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March 27, 2019
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: Craig White in the Chair, Rodney Butz, Scott McDonald, Marcia Courbat,
Mel Wittwer, Marilyn Robinson, Jim Petersen, Mike Mrzlak, and Jim Lentfer.
Absent: Randy Miller, Don Ticknor, and John Mrzlak(A).
Also in Attendance: Nancy Higby, Administrative Secretary
Moved by Petersen, seconded by McDonald, that the Agenda be approved. Ayes: Nine. Motion
carried.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by McDonald, that the Minutes of January 23, 2019, be approved.
Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Citizen's Oral Comments
Richard Hurtado commented that the new railing in front of the building appears to have been
cut.
Nancy Higby, Secretary, will notify Mark Boesen at the city.
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat explained that the brick fund balance as of March 27, 2019 is $6,472.71, and
noted that there have only been two brick sales since the commission last met. She further
explained that new ideas are needed to increase public awareness and interest. She has spoken
with the new Veteran's Affairs Director and discussed including brick information and order
forms with the letters they send out when a veteran dies.
Marcia commented that Kevin Dill, former Director of Veterans Affairs, does not have a brick in
honor of his service, then asked if the commission would approve a donation using monies from
the brick fund account.
Moved by Lentfer and seconded by M. Mrzlak to spend $35 from the brick fund and get a brick
made for Kevin Dill. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Marcia requested reimbursement of$10 for the cost of postage.
Moved by McDonald and seconded by Petersen to reimburse Marcia for postage in the amount
of$10. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
Craig White reported on the various fund raising events for the 2019 Honor Flights and provided
an overview of the prizes and items that will be available for sale.
The first flight is scheduled for May 7, 2019, with another on September 10, 2019. Seats are still
available for the September flight.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—(vacant)
Following last month's discussion on how to fill the vacancy it was moved by Courbat and
seconded by McDonald to appoint Mel Wittwer to fill this vacancy. Ayes: Nine. Motion
carried.
Mel Wittwer thanked the commission and commented briefly on the status of a few building and
grounds issues and added that he was looking forward to serving in his new role.
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Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller
None. Randy Miller was absent.
Finance/Fundraising—Chairperson Marcia Courbat
Marcia commented that the request for grant funding was rejected by the Isle, and that she is still
waiting to hear on her funds request from John Deere.
Artifacts Preservation—Chairperson Ale' Mlittwei
As this seat was left vacant following the motion to name Mel Wittwer to Building & Grounds
Operations, it was moved by Wittwer and seconded by McDonald to appoint Jim Lentfer to fill
this vacancy. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Jim thanked the commission and provided an overview of the areas he wishes to address first.
He asked several questions about procedure, responsibility, authority, pest control, etc. and
mentioned that he did not have a key.
Mel will make sure that Jim has a key.
Moved by Petersen and seconded by Robinson to add Jim Lentfer to the security contact list.
Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Craig read an article published in the American Legion's latest newsletter which included
comments made by the past commander of the American Legion, Post 138, Mr. Gary Steen. Mr.
Steen is leading a campaign to collect donations to have a statue erected in honor of Kevin Dill
and named Memorial Park as a possible location. It was generally agreed that Memorial Park
would not be a preferred location for the statue.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by McDonald, seconded by
Robinson, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Ayes: Nine. Motion carried.
Nancy Higby
Administrative Secretary