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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 PRC Packets st. Croix Beach (Cont.) Maintenance Miscellaneous 400.00 50.00 2,150.00 ,~.-- PLAYGROUNDS: Director Equipment Washington Park Backstop Staples FieiEd Repairs '- - 600.00 100.00 225.00 925.00 $ 5,687.00 Total On motion, the m~eting adjourned. ~ecretary FEBRUARY 9, 1950 A meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held February 9, 1950 at 7:30P.M. at the City Hall. All members were present: C. D. Bourdaghs, Ray C. Grove - City Council Harry A. Swanson, Clarence C. Cayou - School Board Grant T. Waldref, Val RaGtke, Lawrence -.. Pozzini Grant T. Waldref was nominated Chairman and on.motion duly made, seconded and carried, was declared elected. ..,.'cJ .... . ...-. Harry A. Swanson was nominated Secretary and on motion duly made, seconded and carried, was declared elected. -~ The Chairmannade the following Committee appointments: Lily Lake - Val Radke St. Croix Beach - Ray C. Grove Sk.;tting Program - C. D. Bourdaghs Rhy~rounds, Baseball & ~oftball - Clarence C. Cayo~,Lawrence J. Pozzini A letter from the Jaycee Wives Recreation Committee was read and discussed. A general discussion of various phases of the Recreation problem followed. The Secretary was instructed to notify George (Mike) Mueller a1J.d ask him to attend the regular March meeting to discuss our summer program and inform us as tO,what help we might expect from the Red Cross in swimming instruction. On motion, the meeting adjourned. 4~y ~', -, .....~ --~, ~.., .' MARCH 28, 1950 The regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held March 28, 1950 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall. - Present were: Pozzini, Bourdaghs, Grove and Swanson. George (Mike) Muller was also present. In the absence of the Chairman, the Secretary presided. Mr. Muller gave the Board a summary of the work donef ~ the Rtd Cross in 1949 , ,. '" ., " 0 ,n c~asses . through the County, statlllg that 557 had reg~stered/an ~~ th~se rece~ved certificates at the. close of the season. He said that 7 Senior Life Guards and 8 Or 9 Juniors had received certificates at the St. Croix River Beach. The Red Cross is willing to extend the program for 1950 with the assistance of our Board and wouid like to include adults as will as children in the instruction program. Registration among the children will be conducted through the schcols during the month of May. The Secretary was instructed to publish a request for life guard applications in the Gazette in conjunction with the report of this meeting. A discussion of the skating program for next winter followed, all pnesent ex- pressing themselves in favor of conducting rinks at Staples field, McKusick Lake and st. Mary's School playground. On motion the meeting was adjourned. -4L. ..~ .. ..... · Secretary. April 25, 1950 The regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was ~eld Mpril 25, 1950 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall. All members were present. Douglas Ames also present. Minutes of the March 28th meeting were approved as reported by the Secretary. Doug Ames reported on the 1949 ball program, a copy of his report being attached hereto. He also reported that the Eagles lodge will sponsor a~d equip one ball team in the twilightleage.e, also midget baseball team and midget and pewee softball teams. On motion of Cayou, seconded by Swanson and carried, Doug Ames was hired to direct ,.,. the ball program for 1950 at a salary of $600 for the summer. A discussion of the beach program followed. Councilman Bourciaghs was authorized to contact l~rilJ~ McGarry ,and Jane Henley and offer them the positions as life guard, one at each beach, with Tom Abercrombie serving as relief man and maintenance helper. Gn motion the meeting was adjou-rned. 4~ ,~, .. J.Ioz'_ltu ..,.. - uu ~~. 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S. jelvl �Ys 1vvv?Yn23d U'' contact CKV210 j3hawan nv W:P"vs Or 140 jon.1w, it was ngwand Zola Vie Qvlu mmov at twe 7211 Wn Y�U5 0:50 P,A, on ThnroeaZ, coy 95 �!Q annobsy maKi, LuAv7 avaning, May 20 if nocusenvy,, On oction, tbo MWAKE too vdjovrw� K MAY 23, 1950 A regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held May 23, 1950 at 7 : 30 P.M. at the City Hall . Present at the meeting were Messrs Waldref, Bourdaghs, Pozzini, Grove and Cayou. