Parks Commission

CITY OF MAlvISTEE PARKSBEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday,August 19, 2009 S:1 S P. M. Members Present: Lynne Reinhazdt, Mark Tomaszewski,Priscilla Rulison,Wendy Staffeld, Ed Tegler Members Absent: John Rozga, Ben Kubiak, Ron Cowden Also Present: Ka.thie Boyle A meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, City Hall. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Lynne Reinhardt at 5:15 p.m. A MOTION by Priscilla, Second by Ed to adopt the 7uly 15, 2009 minutes and place on file. PARKS BUS TOUR The Annual Parks Tour was held on August 4,2009. Those in attendance included Lynne Reinhardt, Mark Tomaszewski, Priscilla Rulison, Ed Tegler and City Manager Mitch Deisch. A discussion on the tour followed. Many members were not aware of the number of parks we have in our it City - was very informative. The tour was to acquaint our new members with our city paxks and check out their condition. Consensus of the group rated the parks into two categories - those parks that need the most attention and those pa.rks which were in the best condition: Parks in worst conditions: Douglas Park Fish Clea.ning Station First Street Rest Rooms Fifth Avenue -South of Coast Guard Station Parks in best condition: Man- Made Area City Marina Rietz Park Morton Park needs to be looked at as becoming a viable park or we need to decide what the future holds for this park. Wendy Staffeld will look into the lease agreement between Morton's and the City she'll start with the Community Office for information regarding the lease between Development the two parties. Improvements most mentioned in the survey during our tour was the need for trees at Rietz, Mac, Duffy and Morton Pazks. It just appears that trees and parks go together. Mitch did another tremendous job narrating the parks tour. NEW BUSINESS Reviewed bylaws - Kathie will make changes and submit to City Council for their approval. that Ed Teglar questioned the possibility of raising ow own money for projects. Lynne responded can hold the money she did raise money for other beautification projects. The City Treaswer's Office for specified projects, but must by under city funds. At one time a certa. i n project did have a bank account on their own - but was informed by the City Attorney this was not legal. Ed would like to see this commission grow and this could be accomplished by raising money for other projects. Commission has requested a copy of the Parks Department hudget to review. to be maintained by our members. Butterfly Maintenance Assignments: The butterfly garden needs need Maintenance takes about thirry minutes to weed the area and check for vandalism. We really to keep this area up. Watering is not needed as it is a dry garden. 2009. A schedule has been set up for members from September 1, thru October 24, Ed Teglar September 1-12, 2009 Priscilla Rulison September 13 - 26, 2009 Ron Cowden September 27 - October 10, 2009 Mark Tomaszewski October 11 - 24, 2009 Beautification Commission will not hold a meeting It was decided that the Parks/ in December, January or February unless requested by a member. to submit their receipt to City Lynne reminded members that if they any petty cash under $10.00 Clerk Michelle Wright for reimbursement. OLD BUSINESS Shuffleboard Court - Signage placed at the court indicating where equipment is stored is akeady next season. Priscilla deteriorating from the elements. We will have to come up with better signage questioned where the equipment will be stored after the seasonal employees are gone. Commission believes equipment will be stored at the Senior Center. Next meeting date: 15 p.m. - in the second Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5: floor conference room. A consensus to adjourn at 6: 20. Respectfully submitted, athie Boyle Recording Secretary