MEEKER I In the first meeting in February 2022, following routine business items, the Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a request from the Meeker Lions Club for a special event liquor license during the Meeker Skijor event at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds on Feb. 19.
Trustees also considered a request from VFW members Vicky Crawford and Rob Baughman to dedicate the bridges at Fifth and 10th streets in the names of Pete Kiser, Sr. and Earnest Garcia — both decorated World War II veterans who passed away in the last year. The bridge at Fifth Street (Circle Park) would be dedicated to Kiser, and the 10th St. bridge would be dedicated to Garcia. The two were the oldest members of the local VFW. Both were fixtures of the community for many years. The board agreed to draft a resolution and add it to the agenda at the next meeting.
Trustees approved permits for the use of Ute Park for David Smith Ranches and the Meeker Classic. Representing the Meeker Classic, Regas Halandras checked with the board about minor maintenance projects at the Park and Maym Cunningham said live-streaming the event brought in 9,000 unique views over three days last year.
Halandras also proposed an idea for a type of pavilion structure at the site. Pricing for the large vendor tent has nearly doubled in the last year. Having a permanent structure at the site could expand use of the park. Halandras suggested something maintenance-free.
Trustees also discussed winter maintenance of the Circle Park Pond to make the pond usable for hockey or ice skating. Questions of jurisdiction and liability have been raised, as well as who would provide the maintenance.
The Board officially canceled the spring election for three board members and the mayor due to lack of interested participants. Board members and the mayor will continue their service.
By NIKI TURNER – editor@editorht1885.com
