HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_2001-03-27Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
March 27, 2001
1. Roll Call: All members were presented when the meeting was called to order except Tony
Zuk. And Jerry Kahn
2. Approval of January Minutes: Frank Silvis motioned the minutes be approved as presented,
seconded by Mike Szezepanski.
3. Unfinished Business: Hillview Park shelter discussion included review of a staff survey
of surrounding communities' shelter projects of the past. Dan Coughin mentioned that wood
material costs appeared to be going down, perhaps the other trades and construction materials
might be also. A motion was made and seconded and approved unanimously, to request Council
authorization to proceed to plans and specifications and advertisement for bids on the shelter.
Staff indicated that the request would be made at the next work session. Shannon Roepke
presented a shelter usage evaluation for all of the City Park shelters for the year 2000
Greenfield Baseball field usage and reservations were discussed. It was agreed that a small
committee be formed to evaluate the method of reserving the field and providing equitable field
time for various organizations requesting the field.
4. New Business: City Forester Rick Wriskey presented the Forestry Department's annual
report and explained the various programs performed by the department.
Shannon Roepke, Program Director for the YMCA presented information and minutes from the
Programming Committee. Discussion incurred about the formation of the committee and it's
responsibilities. The Commission requested notices of future meetings and was invited to attend
at any time. The Programming Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month. Shannon'
presence was requested at future meetings.
5. Commissioner/ Staff Reports: Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, informed the
Commission of the upcoming Commission Appreciation Dinner which will be held on May 3,
2001, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Community Center. The playground equipment will be
installed at Wooderest Park as soon as weather permits.
G. Future agenda Items/ Other Business: Shannon was requested to present the Connnission
with the quarterly Program Participation records and a listing of Core Programs the YMCA is to
provide to the Community through the contract. A report from the Greenfield Baseball
committee will be presented at the next meeting if available.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m
Respectfully Submitted,
Director of Public Works