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OSHKOSH ADVISORY PARKS BOARD AGENDA
ROOM 404 (4TH FLOOR), CITY HALL
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
September 9, 2024
6:00 p.m.
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A.CALL TO ORDER (6:00 PM)
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.August 12, 2024 Minutes
D.CITIZEN STATEMENTS (Items not listed on this agenda)
(Statements are limited to five (5) minutes; they must address items that are not listed on the meeting agenda, are limited to
issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and the Advisory Parks Board may address at a future meeting, and must
not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. If you require more time please inform the Chair at the
beginning of your presentation.)
E.OLD BUSINESS
F.NEW BUSINESS
2.Discuss and recommend extension of the no wake zone between the Oshkosh Avenue bridge
and Wisconsin Street bridge
3.Discuss and recommend 2025 fees for Pollock Community Water Park
G.STAFF REPORTS
Assistant Park Director (Dallman)
Update on Completed Rusch Park Trail Improvements
Update on 44th Parallel Playground Project
Revenue Facilities Manager (McCollian)
Update on zoo education programs and paticipation numbers through August
Update on Brews on the Bay events
Update on September events: Snooze at the Zoo and Touch a Truck
H.OTHER BUSINESS
I.ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: October 14, 2024
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:September 09, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:August 12, 2024 Minutes
AttachmentsAttachments
August 12, 2024 APB Meeting Minutes
ADVISORY PARK BOARD
August 12, 2024
Present: Becky Metz, Lester Millette, Timothy Franz, Devon Hudak, Jacob Floam, Steven
Herman
Excused: Amy Davis
Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Travis
Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Ericka Maertz, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Lester Millette called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Hudak for approval of the July 8, 2024 minutes. Seconded by Floam. Motion carried
5-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICIALS
Motion by Millette to nominate Amy Davis as Advisory Park Board Chairperson. Seconded by
Franz. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Herman to nominate Lester Millette as Advisory Park Board Vice-Chairperson.
Seconded by Metz. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION
PLAN (CORP) UPDATE
Mr. Maurer stated that the CORP is a document that requires updating every 5 years to
maintain DNR grant funding. John Kneer and Rebecca Ramirez with Rettler Corporation
are present to discuss the details of that document.
Kneer reviews what a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is and the process taken to
obtain the data used to compile an updated plan. His presentation covers brief overview
each of the 8 sections within the plan.
I. Introduction: Includes past planning and accomplishments, goals and objectives,
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and planning processes.
II. Community Description: Includes demographics, environmental characteristics,
history, locations, and current land uses.
III. Parkland Inventory: Highlights general descriptions and park classifications, maps
outdoor recreation areas and parklands, and provides a parks amenity matrix.
IV. Parkland Analysis: Compares the City of Oshkosh to the recommendations of the
NRPA.
V. Needs Assessment: Includes the Polco Survey conducted in March of 2024 taken by
483 participants, community input meetings, and staff input meetings.
VI. Recommendations: Includes general recommendations, park-site specific
recommendations, proposed park types, and maintenance recommendations.
VII. Implementation Strategies: Includes proposed capital improvement prioritization,
the potential for impact fees, and updated parkland dedication fee recommendation.
VIII. References
Mr. Maurer references the 6 park master plans that have been developed independently
but are referred to in the CORP. Additionally, the City of Oshkosh Americans with
Disabilities Act Transition Plan for Public Buildings and Facilities and City of Oshkosh
Assessment of Municipal Parking Lots.
Motion by Floam for recommendation to adopt the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
(CORP), with the addition of a neighborhood park south of 9th street, to the Plan Commission
and Common Council. Seconded by Millette. Motion carried 5-0
STAFF REPORTS
PARKS DIRECTOR (Maurer)
Mr. Maurer stated that a resident from the Riverwatch Condo Association near the Stieger
Boat Launch has contacted the City requesting the consideration of extending the Slow No
Wake Zone for the Fox River between the Oshkosh Avenue bridge and Wisconsin Street
bridge. This will be brought back to the Advisory Park Board in September where public
comment will be welcomed.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Dallman)
Mr. Dallman stated the Memorial Bench Program is still in review but the department is
currently working to install 5 benches from previous orders. Numerous supply chain
issues have been encountered over the last year while trying to obtain materials.
