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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 Present: Victor Girens, Bill Gogolewski, Jim Michelson, Mark Philipp, Bob Poeschl, Jonathan Wilson, Terry Wohler Excused: Bill Miller, Allan Siman Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Parks Operations Manager; Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager, Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities Manager, Steve Dobish, Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course Manager, Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Gogolewski 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, 2011 minutes, as submitted. Seconded by Wilson. Motion carried 7-0. CITIZENS STATEMENTS (Items on Agenda) There were no citizen’s statements. PARK BUSINESS 1)Review and recommend Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for approval Chairman Gogolewski thanked Jeff Bahling, Senior Landscape Architect for the Rettler Corporation of Stevens Point for his help with regard to the plan. Mr. Maurer stated that Jeff and his staff at Rettler and City parks staff spent a number of months on the plan and noted that he feels it is a good plan. It is the intent to move the plan forward onto the Plan Commission for a public hearing for more public input before Plan Commission’s approval and recommendation to the City Council for their approval. Mr. Poeschl stated that on page 26, under Red Arrow Park, - General Evaluation, line eight (8), should read “* * * wooded, Westfield Street on the west, Taft* * *.” *(delete the word Southland). Mr. Michelson stated that also, with respect to that same paragraph, lines 1 and 2, should read “Red Arrow contains Pollock Community Water Park * * *.” (delete Pollock Pool). He also stated that on Page 52, in the middle of the page, it should read, “Jacob Shapiro” and not just “Shapiro”. He inquired if the ownerships of those properties listed on page 52 were correct. With respect to page 40, under Leach Amphitheater, Mr. Poeschl suggested that the last sentence in that paragraph should read, “It is recommended that this potential partnership or other partnerships be explored further.” ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 Chairman Gogolewski inquired as to page 66, Dogs in Parks section, if the sentence “The City should also consider changing its ordinance to allow leashed dogs in parks * * *”, should remain in the plan since there is no enforcement with respect to leashed dogs. Mr. Michelson inquired as to discussion of land acquisitions when new subdivisions are developed. Mr. Maurer stated that it is planned to update the current ordinance in that respect, but provisions have not been included in this plan. Discussion ensued relative to trail development and Mr. Michelson suggested that the general trail standard should be followed. Mr. Bahling suggested adding 10-12 ft. wide trails within the document. Mr. Maurer stated that they should be 12-ft. paths and any refurbished ones should be expanded as well. Discussion ensued relative to playground equipment. With respect to the Mount Vernon Tot Lot, it was suggested to put the playground equipment at “medium” priority rather than “high”; Fugelberg Park, South Park and Stoegbauer Park playgrounds should be changed to “medium” priority. Mr. Maurer stated the playground equipment priorities were based on how much use the playground equipment was getting, not just the years they were installed. The Board decided to leave the priorities as recommended in the plan. Mr. Poeschl stated with respect to page 23 – Quarry Park – Location/Size, there is no reference to the property across the street (west side of Knapp Street). Mr. Maurer stated that a change would be made on the map to indicate that property is part of Quarry Park. Mr. Maurer read into the record an email received from Allan Siman dated September 11, 2011, which states, “Ray, I won’t be able to make it to tomorrow night’s meeting, but I did get a chance to go through the parks plan and it looks great! It is very comprehensive indeed. Thank you to all your department’s and Jeff at Rettler’s work on this. I would approve as is if I had a chance.” Motion by Wohler to recommend to the City Plan Commission and City Council approval of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, as revised. Seconded by Girens. Motion carried 7-0. 2)Review and recommend 2012 Capital Improvement Project Budget for approval Discussion ensued relative to the proposed CIP projects. Mr. Maurer stated the projects were not prioritized. Chairman Gogolewski suggested that the Board prioritize the projects. He suggested keeping them in the order they are on the list submitted with the exception that the cemetery road repairs and parks/forestry shop roof replacement Phase II be moved to slots #4 and #5 and the remainder of the projects be moved down. The list would then be prioritized as follows: 1) Menominee Park Master Plan; 2) South Park Master Plan; 3) Rainbow Park Boat Launch Master Plan; 4) Cemetery road repairs; 5) Parks/Forestry shop roof replacement Phase II; 6) Menominee Park Reetz field bleachers; 7) Stevens Park tennis court replacement; 8) Lakefly restroom update/ADA; 9) Abe Rochlin universally accessible playground; 10) Abe Rochlin restroom update/ADA; 11) Taking Root Program (annual commitment); 12) Amusements pond aerator system. Motion by Girens to recommend to the City Council approval of the 2012 Capital Improvement Project Budget as priorized above. Seconded by Wohler. Motion carried 7-0. CITIZEN STATEMENTS (Items not listed on the Agenda) There were no citizen statements. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 PARK DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Maurer reported that staff is working on the proposed 2012 budget. With respect to the Menominee Park shelter/restroom, the work is out for bids and bid opening is scheduled for Thursday morning and scheduled for the City Council agenda at the end of the month. It is anticipated that construction will begin in early October. The historic signs for the parks were delivered and he noted that funds were raised from various civic groups and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. All signs are scheduled to be installed within the next few weeks. PARKS OPERATIONS MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Dallman reported that tennis court work is continuing at 44 Parallel Park noting that the asphalt was laid th and color coating will take place in early October. Work has been commenced at diamond #8 at Menominee Park with help from the City’s street department. Crews are working on maintenance issues as well as their usual duties. He noted that the seasonal staff are now gone for the year. LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Sturm reported that his crews are continuing to work on plantings of Phase II of the Taking Root program and are focusing on the gateways. He also noted that some of the terrace trees with the Taking Root program need replacing and his crews are working on that as well. GOLF COURSE GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Dobish stated that the golf course had a slow start in late-May due to weather and revenues were down about 20% at that time, but as of August, they are only down about 7% from last year. Over the whole scheme of things, revenues are looking pretty good. REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGERS REPORT Ms. McCollian reported that she had just returned from maternity leave and was catching up on things. She noted that the zoo and amusements are open on weekends until the end of September. The Pollock Community Water Park is now closed and she will be working with Ms. Wendorf on the end of year report. OTHER Chairman Gogolewski inquired about the boat launch docks being loaded with “droppings”. Mr. Dallman stated that staff will be working on cleaning the docks on a regular basis. Mr. Maurer recognized the passing of Tom Stephany, former Parks Director for over 14 years on August 25. He th stated that Mr. Stephany’s family will continue to be in the Parks staff’s thoughts and prayers. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Wohler for adjournment; seconded by Philipp. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary