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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES MARCH 14, 2011 Present: Victor Girens, Jim Michelson, Bill Miller, Mark Philipp, Allan Siman, Terry Wohler Excused: Bill Gogolewski, Bob Poeschl, Jonathan Wilson Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager; Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Wohler called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. Mr. Maurer introduced new Park Board member, Bill Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Michelson for approval of the February 14, 2011 minutes, as submitted. Seconded by Philipp. Motion carried 5-0 w/1 present (Miller). CITIZENS STATEMENTS (Items on Agenda) There were no citizen’s statements. PARK BUSINESS 1)Discussion on Taking Root campaign (Bill Sturm) Mr. Sturm gave a brief PowerPoint™ presentation on the Taking Root campaign (said PowerPoint™ presentation on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). He stated both the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (OACF) and the City received grants with respect to this project. It is the intent to plant another 1,000 trees this year and noted there will be an endowment fund established to insure that the trees are kept watered and maintained. Mr. Sturm stated that the trees will have a two-year guarantee from the nursery. He stated the OACF will be reimbursing the City to hire a second seasonal employee to water the trees. Mr. Sturm stated that the Boys & Girls Club members will be distributing informational leaflets to the property owners as to the new plantings and general information on the Taking Root program. He stated they are looking for volunteers to help on planting days and also to assist with educating the public as to watering, mulching, and staking trees. 2)Discussion on Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan update Mr. Maurer stated from the Requests for Proposal (RFP) that were sent out, we received seven (7) proposals. Of those seven (7) proposals, he held two (2) interviews. Staff narrowed their selection to Rettler Corporation of Stevens Point. He stated a representative from Rettler will be at the April 11 th Advisory Park Board meeting to discuss goals and objectives. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO MARCH 14, 2011 3)Discussion on Menominee Park restrooms/shelter project Mr. Maurer reported that staff had received proposals from five (5) architectural firms. Staff will be reviewing those proposals looking for the best experience. Staff will be looking at pictures from the museum and old Menominee Park pictures to give the architectural firm selected a conceptual idea of the type of building to design and not just a brick building. The firm will also work with the Celebration of Lights committee with respect to electrical needs. It is hoped to start demolition by mid-August and begin construction the early part of September. Staff is advising park patrons who reserve park shelters that portable toilets will be used during the demolition and construction process. The architectural firm will provide two or three conceptual plans to bring to the Advisory Park Board for approval. CITIZEN STATEMENTS (Items not listed on the Agenda) There were no citizen statements. PARK DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Maurer stated that staff is working in conjunction with the CHIPS (regional) committee relative to healthy opportunities/activities in the area. In that respect, the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course staff has helped in establishing a snowshoe trail at the golf course. Mr. Maurer reported that with respect to the historical signage in parks that he discussed in the past, he is working with local service organizations to raise funds to purchase the signage. Mr. Maurer stated that repair work at the T-docks in Rainbow Park is currently underway. Funds were received from the Otter Street Fishing Club for materials for this project and he wished to thank that group for their generosity. He stated that The State of the City is scheduled for March 21 at the Convention Center and urged Board st members to attend. He stated that two community partners were going to be recognized for their contributions at the event, to-wit: OACF (Taking Root campaign) and the Celebration of Lights steering committee. LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Sturm stated that his crews are working on the street tree pruning effort at the present time. He stated his crews are keeping busy with various projects within the Forestry Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Michelson for adjournment; seconded by Simon. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary