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ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2006 Present: Bill Akan, Bryan Bain, Ted Bowen, Bill Gogolewski, Kay Hansen, Jim Michelson, Larry Pasquini, Terry Wohler Excused: Jim Schwochert
Staff: Thomas Stephany, Director of Parks; Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Kristi Bales, City Planner; Al Wenig, Recreational Director; Vince Maas, Parks Operations
Manager; Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager/City Forester; Steve Dobish, Lakeshore General Manager; Trish Wendorf, Parks Office Manager Chairman Michelson called the meeting to
order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Gogolewski for approval of the December 12, 2005 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Bowen. Motion
carried 8-0. 1. Riverwalk Plan & Design Guidelines for the Fox River Corridor Mr. Kinney gave a brief overview of the conceptual plan and explained how the plan will be developed. He
stated each project is divided into zones and each zone will have a detailed skematic design plan which will be presented to the Board for their review and input. Mr. Bowen inquired
as to the difference between the conceptual plan and the design plan. Mr. Kinney explained the difference. Mr. Kinney distributed three pages from the Riverwalk Plan & Design Guidelines
(said pages on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). He stated that Appendix A identifies the environmental considerations and it also shows the vertical and
sloped edged conditions along the river’s edge. The Board concurred that staff did a good job addressing the issue of green space along the Riverwalk. Mr. Akan would prefer vegetated
edge condition over the other two options on page 43. Mr. Pasquini stated he would like to see a variety of edge conditions along the different sections. He stated the south shore depicting
the vegetated edges was excellent and that the pan itself is very nice. Motion by Bowen to approve the Riverwalk Plan & Design Guidelines for the Fox River Corridor with the addition
of pages 31, 42, and 43 as presented. Seconded by Akan. Motion carried 8-0. 2. Pollock Community Water Park Lifeguard Agreement Mr. Stephany reiterated his memorandum of January 5, 2006
(copy of said memorandum on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). Mr. Bowen inquired as to how the deficit is determined. Mr. Stephany explained the deficit
would be based on the overall gross sales of expenditures. Mr. Wenig explained the School District’s proposal for payment of the operational deficit (if any), as well as the situation
with the lifeguards.
ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 2 JANUARY 9, 2006 Mr. Stephany stated that the Assistant City Attorney reviewed the Agreement and noted there were a few minor changes that needed to
be made, but otherwise, she thought the Agreement was fine. Mr. Bowen inquired as to the beginning and ending dates. Mr. Wenig stated those dates would be based on staff availability
– they usually lose the lifeguards at the end of August when school returns to session. Mr. Stephany stated there has been talk about opening Memorial Day weekend, but that date is dependent
upon staffing. Mr. Wohler inquired where staff would advertise for lifeguards? Mr. Wenig stated it is his understanding that the County Park will not be in operation (as well as other
indoor swimming pools) because of this new facility, so those students will most likely apply for duty at the new water park. The School District will also market the whole Fox River
Valley for staffing purposes. Motion by Wohler to approve the Agreement as presented. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 8-0. 3. Approve Christmas Box Statue Mr. Stephany reiterated his
memorandum of January 5, 2006 (copy of said memorandum on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). Mr. Bain inquired as to the cost impacts would be the applied
to the City? Mr. Stephany any costs would be minimal. Mr. Sturm stated that the section of the park where the statue is proposed to be placed needs some improvements and that would be
the responsibility of the City, but anything to do with the statue, the statue committee will be doing fundraising. Mr. Bain inquired as to proposals for lights and Mr. Stephany stated
no lighting is being proposed or installed. Chairman Michelson inquired as to a concrete pad? Mr. Stephany stated the committee would be responsible for payment of a concrete pad. Mr.
Wohler inquired if the Committee was agreeable to the location and Mr. Stephany stated that they were. Motion by Pasquini for approval to place the Christmas Box Statue in Menominee
Park at the end of Washington Avenue, just north of the Legion building (Option #2). Seconded by Akan. Motion carried 8-0 4. Boat Landings and Dogs Mr. Stephany reiterated his memorandum
of January 5, 2006 (copy of said memorandum on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). Mr. Bowen stated the Amendment only allows for transfer of the domesticated
animals from vehicles to boats. He stated it should also include verbiage “ from boats to vehicles” as well. Mr. Gogolewski inquired as to who would enforce this provision? Mr. Stephany
stated the Oshkosh Police Department could be called for violations. The Park Rangers could advise people of the rule, but they would not have the authority to ticket violators. Motion
by Bain for approval of the Ordinance change to Section 19-4(d) of the Municipal Code with the amendment of “from boats to vehicles”. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 8-0.
ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 3 JANUARY 9, 2006 5. Election of Board Officers Mr. Wohler stated it would make more sense to the officers after the appointments of the City Council
in June/July of each year. Chairman Michelson stated a firm date for elections should be set and followed. Motion by Wohler to hold elections for Board Officers in August of each year.
Seconded by Gogolewski. Motion carried 8-0. CITIZENS STATEMENTS There were no Citizens’ Statements. PARK DIRECTOR/STAFF REPORTS Mr. Maas distributed a sample inventory of South Park
(said inventory on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). He stated he made similar lists for the majority of the parks in the system. The major items could
be placed on the CIP, but they would need to be prioritized and put on a calendar similar to the one that the Public Works Department uses. Mr. Pasquini stated this is the direction
the Board was talking about -trying to maintain what is already in the Parks system. He stated this is a good start. Mr. Akan stated some of the items for Riverside Park and Steiger
Park could be incorporated into the Riverwalk project. Mr. Maas stated that William and Carl Steiger Parks are west of the Wisconsin Street bring and are not part of the Riverwalk project.
Mr. Pasquini stated although they might not be part of the project, there are portions that connect to it. Mr. Bowen and Mr. Wohler both stated that Mr. Maas’ inventory is a great benchmark
and is excellent work – the Board needed this type of format for a long time. Mr. Bowen inquired as to the light standards at Roe Park. Mr. Maas stated most of the light standards are
not in Electrical Department’s inventory. He is working with the Electrical Department to establish standards in all the parks. Mr. Dobish gave his interpretation of the golf course
expenses and explained how the sales tax is reflected on the financial statements. Discussion ensued as to promotions, concessions and the general golf economy. Ms. Wendorf gave a brief
report on the special events to be held in the parks during the 2006 season. She stated that not all of the special events have been scheduled to date and she is working with various
organizations to get those dates established. Discussion ensued as to what criteria makes something a “special event”. It was the consensus of the Board to allow the Park’s Director
to use his discretion to approve special events, but if there is a concern, the issue should be place before the Board for their input and approval. Chairman Michelson stated he received
a letter in the mail addressed to the Chair of the Parks Board relative the new OCAT radio station. The new station, WOCT (101.9 FM) will provide simulcast of Live CitiCable 10 government
meetings and replays of other municipal and community programs shown on OCAT. Mr. Stephany stated although he has taken “hits” relative to the fishing pier in Menominee Park, he also
has received recognition for improvements made to the park system as a whole. Besides comments from a person walking through the park stating how much that individual likes the park,
he received a plaque from the community stating that Little Oshkosh in Menominee Park was rated The Best Place for Children and that Menominee Park itself was highly rate as a place
to entertain children. Mayor Castle
ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 4 JANUARY 9, 2006 also informed Mr. Stephany that an announcer of a local radio station mentioned on the air that there was an outstanding wolf exhibit
in Oshkosh. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion to adjourn by Bowen; Seconded by Wohler. Motion carried 8 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M. Respectfully submitted,
Trish Wendorf Recording Secretary