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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.05.2021 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD Minutes April 5th, 2021 PRESENT: Pat Dwyer Hallquist, Michelle Bogden Muetzel, Bob Poeschl, Lisa Marone, Margy Davey, Eric DeGroot EXCUSED: Bradley Spanbauer, Vic Oliver, Ken Osmond ABSENT: None STAFF AND OTHERS: Brandon Nielsen (Staff Liaison), Jake Timm (Oshkosh Media), Ray Maurer (Parks Director), Gregg Calpino (Smith Group), Leigh Allen (Smith Group) I. Call to Order Chair Margy Davey called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present. The board discussed and determined a date and time for a special meeting to occur so they could discuss and take action on the No Mow May Resolution. II. Approval of Minutes, March 1st, 2021 Chair Davey asked if anyone on the board would like to make a motion to accept the minutes as written. Motion by Mr. Poeschl to accept the minutes as written. Seconded by Ms. Marone. Motion carried 6-0. III. Four Seasons Building Presentation by Smith Group & Ray Maurer Mr. Maurer introduced two individuals from Smith Group who have been hired to create a concept plan for the Four Seasons Building in the new Lakeshore Park. Mr. Calpino explained how this project started with the Lakeshore Park Master Plan and how the location of the four seasons building was strategically selected for a number of dynamic reasons, which included, embracing the water, serving the park, celebrating the arrival, stitching the fabric of the neighborhood, and respecting the neighbors. Mr. Calpino continued explaining the current site plan, showing the proposed building area layout and parking lot, which included four parking spots to support electric vehicle charging stations, native plantings, bioswales and detention basin, and other positive storm water strategies. Mr. Allen explained a sun/shade study that helped them best understand what materials should be used, and where, to most effectively utilize the sun to warm the building and where cooling techniques will be needed. He further explained what materials are being considered for the project and presented 3D images of the proposed building, going through the exterior design and the benefits of these considered materials. Ms. Muetzel questioned if the 3D renderings appropriately display where the native seed mix and bioswales are and Mr. Calpino explained they did not and that this was just a deficiency of the rendering software. Mr. Calpino exhibited a prior slide to further answer Ms. Muetzel question. Ms. Hallquist questioned what the use of the building will be, if the EV charging stations are a for sure thing, and what kind of unit is being considered to heat and cool the building. Parks Director Ray Maurer explained that the building will be available to rent out for private events but will also be used for new programs the parks department plans to roll out, such as snowshoeing and cross country skiing. He further explained that the bathrooms and decks will always be available to the public and that the EV charging stations are work in progress but the goal is to make some parking spots EV ready at the very least. Mr. Allen stated that a traditional furnace and air conditioner are planned to be installed to heat and cool the building when necessary but they designed the building so heating and cooling loads can be reduced as much as possible. Ms. Davey congratulated Smith Group and Ray Maurer for the effort put forward in designing a building to reduce energy consumption, respecting the neighborhood, sensitivity to the vegetation. Ms. Davey questioned whether the current proposed aluminum roof can support rooftop solar and what the life expectancy of the building is. Mr. Allen stated that they had not designed the roof to support that type of structure, nor was it ever considered, and that the proposed materials for the project (composite decking, concrete, aluminum roof) should provide a very long life expectancy. Mr. DeGroot asked if any consideration was given to the proximity of the river and using that body of water as a heat sink for geothermal or ground source heat pumps and cooling. Mr. Allen stated that neither of those were in consideration for this project. Ms. Davey asked if any consideration was given to constructing the sidewalks and parking lot with permeable pavers. Mr. Calpino explained that the water table is very high at this site so infiltration into the soil might be a challenge to effectively accomplish, and therefore, the bioswales were more appropriate. IV. Native Plan Brochure Update Ms. Muetzel recapped the last conversation about the Native Plant Brochure and said it was determined there is more than one need for the brochure so it should address the plants that are being used at the Menominee Park Shoreline Preservation location(s) and a resource for people who want to landscape with native plants. Ms. Muetzel sees this becoming two separate brochures so both topics can be appropriately represented. V. Duck Ordinance The meeting packet provided current Polco survey results for the duck ordinance and Mr. Nielsen explained how that survey was conducted and that the survey deadline was extended to June. Board members asked if pushing the deadline back causes the passage of this ordinance back as well and Mr. Nielsen informed them it does not. Mr. Poeschl stated that a duck ordinance fact sheet would be useful for the council when reviewing this ordinance and that it could also be helpful to the community. VI. Social Media Ms. Davey encouraged the board members and listeners to follow and like the SAB Facebook page. Mr. Nielsen asked the board members to continue sending him relevant information that can be posted on Facebook. VII. Agenda Items for Future Meeting Duck Ordinance UWO Student Presentation Menominee Park Report XIII. Next Meeting, Monday, May 3rd, 2021 IX. The board voted 6-0 to adjourn (Muetzel/Poeschl) Recorded by: Brandon Nielsen, Assistant Planner