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Bourdaghs reported that there was no activity in the skating program. Messrs Bayou and Pozzini reported that backstops were needed at Staples Field and Washington Park. On motion by Mr. Bourdaghs, seconded by Mr. Grove and duly carried; Messrs Cayou and Pozzini were authorized to arrange for the erection of a portable backstops using the assistance offered by Earl Ayers and obtaining voluntary help from such organizations as the Church League and the Washington Parent-Teachers' Association. It was reported that the grounds were in good condition. At this point, the possibility of grading North William Street between Hickory and Maple Streets for sliding was suggested by Mr. Cayou for consideration at the appropriate time. In regard to the swimming beaches, it was reported by Mr. Bourdaghs that Marilyn McGarry and Jane Henley had accepted the positions of life guards for the summer, one for each beach, with Miss McGarry beginning her work on June 12 . John Haefner was proposed by Mr. Grove to act as relief man and maintenance helpers . This suggestion was accepted inasmuch as Mr. Haefner had expressed an interest in the position. It was reported that Andy Sjoholm has given occasional help in the work at St. Croix Beach. Fireman Hoyt Alquist entered the meeting during the discussion of a caretaker for Lily Lake Beach. Mr. Grove was authorized to contact Charlie Johnson and others for this position. It was agreed that the Board meet at the Lily Lake Beach at 6 : 30 P.M. on Thursday, May 25 with another meeting Monday evening, May 29 if necessary. On, motion, the meeting was adjourned. G. T. Waldref, Acting Secretary Retyped by Nancy Manos 5/11/2023 .. '. - ~L .~ :vA.Y 25, 1950 A special meeting of" the Stillwater Recreation Board was held a.t theLUy Lake Bath House at 6:30 P.M. on :M.a.y25, 1950. Present were Board Members: Bourdaghs, Grove, Radke, Pozzini, Cayou and Swanson.. Herman Griff and Geo. (:Mike) Muller were aJ.so present. VaJ. Radke reported and exhibited various forms of vand.a.J..ism that had, been committed within the week as follows: About two thirds. of the glass panes in the doors were broken, one light fixture in the bath housebroken, the 5001f bulb from the flood- light removed and broken, one door broken into, the basketbaJ.1 standard bent over. Mr. Radke was authorized to make a request from the City Clerk for such materiaJ.s as might be needed to make repairs and Herman Griff was hired to, ,do the work. The life-saving boat was examined and since the entire transom was worthless due to dry-rot, :Mike Muller was instructed to make the necessary repairs to put the boat in good condition for the summer. Herman Griff was offered the job as caretaker and the work and program .discussed in general. The Secretary 'WaS instructed to prepare publicity covering the damage to the bath house and grounds. On account of the extensive repairs necessary and the latene,ssof the spring 'IIBrm weather, the officiaJ. opening of the Lily Lake Beach was indefinitely post- poned, publicity to be given as to opening date a.:tter repairs were .de. ' The meeting was adjourned by mutual consent. ~~ - - e .~ e ,.., ", .. 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. -b'~. .. ~. . July 25, 1950 A regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on July 25,1950. Present were Board Members: Waldref, Grove, Bourdaghs, Radke and Swanson. Chief of Police Bud Law was also present. Chief Law reported on the employment of Art Lofgren as beach maintenance man 'at Lily Lake, stating that the Girl Scouts reported a loss of $10.00 in cash . a few days after and that their concession had been broken into. As' a result of this, Lofgren was relieved of his job after one week. Lily Lake Beach -Omar Peltier has been appointed new caretaker, as of July 22nd - reported by Val Radke. No big work