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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-09-16 Council Minutesn A :3 14 PARKS MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1982 Minutes of the Municipal District of Kneehill Parks Committee held at Keivers Lake at 9.00 A M Present were Chairman Reg Campbell Councillor Richard Maerz Councillor Otto Hoff Agricultural Fieldman Norman Soder Secretary Herman Martens Attendant Nick Mamona Minutes of the May 25, 1982 meeting were read Moved by Richard Maerz the minutes be accepted as read Carried Business from Minutes Item 5 - The grain bin donated by Mr R Maerz has not been moved to the park A tarpolin was used to cover the Yazoo this summer Item 3 - from Nick's report re dead trees many dead trees have been removed by A S B Creed but there are still some others that have to be taken out Item 5 - from Nick's report re.camper storage It went over real well and was used some but as more people learn of this service more will use it New Business It was suggested that the M D hire tree mover to relocate about 12 dozen Pine trees along north boundary being crowded by Poplar trees The pines would make a good break in the centre of the open area to facilitate more camper use The water wells at the three campgrounds have not given any trouble this year either with contamination or breakdowns Correspondence 1 The letter from Michael Steel Unit 2 SUPERMAN 111 thanking us for the use of Keivers Lake 2 Letter from P B I Grade 10 class apologising for mischief in Park last fall 3 Letter from Mobile Oil Pegasus; Club thanking us for cooperation and help at their annual camp out Moved by Reg Campbell that letters of recognition be sent to Prairie and Mobile Oil Carried Mr Nick Mamona suggested a letter be sent to the Three Hills Elks Club especially in appreciation for the work Don Lammle and his children did in cleaning up the Park after a very busy. weekend Moved by Otto Hoff this be done Carried Park Toilets Drainingthe existing toilet location was discussed and Richard Maerz recommended that Bud Haskell be asked to dig new holes and move the toilets that cannot be cleaned Norman to contact septic pumping companies in the area to see if pumping is practical. Park Tables The R.0 M P have patrolled the Park on a couple of occasions and suggested that a sign at the gate might state "R C M P PATROLED" Park Wood was discussed and it was agreed that shorter lengths of trees would chop up better and might not encourage large firesas have been started in the past 10" to 12" lengths also fit into the burning pits we have created from culverts and brake drums Park Dumping Station was suggested as a need for Keivers Lake again this year by a number of patrons This was discussed and if a tank can be secured at reasonable proce this may be a Capital Project for 1983 Norman Soder was asked to get a price on 2,000 or 3,000 Gallon Fibre glass tanks for next Parks meeting Prices of $1 00 to dump if you are in the park and $2 00 if you come only to dump was suggested Park Signs The sign at Highway 27 should be redone as it has faded and it was also suggested that the clutter of small signs at the entrance might be more effective if one 0 • Ll September 16 cont. Page 2 large sign be constructed and well maintained Moved by Richard Maerz that two tables be left at each Park for winter use by skiers and ski -doers for this year only to see how much damage is done to them A financial report to August 31, 1982 was given by Herman Martens It showed a surplys of about $4,000 00 but Normans' Maintenance Crew costs have not been charged yet Motion to adjourn made by Otto Hoff at 12 05 P M Correction to Minutes. Park Tables- Mr Mamona feels he could use another 40 tables at Keivers Park especially during the busy weekends It was discussed and Council is asked to decide if they wish to have more tables built