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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES March 14, 2005 Present: Bill Akan, Ted Bowen, Bill Gogolewski, Kay Hansen, Jim Michelson, Brian Poeschl, Jim Schwochert Excused: Larry Pasquini, Terry Wohler 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 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 Gogolewski for approval of the January 10, 2005 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Poeschl. Motion carried 7-0. PARK BUSINESS & PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Stephany did a brief overview presentation of the 2004 Revenue Producing Facilities & Program Report (copy of said report on file at the City Parks office and made a part of these minutes). He stated staff is going into the 2005 season with optimism. Mr. Akan questioned if the boat launch and concession manager’s pay were for two different managers or if the wages were divided between the two accounts. Mr. Stephany stated there is one revenue facilities manager and half of her wages are divided between the boat launch and concession accounts and the other one-half of her wages comes out of the Park’s general account. Mr. Bowen inquired if there were any foreseeable mechanical difficulties with the amusement rides? th . Mr. Stephany stated the crews are working diligently on making sure all the rides are operationable by April 30 Mr. Bowen inquired as to potential boat launch projects for this year? Mr. Stephany stated nothing has been scheduled at this point in time, with the exception of routine maintenance of the docks and installation of carpeting. Mr. Gogolewski inquired as to the status of the boat launch committee? Mr. Stephany stated he is scheduling a meeting within the next few weeks. Mr. Bowen questioned the Zoo’s revenue statement as to the Miscellaneous Contractual entry to reimburse the Park’s general account. Mr. Stephany explained the budget reimbursement process. Mr. Stephany expressed concern with the Miller’s Bay revenues. Mr. Bowen stated it is a typical sliding due to the generation change and shouldn’t be a concern. He stated in a few years, sales for the mooring plugs will perk up. The whole boat industry goes through those rise and fall years for sales. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTESPAGE TWOMARCH 14, 2005 Mr. Akan inquired as to the status of the geese permits. Mr. Sturm stated the Parks Department permits were issued by the DNR recently and staff would be proceeding according to the timetables set by the DNR. Mr. Stephany stated that the Carl Traeger trail needs to be cut in and he met will the Engineering Department today to schedule that activity. Mr. Sturm reported that crews completed the carpeting of the Menominee Park docks today and that the Steiger Park docks are completed and the crews will be proceeding onto the Rainbow Park docks. Crews are also doing repair work to the South Park footbridge. He stated the Correctional Institute workers are in the process of painting the second train and passenger cars. Mr. Sturm also reported that the Forestry crews are working on the pruning of street trees. He stated the Parks crews are also upgrading the mechanical equipment on the whip and merry-go-round amusement rides. OTHER BUSINESS & BOARD MEMBERS STATEMENTS Mr. Bowen inquired if the Parks maintenance work included the light standards at Roe Park? He stated there are several light standards out and one is missing a globe. He also reported that some of the benches need the seat timbers replaced. Mr. Bowen also stated that the retaining wall at Rainbow needs timbers. Mr. Sturm stated he is attempting to include the Rainbow retaining wall work included in the Gateways Project. He stated he is hopeful that the repair work at Roe Park could be completed before spring. Mr. Stephany stated the City’s Electrical Department may have to do the work at Roe Park as far as the globes and light standards are concerned and he will request them to schedule the work as soon as possible. Mr. Bowen stated the dock by the amusement/concession area is in dire need of repair. Mr. Sturm stated he is aware of that issue and will schedule work on that repair in a timely fashion. Mr. Stephany stated he is looking at putting a new dock in that area. Mr. Bowen also stated that the floating “L” dock in Miller’s Bay needs repairs as soon as the ice breaks. Mr. Sturm stated he will prioritize all of the items mentioned tonight and will attempt to work them in as the budget allows. He reported that he created a program to upgrade the City’s flowerbeds and is soliciting donations from corporations and individuals to provide plants and materials for the flowerbeds. Ms. Wendorf gave a report on her seasonal activities and status of projects. She also stated she is co-hosting, along with st . She stated the secretary for the County Parks, the spring workshop for the WPRA office support workers on April 1 there are approximately 46 office workers from all over the State of Wisconsin attending the workshop, which will be held at the Oshkosh Senior Center. Mr. Dobish gave a report on the golf course. He stated there are some “big ticket” items that he may need financial help from the City for, i.e., more greens need to be rebuilt, replacement of sand traps that were eliminated by design, as well as adding bunkers to help with the aesthetics. Mr. Stephany gave a report on the elk exhibit and the results of the fence bids for same. Mr. Stephany inquired if the Board was agreeable to waive meetings if there weren’t any agenda items? Chairman Michelson stated it would be agreeable to him to skip a month, but not more than that. The Board concurred with Chairman Michelson. Chairman Michelson inquired if the Parks crew was able to fix the culverts near Ames Point at Menominee Park? Mr. Bowen inquired if the DNR would have to be involved with that or if they would be interested in helping the City fix the culverts. Mr. Stephany stated that may be an issue, but it is too hard to tell at this point. Maybe once the ice moves out, a determination can be made as to how to proceed. A possibility may be that they could cut the culvert and put a sleeve on it. Mr. Sturm stated that underground excavation might have to be done in order to fix the culverts. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTESPAGE THREEMARCH 14, 2005 Chairman Michelson inquired if a sign could be erected at the Glatz Park on the Doty Street side and if the forestry crew could clear a path to the park so the public can walk through the park. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Motion by Gogolewski to adjourn. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Trish Wendorf Recording Secretary