PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.
Present: Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen, Jeff Farnsworth, Sue Merritt, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Fred Juergens (6:05). Staff: Ray Anderson. Absent: Rick Hamacher. Citizens: Steve Verkuilen, John Decker, Jim Turner, Rod Courtier.
Agenda approved as printed on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Minutes of the January 19, 2009 meeting were approved on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Citizen appearances: Steve Verkuilen, 14357 W. Golf Air Dr., was present to request a plaque of recognition for Boy Scout Troop 514 on the foot bridge that spans the creek in the park. The Board was receptive to the idea but chose to table the issue until we determine/re-establish the park policy on memorials and donations.
SOLE Committee report – Rod Courtier and Jim Turner were present for SOLE. Jim had some ideas for Memorial walls, he will get copies to us. They are ready to fundraise for planting, stocking, a memorial wall or other potential donations to the park. Jim suggested the Park Store have bait and fishing equipment available when we are able to fish in the lake. Jim will also submit a list of issues they feel need to be resolved with Vierbicher, regarding the dredging.
Discussion regarding Lake Leota Grand Re-opening event – Two entities have come forward to offer assistance with the celebration. ECP will focus on the Lake during the 4th of July celebration; UB&T has offered to provide music as part of one of their Sunday Concerts in the Park. Park Board appreciates both offers, and would welcome the support of both. It was determined the 4th of July has a good ready made crowd and that would be the best time. Details will be worked out with the 4th of July Committee.
Tom Calley from ECP had also requested the use of the Warming House roof for the fireworks. They are working on a raffle or auction to sell preferred seating on the Warming House for the fireworks only. The Board OK’d the use as part of the 4th of July Celebration.
Note: Moved # 9 on the agenda up to after # 6.
John Decker was present for the Grove Society to request that a windmill, donated by Peter Sears, be located east of the Baker Building in the park. The windmill is galvanized, maintenance free, 6’ fan, tower height a max of 30’, could be less. A reinforced concrete pad, about 5’ x 5’ by 3’ deep would be required, a chain link fence or other prohibition from climbing would be required.
On a Farnsworth/Merritt motion the board recommended pursuing the erection of the windmill on the east side of the Baker Building, unanimous.
Discussion regaring park policy on donations. On a Farnsworth/Modaff motion, this was tabled until next month, when a copy of the existing policy will be available, unanimous.
Discussion on Wetland Shoreland Restoration – Ringhand explained that a grant is available for plantings around the lake, the time frame is May 1 and work on the grant needs to start asap. On a Juergens/Carlsen motion the city will move forward with a Wetland Shoreland Restoration Grant, unanimous.
Chairs report – dredging on Lake Leota is complete, water has filled to a mid level, spillway repair will be conducted, weather permitting. Staging areas will be cleaned and reseeded around the lake.
Park Maintenance report – nothing to report. Geese have returned. Discussion on goosebuster set up around lake and 6” fence around lake to deter geese.
Aquatics Report – nothing to report. Tabled consideration of low income swimming passes until next month when Rick is present.
Old business – the Board would like to see our Capital Budget for 2009 at the next meeting.
New business – Sue Merritt is interested in a Tennis League, she will contact Mindy Brice and Amy Eager, to gage interest.
On a Juergens/Modaff motion, adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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