Parks Commission

essY42672 CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, April 19, 2012 5: 00 P.M. Members Present: Mark Tomaszewski, Priscilla Rulison, Ed Tegler, Darci Scott, Lynne Reinhardt, John Rozga, Roger Zielinski, Ben Kubiak Members Absent: None Also Present: Gary Niesen Guests: Mitch Deisch, City Manager, Frank Post, City Marina Manager Ross Spencer, Harbor Commission Eric Bladzik A regular meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission was held on Thursday, April 19, 2nd 2012 at City Hall— Floor Conference Room. Meeting was called to order by Chair Ed Tegler at 5: 00 p.m. Approval of Minutes. Motion Rulison, second Scott to accept the minutes of March 15th with correction on adjournment second. Motion approved. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Tomaszewski, second by Rozga to accept the March 15th minutes and place on file. Motion approved. At this time Chair Tegler turned the meeting over to the City Manager Mitch Deisch. The City Manager was in attendance to discuss the " Animal Ordinance" specifically dogs on beach. City Council has requested P & B Commission make a recommendation. Commission will notify City Council their point of view on May 18, 2012. Mr. Post presented P& B Commission a proposal to plant perennial plants in the rock area of the 37 boat slips at the City Marina. Reinhardt will work with Mr. Post from the City Marina so long as any work done in the area is in compliance with the DNR and the City Tree Commission. Mr. Eric Bladzik was in attendance to discuss revitalizing Lighthouse Park. Mr. Bladzik would like to revitalize the park with assistance of volunteers. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Rozga, second by Rulison to accept the Minutes of March 8th Harbor Commission. Ayes Tomaszewski, Rulison, Rozga, Rulison, Tegler Abstain Zielinski CORRESPONDENCE Tegler reported to commission on his attendance at the April 18th Harbor Commission meeting it was strictly fact finding to see how they go about doing business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Avenue Picnic & Beach Area —Discussed items completed, remaining and on our 5tti Completion of wish list. Criteria for Parks & Beautification Projects — The commission has been working on developing certain criteria which will be used when approached by individuals/ groups( attached). Motion by Rozga, second by Reinhardt to send" Criteria Used to Evaluate Projects and Proposals" to the city manager for his opinion on whether any other groups could benefit from using this information. Ayes Zielinski, Tomaszewski, Reinhardt, Rozga, Rulison, Scott, Tegler Nays None First Street Beach House Construction — Commission is requesting Abonmarche attend a P& B meeting. Commission would like to schedule a work session as soon as possible- commission will invite Jeff Mikula and Jon Rose. As far as commission is concerned the plan needs better approval. Motion by Zielinski, second by Rozga to have more input before endorsing. Ayes Zielinski, Tomaszewski, Reinhardt, Rozga, Rulison, Scott, Tegler Nays None NEW BUSINESS. Chair Tegler has divided up the responsibilities of the P& B members into" Lead Representatives". The representatives will represent the Commission at any meetings or functions pertaining to that project. First Street Beach House Darci Scott and Roger Zielinski Entrance to Douglas Park Tudie Rulison and Lynne Reinhardt Prioritizing Parks Mark Tomaszewski and John Rozga Motion by Rozga, second by Rulison to adjourn at 6: 56 p.m. 2nd Next meeting date —May 17, 2012 @ 5: 00 p.m. in the floor conference room. Respectfully submitted, 144 -(//c4 3, Darci Scott Correspondence Secretary kb