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ELK RIVER PARK BOARD CITY HALL June 28, 1977 7:35 P.M. BOARD MEIVIBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gene Schuldt, Steve Ostby, Walt Schumacker. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Stan Moreland, Ken Nelson. GUESTS: Phil Sayles, Jaycess, Tony Mikols, Elk River Theater, John Dietz, Phil Johnson and Maron Glimes, Softball Association. NEW APPOINT~~: Walt Schumacker's appointment to the Park Board by the City Council was approved, and he commenced serving as of this meeting. PARK SHELTOR REQUEST: Phil Sayles requested permission for the Jaycees to use the Orono Park shelter for July 3rd & 4th for con- cession stands. This will be in conjunction with annual July 4th celebration. Steve Ostby moved, Walt Schumacker seconded to grant permission. Passed without opposition. SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION: A bill for $231.38 was presented for payment. Bill is for 48 new light bulbs the softball association had installed at the two fields. Steve Ostby moved. Walt Schumacker seconaed payment of bill. Passed without opposition. Two new light poles have been installed, with fixtures, at Derr and Groupner Memorial Field. This is in addition to present lights. Steve Ostby will check into possible costs for sinking a well in Orono Park, be- tween outfield fence and road. General discussion held on needs of softball fields. A need for second well near the infieO!d at Derr and Groupner Memorial Field may exist. Landscaping may also have to be done in the outfield area of same field. There are approximately fifteen (15) light bulbs left, and they are being stored in utilities department warehouse. Softball representatives were informed that several incidences of lights being left on after ball games and fields unattended have been reported. If unexpanded funds are available at end of summer and softball season, needs for improving softball facilities should be given first proirity, if possible. PARK USAGE: It was noted that more groups, companies, organiza- tions, etc. seem to be using Orono Park. Several such groups have used the park facilities already this summer. Future schedul- ings are: Mork Clinic, Anoka, July 23rd and Bishman Co., Osseo, August 21st. CO~mJNITY THEATER SIGN: Tony Mikos presented a proposal for a permanent sign display to be installed at the North end of the downtown parking lot. Display would have provissions for inserting four-by-eight foot panels as signboards. Display would be used to announce and promote future productions of theater group. It will also be available for some kind of use by other organizations. Theater group will provide funding and constructions. They will also be responsible for determingmg use of the display and costs