Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMSSION MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2010 15 P. 5: M. Members Present: Lynne Reinhardt, Mark Tomaszewski, Priscilla Rulison, Wendy Staffeld, Ed Tegler, Ron Cowden, John Rozga Members Eacused: Ben Kubiak Also Present: Gary Niesen, Kathie Boyle, City of Manistee A meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautifica.tion Commission was held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Fifth Avenue - site of old TTIA Building. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Lynne Reinhardt at 5: 15 p. m. A MOTION by Priscilla, 5econd by John to adopt the April 21, 2010 minutes and place on file. OLD BUSINESS Winter Garden - Lynne is really pleased with the outcome, wishes to thank Wendy, Jason will continue Thompson and 7ack Garber. Ed will put up trellis under the umbrella tree. This garden an issue to develop and should be completed by the end of August. The watering ofthe garden is now since the City Marina will be closed during the construction of the new building. Jack believed that the marina summer help could assist in the watering. Lynne has set up a watering schedule. When wateri.ng for the commission, members please check for vandalism and report to Kathie at the DPW: also pluck weeds and deadhead blossoms when it is your week. Ma}r 23-29 Trudie May 30- June 5 Lynne June 6 - 12 Wendy Junel3-19 Ed June 20 - 26 Ron June 27 - 7uly 3 Mark July 4-10 To be assigned July 11 - 17 Rick July 18 - 24 Ed July 25 - 31 To be assigned Council Meeting March 16,2010 - Ed, Lynne and Jack met with the City Manager this morning to discuss the involvement ofthis Commission on city park projects. The City Manager agreed that us of any we have been lost in the shuffle and he will see that a better effort is made in informing upcoming projects.  Ball Field - This project has been laid to rest. The commission is not prepared to Morton Park T- take on a two - three-year project at this park. Vicki Sheffeld - Director of the MRA was at our April meeting. Alternative fields to check into for the T- Ba11 games were suggested by Commission members City Budget - Lynne thanked Ron for his letter to the editor regarding the City Manager's budget recommendations. First Street Beach Fish Wall - Maxk Tomaszewski will be responsible this summer for spray painting the fish and inspecting for repair every week. If Mark notices any fish in need of fixing,he is to contact Kathie at the DPW. NEW BUSINESS Fifth Avenue - The reason for tonight's meeting being held at the site of the old IVIA Building is due to the fact that only one meeting remains before the new fiscal year be, gins, and we need to be looking at a new project to adopt. This was once a lovely axea far picnics and observe Lake Michigan. Ed volunteered to looking into the rock wall to see if there is an historical background. July Elections - At our July meeting officers will be elected for the upcoming year. At that time, we will discuss our goals for the next year and what project(s) to pwsue. M 55 Property - The designated use for this property is for recreatianal needs only. John delivered by the Non- a letter written Motorized Transportation Committee Chair Christa Johnson to our Chair Lynme. John explained that the committee is looking to develop this area with biking,nature, cross local Boy country and walking trails. John has discussed this project with Mr. Postma and the Scouts will assist in the development ofthe trails, possibly as an Eagle Scout project. The Parks and Beautification Commission support the Non- Motorized Transportation and the Boy Scouts in their drive for a Gold Promoting Active Community (PAC) with the exception thax it not cost the commission any money. A letter of support will be sent to Chair Johnson. A walking tour around concluded the meeting. Consensus to adjourn. REMEMBER : Next meeting date: N' ednesdav. June 16.2010 at 5:1 S p.m. - weather permitting - iJ raining will be in our usual conference room) This meeting ( witl be held at F%r st Street Seach Rotary Gazebo. Respectfully submitted, athie Boyle Recording Secretary Enc: Agenda of May 19' Meeting w/ notes