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City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Advisory Park Board
FROM: Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE: September 9, 2021
RE: September 13, 2021 Meeting
OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider and recommend approval of a Golf War Memorial monument at South Park war
memorial area
Duane Canon from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 437 is unavailable to attend the
meeting due to other obligations. Staff recommends tabling this item until the next meeting.
2. Consider and recommend placement of sign at George Washington Triangle for a donated Liberty
Elm tree
Robert Haglund, Vice President of the Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution, will be
available to address the Board’s questions and comments regarding their proposed signage for the
donation of the Liberty Elm Tree at the George Washington Triangle area.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider and recommend a City of Oshkosh resident senior citizen boat launch season pass fee
The Board will discuss the potential of creating a separate season pass fee for senior citizens age 55
and older that reside in the City of Oshkosh. Earlier this summer, staff surveyed surrounding
communities regarding their fee schedules for boat launch patrons including senior citizen
discounts. Following is the survey information:
City of Neenah: $5.00 discount for those 55 and older
City of Menasha: $5.00 discount for those 55 and older
Winnebago County: $5.00 discount for those 55 and older, $15.00 discount for 3 year
Village of Fox Crossing: $2.00 discount for those 55 and older
City of Omro: no senior citizen discount
Staff recommends starting in 2022 that we provide a $5.00 discount for annual pass and $15.00
discount for multi-year/3 year pass for City of Oshkosh senior citizens 55 and older. Residency and
age for those purchasing season passes can be confirmed by staff. Staff does not anticipate this
being much of a reduction in boat launch revenue, most likely a couple hundred dollars.
If you have questions prior to the meeting, please feel free to contact me at 236-5080.
If you will not be able to attend the meeting, please contact Stacy James, Administrative Assistant,
at 236-5080. Thank you in advance.