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RIVERSIDE PARKS AND RECREATION
JANUARY 21, 1988
7.30 P . M.
A regular meeting of the Park Board met at 7:30 p. m., at
Riverside City Hall. Those present were Chairman Zimmerman,
Cary Brenner and Verla Best.
It was decided to proceed with obtaining bids to construct a
entrance and parking area for the Renner Park. Bid details will
be drawn and shown to the council for approval before bids go
out. The park board decided on a finish target date of about
June 1, 1988. '"
Brenner explained how for~oa were to be completed for council
approval when requesting money expenditure for the. Park Dept.
from the city council.
Brenner also requested the park boards approval to submit a
proposal to the city council to conduct a archaeological
excavation, in conjunction with Maple Woods Community College,
on the Renner Park. The purpose would be to carefully remove
the berm of earth created by years of improper .plowing along ~~
Vivion Road and to recover any artifacts.. It would also gA~is Mp
the park easier to be seen from Vivion Road. This berm,
approximately 175' long and 2' wide would be removed to a depth
level with the aurronding property. The dirt .removed would be
used to fill in low spots on the park. The Park Board had
previously considered a road grader for this purpose, but agreed
this was a more reasonable alternative in keeping with the parka
historic significance. The excavation would take place from
Sept.-Dec. 1988.
Playground equipment was discussed for the Homestead Park.
Verla Best suggested three semi-circle type "monkey-bars". This
would be placed on the west aide of the slide-tower assembly.
This would be the last piece of major equipment for this park.
Chairman Zimmerman said she would call the company for exact
charges and details. It was decided to complete a expenditure
form for council approval after the coat was obtained. Other
minor equipment was also discussed.
The Renner monument dedication was tentativelyscheduled For
June-after the parking area is completed.
Future park plans were discussed such as; 1. a shelter house for
Renner, 2.lignting for the monument and future parking area, 3.
grassseed and flowers for the monument, 4. four more trees at
the Homestead park, 5. more tree clearing at Renner, 6. a jogging
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trail for Renner, 7. tennis courts someplace in the City Hsll
area with pay metered lighting.
The next meeting is February 18, 1988, at 7:30 p. m..
Gary Brenner
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/Secretary