City of Red Bud Parks and Recreation Commission met Oct. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Members present: Jim Birke, Tim Fahey, Ryan Koudela, Wil Krick, Deb Opel, Terri
Reed and Winnie Rehmer.
Members absent: Kyle Herriman and Brad Mayberry
Others Present: Alderman Kyle Donjon Alderman Jeremy DuMond, and Chief John Brittingham
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Fahey at 6:30 PM at Red Bud City Hall.
OSLAD GRANT
• Terri Reed, Jim Birke and Deb Opel gave a report on the Bid openings. We received one bid from GIVSCO Construction for $616,500 for the base, $14,800 (exercise equipment surface), and $24,000 (playground surface). Bids did not include any ‘toys’ for splash pad, restroom building, or equipment for exercise and playground.
• Bid is almost three times what was expected. We would need another $600,000 for completion.
• At the Bid opening meeting, Jeff Mueller reported that twelve companies requested packets for bidding.
• Jeff will investigate going out for bids again.
POOL
• No final report available from YMCA at this time.
LINCOLN PARK
• Lights at Pickle Ball Court need to be checked to make sure the timer is working.
• Dead and dying trees have been removed
• New trees will be planted
• Discussed cost of Porta Potties at Musket Field
• Discussed building another bathroom near the football field
RATZ PARK
• Howitzer M44 will be delivered this week.
• Bathrooms were painted but will need a second coat.
• WORK DAY- OCTOBER 14th, 8:00-11:00 posts along drive need painted, bridge needs resealed, creek needs cleaned out of trees and weeds
MUSKETS FIELD
• Homecoming this weekend.
• Bonfire will be between the football field and baseball field
SPORTS COMPLEX
• Chief Brittingham gave a report on the damages to the Sports complex and security.
• He reported that cameras could help but would need internet services.
• Wil said there is internet service there.
• If cameras were installed the police would be able to monitor.
• Tim will contact Secure One Security and get a bid.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
• no report
OTHER BUSINESS
• Discussed Dog Park
NEXT REGULAR MEETING November 1, 6:30 at City Hall.
Wil made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Deb seconded. Motion carried unanimously
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