HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-11/19/2003 Tiffm Parks and Recreation Commission November 19, 2003
A regular meeting of the Tiffm Parks and Recreation Commission was brought to order
by Chair Dave Shaffer at 7:00 p.m. at the Tiffm Fire Station on Wednesday,November
19, 2003. Members present: Dave Shaffer, Kevin Mellen, Matt John, Danny John, Mark
Petersen and Margaret Reihman.
Motion Peteresen, second Mellen to approve the printed minutes with corrections. Ayes:
Mellen, Shaffer, John, John, Petersen and Reihman. Motion carried.
The dugouts and benches project undertaken by Matt John approaches end. It is expected
that one more weekend of work may fmish the work on the roof of the dugouts. Mellen,
John, Shaffer and Petersen think they can find time this weekend.
Shaffer still needs to return some unused lumber to Menards.
Kahler Collision and PB Body shop offered and completed work to paint the 56 brackets
that were painted prior to construction of the wood benches. The brackets are painted
white and look very nice.
An incomplete list of volunteers was in the last newsletter,and will need to be updated.
Volunteers on the project include:
MBA Concrete—Bev and Jim Seelman- cement work
LL Pelling—hauling
River Products—lime donation for field
Freeman Construction—Chad Freeman- equipment use
Carew Landscaping—Jeff Carew—equipment use
Croell Redi-Mix—Tim Herold cement
Seelman Construction—Tom Seelman cement work
Volunteer Help: Jerry Cox, Billy Walls, Rodney Walls, Kevin Kinney, Kevin Mellen,
Dave Shaffer, Mark Petersen, Karin Dils, Jim Bartels, Glenn Potter.
Matt Johns suggested that another Eagle Scout might be interested in scoreboards for the
ball park. Members said that would be a desired project.
Mark Peteresen said he hoped to get the bat racks completed within a few months.
Kevin Mellen reported that mulch will be placed at the front and base of the east sign
along with plantings next spring. Mellen also hopes to continue his mulching effort at
the Potter Street Park. He is doing this as he fmds time.
The mud has been removed from the new recreation trail. The trail is 8 foot wide and
6"deep. Shaffer has already heard positive remarks.
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Members desired some way of improving communication of ongoing project work to the
Public Works Department. Someway that work information planned by parks could be
passed to Mehmen and Detert, and also someway that the Parks Commission could learn
about work projects that Public Works is undertaking that could affect planning efforts
under study by Parks and Recreation Board. Shaffer, Petersen and Dils all serving on
both boards can help coordinate information relay.
Shaffer recommended not trying to move sod in any of the parks. He suggest seeding to
start grass in needed locations. Moving sod is just too labor intensive.
Peteresen reported that the waste street material loaded into Potter Street Park has not
been rolled out,the man who promised to do this has not come. This man has volunteered
to do it in the spring.
Danny Johns felt that community members desire to know more about activities in the
city. He suggested that extra cost for publications would be valuable. Reihman said
publication costs are serious in amount when the entire general budget for everything
wanted is slightly more than$128,000. It was suggested that perhaps more information
on the web site and more information in the month newsletter would be equally
informative and entail far less expense to accomplish. Shaffer requested that citizens be
once again reminded of the web site address, and that the web site be more regularly
updated. Karin Dils is volunteering time to update the web site.
Shaffer will plan spring bulbs and plantings for summer bloom at signs.
Shaffer and Dils hope to open the new Hwy6 park entrance driveway sometime soon.
Petersen suggested that the brush be cut down on a greater circumference at the west
Entrance Sign for a smoother look around it. Suggested that Mellen call Quality Care for
this brush removal work and mowing of weeds very soon if this can be done for around
$100 or less.
Members expressed thanks to Shaffer for refreshments. Shaffer thanked members for
volunteer work of the entire year. No meeting set for December. Next regular meeting
set for third Wednesday of January at 7:00 p.m.
Motion Shaffer, second Mellen to adjourn. Motion carried. 9:00 p.m.
Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk