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City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
805 Witzel Ave., PO Box 1130
Ray Maurer
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
Director
(920) 236-5080 (920) 232-5316 FAX
To: Advisory Park Board
From: Ray Maurer, Parks Director
Date: June 7, 2017
Subject: June 12, 2017 meeting
New Business
1.Recognize Jim Michelson for service on Advisory Park Board
Mr. Michelson recently decided to not seek reappointment to the Advisory Park Board. Jim
served on the Board for over 22 years. We sincerely thank Jim for his commitment to the City of
Oshkosh and the parks system. We wish him well.
2.Discuss Mary Jewell Restroom/Shelter Design
The Board will discuss the preliminary concept drawing of the Mary Jewell
shelter/restroom/pump house facility that will be constructed later this year. Board members
were provided a copy of the preliminary design at the April meeting. This is cooperative project
between the Parks Department and Wastewater Utility. The Utility was in need of a lift station
facility north of Oshkosh Avenue and the CORP includes a restroom/shelter facility at Mary
Jewell Park. By partnering with the Parks Department, the Wastewater Utility avoided having
to purchase land for a facility. The restroom/shelter facility will be utilized by the users of Mary
Jewell Park and ball diamond, Lakeshore Golf Course and an anticipated future trail connection
from the Heritage Tribal Trail to Rainbow Park.
Neighbors of Mary Jewell Park have been mailed information about this project and are invited
to the meeting to provide their input.
3.Discuss Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) update
The Board will continue discussion of the update to the CORP. Staff from Rettler Corporation
will be in attendance to lead the discussion, going over the Goals and Objectives as well as
recommended projects for each park site. This information is included in your packets.
4.Discuss/recommend 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (2018 2022)
The Board will discuss and recommend a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering
the years 2018 2022. Included in your packet is a list of projects for each year. The Board
will review the projects and prioritize the projects listed for 2018. Staff will provide an
overview of each of the projects.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting or if you will not be able to attend, please contact
Stacy James, Administrative Assistant, at 236-5080. Thank you in advance.