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PARKS & RECREATION
ACTIVITY REPORT
September 1999
TO: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor
City Council Members
FROM: Mike Baker, Parks Director
RE: September Activity Report
DATE: September 30, 1999
iParks & Recreation Highlights:
• Consultant recommended for CTEP Meridian Trail Connector;
• Bid award to Sandon Construction for Woodland Park DREAM
Phase III. Preconstruction meeting set October 4;
• Fall and Winter Brochure published;
• Shut down Bruckhauser Pool;
ISTEA•
1. Woodland Park DREAM Phase III completed. Bid award to Sandon
Construction. Preconstruction meeting set October 4;
2. Design for Phase II North Main/Lawrence Park approved by MDT,
Bridge Design underway. Environmental review continuing.
(relocated site for river crossing). River easement
proceeding.
3. Meridian Road Walkway - construction completed, trees yet to
be planted.
4. Meridian Trail Connector/Highway 93 to KYAC Trail, approved
by MDT. Consultant recommended, awaiting approval. DBE is
set at 0%.
Youth Athletic Complex: Irrigation system completed at new KYAC
Soccer Fields. Drag and fertilize the Complex fields; installed
chain link fence, door and siding at Complex; paint dugouts; Eagle
Scout Project planted trees.
Begcr Park Master Plan: Roadside trail completed, landscaping and
trees being installed. Phase II under review. Bidding irrigation.
Lawrence Park: Irrigation project being installed to the remainder
of the high use area. Seeded new irrigation.
Post Office Box 1997 • Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758
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Thompson & Peterson Fields: Old bleachers removed from ballfields
(Fry Field II removed and renovated to soccer field).
Thompson, Meridian Park: Old bleachers removed from ball fields.
Parks Department - Ken Bauska, Foreman:
Maintenance Tasks:
• install benches and picnic tables to various locations;
replace basketball hoops at Hawthorne Park; top dress Archie
Roe and Laker Fields;install new benches in Woodland; daily
rest room and pavilion cleaning and garbage removal.
Seasonal Maintenance:
• winterize Bruckhauser Pool;
• mow, trim and irrigate all 24 City Parks, ballfields and City
Airport;
• crackseal tennis courts;
• work on fields at KYAC; paint dugouts at complex, work on
batter boxes, and coach boxes;
• weed and water gardens (Woodland, City Hall, Depot and Lions);
• spray herbicides at Depot Park, Peterson, Sylvan, Woodland,
Ponderosa, Park View, Laker Field, City Airport;
Urban Forestry - Michael Baker, Urban Forester:
• Six work orders for hazard limbs, planting inspection;
Recreation Depart. - C. Bohannan & J. Reese,
Recreation Coordinators:
We experienced some great weather in September allowing the
seniors to have oodles of fun and lots of exercise. Huge
grizzly bears, awsome scenery, steep mountain trails, and
hungry hornets were all part of the fun and exercise. The
weather in September was perfect for all our outdoor
Recreation activities. The Dog Frisbee Contest had lots of
spectators come down to Lawrence Park and enjoy their morning
watching 12 dogs compete. The tennis tournament was very
successful. First and second place participants went home
with a prizes from different local businesses.
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Activities
SPECIAL EVENTS
Recreational
Participants
Part. Hours
Canine Dog Frisbee Contest
12
12
Punt, Pass and Kick
35
35
Tennis Tournament
45
180
Jack Gladstone Concert
350
700
SPORTS & FITNESS
Dance Classes
28
252
SENIORS EVENTS
Hikes
109
1,272
TOTAL
579
2,451
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Special Events
Halloween Hunt
Sports and Cultural
Little Dribblers Basketball
Start Smart Program
After School Program
Men's Fall Basketball
Outdoor Youth Events
Tegwar Quest
Senior Upcoming Events
Trekkers
Mystery Overnight
Waterfowl Trip
Halloween Carnival
October 30
October 16, 23, 30
October 30
Month of October
October 13
Oct. Every day Mon -Fri
Oct. 5,7,12,14,19,21
Oct. 26-27
Oct. 20
Oct. 30
• Airport Advisory Board: Awaiting results of F.A.A. Airport
Study. Fence completed on North end. Weed control and
mowing. Notifying users of rate and fee increase. Invoicing
users for new fees.
Sincerely,
Michael Baker, C.L.P.
Director of Parks & Recreation