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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-12-2024 Minutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD February 12, 2024 Present: Amy Davis, Becky Metz, Lester Millette, Devon Hudak, Timothy Franz Excused: Matt Mugerauer Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Travis Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities Manager; Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Hannah Schuler, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Millette for approval of the November 13th 2023 minutes. Seconded by Hudak. Motion carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 1) DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN (CORP) UPDATE INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Mr. Maurer stated that the CORP is the master plan for the entire park system. It has to be updated every five years in order to be eligible for grant funding, primarily through the Department of Natural Resources. There has been an agreement with Rettler Corporation to assist with the document. This is the third time they’ve assisted, so they are familiar with this process. This process will likely be finished in June. John Kneer, President of Rettler Corporation; presented a PowerPoint that highlights the importance of parks in the community and what a CORP plan is and what Rettler Corp plans on doing to assist with the CORP update. He covered some of the goals and objectives that the CORP will prioritize including land acquisition, park facilities and preservation. Mr. Kneer confirmed that the Advisory Parks Board will continue to be a part of the ongoing process to finalize the document. 2) DISCUSS AND RECOMEMEND ACCEPTING FEES IN-LIEU-OF PARKLAND DEDCIATION FOR LAKE BUTTE DES MORTS DRIVE DEVELOPMENT Mr. Maurer stated that the Lake Butte des Morts Drive development is proposed to be 522 units that would be developed over six phases. The developer would be required to dedicate 10.78 acres of parkland or pay a fee in-lieu-off, which would be just over $86,000 based on the current subdivision ordinance. He showed a map from the CORP of different areas of the city that need to be looked at to development neighborhood or community parks. Instead of requesting the 10.78 of dedicated parkland, both staff from Planning and Parks recommend to accept the fee in-lieu-of. Those fees go into a fund for development and acquisition of future parkland. As developments grow in the area, that’s when a request for additional community parkland would follow, potentially around 15-30 acres. Mr. Lyons stated that one of the requirements of the zoning ordinance is private recreational space requirements that is triggered with any multi-family development. They are required to add some recreational opportunities directly on site. When looking at the broader area, and seeing as it is likely to be a growth area in the future, it would make the most sense to create a community park for the entire area that could serve more residents, rather than 10.78 acres for the residents of the Lake Butte Des Morts de Morts development. Mr. Millette made a motion to recommend accepting fees in-lieu-of parkland dedication for Lake Butte des Morts Drive Development. Seconded by Franz. Motion carried 5-0. 3) 2023 REVENUE FACILTIES REPORT Ms. McCollian went over different donations from community partners and the impacts volunteers have. She stated that Winnebago County Credit Union donated $5,000.00 which covers different special events, Kids Camp and Yoga at the Pool. Special events struggle with volunteers, however there was still $826.00 worth of volunteer hours logged and 38,455 visitors in attendance at special events. The Leach Amphitheater received $15,250.00 worth of sponsorships covering events such as, the Tuesday Night Concert series sponsored by Verve, the four movie night events, June Dairy Days and the Touch a Truck event sponsored by Oshkosh Corporation. June Dairy Days was new in 2023. There were $13,512.00 worth of donations. Total volunteer hours logged was valued at over $6,000.00. Attendance for all the events at the Leach was 6,243 people. The Children’s Amusement Center received $2,106.00 in sponsorships and $300.00 in donations. Events included the Wild West Days, Carnival Days and Bubble Bonanza. There were 10,601 train rides recorded and 562 rentals recoded for the water equipment. Menominee Park Zoo events included Bunny at the Barn, Zooloween Boo, and Brews on the Bay. Sponsorships for these events were just over $10,000.00 and participant attendance was 14,943 people. 4) STAFF REPORTS PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Maurer stated that reservations for Lakeshore Park are being accepted. ASSISTANT PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Dallman stated that the Bear and Fox Exhibit is underway and hopefully will open this spring or early summer. The red foxes will be relocated and two black bears will eventually be located at the zoo. LANDSCAPE OPERATION MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Derks stated staff are working on getting 150 trees ready for spring planting. REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER’S REPORT Ms. McCollian stated the department is hosting a Let’s Glow Crazy dance party at the Recreation Department Gym on Saturday, February 17, 2024. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Davis for adjournment; seconded by Millette. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M Respectfully submitted, Hannah Schueler Administrative Assistant