necessary at this beach. St. Croix Beach - No big work needed at this beach. Caretakers have deputy badges but identification of life guards by some official badge is also desirable. A suggestion was made that life-guard towers be placed at beach~s before the 1951 season. Skating Rinks - A meeting of the McKusick Lake neighborhood people will be held to get their co-operation in operating the rink. Bourdaghs reported all planning of rinks will be done before the skating season. PlaYgDoun<is - A report on grass cutting was made, Staples having been mowed 3 times by Lyle Cran who will also take care of Washington Park. Washington has been mowed once by Thueson, hired by City Engineer. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. 4~ . . .. AUGUST 29, 1950 A regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on August 29, 1950 Present were: Board menfuers Bourdaghs, Grove, Waldref, Radke, Pozz ini and Swans on. Also present was John l-I. Leslie, Recreation Consultant of the Minnesota Youth Conservation COmmission, who explained the work of the Commission stating it had been organized in 1947, that its policy was that of prevention of delinquency rather than a cure. The Commission is ready to assist in setting up similar Conservation Commissions in the Cities and towns of the State. He also quoted several case histories showing the benefits of local boards and recommending that ,a similar program be instituted in Stillwater. ~1 motion of Bourdaghs, seconded by Pozzini and carried unanimously, the Secretar~y was instructed to request all interested local organizations to send a representative to our next meeting to act on an Advisory Com- mittee, in accordance with Section 4 of the ordinance creati..r:lg the Recrea- tion Board. The Beach committees reported everything under control with onl~. a few days left of the official season. Playground committee reported program for the year complete with children returning to school the following 'fuesday. Skating committee inactive. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. 4/~. . . --- OCTOBER .31, 1950 A regular meeting of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on October 31, 1950. Present were: Board members: Waldref, Pozzini, Bourdaghs, Grove, Cayoll and Swanson. Also present were the following who comprised the Advisory Committee (listed with the organizations they represented): Clarence 0 'Brien Wm. Powell A. L. Sjowall Grace Thompson Adeline Glennon Lions Club Odd Fellows Wash. School PTA Jr~-Sr. P'l'A Legion Auxiliary Milan Gersting John O. Luhmana Lenore Seggelke Helen Jla.uer Art Bartkey Rod & Gun Club St. John's Lodgell'asons Disabled Vet 's":u.x. Jaycee Wives V. F. W. Bourdaghs reported for the Skating Committee outlining the plans of the Board for the 'VI'in.ter' program. Grove reported for the st. Croix Beach Comm:i.ttee with a reS'WD.e of the' summer's program. Lawrence Pozzini and Clarence Cayou of the Playgrounds Committee reported as to their summer program. Each of these., reports was followed by considerable questioning and discllSsion on the part of the Advisory Comm:i.ttee mellbers, a nu.mber of ideas and suggestions receiving consideration of all present. Foll(i)'VI'in.g these reports the Advisory Comm:i.ttee left. the meeting. On motion of Pozzini, s.ecanded by Grove and carried unanimou.sly, Lyle Cran was voted $10.00 for his work in cutting grass on Staples Field and Washington Park during. the past summer. On motion of Cayou, sec.onded by Swanson, carried unanimollSly, Douglas Ames lIaS granted an addition.a1 $22.50 for his car expense this slD'lllller. On motion of Pozzini, seconded by Bourdaghs, carried by unanimous vote, the proper officials were instructed to install a new disposal., system at the St. Croix Beach. The weedy condition of 141y Lake was discussed and Val Radke instrueted to take what action might be possible this fall toward removing weeds from the beach area. Clarence Cayou offered his resignation from the Board due to his JI.Oving :kD to Philadelphia. On motion, the meeting was adjourned. 4!~ ..............e~. . ADRICAN'L EGI0B BA'1'HlliG BEACH Stillwater, Kiane.ota Sep~..ber 20. 