Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, April 18, 2013 5: 00 P. M. Members Present: Mark Tomaszewski, Ed Tegler, Roger Zielinski, Lynne Reinhardt Members Excused: Ben Kubiak, Tudie Rulison, Darci Scott, John Rozga Also Present: Gary Niesen, Kathie Boyle - City of Manistee A regular meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission was held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at City Hall— 2nd floor conference room. Meeting was called to order by Chair Tegler at 5: 00 p. m. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Zielinski, second by Tomaszewski to accept the minutes of March 21, 2013 and place on file. Ayes Tomaszewski, Tegler, Zielinski, Reinhardt Nays None Motion approved. CORRESPONDENCE Boyle presented two invoices for approval: National Recreation and Park Association $ 150. 00 Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. 99. 00 Motion by Zielinski, second by Tomaszewski to continue memberships in National Recreation and Park Association Ayes None Nays Tomaszewski, Tegler, Zielinski, Reinhardt Memberships will not be renewed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Update on Round- About —Reinhardt attended meeting at the Chamber of Commerce — no decisions were made and no future meeting was scheduled. Reinhardt requested timeline from Round About members. NEW BUSINESS Discussed City Manager' s proposal dealing with park maintenance —Tegler will formally respond to the City Manager that at this time the P & B Commission is not receptive to the idea. Tegler informed the commission of the resignation of Tudie Rulison, Boyle will send appreciation certificate to Mrs. Rulison for all her years of dedication to the P & B Commission. COMMENTS Zielinski questioned if the commission has a " Strategic Plan". This plan would give the board opportunity on input and direction. Members believe our " Five Year Park Plan" includes all planning. Tegler will check with the City Manager. Motion by Zielinski, second by Tomaszewski to adjourn at 6: 15 p. m. Next meeting date—Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 5: 00 p.m. - 2ndfloor conference room. Respectfully submitted, Kathie Boyle Recording Secretary kb