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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville's Parks and Recreation
Committee held a meeting on March 21, 2018 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. This meeting was
originally scheduled for March 7, 2018, but was rescheduled to ensure a forum.
PRESENT: Chris Bettinger, Parks & Recreation Committee
Suzanne Seeley, Parks & Recreation Committee
Brian Peterson, Parks & Recreation Committee
Kevin Waeghe, Chair - Parks & Recreation Committee
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ABSENT: Kevin Amundsen, Parks & Recreation Committee
Heidi Grahek, Parks & Recreation Committee
Matt Montain, City Council Liason to P&R Committee
STAFF: City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz
COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Waeghe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and took roll call. Results of roll call
are shown above.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Added item 5, in New Business —ADA Portable Restrooms in Parks
Added item 6, in New Business —Spring Clean-up
Motion by Committee Member Wae2he, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to
approve the Agenda as Amended. All in favor. Motion carried.
III. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Park and Recreation Committee Vacancy
Administrator Statz shared with the committee that the city is in receipt of two (2) applications
for the one open seat on the committee. The committee has, historically, asked candidates to
attend a meeting to get a sense of what the committee does and what will be expected of them.
Instruction from the committee was to invite the two candidates to the next meeting.
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IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 7, 2018 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
Change "$2,000" to "$200"near the top of page 2 of the minutes.
Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Wae2he to
approve the Minutes of the February 7, 2018 regular meeting as Amended. All in favor.
Motion carried.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Fete des Lacs 5/8k Run/Walk—P. Branch
No action or discussion. Pat Branch did not attend the meeting.
2. Name Change to Park or Pavillion
No action. Committee would like to wait for Kevin Amundsen's input and for him to report
back on his discussion with Mrs. Heidi Grahek.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bald Eagle Waterski Club (BEWC) —Mr. Dean Havel/Mr. Douglas Shipp
Mr. Shipp was in attendance and gave a brief overview of the club's program in Centerville and
thanked the city for its partnership.
a. Letter of Support for DNR Permit
Mr. Shipp informed the committee that a permit from the DNR was required for their ski jump to
remain in the water overnight. The committee was in general support of the application for
permit.
Motion by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe to
approve a letter to the DNR in support of the BEWC's request for a permit to allow their
ski iump to be located in Centerville Lake. All in favor. Motion carried.
b. Partnership for Portable Restroom at Trailside Park
Discussion covered whether restroom should be near water or up at Cornerstone Park, and what,
if any financial contribution to the rental the city should make. Although the committee and
BEWC were comfortable with the facility being near the water, if properly anchored, there are
logistical issues, such as the need for handicapped accessibility. Given the steep slopes near the
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lake, this might require grading and other improvements. Consensus was to have the restroom at
the north end of the park, north of the large willow tree. BEWC expressed a willingness to
complete landscaping work to facilitate ADA requirements as well as to build a screening fence
as needed. The discussion ended with instruction to staff to investigate the logistics of having
the restroom at the bottom of the slope, near the water and a recommendation for a 50/50 cost
split of the rental costs.
Motion by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to
recommend allowing a portable restroom to be placed in Trailside Park, at the bottom of
the hill, near the north end of the park, with a 50% cost share from the city for the rental
costs. All in favor. Motion carried.
c. Partnership for Potential Improvements at Trailside Park
Discussion covered whether a parking pad should be allowed for the BEWC trailer, in Trailside
Park. The location would be at the bottom of the hill, near the south end of the park. Consensus
was to allow it, at the sole expense of the BEWC. Further discussion was had regarding whether
the parking pad should be gravel (or crushed recycled pavement) or a paved surface such as
asphalt, concrete or paver bricks. The committee was fearful that a paved surface would crack
and be damaged by freeze-thaw movement and ice-shove from the shore. Administrator Statz
spoke in favor of a paved surface to align with the city's code which requires off street parking
spaces to be paved. The committee asked Administrator Statz to gain input from the Public
Works department regarding the materials for the pad. The item will be brought to a future
agenda with this information.
Mr. Shipp also explained that he and administrator Statz have discussed a more long-term plan
for improvements at the park, including the possibility of improved seating, bringing power to
the dockside and other amenities.
No Action
d. Discussion of 2018 Program
Mr. Shipp discussed an overview of the BEWC's program. Parking rights have been secured
with the elementary school. Discussion of food offerings through the Lions Club and/or the Boy
Scouts was also had.
No Action
2. Discussion of P&R Involvement in Fete des Lacs
Administrator Statz reviewed some of the actions, to date of the Fete des Lacs Committee and
expressed an interest in finding volunteers either from the P&R Committee or through their
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connections in the community to help with Fete des Lacs events. Specifically, Administrator
Statz is looking for volunteers for the Paddle des Lacs and Sunday portion of Kids Fest.
No Action
3. Review of 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan—Parks and Trails Chapter
No Action—Item tabled until next meeting
4. Discussion of Music in the Park
Administrator Statz updated the committee, stating that Tom Lee has again volunteered to run
the program. He has already booked the entire season, with the exception of Fete des Lacs week.
No Action
5. Portable Restrooms in Parks
Administrator Statz presented quotes for portable restrooms in the parks. The committee
supported again having portable restrooms in the city's 5 active-use parks (LaMotte, McBride,
Acorn Creek, Eagle, and Royal Meadows).
Motion by Committee Member Bettinger, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe to
recommend award of contract to AirFresh, the low quote vendor, as presented. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6. Spring Clean-up Day
Committee Member Peterson updated the committee on spring clean-up day, planned for April
21 st
No Action
VII. UPDATES
1. Sledding/Skating Party & Hayride, February 10, 2018 Wrap-up
A brief update on the event was given. The committee wished to note that next year, the dates
may need to be more closely examined to not line up with competing events.
2. Council Updates —Councilmember Montain
No update. Councilmember Montain was not in attendance.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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The list of action items was briefly reviewed with no comments.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Wae2he, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to
adiourn M 9:05 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by City Administrator/Engineer, Mark Statz.
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