1'50 , Becreation Co_is.io. Stillwater, Kinnesota Att:: Kr. Barry S. Swanson, Seeretary Gentl.ea:: .: Kay I aceount for m7 stewar4ship aDd report on the actiT- ity. popularity ana general con4ition of the.L egioR JlUl.orial Beach auring the past .eason? Due to your sple_d.id. cooperatioa aD' i_terest, we were enabled. .to eontiaue serTiq the publi8 of' our 108&1it7 as well as hundreisof Tisitors who just happened in on UI. llany of' t.heir co_ents of appreeiatioD gratifie' us to the extent that all the work, worry and. bother .e..... worthwhile. At timeswerwer. taxei b'yoR4 our eapacit7, buti.nera.a..a.y our faeilities were adequate to meet most i..aluls. W... .eei mo re . parking spa.e to alleTiate the j am-packe<< parki,ma on both .ieles of our road to top of hill which .arose, and will arise in the future, on hot Su..ays and hol1ia7s clur1w bathing season. Because of a eool 8ummer, our p1eni. groundS and sun beach drew the most interest. Although our 8.1mming facilities were at times overtaxei., the li:reiuards on 'uty han'le' their assiiDBeats ere4ibly. John Bunk has a pictorial record of some of our crowas which shoul' be explaaatory of our popular it,.. We estimated. that we served between 1600 aDd 2000 people .. 80me 'ays but we did not make an actual count. Ho acci4ents, thank God, and the public generall,. were clean and orderl,. There were a few instaaee8 where we hait to assert authority or oraersoD'leone off the premises. but ienerally beyond a few parkiag hea'aches. we had very littl. trouble. . LOcal chi14ren gave us 110 trouble at all and we cannot recall a Single instance where we hai to 4iscipl1ne aDY boy or girl. '1'hcy cooperate4 with us 100~ and made our task bearable. Both water syst.s and all plt1llbing is now iago04 orier, the bathhouse in fair eoad.1t1on and the grouB's 1n go04 - 2 - . order. The diviDi 'oak aDd shore dock remaiD iD &00' shape. but will Deea upkeep-reptr trom time to time. The larie diviDg dock will be stored at Sunnyside tor the winte~ Some repair will be neeessary on tabLe and benches betore re-use and some painting will be done before the start of aDO t)Eer se..son. Adequate tools and equipmeJ,lt are on ha.nd for all sort.of reptr which will be attended to when and it neeeed. Thanking you tor your eftorts whieh have m&4e this report possible, I am Respeottully. z.:tt. )14 ~~lf- B. :r. lIeb1cht . . .. . . NOVEMBER 28, 1950 A regular meeting .of the Stillwater Recreation Board was held at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. .on November 28, 1950. Present were: B.oard members Bourda.ghs, Grove, Waldref, P.ozzintand Swans.on. Also present: Representing the Washington Pl'A -J.ohn Beske, Chairman, A. L. Sjowall, Byr.on McMillan, Herbert Gardner. Representing the J. C. Wives - Mrs. Jean Jacobs.on, Mrs. Helen Mauer, Mrs. Ed Barski. Representing the J.C's - Jim Rutten, Chester Sapa.. A discussi.on of the skating pr.ogram .occupied the entire meeting until the retirement of thevisiters. The Washington PTA asked help in moving warming house frem the South Hill ball park te StaPes field. This matter was discussed in detail, various ideas being proposed as to meth.ods .of hauling the warming house and financing the move. The Beard promised its ce-eperatien. The J.C. representatives, both men and women, jeined in the discussiens and seemed satisfied that their wishes were being censidered. After the visitors left the meeting a letter fr.om Ed McKnight was read being his report en the swimming seasen at the st. Croix Beach together with seme suggestiens fer the ceming year. This letter is attached te these minutes in the Secretary's minute beek. There was further discussien of skating, particularly with reference to the se-called uPezzini Rink" on Seuth BIJoadway - which has been flOOded, cleaned,. and supervised by B.oard member Pozzini for the kids in his immediate neighb.orh.oed. On m.otion of Swanson, secended by Grove and carried unanimously, the City Fire Department was autherized and instructed to assist Lawrence Pozzini infieoding the South Breadway rink. On motien, the meeting was adjeurned. L, ~cretary.