Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, December 17, 2020 Members Present: Tom Oele, Lani Rozga, Tim O’Connor, Tom Swedenborg, Bob Brooks, Ron Pomranky Members Excused Mark Tomaszewski, Kipp Pomranky Present: Kathie Boyle, Mickey McCann, City of Manistee A regular meeting of the Manistee Parks Commission was held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. by zoom and tele-conferencing. Meeting was called to order by Chair Tim O’Connor at 5:39 p.m. Approval of Agenda Motion by O’Connor, second by Rozga to approve agenda. All in favor. Public Hearing N/A Citizen/Public Comments N/A Approval of Minutes Motion by Brooks, second by Rozga to approve November 19, 2020 minutes and place on file. All in Favor. Correspondence None Committee Reports Oele will discuss in old business. Old Business Disc Golf – Oele updated the commission on where we’re at in this process. Discussed individual areas where most work is needed. Oele & volunteers did what they could accomplish earlier this month. The Jaycees have volunteered to assist this spring. Members asked to volunteer – Oele will email work schedule. We’re on schedule for spring 2021, park is completed everyone will be able to view completely around First Street Beach area. A work session with the City Council has been scheduled for January 12, 2021 to notify council details of the disc golf project. All members are encouraged to attend. Members feel biggest issue if fund raising – we need to involve local businesses, entrepreneurs, and others. This is a positive project that would be used and could bring in children’s tournaments which helps boost our economy. Members thanked Oele for all the work he has accomplished on this project. New Business Fees for Rentals and Parking – Believe we are missing out on income for the City. An ad-hoc committee of O’Connor, Rozga and Brooks was formed to discuss options. Parks Commission Role – After discussion with Jeff Mikula feel like we’re on the right track. Items Discussed Oele will send members link from the City Council work study on December 15, 2020. Brooks thanked O’Connor & Oele for the nice letter sent to City Council. What type of work was being done at 5th Avenue? North Beach Access repair. New hotel development at First Street Beach – need to stay on top of project. How will it impact our beaches and parking? Willing to assist the City in every way that maybe needed. Invite Mikula to January’s meeting to discuss project. Consensus of commission to be more involved. Bylaws have been submitted to City Attorney for review Motion by O’Connor, second by Swedenborg to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. All in favor. Next meeting date – January 21, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. zoom or teleconferencing Respectfully submitted, Kathie Boyle Recording Secretary