Minutes- December 2009

December 2009

Attendees:

  Greg Hoversten, Kevin Pape, Bernie Hoversten, Mike Moore, Jim Redmond and Doris Swanson.

“Happy New Year!”   Another year of fun in the park.

Ranger Update:

·       Tree clearing for four days off of Malloy Road. Were able to grind the cedar trees for later use.

·       Forestry and Parks budget has been cut could be 20%. Using 30 people (seasonal) for 50 parks.

·       Iowa Parks foundation may fund seasonal workers. Requires $6000.00 per worker.

·       Volunteers will need a waiver to sign. Workmen’s comp doesn’t apply to volunteers any longer.

·       Sierra club to celebrate 40 year anniversary on April 17, 2010 at Morningside College.

·       We received a total of cash and in-kind donations of $16,018 for trails. Approximately $13,049.00 has been spent on trail improvements.

·       To repair the shelter could cost up to $25,000.00. Rotary Club has grants we can apply for.

·       University of Iowa Sierra Club to work in the Loess Hills over Spring Break in March. Would be a service trip.

Next Meeting:  January 19, 2010   Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center 7:00 p.m.

Kevin Pape

Park Ranger

Stone State Park

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

(712) 255-4698