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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Present: Tony Duff, Bob Freid, Victor Girens, Bill Gogolewski Jim Michelson, Mark Philipp, Bob Poeschl, Allan Siiman, Terry Wohler Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Parks Operations Manager; Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Gogolewski called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. PARK BUSINESS 1)Tour of Parks A)South Park, 1290 Georgia Street Discussion ensued relative to various proposed CIP projects, including the possibility of a new restroom facility at South Park. Mr. Maurer stated he would prefer to wait until the 5-year plan was discussed/commenced since it might be more cost efficient to move the restrooms. With regard to the Splash pad, Mr. Dallman explained that he had met with various vendors who all stated that the coating that is currently on the splash pad is not necessary. The current coating was more for aesthetics and their recommendation was to remove it. The recommendation is to remove the current coating and concrete - brush the play area and/or install colored concrete with stripping and also rechaulk the edging. B) Red Arrow Park, 613 N Eagle Street Discussion ensued as to the major hole in the parking lot area. Mr. Maurer stated, and the Board concurred, that fixing the hole is a top priority. Mr. Maurer stated he will be working with the City’s engineering department on fixing the hole. With respect to revamping the entire parking lot, Mr. Wohler stated that the main concrete slab area by the restroom would most likely need to be intact; otherwise, the City’s Community Development Department would require a whole parking lot project to be done, including a landscape plan, catch basins and various other parking lot requirements. C Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course Mr. Dobish showed the proximity of the proposed shelter that would be used for daily cart storage. He stated that when an event is going on, the shelter could be used for that event. He stated there is virtually no room in maintenance room to do work. He suggested installing rolled up doors as needed for access. The inclusion of sewer lines and electricity has not been looked at to date. A shelter would add to availability of golfing groups, since most grounds do not want to be in the outside elements, they prefer a shelter with a roof. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Mr. Dobish showed the Board the #5 green. He stated greens typically have a life span of 25-50 years and the #5 green is 75 years old. A new green would bring more speed to a golfer’s ball, thereby bringing better and more golfers out. Currently, Lakeshore’s greens are slow which limits the speed for all the other greens. Mr. Michelson inquired as to what the Club does when they close a green? Mr. Dobish stated they would put a temporary green next to it. Mr. Philipp inquired if the golf course is continually crowded? Mr. Dobish stated Mondays are usually slower. There is no block of open time. He stated there are various groups that utilize the golf course at different intervals, i.e., Oshkosh West girls, the Recreation Department, junior program, etc. Mr. Dobish noted there are some things that staff can do in-house, but since the City does not have a bulldozer, one would need to be contracted with a company that has knowledge of golf industry. Mr. Michelson if PH still a factor? Mr. Doish stated while it is not good for growing grass, the City’s water isn’t either. They spend approximately $10-15,000 for the product that gets rid of Ph. Mr. Dobish gave a tour of the current maintenance building. The building is cramped with vehicles and equipment that needs to be stored and/or worked on. Mr. Poeschl commented that it must take one hour to move equipment out and another to move it back in so that the workers can utilize the area. Mr. Duff inquired about possibly constructing a storage facility by the Rainbow Park. Mr. Dobish stated there had been discussion about building one in different areas about two years ago in Rainbow Park, but at that time, the Parks Director, Tom Stephany, had been proposing to expand the boat launch area and the DNR had been concern with the floodplain. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Poeschl for adjournment; seconded by Philipp. Motion carried 9-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Trish Wendorf Recording Secretary