Mr. Dallman stated that the construction of bear and fox exhibit at the Menominee Park
Zoo is complete. The department is still working to locate black bears but has recently
welcomed two male foxes to the zoo.
Rusch Park Trail, between Newport Avenue and Ruschfield Drive will be under
construction for a period of 1-2 weeks while an overlay and reconstruction is completed.
With the help of the Streets Department, the last section of trail at South Park will also be
competed. A public notice has been posted at both locations.
LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER (Derks)
Mr. Derks stated the HWY 44 center island landscape work has been competed. This was
part of a larger project that is set begin in September and will include several city-
maintained round-a-bout locations.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Franz for adjournment; seconded by Herman. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Ericka Maertz
Administrative Assistant
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:September 09, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Discuss and recommend extension of the no wake zone between the Oshkosh Avenue bridge
and Wisconsin Street bridge
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
At its meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, the Advisory Park Board will discuss a request to extend
the no wake zone in the Fox River. Section 30.77 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the City of Oshkosh to
enact ordinances applicable on the waters of the State that lie within its jurisdiction. Such regulations are
specifically authorized to include restrictions on speed.
There is currently established a No Wake Zone within the Fox River in and around the Oshkosh/Congress
Avenue Bridge in the municipal code.
SECTION 17-29 _ SPEED LIMITS FOR MOTORBOATS
A. No person shall drive or operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of slow-no-wake speed on the
following waterways:
1. Fox River, from a point 900 feet south of the Canadian National Railroad bridge north-
northwesterly to a point under or through the Oregon/Jackson Street bridge; under or through
the Wisconsin/Ohio Street bridge, under or through the Oshkosh/Congress Avenue bridge from a
point 1,600 feet south/downstream to a point 1,900 feet north/upstream of the bridge.
The city has received a request from the Riverwatch Condominium Association, located at 240 N.
Campbell Road, to extend the no wake zone in the Fox River to encompass the entire river between the
Oshkosh Avenue bridge to the Wisconsin Street bridge. The request is being made due to reported
erosion along their shoreline property. This matter will be considered by the Advisory Parks Board at the
meeting and ultimately the Common Council will make a final decision on the request at an upcoming
meeting.
By statute, the Common Council is required to take into account certain factors when considering
whether to exercise its authority to enact ordinances applicable on any waters of the State of Wisconsin.
These factors are:
1. The type, size, shape and depth of the body of water and any features of special environmental
significance that the body of water has.
2. The amount, type and speed of boating traffic on the body of water and boating safety and
congestion; and
3. The degree to which the boating traffic on the body of water affects other recreational uses and the
public's health, safety and welfare, including the public's interest in preserving the state's natural
resources.
After consideration of these factors, the Common Council will ultimately determine whether or not to
extend the no wake zone as requested. If approved, the placement of additional navigational aides or
buoys would be required and the Wisconsin Administrative Code requires that application be made to
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approval of the proposed placements of these. City staff
would make the appropriate application to the DNR.
Included in your packet is correspondence from individuals opposed to the no wake extension.
AttachmentsAttachments
Mercury Marine Input
Kubasta's Landing, LLC Input
To: Maurer, Raymond
Subject: RE: Slow No wake request
From: Jeff Hager <Jeff.Hager@mercmarine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:42 AM
To: Maurer, Raymond <RMaurer@oshkoshwi.gov>
Subject: RE: Slow No wake request
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Mr. Ray Maurer
Access to water, without “no wake” limitations is very important to Mercury Marine.
