Minutes: Evansville Park Board: June 2008

PARK & RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 16, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall


Roll call and call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Janis Ringhand. Present: Jerry Krueger, Jeff Farnsworth, Ron Carlsen, Sue Merritt, Janis Ringhand. Absent: Fred Juergens, Rich Modaff. Staff: Ray Anderson and Rick Hamacher. Also present: Gib Wiedenhoeft (SOLE).

Motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the May 19, 2008 minutes on a Farnsworth/Carlsen motion, unanimous.

Approval of the Agenda on a Farnsworth/Carlsen motion, unanimous.

No Citizen appearances.

SOLE Committee report – Gib reported that Jim Turner and Rod Courtier are cutting weeds and trees in the lake bed with a cutter the city loaned them. They are checking at Ace Hardware to rent a larger cutter to get more done. SOLE has been in touch with members of the DNR Lakes Division seeking support for the lake project. Next SOLE meeting is June 25, 6:00 p.m. at the Library.

ECP – Heidi Carvin was present to submit the ECP final report of activities for the 4th of July. Heidi also asked for the use of the Gator to haul trash, Ray stated it would not be a problem. We will contact Water & Light to see if their Gator is available also. Heidi requested that water be connected to the pavilion that food is served out of, Ray will comply, with the understanding that it would only be cold water, not hot.

Grove Society – no appearance.

Evansville Police Department – Officer Patrick Reese was present to discuss additional patrols in the park and security measures. The PD is usually able to find the suspects for vandalism if the incident is reported to them immediately. Ray will follow through on reporting any incidents. We also discussed using camera’s to record activity, Office Reese suggested we contact Rotary Gardens, since they have a surveillance system. Ray reported that All-Secure would charge $2-3,000.00 for 3 cameras that would require wiring. No action to be taken on security cameras at this time.

Chair’s report on City Committee’s and items of interest - Chair Ringhand reported that Administrator Wietecha discovered a discrepancy in the policy to reserve ball fields. The written policy states that you can not reserve fields more than 29 days before an event. Coaches have been signing up across the calendar at the beginning of the season, on occasion when no games are scheduled. We will look at this policy to determine what policy to follow in the future and bring the coaches in for their input. The 4th of July committee also reserves the park for their annual event, we need to determine if this should this be given preference.

Park Report – Ray Anderson reported that all parks are wet. Part of the creek wall washed out in the spill way area and will need immediate attention. West Side park parking lot is scheduled to be done by June 30 by R&K, all the paper work has not been turned in yet. Ray will follow up with R&K and City Engineer Dave Sauer. Playground equipment is scheduled to be constructed July 7-11. The grind rail for the skate park has not been installed yet. Ray reported that there is a lot of trash on the ground in this area.

Aquatic Report – Rick Hamacher reported that they are off to a slow start due to the rain and cool weather. Work will be done on some leaks in the pool, work can be completed with water in the pool. Pool Party scheduled for July 3. Albany has requested some “Mini-swim sessions” to take place on the off weeks when no regular swimming lessons are conducted. A schedule will be worked out with them. The new solar system is working very well on sunny days.

Old Business – none.

New Business – none.

Adjourn at 6:35 on a Farnsworth/Carlsen motion, unanimous.

Next meeting July 14, 2008, 6:00 p.m.