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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 and Judy
Holtz
Also
Present:
Director
Michael T. Kading
Bookkeeper
Town
Board Chairman Arden Tews Town
Board Supervisor Barb Hanson
Jim
Evans,
Neighborhood
Representatives: Linda Cashman, Cyndi
VandenLangenberg
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The
Commission meeting was held at the Community Center and was called to order by President
Richard Gawinski, at
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES AND EXPENDITURES
MOTION:
Commissioner
The
Commissioners postponed the expenditures until later in the meeting.
PUBLIC
FORUM and / or CORRESPONDENCE
Ms.
Cashman and VandenLangenberg discussed the neighborhood surrounding
Director
Kading stated that he can supply playground equipment catalogs for distribution
around the neighborhood and for obtaining suggestions. These suggestions would help with placement
and new design ideas.
Commissioner
The
2004 budget has been set, but Director Kading suggests that a neighborhood park
design/discussion group may want to explore community donations and labor. It was suggested that the Park Staff /
Commissioners design a plan and budget for 2005. It may be possible to request assistance when
a design plan is in place for this project from the Miron Corporation who Mr.
Kippenhan was a founder.
Jim
Evans, and Bruce Strauss from Palisades Athletics were in attendance to discuss
some previous issues and current issues about
Palisades
Athletics reviewed a project requested in previous years that would be
completed by the Town. The project was
to replace the concrete that was under the canopy of the concession stand. At this time, this project has not been
completed.
The
drainage problem and installation of drainage tile was discussed. The consensus was to install drain tile
between the ball diamonds to alleviate this problem. Then after this project was complete, the
consensus was to have a batting cage could be installed in this same area.
Commissioner
Zaborsky asked if there were no drainage problems where would an ideal spot be
for the batting cage. Mr. Evans
suggested that the batting cage would be more convenient near the concession
stand for the installation of electricity needed for the pitching machine and
storage in the off season.
Commissioner
Zaborsky thanked Jim and Bruce for attending the Commission meetings and being
patient with the Commission and Town Board in these tight budget years; and due
to the budget restraints these projects were delayed. Commissioner Zaborsky invited Palisades
Athletics to the budget hearings that start in July / August 2004 to help
support these projects. Palisades
Athletics confirmed that they have acquired funding to purchase the batting
cage but no assigned place for installation.
Director Kading should proceed with estimates for the drainage tile
issues and concrete work.
Projects
for Palisades Athletics, such as rollering, baseline treatments and grass
killer placement on the infield line of the little ball diamond should be
scheduled in the near future. Box
scraping the infields of the two big diamonds need to be completed.
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 had the handout, public community center rental
revenue/expense survey. The first survey
compiled was based on the 2003 expense and revenues 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 property and the grading
work required this spring.
OLD BUSINESS
- Discussion Special Processing Checks
Director
Kading explained that extenuating circumstances require last minute check
processing. Examples: WPRA area attraction
tickets and the special stage supplies and costumes needed for the dance
recital. After discussion, there was a
motion. MOTION: Commissioner Glen Allen,
seconded by Commissioner Herb Horn to authorize Director Kading to proceed with
any special check processing requests.
Motion carried unanimously.
- Recreation Revenue vs. Expense Report (Spring-Summer-Fall 2004)
Recreation
Supervisor Thone included this report in the February Commission meeting packet. The Commission had no questions. Comments generated were about hiring males or
senior citizens, to assist on the available tasks needed in the Recreation
Department.
Director
Kading reviewed the concerns from the Town Board about the Park and Open Space
Plan. The ordinance revision would add
language to include fees-in-lieu of land and a park improvement fee.
The
formula for calculating the ratio per dwelling unit was studied. Factors comparing other municipalities
requiring additional park land was presented on a bulletin board for the Commissioners
to review. Discussion ensued between the
Park Commission and Town Board representatives, Chairman Arden Tews and
Supervisor Barb Hanson.
MOTION:
Commissioner
NEW BUSINESS
- Park Sign Program
A design
of new signs for
Supervisor
Hanson inquired about obtaining quotes from area sign organizations. Director Kading noted that the special
materials and die cutting of these recycled products was more of a specialty
and not available at other companies in the
MOTION:
Commissioner Herb Horn, seconded by Commissioner Roy Kuehn to proceed with
Great Lakes Specialty for the purchase price of $1,366.75 for
- PALS Spending
Projects
have come up recently to necessitate spending from the PALS account. Materials were not budgeted for this project in
2004. The portable stage system and alterations
for the first annual dance recital would need to be offset by the PALS account. Staff needs approval on these designated
funds before paying the expenditures. MOTION:
Commissioner
- TE Grant Application Funding
The
TE Grant application will help fund the proposed
- Stewardship Grant Application Authorization
The
proposed Stewardship Grant application is for the purpose of acquiring land
near
- Snow Removal Report
The
snow removal report display a spreadsheet of the number of hours spent and
miles covered for this new trial of snow removal from the trails. Originally a specific area was to be
cleared. Then upon completing the snow
removal, there were concerns about the sections not completed. A solution to plow all of the trails to see
if this would involve minimal hours to complete.
- Park Laborer Position
Park
Laborer, Michael Campbell has turned in his transfer notice from the Park
Department and has been accepted in the Wastewater Department for the Town of
The
Commission wants to thank Michael for his 7 years of diligent service. His service and projects have shown excellent skill and pride in
workmanship. Best wishes from all the
staff and Park Commission in your new job position.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
The
Commissioners reviewed the expenditures in the amount of $6,221.73. MOTION: Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by
Commissioner Herb Horn to approve the expenditures as listed including the
amounts mentioned in the PALS account.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Commissioner Herb Horn, seconded by Commissioner Roy Kuehn to adjourn the
Park Commission meeting of
Sincerely,
John
A. Zaborsky,