December 6, 2010 Regular Meeting

Minutes of the Ward County Park Board

December 6, 2010

 

The meeting of the Ward County Park Board was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Chairman Gruenberg with the following members present: John Fjeldahl, Bruce Christianson, Carroll Erickson, Jack Nybakken, and Ken Kitzman. Also present were Highway Engineer Dana Larsen, Park Manager Steve Fuegmann and Secretary Nicole Shaw.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kitzman, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2010 meeting. Roll call vote: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

It was moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the bills totaling $76,599.99. Roll call vote: all present voted yes; motion carried.

 

Mr. Kitzman requested that a complete budget be provided to the Board for review at each meeting. Dana Larson said that he would work with Tricia Tessendorf and Devra Smestad to see what report could be generated.

 

Dana left the meeting to ask Devra if a report was available and returned with two different reports. The reports helped answer some of the Boards questions but a more detailed report may still be desired.

 

Park Manager Steve Fuegmann appeared to present the end of year report. The Old Settlers Park has had an increase in park activity.  Nelson, Carlson, and Rice Lake also had a good year. There was only one occurrence of vandalism that was bad. Steve also commented that he really enjoyed working with his help this year.

 

Mr. Kitzman requested that Steve provide to the Board with other camp site rates for comparison for the spring meeting. The Board also discussed the long term stay policies. Steve indicated that a two week limit is in place and that he has not had any problem enforcing this policy.

 

It was moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the budget amendment. Roll call vote: all present voted yes; motion carried.

 

Mr. Kitzman left the meeting at 8:34 a.m.

 

Steve then presented the Old Settlers Park bathroom remodeling update. Phase I is now complete and proposals were sent out for Phase II. Unfortunately, all proposals received were too high and therefore rejected. Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to send out for bid Phase II in 3 options: Option 1 – Entire Project; Option 2 – Tiles for the Floor; Option 3 – Concrete for around bathroom facility. Roll call vote: all present voted yes; motion carried.

 

It was moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to proceed in applying for the RTCA 80/20 Grant for the Multi-Use Trail going to the Minot Air Force Base. Roll call vote: all present voted yes; motion carried.

 

The 2011 meeting schedule was discussed. The Board requested that they meet quarterly. Dana and Steve will prepare a meeting schedule.

 

At 8:54 a.m. with no further business it was moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to adjourn the meeting.

 

 

ACCEPTED AND APPROVED THIS 1st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.

s/Jack Nybakken

Vice Chairman, Ward County Park Board

ATTEST:

s/Nicole Shaw

Secretary, Ward County Park Board