Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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

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