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<br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />ELK RIVER PARK BOARD MEE'TING <br />HELD IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDING <br /> <br />January 24, 1973 at 7:30 pm. <br /> <br />BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Les Derr, Gene Schuldt, Bob Syring, Dr. George Meyer <br />Duane Becklin. <br /> <br />BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob otto. <br /> <br />GUESTS PRESENT: Kenneth Parker, Frank Madson, LYnn Moore. <br /> <br />Letter was received in reply to application for Lawcon Grant (Office of Local and Urban <br />Affairs). Letter stated that there was insufficient funds for 1973 park expansion project. <br /> <br />Mr. Parker reported that some funds are available for paying salary of Recreation <br />Director from CommUnity School Grant. He stated probably salary and supplies cost would <br />be approximately $12,000.00 for one year and that School Board would authorize $5,000.00 <br />if Grant was received. However, Board turned down recommendation on basis that <br />sufficient interest was not shown to warrant need for Recreational Director. Becklin <br />to check Cambridge set up. <br /> <br />Bob Syring stated that Village Council is in the process of formulating an ordinanace <br />for parks and recreation. Park Board would have the authority to operate on its own <br />rather than serve as an advisory board to the Council. It was noted that money for <br />a recreational program may be available from General Revenue. <br /> <br />Plans for a summer baseball program were deferred until village ordinance and its <br />guidelines are finalized. ~~ <br /> <br />Next Meeting scheduled for February 21, 1973 at 7:30 pm. in the Elk River Village Office. <br /> <br />No further business, the meeting adjourned. <br />