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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 Present: Bill Akan, Bryan Bain, Ted Bowen, Bill Gogolewski, Jim Michelson, Larry Pasquini, Jim Schwochert, Terry Wohler Excused: Kay Hansen Staff: Thomas Stephany, Director of Parks; Vince Maas, Parks Operations Manager; Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager/City Forester; Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary Chairman Michelson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Wohler for approval of the August 8, 2005 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Gogolewski. Motion carried 8-0. PARK BUSINESS 1) Playground Presentations for Abbey, Rochlin and West Algoma Parks Mr. Stephany gave the background on the proposed playground projects and introduced each company to the Board. Ann Szalkowski of Gerber Leisure Products Inc., representing Landscape Structures, gave a presentation of her company’s equipment for the three playground projects. Paul Zeller of Miller & Associates, representing Burke Premier Play Environments, gave a presentation of his company’s equipment for the three playground projects. Hannah Swanson & Terry Gasway of IPS Recreation, Inc., representing Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, gave a presentation of their company’s equipment for the three playground projects. Mr. Bowen inquired if there had been any neighborhood input on these proposed playgrounds. Mr. Stephany stated there had not been and explained that Rochlin is a special use park, which is different than a neighborhood park. With time being limited in deciding, ordering, and installing the playground equipment, the neighbors were not contacted for their input. He also stated that independent play pieces were slated for Abbey & West Algoma Park, and there are not a vast number of those type of pieces to choose from. Mr. Stephany stated staff would provide the property owners/neighbors of the affected parks with the information and request their input. He would also invite them to the special meeting of the Parks Board scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2005. This item was laid over to the Special Meeting of the Advisory Park Board scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2005, for further consideration and approval. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO SEPTEMER 12, 2005 2) 2006 CIP Discussions Mr. Stephany stated he had previously discussed Red Arrow Park improvements with Larry Pasquini of the Oshkosh Youth Baseball. He stated he was working on the details for the skatepark and would provide the Board with that information in the very near future. Chairman Michelson inquired if refurbishing or re-doing the center restrooms at Menominee Park could be added to the proposed list of CIP projects. Mr. Maas stated he is working on an inventory/list of conditions of roads, shelters, parking lots, roofs, etc., and hopes to be able to provide the Board with that list in the very near future. Mr. Bowen stated the South Park dams need attention and the shoreline needs to be rip-rapped due to erosion. Mr. Gogolewski inquired as to the status of all the playground projects. Mr. Wohler and Chairman Michelson concurred with Mr. Maas in that the Parks Department needs to fix things that are currently in the system. Mr. Schwochert inquired as to the condition of the Bowen Street fishing dock. Mr. Maas stated the crews did some work on that dock, but there are still some posts that need to be repaired/replaced. This item was laid over to the Special Meeting of the Advisory Park Board scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2005, for further consideration and approval. 3) Leach Amphitheater – Fees and Operations Mr. Bain stated he has been contacted from various groups/organizations relative to the procedure to rent the amphitheater, what are the rates, who do they contact, what is the difference to rent the amphitheater versus Riverside Park, who is the contact person for this information, etc. Mr. Stephany stated this whole summer has been brand new for staff and PMI relative to the amphitheater. He stated PMI has a contract with the City for special events and concerts. Normal green space usage is under the Parks supervision as long as PMI has not contracted the use of the amphitheater for the same period of time. The back part of the stage, loading dock, production office, concession stand and restrooms are all under the PMI contract. The public is able to use the stage area (and the Parks Department can open the restrooms) as long as the facility has not already been rented out by PMI. Mr. Bain stated the public gave money to this facility directly or indirectly and they need to be able to use this facility too. Staff needs to be proactive and get the information out to the public. Mr. Stephany stated staff will be having a meeting with PMI at the end of the season and would have further information after said meeting. MR. WOHLER LEFT AT 8:02 PM, LEAVING A 7-MEMBER BOARD. CITIZEN STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORTS Mr. Stephany gave a brief overview of the latest golf course Statement of Revenue & Expenses (said statement on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). He stated that even though the July report shows a negative $60,000. net revenue, the golf course staff is very optimistic about the revenue rising and being close to balance at the end of the season. He stated the debt service for the year has been paid in full. Mr. Gogolewski stated the golf course is 500 rounds ahead of last years’ total. Mr. Schwochert inquired as to the status of Pollock Pool. Mr. Stephany stated he had two meeting this week – one with the Recreation Department relative to management of the pool; and one with the pool design people. Mr. Maas reported that demolition began today for the main structure and that the playground equipment is about twothirds removed. Mr. Bowen inquired if the playground equipment was being moved to a new new location within the park area. Mr. Maas stated that was correct. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Gogolewski to adjourn. Seconded by Schwochert. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Recording Secretary