We
believe our use of the Fox River, Lake Bute des Mortes and Lake Winnebago, important
as it is
both reasonable and low impact to the average recreational boater. Mercury Marine
believe that
the limited imposition that our use of the water places on the waterway is more than
made up
for by our support of others that use the water, and through our involvement in the
community.
As a result, we request that the petition to establish the requested “no wake” zone
be denied.
This data is internal to Brunswick.
To: Maurer, Raymond
Subject: RE: No Wake zone issue
From: John Kubasta <kubastaslanding.osh@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Maurer, Raymond <RMaurer@oshkoshwi.gov>
Subject: No Wake zone issue
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Ray,
Just want to chime in on the request to extend the no wake zone from Spellmann's to
the Wisconsin St
bridge. We are against extending the no wake zone for the following reasons:
* Most of our boaters would be very inconvenienced with such a long no wake
zone that would
make travel between lakes take even longer. This would include fishermen involved
in local
fishing tournaments (who make very little wake while traveling quite fast).
Recreation along the
Fox River is vital to our local economy, and another no wake zone would simply tell
boaters that
they are not valued.
* Shoreline landowners complaining about river traffic is a bit like buying a
house near an airport
or pig farm, and then complaining about the noise or smell. Condo owners knew of
the river
traffic when they purchased their property. Furthermore, their shoreline is likely
to deteriorate
even with a no wake zone, as wake from boats is not the only factor in wear and
tear.
* Several businesses would be negatively affected by an extended no wake zone.
Mercury, Fox
Harbor Marina (watercraft rentals), Kubasta's Landing, LLC, and other marinas have
boaters that
want to get up and go to their destination without extending no wake zones.
* The real problem is not the average boater zipping along this section of the
river while on plane
(leveled out). I'd estimate that about 90+% of the boats on the river have no
effect on the
shoreline, despite their speed. The problem of wake comes from the very large boats
cruising
with their bow up and plowing through the water, as well as the wakeboard boats
continually
going back and forth with boats designed to make very large wake. These two types
of boaters
are almost exclusively the ones causing safety issues with surrounding small craft
(kayaks,
canoes, anchored fishing boats), and seemingly unconcerned about launching boaters
at the
public launch and our two hoists, and also causing some of the shoreline erosion.
The only wake
that comes up over the shore is from the very large boats cruising bow up, and the
wakeboard
boats. Perhaps we can have a discussion with the Sheriff's Dept about how they could
enforce
safety concerns over the very large wake and inconsiderate driving rather than
worrying about
the speed of boats or those on plane. Is there a way to consider changing the laws
along the
river to prevent "plowing" (especially during high water), and preventing
wakeboarding in the
river?
Please bring these points up with your colleagues, but I am also willing to come to
the Sept. 9th council
meeting if needed.
Thanks for your consideration,
John Kubasta 920-376-6071 cell/text
Manager
Kubasta's Landing, LLC
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TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:September 09, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Discuss and recommend 2025 fees for Pollock Community Water Park
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
As part of the annual departmental review of fees, staff is recommending an increase in various fees for
Pollock Community Water Park in 2025. In 2020 the daily admission fees were increased slightly; in 2022 the
season pass fees and daily admission fees were increased. The proposed increase in fees is necessary to
help offset pool staffing costs to remain competitive with the market, as well as increased operating
costs.
We surveyed eight other area municipal pools, reviewing information and comparing fees from 2024.
Please see the attached document for that information. Also attached are the proposed fees for 2025;
staff is also recommending elimination of the reduced evening fee after 5PM.
Based on the past three-year average for each category of fees, the total estimated increase in revenue
with these increases would be approximately $20,000 - $25,000.
