Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Vice President: Mr. Bradtke nominated Mr. Rainwater for Vice President. Seconded by Ms. Natzke. Motion carried.
Approve new 5-year plan
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the 5-year plan. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approve new contracts
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for Melissa Stafanko, BethAnn Foster, Lisa Knott, Rusty Nestor and Lauren Piattoni. Ms. Natzke so moved. Mr. Rainwater seconded. Motion carried.
Approve new programs and fees
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the new programs and fees. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
St. John Garden Club
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to waive the fees for the St. John Garden Club. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Natzke seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve Summer Programs
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the summer program contracts for LeAnn Stutler, Kristen Brink, Lauren Brink, Peter Boyd, Jill Wichert, Leah Thomas, Michael Stepunovic and Christian Sullivan. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms.Natzke. Motion carried.
Approve Keilman Lease Agreement
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Keilman Lease Agreement. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approve Pond Treatment Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Pond Treatment proposal for McNamara Aquatics. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Natzke. Motion carried.
Approve Port-a-Potty Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the port-a-potty proposal for Johnny on the Spot. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Natzke seconded. Motion carried.
Approve Grass Cutting Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the grass cutting proposal for Seasons Landscaping. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Natzke seconded. Motion carried.
Approve Weed Spraying Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the weed spraying proposal for Forever Green. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Natzke seconded. Motion carried.
Approve Resolution 14-02-25 acceptance for 5-year plan
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Resolution 14-02-25 of the 5-year plan. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Natzke so moved. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Splash Pad Repairs – Heron Lake Park
It was recommended that the splash pad at Heron Lake needs to be torn out and replaced. After some discussion the park board members agreed to have this done.
Playground repairs and replacement
Civic, Larimer, Schillton Hills and Fairway Parks all need to have equipment repaired or replaced. Rainwater Park needs to be looked into.
Volleyball Nets
The volleyball nets are over ten years old and need to be replaced.
Purchase of garbage cans for softball complex
The 50-gallon barrels are much too cumbersome and should be replaced with smaller barrels.
Handicap Playground
The St. John Lyons Club is looking into doing a fundraiser to add a handicap playground at Prairie West Park. There’s been a lot of interest in doing this project and the Lyons Club will get back to the Park Board as to the plans.
Mr. Brake entertained a motion to grant the Creek Crush softball team to practice at Larimer Park and in exchange the team will take care of the maintenance of the fields and will give them preference for practice times, no games will be played and provided the insurance certificate works out. Mr. Rainwater so moved, seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve contracts: Cedar Creek Golf Course, Brook Kuersten, Beth Ann Foster, Lisa Knott, Sara Dingman, Emily Litavic, and Stephanie Stroh
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Cedar Creek Golf Course, Brook Kuersten, Beth Ann Foster, Lisa Knott, Sara Dingman, Emily Litavic and Stephanie Stroh. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms.Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Approve Summer Programs and Fees
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Summer Programs and Fees. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Ms. Natzke. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for John Bona and Julia Demma. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Inclusive Playground – Prairie West Park
The Lions Club is meeting with the Town Manager this week and will give him the proposals to take to the Town Council for approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve contracts – Jeff Bona
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the summer contract for Jeff Bona. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Ms.Stefanko. Motion carried.
Tiburon – The Park Board received a letter from the Tiburon Home Owners Association asking if the Park Department would take care of the retention pond at Cline and 93rd. Park Board declined.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve Contracts – Angela Lowe, Aaron Harris, Kristine Hillegonds
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for Angela Lowe, Aaron Harris and Kristin Hillegonds. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Natzke. Motion carried.
Boo bash
The Park Board decided that instead of have a costume judging contest, they would have volunteers dress up in costume and have pictures taken with the children.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Park Apv’s for May #1485-#1522 in the amount of $31,413.64. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve contract – Sue Zarante
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Sue Zarante for the Pinterest craft class. Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Approve Fall Programs and Fees Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Fall Programs and Fees. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Review and Recommend Tree City Ordinance – Tabled until we can get more clarification.
Splash Pad
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to accept Rex Source to do the work on the splash pad at Heron Lake Ms. Natzke so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Playground Repairs
Mr. Bradtke recommended Nu Toys to do playground repairs at Fairway, Schillton, Lancer and Larimer Parks. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Playground Repairs
Playground equipment will be delivered and by the middle of October the parks will be done.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Eagle Scout Presentation – Jacob Mavity
Jacob Mavity asked the park board for permission to work on his Eagle Scout badge by doing some work at Larimer Park. He intends to clean up shrubs by the memorial. Pull weeds, refurbish basketball hoop, paint, and fill in some holes. Flag needs to be replaced. He intends to have this complete by March or April weather permitting. Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Mr. Mavity’s work. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Discuss and Recommend Tree Ordinance
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion just stating that the Park Board is in support of the Town on a tree ordinance. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Natzke. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary