02-11-87 Parks Comm MinutesPARKS COMMITTEE MEETING /
February 11, 1987
The Committee met at 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room. Present were
Chairman Manning, Committee Member Nystul, Mayor Kennedy, Chamber of
Commerce Director Nick Haren, Ed Wagnild, representing the Kalispell Lions
and Parks Director Drent.
Mr. Wagnild traced the history of Lions Park, the involvement of the Lions
organization in establishing the park and their desire to further its
development. A preliminary plan for playground equipment and a perennial
garden with a memorial for deceased Lions was presented. The committee
approved of the preliminary plans. Parks Director Drent is to develop the
plans in more detail for Council approval.
Mr. Wagnild informed the committee of the donation of a drinking fountain
for Lions Park by Kalispell Pole & Lumber in memory of Fred Behenna, who was
a Lions Club member.
Since the Lions Club was not interested in improving the restrooms, the
Chamber of Commerce will try to get donations of needed fixtures, with
installation by the Parks Department crew to make the restrooms presentable
for use this year.
Parks Director Drent received a bid from Karl Bower from Pace, Inc.,�of
$8,475.41 for color surfacing of the tennis courts in Hawthorne and
Northridge Parks. He also received an alternate bid of $6,709.91 for a
black surface. The merits of a colored surface vs a black one were
discussed. Drent will be looking into the credentials of Pace, Inc. and
will attempt to solicit other bids.
A letter from the Land & Water Conservation Fund regarding Lawrence Park was
discussed. The Parks Department also received a request from the Hockaday
Center to use Depot Park for the annual "Art in the Park". The
suggestion of closing the parking lot was approved by both the committee and
Nick Haron. Chairman Manning is to bring this before the Council. The
Glacier Kiwanians are interested in further development of Depot Park and
will come in with a proposal in the near future.
A communication from Lakers Baseball regarding the new Griffin Field was
discussed briefly without reaching a conclusion. Chairman Manning will be
setting up a meeting with the Lakers Board.
A Lease Agreement was sent to the K.A.T.S. regarding the concession at
Bruckhauser Pool which has not been returned to date. Parks Director Drent
to contact them to request a reply before March 1.
There was a brief discussion of Pee Wee and Babe Ruth baseball. Mayor
Kennedy reported on the progress in airport negotiations with a group of
interested pilots. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M.
Pieter M. Drent
Parks Director
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