Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION REVISED MINUTES Wednesday, November 18, 2009 S:1 S P. M. Members Present: Lynne Reinhardt, Mark Tomaszewski, Priscilla Rulison, Ben Kubiak, Wendy Staffeld, Ed Tegler Members Egcused: Ron Cowden Members Absent: 7ahn Rozga Also Present: Gary Niesen, Kathie Boyle A meeting ofthe Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission was held on Wednesday,November 18, 2009 in the Z'd Floor Conference Room, City Hall. Meeting vvas called ta order by Chairperson Lynne Reinhardt at 5:15 p.m. A MOTION by Priscilla, Second by Ben to adopt the October 21, 2009 minutes and place on file. OLD BUSINESS T-Ball Field at Morton Park - John, Mark and Wendy are looking into a grant for this project_ There is a deadline on the grant application, however John was not present to report on status of application. This project is worth investigating and the MRA has reported that there is a need for additional T-ball fields. Mark will contact John to see vvhere we are on the grant application,together with the MRA we may come up with ideas for funding. It was the eonsensus that we should proceed with Morton Park and the T- ball field as a study. We also expect to hear a report fram Rozga in March. Ben and Priscilla were appointed to look into the project until it becomes feasible or decide if we should put a stop to the T- ball field. Ed would like the MRA to attend a meeting and let us know how many teams, nights they play, etc. At present Morton Park is available for a T- ball park. Ed would like to have the director of the MRA attend our meeting in March 2010. All in Consensus. Winter Garden Packet - Lynne gave infarmation on the winter garden which contained the proposal to the DDA, a map of the lacation and composite of plants that would go into a winter garden. The plants texture, color and berries are very beautiful in the winter time. Ga.tes will be placed in the area this week and Christmas wreaths will be placed on the gates. Commission members should ask family, friends or anyone in the community who would wish to contribute to our garden. Pictures of the "Butterfly Garden"were passed around to the members, follovving a very nice article in our local paper on the garden. Garden photos will be matted by Priscilla and placed at City Hall during January 2010. NEW BUSINESS New Logo for the Commission - can we come up with our nwn logo for the Parks and Beautificaxion Commission, possibly holding a contest for art students in the area. This would need approval from the City Council. No further action is planned at this time. Partcs are for People Day - Permission from the City Council is needed to declare a day to collect money for our pazks. The funds would go only for projects in our parks. Members would be stationed at various locations throughout the city,would need to call on different locations ta see if they would allow our commission and friends to collect for parks or speeific projects. The commission would be definitive about whieh project we choo$ e - will diseuss again at a later date. Commissioner's were polled on what month they would like to take on this project: Wendy May Mark May or June Ed Plan around a city festival Lynne September Priscilla September Ben July Lynne will check on haw to get permission for the fund raiser. Bus Tour - It was unanirnously decided to cancel the bus tour next year for economic reasons. Garden Party - Lynne suggested that a mini fund raiser be held, she would volunteer her personal garden to hold the evem. Set up approximately 5 or 6 card tables - aecornmodating abaut 20 -24 people. Would hold the event some summer evening. Could start out as a sma11 event and grow over time. Committee ofLynne,Ed and Wendy will make recornmendations to the Commission in March. Kathie handed out the signed By- Laws to the members. Consensus ta adjourn. HAPPYHOLIDAYS TO YOUAND YOURS REMEMBE'R Next meeting date: kedttesdaY,March 17.2( : f11(at 5: 15 p.m- second floor conferenre roo» L Respectfully submitted, ZS.. b athie Boyle Recording Secretary