AttachmentsAttachments
Municipal Pool Rate Comparison
Proposed 2025 Pool Rates
City
Youth
Resident
Youth
Non-Res
Adult
Resident
Adult
Non-Res
Senior
Resident
Senior
Non-Res
Fam (2)
Resident
Fam (2)
Non-Res
Fam (3)
Resident
Fam (3)
Non-Res
Fam (4)
Resident
Fam (4)
Non-Res
Fam (5)
Resident
Fam (5)
Non-Res
Fam (6+)
Resident
Fam (6+)
Non-Res
Green Bay $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Kaukauna $30.00 $40.00 $40.00 $50.00 $20.00 $30.00 $120.00 $140.00 $130.00 $150.00 $140.00 $160.00 $150.00 $170.00
Little Chute $40.00 $48.75 $45.00 $59.00 $35.00 $42.50 $70.00 $86.25 $90.00 $111.25 $110.00 $136.25 $120.00 $148.75 $130.00 $161.25
Omro $55.00 $70.00 $60.00 $75.00 $55.00 $70.00 $130.00 $150.00 $145.00 $165.00 $160.00 $180.00
Neenah $55.00 $75.00 $65.00 $85.00 $55.00 $75.00 $90.00 $105.00 $120.00 $135.00 $150.00 $165.00 $180.00 $195.00 $210.00 $225.00
Appleton $60.00 $85.00 $95.00 $130.00 $75.00 $100.00 $115.00 $155.00 $135.00 $180.00 $155.00 $205.00 $170.00 $225.00 $180.00 $240.00
De Pere $60.00 $80.00 $60.00 $80.00 $60.00 $80.00 $120.00 $238.00 $127.00 $245.00
Oshkosh $60.00 $75.00 $70.00 $85.00 $60.00 $75.00 $145.00 $160.00 $161.00 $176.00 $177.00 $192.00
Fond du Lac $75.00 $75.00 $90.00 $90.00 $75.00 $75.00 $140.00 $140.00 $160.00 $160.00
City Eve Time Youth Day Youth Eve Adult Day Adult Eve Senior Day Senior Eve
Kaukauna N/A $3.00 $7.00 $5.00
Omro N/A $3.00 $4.00 $2.00
Appleton 6:30pm $3.00 $2.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00
Oshkosh 4:45pm $3.50 $2.50 $4.50 $3.00 $3.50 $2.50
Little Chute 5:00pm $4.00 $3.00 $5.00 $4.00 $4.00 $3.00
Neenah 6:00pm $4.00 $3.00 $5.00 $4.00 $4.00 $2.00
Green Bay N/A $4.00 $5.00 $4.00
De Pere 5:00pm $4.50 $3.00 $5.50 $4.00 $3.50 $2.00
Fond du Lac N/A $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Daily Passes
Municipal Pool Fee Comparisons - 2024 Rates
Season Passes
Single Family
Season Pass
Current Rate
Before Pool
Opens
Proposed Rate
Before Pool
Opens
Current Rate
After Pool Opens
Proposed Rate
After Pool Opens
Resident
2 & Under $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Youth $55.00 $65.00 $60.00 $70.00
Adult $65.00 $75.00 $70.00 $80.00
Senior $55.00 $65.00 $60.00 $70.00
Family (up to 4)$125.00 $150.00 $145.00 $155.00
Add’l Member (each)$16.00 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Non-Resident
2 & Under $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Youth $70.00 $80.00 $75.00 $85.00
Adult $80.00 $95.00 $85.00 $100.00
Senior (60+)$70.00 $85.00 $75.00 $90.00
Family (up to 4)$155.00 $170.00 $160.00 $175.00
Add’l Members (each)$16.00 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Daily Fees Current Rate Proposed Rate
Senior (60+)$3.50 $4.00
Adult $5.50 $6.00
Youth $4.50 $5.00
2 & Under $0.00 $0.00
Birthday Parties Current Rate Proposed Rate
Package #1 (per person)$3.50 $4.00
Package #2 (per person)$5.50 $6.00
Package #3 (per person)$7.25 $8.00
Package #4 (per person)$8.25 $9.00
Pollock Community Waterpark
Proposted Rates for 2025