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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES January 10, 2005 Present: Ted Bowen, Bill Gogolewski, Kay Hansen, Jim Michelson, Jim Schwochert, Terry Wohler Excused: Bill Akan, Larry Pasquini, Brian Poeschl Staff: Thomas Stephany, Director of Parks; Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager/City Forester; Steve Dobish, Lakeshore Golf Course General Manager; Steve Ziblut, Lakeshore Clubhouse Manager/Golf Pro Trish Wendorf, Recording Secretary Others: Terry Steele, Oshkosh Zoological Society CALL TO ORDER 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 November 8, 2004 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Misters Dobish and Ziblut gave a report on the golf course revenues and expenses for the 2004 season. Mr. Dobish reported that even though they did cut back on expenses to stay within the 2004 budget, with the inclement weather on 4-5 weekends, they did not reach the quota that staff would have liked to have reached. Mr. Dobish stated that although they lost $60,000 due to the rainy weather, they made back $40,000 and explained that one-fourth of their budget is for debt service. In December, the golf course probably broke even with advance sales. Mr. Ziblut stated that for the first time since they have been running the golf course, they cracked 30,000 rounds. He stated there was a lot of undercutting throughout the valley (other golf courses) after the rainy weather, and Lakeshore needed to stay competitive with their prices. Mr. Gogolewski inquired as to future projects. Mr. Dobish stated they budgeted $1,000 for approximately 20 trees. Some of the CIP equipment items they hoped to purchase, they may not be able to buy until fall. In the future, they would like to be able to purchase an aerator for each pond and replace the windows in the clubhouse. PARK BUSINESS 1)Menominee Park Zoo Elk Exhibit Mr. Stephany reiterated the request as stated in his memo to the Board dated January 7, 2005. He stated the goal is to finish the elk exhibit this year and he would like to get the bids out for the fencing as soon as possible. He introduced Terry Steele of the Zoological Society and stated that Mr. Steele was present to answer any questions. Mr. Steele stated there are a couple of zoos in the country that rotate their animals through exhibits in order to keep the animals active comparable to how they live in the wild. He then explained how the holding system would work with the wolves and the elk. Discussion ensued as to the various heights of the proposed fencing and the construction of same. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTESPAGE TWOJANUARY 10, 2005 Mr. Steele stated the Zoological Society would be doing fund-raising activities to pay for the elk exhibit. Discussion ensued as to the proposed elk and bear exhibits, fund-raising activities and time-frames for said proposals. Mr. Bowen stated he was in favor of the concept, but concerned as to the pace of progress. Motion by Bowen to recommend proceeding with the 12 ft. high fencing with inside overhang, as proposed. Seconded by Schwochert. Motion carried 6-0. 2.Menominee Park Amusement Rides Mr. Stephany reiterated the request as stated in his memo to the Board dated January 7, 2005. Mr. Wohler stated he likes the idea of the additional rides at the park contingent upon there being adequate space. Discussion ensued as to the proposed layout of the amusement rides. Chairman Michelson inquired as to site preparation costs. Mr. Stephany stated the costs would be minimal and whatever costs were associated with the site preparation work would come out of the amusement rides revenue. Chairman Michelson stated he likes the idea of leasing the rides. He suggested staff investigate trade magazines for the purchase of used equipment in the future. He inquired if there was someone who would be able to fix the equipment, if so required. Mr. Stephany stated the Parks Department has an excellent mechanic who should be able to keep the equipment in good repair. Motion by Wohler to approve recommendation that Parks Department staff explore the possibility of adding amusement rides (as space would allow) to the Menominee Park Children’s Amusement Center. Seconded by Schwochert. Motion carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS (CONT’D) Mr. Stephany reiterated the CIP information as stated in his memo to the Board dated January 7, 2005. It was the consensus of the Board members that they did not like the costs for the Preliminary Design & Plans for Expansion Area #2 of Riverside Park listed under the Parks 2005 CIP budget. Mr. Bowen inquired as to the location of the three proposed basketball courts. Mr. Stephany stated one is proposed north of Sea, Sand & Sailorland at Menominee Park; one at Red Arrow Park close to the playground area; and the other at Westhaven Park between the new playground and the restrooms. BOARD MEMBERS STATEMENTS & PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Stephany reiterated that Rod Brusius retired as of Tuesday, January 4, 2005 and that it is anticipated his replacement will be on board in March 2005. Mr. Stephany gave a brief report on the revenues and expenses of the 2004/05 Celebration of Lights event held at Menominee Park. Discussion ensued as to the geese control at Menominee Park. Mr. Sturm stated that a determination needs to be made as to how many geese the City wants to keep at Menominee Park. He also stated the USDA Depredation permit is being processed. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTESPAGE THREEJANUARY 10, 2005 ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Wohler to adjourn. Seconded by Gogolewski. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Recording Secretary