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Home My WebLink About2009-11-04 P & R Minutes Approved Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 11-04-09 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held the regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. Present: Chairperson Suzanne Seeley Vice Chairperson Kevin Selander Committee Member Kevin Amundsen Committee Member Mark Haiden Committee Member Brian Peterson Committee Member Patrick Branch Committee Member Jon Grahek Council: City Council Liaison ~ D. Love Staff: Absent ~ Minutes were taken by Committee Member Peterson. Also in attendance were Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club and Mr. Matthew Neutkens, Eagle Project. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER II. SET AGENDA III. APPEARANCES Mr. Matt Neutkens – Bird Houses for Eagle Scout Project 1.Mr. Matt Neutkens reports he is planning 20 bird houses in the parks - 2 in Hidden Spring Park, 18 in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. 2.He has had the utilities checked. 3.The poles are pounded in the ground in preparation of installation. 4.Mr. Neutkens plans to build the houses this winter. 5.Committee Member Amundsen asked about the drainage in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and if the houses would interfere. Mr. Neutkens said that Mr. Tedd Peterson, Public Works, didn’t mention it as an issue. 6.Mr. Neutkens approached the troop with the idea of cleaning the houses annually. They have expressed interest, but the details are to be worked out. 7.Mr. Neutkens approached Menards for donation and was declined; he is looking at other possible donors, but has the funds to buy lumber without donations. Mr. Mark Spitzmueller – Bald Eagle Water Ski Club 1.Mr. Spitzmueller didn’t get a chance to measure the depth at the location. 1 of 4 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 11-04-09 2.Centerville Lake was very weedy this year. 3.Chairperson Seeley stated that there are DNR maps available. 4.The Bald Eagle Water Ski Club meets in the off season. 5.They have discussed becoming more involved in the City to increase presence and gain membership. 6.Mr. Spitzmueller discussed previous involvement in Fete des Lacs and possible future involvement. 7.Discussion continued on how the club can be involved in the future festivals and the cuts in festival funding. 8.Council Member Love was asked to inquire about the role of the City vs. the Centerville Lions in the festival and who makes some of the decisions. 9.Committee Member Amundsen stated that the park work should begin in the spring and the grant funding to be used for the work needs to be used by 2012. 10.Mr. Spitzmueller hopes that they will be able to use the Water Works site for another year. 11.The Bald Eagle Water Ski Club still needs to investigate the site and plan how a show can be performed at the site. 12.Committee Member Amundsen suggested that permitting and permission may be needed from the DNR. 13.Chairperson Seeley suggested bringing back the ‘Learn to Ski’ event at Fete de Lacs. 14.The Bald Eagle Water Ski Club is financed by membership and out of town shows. 15.Learn to Ski events have a $5 or $10 membership for insurance. Good for 5 times. 16.Full time membership is $100. 17.Discussed how to get the word out about the ski shows/events. 18.Committee continued to discuss the advantages of the club in Centerville. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES October 7, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson Seeley will turn in her set of minutes to Ms. Stephan with her mark up. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen, to approve the October 7, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with Chairperson Seeley’s corrections. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Oath of Office, New Member – Mr. Jon Grahek 2 of 4 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 11-04-09 Chairperson Seeley gave Mr. Jon Grahek the Oath of Office and welcomed him to the committee. Skate Night 2010 1.The committee usually sponsors 2 nights each winter, including a bon fire, hot drinks, popcorn and skating. A horse drawn hayride is offered at one event. 2.The committee selected the dates of January 9 & February 6, 2010. 3.Committee Member Amundsen volunteered to contact Bunker Hill Stables for availability. 4.Committee Member Branch lead discussion on spending and budget review to better manage our funding and not under spend our budget. 5.The committee preferred the horse drawn hayride to be at the January 9th event. Movies in the Park 1.The committee discussedequipment required and the quality of equipment necessary for projection and sound. 2.Committee Member Peterson has documentation which will be supplied to Ms. Stephan to incorporate into minutes. <See Attached> 3.Committee Member Peterson added that a projector and sound systems can be rented starting at $150 each. 4.Committee Member Haiden suggested the possibility of borrowing from an employer and using a personal sound system. A laptop could play a DVD. 5.Committee Member Amundsen brought up that in the summer it gets dark late which could be past many children’s bedtime. A certain level of darkness would be needed to view a movie. 6.Committee Member Peterson suggested the possibility of local advertisements being displayed before the movie. VI. UPDATES 5 K Run 1.Committee Member Branch stated Fairview paid the final of the bills (shirts). 2.Chairperson Seeley asked Committee Member Branch for business and press contacts for future committee use. Naming of Parks 1.Cornerstone Park won the most votes. 2.Trailside Park won the most votes. Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to recommend City Council approve the names of Cornerstone Park for the piece of park property closest to St. Genevieve’s Church and Trailside Park for the piece 3 of 4 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 11-04-09 of park property on Centerville Lake.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Flea Market / Cleanup Days 1.Chairperson Seeley suggested the Flea Market portion of the event be only 1 day. 2.Committee Member Amundsen suggested using it as advertisement for the Parks 3.Recreation Committee and Bald Eagle Water Ski Club. 4.Some ideas for booths were 1) Master Gardener and 2) Waste Management / Recycling. 5.Chairperson Seeley has agreed to be the primary contact. 6.The event will be the 8th and 9th of May. Dead Broke Saddle Club Possible Funding Requests 1.Volleyball Court 2.Signage for Parks 3.Improved Lighting Picnic Table and Pergola at Tracie McBride Memorial Park 4. 5.Pervious Parking at Acorn Park Update on Volley Ball Court from Committee Member Amundsen; court size space 49.5’ X 70’, actual court 59’ X 29.5’, requires 3’ of sand, no current cost estimate. VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to adjourn the November 4, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 4 of 4