Minutes; Park Board: April 2009

PARK & RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 20, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers


Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chari Ringhand.

Present: Jeff Farnsworth, Fred Juergens, Ron Carlsen, Jerry Krueger, Janis Ringhand, Sue Merritt, Rich Modaff. Staff: Rick Hamacher, Ray Anderson.

Motion to approve the agenda as printed by Krueger/Juergens, unanimous.

Motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2009 minutes by Farnsworth/Juergens, unanimous.

No citizen appearance.

SOLE – Gib Wiedenhoeft present, next SOLE meeting Wednesday, April 22. Fish stocking in progress, funds still coming in.

Canoe, kayak & paddle boat rental – Robert Tierney, 125 E. Main St., #2, presented a business plan with details for his proposed business, R & A Canoeing, motion by Juergens/Farnsworth to approve support for the proposal for R&A Canoeing, contract to be completed by city before next Park & Rec Meeting, May 18, 2009, after review by City Administrator and Attorney, unanimous.

Lake Leota Grand Re-opening Event – 4th of July Committee proposed Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. as a good time for the event. Possible location would be north of the lake, next to the beer tent, alternative location would be by the spillways on the east side. Will invite local dignitaries and those who were instrumental in process of dredging. Consider HS band.

Memorial donation policy – Juergens recommended different styles of furniture for the different parks, will continue to review. Juergens will bring photo copies to the next meeting. A suggest was made that trees are a good donation at a lesser cost.

Wetland Shoreland restoration update – Grant application is ready to be submitted after final review by City Administrator.

Chairs report of city items – clean up from dredging is being addressed by Public Works.

Park Maintenance report – Anderson reported that some minor vandalism has occurred, bathrooms will open the end of next week.

Aquatic Report – Hamacher reported public disagreement with rate increase and resident vs non-resident status at Week of the Young Child Event. He suggested someone from the City be on hand during swimming sign up to explain the rate increase. Final work on the pool drain is complete and approved.

Old Business – a request for response to advertising in the ball field was sent out last week thru the Chamber. American Legion has made contact with Rock County regarding serving food out of the press box, will meet on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 9:30 a.m.

New Business – none.

Motion to adjourn by Modaff/Juergens at 7:00 p.m.