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June 27, 1950
A regular meeting of t he Stillwater Recreation Board was held at the City Hall
at 7:30 P.M. on June 27, 1950.
Present were Board Members: Waldref, Grove, Bourdaghs, Pozzini and Swanson.
Alsp present were Art Bartkey and Fred Thompson of the V.F.W. and George Smart,
Phil Nelson and Joe Rosell of the Stillwater Association, and Douglas Ames.
Art Bartkey reported that the V.F .W. is working on a project to buy playgroUnd
equipment for various City parks. They are also working with City authorities
and W.E.PerLee's Memorial Committee on the Lily Lake road project and ask for
help from our Board and the City Engineer. Lawrence Pozzini volunteered to talk
to Mr. Abercrombie' and assist in planning the road to Lily Lake Beach.
The V.F :W. was asked to assist in taking care of Lily Beach and agreed to call
a "work committee" to clean up the grounds.
Phil Nelson spoke in behalf of the Recreation Committee of the Stillwater Associa-
tion stating that they would like to begin plans for a new baseball and softball
park. GeDDge Smart and Joe Rosell also joined in a general discussion of sites
and possibilities.
Doug Ames reported that his ball program was getting organized with Eagles and
Legion teams playing regularly, pewees and midgets getting started. Several teams
play regularly an both parks with games between North and South hill teams. All
boys who come out and wish to play have an opportunity. The weekly schedule of
games is published in the Gazette on Mondays. Mr. Ames r~ported that he has
enough equipment for his program, no purchases needed.
Lawrence Pozzini reported that new backstops had been installed at Washington. and
Staples parks at a cost of $107.00. $64.00 was the cost of pipe and $43.00 for
wire. The Thompson Hardware donated 100 feet of wire and Randall Van, Deusen also
donated some wiee. Those who assisted by donating time and work were: John
Beske, Hollis Saver, Randall Van lleusen, Roger Hanson, Jim Nichols and Fred
Thompson at Staples field and Barrett Colombo, Jack, Thoreen and Gerald Ryan at
Washington park. Earl Ayers supplied all welding equipment and materials and
welded pipes at i both parks. John Simonet and Lawrenc,e Junker also helped at
both parks. The Maple Island Farm furnished a truck and City Engineer Aber-
cmlmbie and his crew also assisted - all under the supervision o~ the playgrounds
committee of our Board - Lawrence Pozz.ini and Clarence Cayou.
On motion of Bourdaghs, seconded by Grove, and carried, Lawrence Pozzini was
authorized to make the necessary arrangements to cut the grass at Staples field
and Washington park.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, Val Radke was authorized to make
arrangements for a maintenance man at Lily Lake Beach at a suggested salary of
$100 per month.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
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