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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-09-2016 ADVISORY PARK BOARD MAY 9, 2016 Present: Amy Davis, Bill Gogolewski, Steve Herman, Jim Michelson, Bill Miller, Carrie Rule, Megan Schuessler, Terry Wohler Excused: Victor Girens Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Steve Dobish, Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course Manager; Trish Marks, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wohler called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL A quorum was determined to be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herman for approval of the March 14, 2016 minutes, as distributed. Seconded by Schuessler. Motion carried 8-0. PARK BUSINESS 1) Discuss South Park lagoon renovation design Mr. Maurer gave a brief background on the issue and read his Memorandum dated May 4, 2016 addressed to the Park Board members (said Memorandum on file at the City Parks Department and made a part of these minutes). John Kneer, Landscape Architect/Project Manager of Rettler Corporation, gave a brief overview of the level of plantings on the edge where there is sedimentation log. The planting plugs are proposed to be planted into the sediment logs. He explained the plantings would allow for reduction of erosion and any overgrowth of plantings (cattails or other undesirable plants) can be removed by the maintenance staff. Mr. Herman inquired if the plantings were germinating. Mr. Kneer stated, no they are fill in. Airborne seeds are not included in the seed mix. Mr. Gogolewski inquired if the plantings in the no-mow area would be no more than 1-3 ft. in height if the plantings are properly maintained. Mr. Kneer stated that the seeds in the mix should not grow more than 2-3 ft. Mr. Michelson stated the plans look nice. Mr. Kneer stated his staff will continue on with the proposed planting list and make sure the landscaping Mr. Herman inquired if this is a new direction that the City would be going to do with other parks with ponds? ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE TWO MAY 9, 2016 Mr. Maurer stated staff will gauge the success of this project. We will give this site about three years to see how it goes, but that could be the case. 2) Discuss/recommend 5-year CIP (2017-2021) Mr. Maurer gave a brief background on the issue and read his Memorandum dated May 4, 2016 addressed to the Park Board members (said Memorandum on file at the City Parks Department and made a part of these minutes). Discussion ensued relative to the proposed list. Mr. Maurer stated that #1-South Park lagoon improvements would include stone out-croppings, east/west fountain work with a fishing over-look area and historical bridge work. #2-Mary Jewell Park restroom/shelter building- this includes the pump station work as the Parks Department would be assisting with that project and the reflected cost is our anticipated contribution towards the project. #3-Fugleberg Park play equipment and surfacing would be replacing older equipment. #4-and #5 Teichmiller Park and Fugleberg boat launch restrooms update would include interior work and making them ADA compliant; #6-Abe Rochlin Park lighting would include replacing the fiberglass poles; #7-Cemetery roads repaving-this is for the cost of repaving the roads within the cemetery and is requested every other year; #8-Taking Root funding is a yearly request for revitalization of neighborhoods. Chairman Wohler inquired as to the Cemetery roads and inquired if the City ever replaces them. Mr. Maurer stated that $25,000 is budgeted every other year. Mr. Sturm added that he works with the Street Department for the actual road work and that the Cemetery budget pays for materials which helps stretch the budget. With respect to the 2018 CIP budget, Mr. Herman stated part of the strategical planning goals was to continue to maintain our infrastructure and he wants to see that continue. He stated that earlier this week there was an email from the Mayor who was amazed as to the number of people utilizing the park on th opening day at Menominee Park (May 7). It was a great day for the public and showed how many people appreciate and use the jewel of the City. Mr. Miller stated that the Parks Department does a great job of maintaining the park facilities. He stated that he is fine with the prioritized list as submitted. Mr. Michelson stated he would like the 2018 trail improvements moved up the list to possibly #3. Chairman Wohler noted that the consensus of the Board was for approval of the 2017 prioritized list as submitted and that the list for 2018 was more or less a wish/hope list and will be discussed more next year. proposed; Seconded by Gogolewski. Motion carried 8-0. Mr. Maurer stated he has been in meetings relative to the design work with consultants for the South Park lagoon project. He has been working in partnership with the Community Development Department for a full-time Marketing and Fund Development Coordinator position. Once that person is hired, he will have him/her introduced to the Board. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE THREE MAY 9, 2016 Mr. Maurer stated that boats are no longer able to tie up behind the Leach Amphitheater (Court Street to the railroad bridge). Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and the EPA will not allow boats to tie to this seawall so the integrity of this seawall is not compromised which could lead to contamination getting into the river. Wisconsin Public Service has a responsibility for river clean-up, but if the City allows boats to tie up to the seawall, then it could become a liability for the City. One option is to install small concrete road barriers and have the boats tie up to them. We will be ordering ten (10) of these barriers for approximately $4,500, which cost might be able to be split between the Oshkosh Boat Club, WPS and the City. There might be a weight restriction on the boats for tie up purposes. Mr. Miller inquired if the barriers would be an eye sore for the riverfront. Mr. Maurer stated he does not feel they would be an eye sore and noted they would be spaced every 20 feet or so along the riverfront. Mr. Maurer stated the Steiger boat launch parking lot area and trail work is starting today so that boat launch is closed and has been posted. Mr. Dallman stated that crews are working on mowing, restroom cleaning and upkeep of the boat launch areas. He stated that the South Park restroom project is completed and the building and shelter area looks nice. Crews have been working on the otter exhibit perimeter walk and noted that the landscaping is completed. Electrical Department with respect to improvements at Roe and Techmiller Park. The Red Arrow restroom bids are in and they are going through the process for the contract. The roof project for the Reetz concession has to be re-bid and it is hoped that will be completed by June and that completion of the project would be done in the fall. The Pollock Community Water Park needs to th beup and ready for May 20 for staff training. Volunteers from Oshkosh Corporation worked on cleaning up Menominee Park last week and he wished to take the opportunity to thank all of the volunteers who help with the city parks. To date this year, there has only been one event held at the Leach Amphitheater (Half Marathon) and that event went well. The opening of the Menominee Park Zoo and Amusements was this past Saturday and since most of the lakeflies were gone and the weather was great, the zoo had great attendance. Bird Fest th was also held on May 7 and that event was well attended. The boat launches are very busy at this time of the year, especially at Rainbow Park. th Mr. Dobish stated the golf course opened on March 20, but opened only 4 weeks continuously. He stated the course is in good shape and noted that sand for the bunkers was recently delivered. He stated there were 58 rounds of foot golf played within the past two weeks. All league teams have returned from last year. Staff has scheduled an every other week foot golf league on Wednesday nights. Financially, the course is up approximately 11% as compared to last April. Mr. Dobish stated that it was a struggle for hiring seasonal workers, but they feel optimistic that they will fill the positions. ADVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE FOUR MAY 9, 2016 OTHER BUSINESS There being no other business, ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gogolewski for adjournment; seconded by Miller. Motion carried 8-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Trish Marks, Recording Secretary