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PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Park
Commissioners Present: Richard Gawinski, Roy Kuehn, Glen Allen, Herb Horn
and
Judy Holtz
Excused:
Recreation Supervisor Becky Thone and Commissioner Clarence Peterson
Also
Present:
Director
Michael T. Kading Bookkeeper
Town
Bruce
Strauss,
Jeff
Marquardt,
Commissioner
Candidate: Mike
Lynch
Commissioner
Candidate: Kristin
Whiting
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The
Commission meeting was held at the Community Center and was called to order by President
Richard Gawinski, at
Alex
Hopfensperger – Eagle Scout Project Presentation
The
candidate for the Eagle – Alex Hopfensperger coordinated a project at the Dube
Property. This property had been
neglected and for sale the past few years.
Mr. Hopfensperger expedited the removal of downed trees, garbage in the
water and general clean up of the site.
Mr. Hopfensperger coordinated 14 scouts through a two day project with
several loads or miscellaneous debris.
Curt Detjen – President, CEO
Community Foundation Presentation
Mr.
Detjen was invited to come to the Commission meeting to discuss options of
obtaining funds for development projects in the Town’s future. Areas of discussion included questions if the
Community Foundation includes any advertising on the behalf of the Town. Mr. Detjen stated that there would be no
advertising. The Town would be listed in
the Annual Report and included in the Newsletter. The Foundation contributors view the “needs”
and make contributions to the Town’s account.
The Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Detjen for taking the
time to explain this local foundation.
MOTION: Commissioner
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES AND EXPENDITURES
MOTION:
Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by Commissioner
The
Commissioners reviewed the expenditures in the amount of $11,114.30. MOTION: Commissioner Roy Kuehn, seconded by
Commissioner
PUBLIC
FORUM and / or CORRESPONDENCE
Palisades
Athletics inquired about the replacement of concrete under the canopy of the
concession stand. Director Kading noted
that under new business Item A the projected cost estimates will be reviewed
for discussion and decision.
The
drainage tile questions will be reviewed under new business B. Discussion ensued about the estimates
received and the location of the project.
Palisades Athletics volunteered labor and materials through vendors
known to the Association, and after the Town supplies the location and
installation instructions a special meeting can be scheduled to approve this
project before starting. The Town staff will try to reach an estimate
to purchase materials without labor.
Director
Kading reported on the upcoming schedule of cutting the sod 4 – 5 feet to
accommodate the diamond “line dragging”.
Palisades
Athletics also reviewed the process followed in previous years, where the Town staff
does not cut the infield grass when it is too wet. Palisades Athletics will then cut the infield
with the Craftsman. The location of the
Craftsman mower needs to be researched.
Palisades
Athletics inquired about maintenance and care for the grass and weeds growing
under the bleachers. It was suggested
that either Palisades Athletics or the Town locate “old paper machine wire” to
be buried under new gravel that may be obtained with the drainage tile project. If the drainage tile project can obtain the
materials needed and labor to install, the Town will expedite the location and
installation instructions and call a special meeting. This may alleviate the problem and supply an
area where the batting cage may be installed.
It was noted that Palisades Athletics currently has all of the materials
to expedite the batting cage installation.
Palisades
Athletics is requesting the Association allow
The
Association continued with a request to have the garage door / concession stand
doors looked at or repaired. The wear
and tear on the doors has bent the locking bars and participants strain to lock
or open the doors. Service on these
doors by the Town would be appreciated.
The Palisades Association also wondered about upgrading the electrical
service. The Commission members remember
this request from a few years back and stated at that time the expenses were
not included in the yearly budget.
Bruce
Strauss is working on a web site for the Association and inquired about
permission to list items on the Town’s server.
Director Kading stated that the Town is also in the process of updating
the web site and we will investigate if this will be an option in the future.
Commissioner
Zaborsky thanked all of the representatives from Palisades Athletics
Association for their attendance at the Commission meeting. Commissioner
Zaborsky noted that these items have been requested in previous budget hearings
and have been removed due to the tight budget restraints. Commissioner Holtz stated that Palisades
Athletics should try to attend the budget hearings that start in July / August 2004
to help support their needs and try to prioritize these projects.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letters directed to Valley Home Builders stating
that the Town has adopted the new fees for open space park fees. At this time the Northeast Wisconsin
Association of Realtors has contacted our office and forwarded this information
to their lawyers for review.
Bookkeeper Mary Heiting has received a
request from an employee of Mercy Ships.
They requested having a rummage sale and would like the Commission to
waive the fee. After much discussion,
the Commission said that there would be no parking for the guests expected for
this function. We noted that Suburban
Athletics already has a tournament scheduled on this same weekend and all the
parking would be absorbed for this function.
MOTION: Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by Commissioner Judy Holtz to
deny this request because of the pre-schedule weekend events. 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 had a report prepared and the Commissioners reviewed this report and had
no questions.
Director
Kading wanted to add the
OLD BUSINESS
- Community Center Plumbing
Director
Kading commented that the new commode should assist with the sewer back up
problems. We will keep the Commission
posted on any further repairs.
NEW BUSINESS
- Park Tour Date
The Commission addressed the issue of having
the park tour on a weekend date to accommodate the need of rushing back to
attend the Commission meetings afterward.
Presently, the tour is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th
starting at
- Cost Estimates for Ditching / Drain Tile
As
this item has been discussed previously at tonight’s meeting, we will
coordinate the installation with Palisades Athletics when materials are donated
and ready.
- Concrete Replacement –
Estimates
have been received from 4 area construction contractors to install new concrete
under the concession stand overhand with the additional sidewalk needed at the
Community Center. MOTION: Commissioner
- Park Laborer Appointment
The
staff has been interviewing applicants for the Park Laborer – Grounds
position. The applicant Ed Tauscher was
selected to fill this position by Foreman Ron Pavlak, Administrative Assistant
Joan Burrill and Director Kading.
Commissioner Allen is on the personnel committee and stated that he was
not available and directed Mike Kading and Ron Pavlak to proceed and expedite
filling this position. MOTION: Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by
Commissioner Herb Horn to accept the appointment of Ed Tauscher for the
position starting
- Environmental Education Coordinator
Do
to the timeliness of the Commission meeting length, this item was postponed.
- Playground Safety Presentation
The
Commission reviewed the PowerPoint presentation involving the safety training
and equipment inspections needed. It was
noted that Foreman Pavlak is signed up for playground safety training this
fall. Director Kading stated that he
wants to present this project review at the Town Board Spring training session
scheduled for April 23 at the Community Center.
- Kiosk Construction –
The
Upon
reviewing the placement of the structure and size, the Commissioners did not
find any other suitable location options.
MOTION: Commissioner Judy Holtz, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by Commissioner
Sincerely,
John
A. Zaborsky,