Leisure and Recreation Committee

The Village Leisure & Rec Committee met on Monday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Board room, 316 Brad Street S, Grantsburg, WI 54840. Present: Chairman/Trustee Maurice (DJ) Henderson Trustee Diane Barton Trustee Leo Janke Others: Clerk/Treasurer Sheila Meyer Chairman/Trustee Henderson called the Leisure & Rec Committee Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Campground Update Chairman/Trustee Henderson asked for any feedback the Village received regarding camping rate increases for the 2024 season. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Longhenry spoke with Administrative Assistant Larissa Lee who handles all campground reservations. Lee shared that a couple seasonal campers did not return due to a variety of reasons, the price increase was not one of them. She also commented that the returning seasonals and regular short-term campers were happy with the addition of wi-fi. Wi-fi was deployed last week and only one seasonal camper required technical assistance from the telephone company, otherwise there were no complaints. Clerk/Treasurer Meyer shared that the campground expansion will go out for bids in June with construction beginning this summer and open for the 2025 camping season. Pickleball Site: tree placement, sign relocation, parking lot, etc. A concept drawing of the pickleball court project was provided to the committee. The committee reviewed the site plans and the aerial view from Google maps of the area to determine where replacement trees should be planted. Trustee Janke said the pickleball group will replace the five trees that were removed. The committee decided it would be best to relocate the meeting to the pickleball site for better visual of the site. Chairman/Trustee Henderson recessed the meeting at 5:14 p.m. Chairman/Trustee Henderson resumed the meeting at 5:18 p.m. at 300 W Olson Drive. Trustee Janke showed the committee the markers that were placed onsite to indicate the location of the courts, fence, and light pole. Trustee Janke also showed the committee the area of the campground driveway to the south of the courts that has deteriorated and needs replacing. Trustee Janke said the pickleball group feels the south driveway should be removed and replaced with gravel until the Village could help with cost of the repairs. Chairman/Trustee Henderson suggested that the Village coordinate the south driveway repair with the repair needed when the lift station is moved on the west end of the campground. The committee reviewed the site layout and had concerns that the north parking area may need to be extended further north to allow for enough space for large motorhomes entering the campground. This would require the GRO kiosk to be moved further north as well. Chairman/Trustee Henderson would like to see if the fence around the pickleball courts could be closer to the courts to allow for more parking and driveway space. Trustee Janke wants to be sure the single light pole will provide enough light during winter months for the skating rink. The committee agreed and will suggest the pickleball group replace one tree on the east end of the courts and four along the green space between the south driveway and Olson Drive West. They felt the existing shrub along the east side of the bathhouse should stay and it would become overcrowded if an additional tree was planted there. The committee would like to speak with Greg Peer and DPW John Erickson regarding the plans to make sure they are accurate for measurements and offer suggestions for the north side parking, tree locations, and fence placement. No motions made. Chairman/Trustee Henderson adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. Allison Longhenry Deputy Clerk/Treasurer