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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 Present: Victor Girens, Bill Gogolewski, Jim Michelson, Mark Philipp, Allan Siman, Terry Wohler Excused: Bill Miller, Bob Poeschl, Jonathan Wilson Staff: Chad Dallman, Parks Operations Manager; Steve Dobish, Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course Manager Guests: Jessica Kroll, Adjunct Board Member; Jeff Bahling, Senior Landscape Architect for the Rettler Corporation of Stevens Point 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 November 12, 2012 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Girens. Motion carried 6-0. CITIZENS STATEMENTS (Items on Agenda) There were no citizen’s statements. PARK BUSINESS 1)Discuss Rainbow Park Master Plan Jeff Bahling, Senior Landscape Architect for the Rettler Corporation of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, gave a brief presentation as to the proposed Rainbow Park Master Plan. On October 30, 2012 an open house was held at the Oshkosh Senior Center wherein citizens/adjacent neighbors attended and expressed what they would like to see at Rainbow Park. Based upon those citizens’ comments, City staff and user group’s input plus Rettler staff’s expertise, he came up with three (3) concepts (said concepts on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). Mr. Bahling reviewed/summarized each concept design in detail. John Dorsey, 3980 Sheridan Drive, stated he was present as an individual and also as a pickleball player. He stated that pickleball is one of those sports that is very unknown, but it is one of the fastest growing sports in North America at the present time. He noted that pickleball courts were depicted in concept plans 1 and 2 utilizing the former hockey rink area. He suggested the following enhancements be considered for the pickleball courts: 1) fencing around the courts that would provide safety and control the balls from going into the road and traffic; 2) wind controlled slats in the fencing for play enhancement; 3) a recycled (softer) surface for play enhancement; and 4) lights for the courts. Chairman Gogolewski inquired as to what height of fencing they were requesting. Mr. Dorsey stated that while a 4-ft high fence would be do-able, they would prefer a 6-8 ft high fence. Mr. Michelson inquired if the existing hockey rink lights were sufficient for their sports activity. Mr. Dorsey said they would be do-able and noted that lighting was their lowest ranked enhancement request. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO DECEMBER 10, 2012 After considerable discussion on all of the conceptual plans, it was the consensus of the Board to approve conceptual plan #2 with the addition of a memorial for the 42nd Rainbow Division south of the basketball/pickleball courts, the addition of a canoe/kayak launch area north of the T-dock, trail spurs by shelters #2 and #3 so that the trails are buffered from the shelters, a buffer/curb line off Punhoqua Street to buffer the parking and traffic area, and more plantings within the entire site. Mr. Bahling stated he will come back to the next regularly scheduled meeting with the preferred plan for tweaking purposes along with cost estimates. PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Maurer was not present to give a report. PARK OPERATIONS MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Dallman reported that the river otter exhibit project is coming along nicely and noted that the pool shell has been poured and landscaping measures are being worked on; bid approval for the ADA restrooms at the Menominee Park Lakefly Café and Abe Rochlin Park is scheduled for tomorrow night’s City Council meeting; the roofing project at the Menominee Park Zoo maintenance building has been completed with some minor tweaking to be finalized; and staff is working diligently keeping up with their regular duties as well as snow removal. LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Sturm was not present to give a report. LAKESHORE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Dobish stated that the golf course closed on November 23 and then reopened the following weekend for rd four (4) days. He stated that overall the golf course had a very good year and noted that it was one of the longest years as it opened on March 14. th ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Wohler for adjournment; seconded by Siman. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Trish Marks Trish Marks, Recording Secretary