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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-8-21 Minutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD NOVEMBER 8, 2021 Present: Lauren Bartelt, Amy Davis, Tony Dirth, Devon Hudak, Becky Metz, Lester Millette, Lori Palmeri Excused: Scott Greuel; Deborah Martin; Joseph Stephenson, Alternate Board Member Other: Koby Schellenger, Alternate Board Member Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Stacy James, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. Mayor Palmeri joined the meeting at 6:15pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Metz for approval of the October 11, 2021 minutes. Seconded by Millette. Motion carried 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 1) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND 2022 POLLOCK COMMUNITY WATER PARK FEES Mr. Maurer reviewed the information provided to the Board regarding current rates and when they were last increased for both the season passes as well as the daily passes. The department is looking to increase fees at this time to help offset staffing cost increases. These fee increases would put the City at the top 1/3 for pricing and Mr. Maurer anticipates that surrounding communities will be raising their fees as well. The proposed increase is $5 per season pass for resident and non-resident pass holders. Presently the family pass covers up to four household members and each additional member is $15. This fee is proposed to be increased by $1 as well to $16. There is not a non-resident rate for daily passes as it would be difficult to verify residency. With season passes staff is able to obtain address information and confirm residency status. It is anticipated that the rate increases will result in approximately a $25,000 increase in revenues. Council was advised of the potential fee increases during the budget review meetings last month. Motion by Schellenger to recommend approval of the 2022 Pollock Community Water Park Fee schedule. Seconded by Metz. Motion carried 7-0. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 2) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE POLLOCK COMMUNITY WATER PARK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AND OSHKOSH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Maurer states that this agreement is consistent with past agreements that the City has had with the school district since the pool opened in 2006. This agreement will only be for one year similar to the 2021 season. Attachment “A” to the agreement shows the starting hourly rates for Recreation Department pool staff. Mr. Maurer anticipates that similar wages will be seen in surrounding communities as well to encourage lifeguards to apply. Motion by Metz to recommend approval of the Pollock Community Water Park Agreement between the City of Oshkosh and Oshkosh Area School District. Seconded by Bartelt. Motion carried 7-0. PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Maurer updated that the Lakeshore Park 4-Season Building project is out for bids currently and the deadline for bid submission is November 9. With regards to the Oshkosh Community Playground, work on the entrance to the playground is being completed. The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is assisting with the funding for the project. Previously, the entrance was uneven and not ADA friendly. A concrete pathway has now been installed and will be finished in the near future. The personalized bricks that had previously been purchased by the public and used for the entryway to the Little Oshkosh Playground will be reset on the border of the concrete entryway. Mr. Maurer updated that he continues to work with Otter Street Fishing Club and Battle on Bago as well as TR Karrels to put together a concept design for potential renovation of the Menominee Park Beach bathhouse. As the Board saw this summer during their tour, there is substantial work to be done to improve the building. It was agreed that due to the historic nature of the building it would be beneficial to look at renovating the building to retain the history of what is there. The engineer believes that structurally this is an option and they will add storage to the south side of the building as previously discussed as well. Concept designs are anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. Budget adoption is on the council agenda for November 9 and Mr. Maurer will provide the Board with updates at the next meeting regarding that. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Millette for adjournment; seconded by Schellenger. Motion carried 8-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M Respectfully submitted, Stacy L. James Stacy L. James, Recording Secretary