Minutes-03/05/2003

Tiffm Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2003 A regular meeting of the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Commission was brought to order by Chair Dave Shaffer 7: 00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the Tiffin Fire Station. Members present: Dave Shaffer, Mark Petersen, Kevin Mellen, Karin Dils, Mayor Potter, Steve Berner. Also present: Art Chipman, Jim and Bev Seelman and Jerry Cox. Motion Dils, second Petersen to approve printed minutes of the previous meeting. Ayes: All: Dave Shaffer reviewed budget figures for park and recreation plans. Thought that cost of portapotty for summer season would be around$ 400. Thought that large blue plastic bins could be obtained for$ 5 from the Cheese factory near Kalona. Dils reported on Living Roadways application sent in. Should hear by April if we have been selected as one of the awarded communities. Members reviewed the three bids on the retaining wall for the plan. The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80- 20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments. Shaffer will run the ball diamond scheduling. Baselines will be left in grass for present. The rake can be used by hand or behind a tractor. Probably use 34 road stone in the parking lot area. Hope to get volunteers to help with building dugouts. Bev and Jim Seelman volunteered to get concrete work finished, if someone else would see to the benches. Hoped that work could be finished for somewhere around$ 6, 000. Sod cutter can be rented from Aero for around$ 40/ hour. Jerry Cox will check culvert for drive. Girl Scouts might help with flowers at south entrance sign. More fill needed here first. Motion carried to adjourn. 8: 45 p.m. Dave Shaffer, Chair Margaret B. Reihman, Clerk City of Tiffin Parks and Recreation Commission