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PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Park
Commissioners Present: Richard Gawinski, Roy Kuehn, Glen Allen, Herb Horn
Excused:
Recreation Supervisor Becky Thone and Commissioner Clarence Peterson
Also
Present:
Director
Michael T. Kading
Bookkeeper
Foreman
Ronald Pavlak
Therese Freund –
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The
Commission meeting was held at the Community Center and was called to order by President
Richard Gawinski, at
MOTIONS BY COMMISSIONERS
At
6:03 p.m., MOTION: Commissioner
The
RFP’s (Request for Proposals) for the preparation of a Master Conceptual Plan
for the Fritse Park Area, were scored by a review team and narrowed down to two
agencies. The presentations by the two
agencies were scheduled for
Mayo
Corporation Land Use Manager, Jim Bricker, and Tom Jennings the Landscape
Architect reviewed samples of previous and current projects and explained the
steps involved. They would assess the
resources, include public involvement, and considerations for site needs or
constraints. “The Town is their Client”
Commissioner
Kuehn inquired about the access to grant funds.
Mayo Corporation replied that they have been familiar with the
Stewardship Grants and Community Foundations in this area.
Commissioner
Zaborsky questioned about tangent issues and how estimates would be prepared.
Issues examples such as; addition to the Rydell house or additional mileage on
the trail.
Commissioner
Holtz reviewed their experience with water frontage issues. Mayo Corporation gave examples of projects at
the Brown County Fairgrounds and different stream bank restorations.
Director
Kading asked what Mayo finds to be the most challenging point. They replied with finding a solution between
the active sides of the existing
The
Rettler Corporation gave their presentation at 7:00 p.m. Richard Zahn the Civil
Engineer, and Jeff Bahling, Landscape Architect gave their presentation and explained
their work with Applied Ecological Services from Brodhead Wisconsin, and
reviewed projects around this area.
Ashwau-benon, Ledgeview, and along the
Mr.
Bahling explained the scope of gathering data, and having a kick off
event. He reviewed having GPS coordinates
and the Bridge trail being the gateway
entrance to the Town.
President
Gawinski was pleased that Town involvement was the first priority of the
Rettler Corporation.
The
Rettler Corporation is partnering with Pheifer Engineering who has previously
reviewed this project. Rettler also
suggested having area high school students’ complete drawings of the house and
having Business Education Partnerships with area technical schools.
Rettler
stated it was possible to have documentation on the website to be viewed during
the project for 24-hour access.
Commission Zaborsky found the timeline interesting and web access would
be easy to understand.
Commissioner
Holtz inquired about the Rettler Corporation experience with water frontage. Mr. Zahn replied that they have experience in
this area as well as previous work with the Department of the Interior and
Wildlife Services
Director
Kading asked Rettler Corporation what would be the most challenging item on
this project. Rettler replied that
access to both parcels and parking would be addressed.
At
CLOSED Appoint an Agency for the
Master Conceptual Plan for the
After
discussion about the pros and cons of both presentations this evening, a
decision was made. MOTION: Commissioner
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES AND EXPENDITURES
MOTION:
Commissioner Judy Holtz, seconded by Commissioner Herb Horn to approve the minutes
of
The
Commissioners reviewed the expenditures in the amount of $4,165.99. MOTION: Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by
Commissioner Judy Holtz to approve the expenditures as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
FORUM and / or CORRESPONDENCE
Bookkeeper Heiting had a request to have amplified
music performed by an independent singer named “Cookie”. This entertainer will perform at a family
function on August 7 at O’Hauser South Park.
MOTION: Commissioner Herb Horn, seconded by Commissioner John Zaborsky to approve “Cookie” for this
event. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
The park report was prepared by the Foreman Pavlak
and was reviewed. Director Kading
commented on the items which will need attention in the near future.
The
Recreation Supervisor Thone presented her public community center rental
revenue/expense survey. The first survey
compiled was based on the 2003 expenses and revenue of the Community
Center. The second survey is built on
the anticipated revenue/expenses for Recreations Programs in Spring, Summer and
Fall of 2004.
Director
Kading reported on the current updates to the Moseng, Westshore and Trestle
Trail projects. The conceptual master
plan was presented at this February 11 meeting agenda and voted on previously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
- Appointment of the Firm to Complete the
Conceptual Master Park Plan
Previously
discussed and voted on.
- Discussion – Special Processing Checks
Because
of the lateness of the evening, this request was postponed.
- Plant Material Quotes
A
presentation at the January 2004 meeting submitted (3) designs for; the
Community Center, Palisades Gazebo, Fritsch and
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Commissioner
Sincerely,
John
A. Zaborsky,