Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, September 9,2010 5:1 S P. M. Members Present: Lynne Reinhardt, Mark Tomaszewski, Ed Tegler, John Rozga Members Absent: Priscilla Rulison, Wendy Staffeld, Ben Kubiak Also Present: Gary Niesen, Kathie Boyle, City of Manistee Guest Speaker: City of Manistee Community Development Officer Jon Rose was held on Thursday, A meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission called to order by Chair Lynne September 9,2010 at City Hall - Council Chambers. Meeting was Reinhardt at 5: 15 p. m. on file. A Motion by Rozga, second by Tegler to accept the August 26, 2010 minutes and place Reinhardt introduced our guest speaker Mr. Jon Rose. Mr. Rose was invited to discuss several different topics. Topics include the Beach Master Plan, Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan and grant application procedures. Master Beach Plan Mr.Rose displayed a power point on the beach plan that Abonmarche had previously presented to city council. The Beach Plan is a conceptual plan involving three separate beaches; Fifth Avenue, First Street and Manmade Lake. Question asked on what beach plan is first,Mr.Rose responded that one of the priorities of the master plan for the city is a new Bath House at First Street Beach, and then proceed from there. 2012 Parks and Recreation Five Year Plan. Mr.Rose discussed the current 2007- He recommends of our community starting work on this in the near future. The park plan needs to reflect the needs and is vital in applying for any grant money in the parks system. Grant Applications - process for grant money can take several years. OLD BUSINESS Fifth Avenue Site - A special concern of the commission is the Fifth Avenue area across from the Coast Guard Station. Tegler asked if changes could be made to the beach plan as he has proposed a project for the Fifth Avenue area. Teglar has written up a plan that includes a picnic area that does not require a substantial amount of funding. Questions by Reinhart included who would be funding / working on this Motion by Rozga, second by Tomaszewski that Mr. Tegler's project. plan for Fifth Avenue be forwarded to the City Manager and DPW Director and commission members for their review and comment. At this time he is just asking if the city is interested in developing this area into a picnic area and should we proceed or let the issue drop. M 55 Property - Reinhardt questioned why this property was designated a city park as it is located outside the city limits. Rose explained that this property was acquired from the DNR and must be used for public use. The city does have facilities (city wells)outside city limits but is city property. Spring Bus Tour - Rozga and Tomaszewski did not set up the date for the tour. Eddie D's Beach & Eat - Tegler emailed a letter of endorsement to the City Manager and DPW Director on the great job Eddie D does at Fifth Avenue Beach House. Consensus to adjourn. Next meeting date: Thursdav. October 21. 2010 at 5:1 S p. m. at City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, athie Boyle Recording Secretary