a five year plan. Dale
Stricklett will take care of that portion of the budget dealing with maintainance,
employees and equipment. Ralph Steyer will take care of the Blair Arboretum
portion. The following list is the recommendation of the board.
Of high priority is concern for the present Park Office. We propose that
the building formerly occupied by the Chamber of Commerce be shared as a Park
Office and information office by the City of Blair. That a door be added to
the rear of the building so the public can have access to the rest rooms with-
out going through the office area. It is ale° proposed that the present Park
office either be demolished or moved out to make room for new Steyer Park rest
rooms and additional storage space for storage of maintainance equipment.
Folds would have to come from capital outlay. Costs cannot be estimated by us
at the present time but would need input from Warren Whitaker.
41k There is apparently great interest in an RV Park. Any proposal would
ave the support of the Chamber of Commerce and hopefully funds would come from
the Army Corps of Engineers.
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New Business Continued:
Playa ground equipment , etc. would include the following:
6 eight foot picnic tables per year for five years at a cost of $225.00
per table or $6750.00 over five years.
2 grills per year at $95.00 per grill or $950.00 over five years.
1 spiral slide (14 ft) at a cost of $2500.00 (From capital Outlay)
2 glider swings at a cost of $400.00 each or $00.00
3 Park benche at a cost of $225.00 or $675.00 over five years.
3 Whirls at 41150.00 each or $3450.00 over five years.
3 spring toys at$200.00 each or 600.00 over fivejears.
2 climbers at $907.00 each or $2721.00 over five years.
The cost of shipping and inflation would have to be added along with some
amount of cement to anchor some of the items and soft ground cover.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
George Wilson, Secy.