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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.12.2024 APB 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, AVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 2 AUGUST 12, 2024 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. AVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 3 AUGUST 12, 2024 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