Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKSBEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, September 16, 2009 S:I S P. M. Members Present: Lynne Reinhardt, Mark Tomaszewski,Priscilla Rulison,Wendy Staffeld, Ed Tegler, 7ohn Rozga, Ron Cowden Members Ezcused: Ben Kubiak Also Present: Kathie Boyle, Gary Niesen A meeting ofthe Manistee Parks and Beautificatian Commission was held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in the 2"d Floor Conference Room, City Hall. Meeting was called to order by Vice- Chairperson Priscilla Rulison at 5:15 p.m. A Consensus was made by the Commission to adopt the August 19,2009 minutes (with conections) and place on file. Correction to August 19' minutes should read: Fifth Avenue - North of Coast Guard Station. PARKSBUDGET Parks Department and Boards and Commission budgets were reviewed by the Commission. Discussion followed by members with questions directed and answered to his best knowledge by Gary Niesen. Certain budget items were discussed in particular - including a membership to the National Parks & Recreation Association (NPRA)- this membership provides us with a monthly magazine and access to their website. It is a very informative associa# ion. Kathie wall bring magazine(s) and membership number to access website to next meeting. Commission believes they should be able ta call 7ason Thompson with questians they may have and any help we may need. Kathie will bring Jason's contract to next me+ eting. Lynne would like to see a certainmoney amount allocated to a11ow small purchases at Jackpin+e for printing and necessary supples. Lynne and Ed will meet with the City Nlanager or Fina.ncial Director with questions regarding Jason Thompson's Contract. CORRESPONDENCE At aw July 15, 2009 meeting the commission discussed a meandering walkway from the boat dock facilities at the City Marina up to the ButterIly Garden and adding additional flowers and butterfly sculptures. Lynne met with the City Manager who then contacteci Abonma.rche to do a rough sketch of the area. At this time cost could run around $ 18,000 - this is just a preliminary design and will not be considered at this time. Commission tabeling this issue for the time being and reconsider in the spring. OLD BUSINESS Wendy brought in a copy of the lease agreement from 1994 between the City flf Manistee and Morton International. The lease is for fifly years at $ 1. 00 per year to be paid by the City. The City will keep the area as lang as it stays a park. Any changes in plans or developments must be notified to 1vlortons of any plans. We may development the area as long as it stays a park - this would include a T- ball field or other plans that include leaving the park as a neighbarhood park. Lease agreement to review was requested by Lynne,Ed and John to be read. Lynne will read first and Kathie will pass along to 7ohn after returned from John, Kathie will pass along to Ed. BYLAW S At the City ofManistee Council meeting on September 15, 2009 the proposed newly created bylaws were presented to Council for approval. After review of the bylaws - City Council made a recommendation to include in Section 10 under amendments to add the following: These rules may be amended by the Commission * pprovval by City CouncRil", * After discussion with subjW to a, members consensus does not agree with council's additional wording. Lynne wi11 met with the City Clerk to get other capies of commission bylaws - especially the Planning Commission's to see if this wording is in their bylaws. Shuffleboard Equipment has been stored down below in the Marina Building - will work on signage next spring. Report to Council is scheduled far Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - all rnembers are invited and encourages to attend - if there are issues you would like Lynne to bring up or wish her to speak about, please et l+ her know NEW BUSINESS The Beautificatian Commission has been members of an organization ealled "Keep Michigan Beautiful",Lynne would like us to stay members - the cost is $25.00 per year. All in consensus. Will forward information to the City Clerk for payment Kathie distributed the meeting dates of the Cammission - dates begin in September, 2009 and run through June,2010. With the exception of no meeting during the months of December,January, and February unless requested by a member. Meeting dates were also forwarded to the City Clerk for their records. Wendy will get with the News Advocate to put the meeting dates in Calendar of Area Events. A consensus to adjourn at 7: 35 p. m. NCdmftting dute: Wednesday, Octoher 21,2l1/19 at 5: 15 p.m. -ire the secondfloor conference room. Respectfully submitted, athie Boyle Recording Secretary