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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />, <br />ELK RIVER PARK BOARD MEETING <br />HELD IN THE CITY OFFICE BUILDING /10 <br /> <br />I~ <br />February 7, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. <br /> <br />BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Les Derr, Gene Schuldt, Wilbur Daniels, Eugene Scribner, & <br />Donald Strei. <br /> <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Shirley Matuseski. <br /> <br />GUESTS: Wally Fox; Babe Ruth League, Dick Hales, Babe Ruth League. <br /> <br />Dwaine Becklands term on the Elk River Park Board.has expired and Wilbur Daniels has been <br />appointed in his place, Donald Strei has been appointed to replace Gary Pestello as a <br />representative of Elk River Township. <br /> <br />Les Derr presented a letter from the River Riders Snowmobile Club in which they have stated <br />a $50.00 contribution for the Summer Recreation Program. A letter of thank you will be sent <br />in reply. <br />SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM. Les Derr reported that no additional word has been recevied from <br />the School Board ,regarding the program being operated under school administration. A <br />financial report was presented on the Summer Recreation Program. There was no questions or <br />discussions on it. M/S/P to accept financial statement. <br /> <br />PARK AND RECREATION SITES. Discussion held on need for additional land. With shortage of <br />present facilities, limitatiomfor use by teams outside the area may have to be imposed. <br /> <br />Les Derr reported he had contacted the County Engineer, Russ Machinsly, regarding a <br />bicycle path west Main Street to the park. Nothing can be done at the present time, but <br />there may be a possibility for later this year. <br /> <br />ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Les Derr was nominated for chairman. Shirley Matuseski was nominated <br />for Secretary. Officers were elected by unanimous ballot. <br /> <br />MEETING NIGHT. It was mutually agreed that the 1st Thursday of each month be set aside for <br />meeting nights. Les Derr will check with the City Clerk to make certain that is clear. <br />A special meeting was set for February 21, 1974 for purpose of setting a budget for 1974-75 <br />Meeting time set for 7:30 PM. <br /> <br />BABE RUTH LEAGUE. Dick Hales estimated that equipment cost would be $375.00. Team alignment <br />would be essentially the same as last year. Registration fees would be $5.00 per <br />participant to cover insurance, umpires, trophies, and miscellaneous expenses. Babe Ruth <br />League has requested $1,000 from the Greater Elk River United Fund. <br /> <br />No. further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. <br />