Parks and Public Works Committee

CITY OF PRESCOTT, WISCONSIN JANUARY 18, 2021 PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Parks and Public Property Committee was held, Monday, January 18, 2021, Municipal Building, 800 Borner Street, Prescott, WI 54021. Call to Order: Alderperson Ruona called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Members present were Rob Daugherty. Tom Oss was excused. Parks and Street Superintendent Mike Kinneman and City Administrator Jayne Brand represented staff. Also present Seth Hudson and Greg Adams of Cedar Corporation. Ruona/Daugherty motion to approve minutes for August 10, 2020 passed without a negative voice vote. Seth Hudson presented information regarding the riverfront project. Due to the changes with the alignment of the pedestrian crossing parking stalls will go from 18 to 10 parking stalls. It was discussed there might be a chance to include some motorcycle parking. Looking at a proposed observation outlook which would extend over the embankment. The observation would be 12 feet wide by 100 feet long. A rod-iron fence would be placed along the trail which has been moved closer to the river. Looking at stone pillars with lights in them every 32 feet between fencing. Would like to keep consistency with fences, benches, tables, bike rakes and garbage cans. It was discussed that a swing gate might be the best for the emergency underpass. There was discussion on a request from Leo’s Landing regarding acquiring additional property for their above ground gas tanks. Alderperson Ruona and Daugherty stated at this time they could not see moving on any city which might jeopardize the grant. Front Street would be no wider than it is today. There would be curb added and could look at some additional motorcycle parking in the area as we would need to go with parallel parking and parking would go from 41 to 29 parking stalls. It was decided the utilities should be camera to make sure the utilities are all good. Most of the street would be milled and overlaid. There was discussion on doing an easement with the Pilot House owners for the adding of deck. This will need to be looked at further. It was discussed the city should look at consistency with signage and branding with the riverfront project, trail to Freedom Park and items being looked at for Freedom Park. Cedar will take a look at these items and will come back with ideas for the riverfront. Israel Haas, Director of Freedom Park discussed items being looked at for Freedom Park. They would like to add four memorial benches and a fence for memorial plaques. Israel also stated they would like to change displays around inside the building. It was discussed what may need to be done with the floor since flooring was added after the displays were put in. Israel Haas, Director of Freedom Park presented information on proposed trails. There has been a group meeting to discuss trails which have been discussing trails throughout several areas in the city and Oak Grove. They have been working with the schools whom are also looking at trails through their property. Israel will continue to work with the group and keep the Parks Committee up to date. Ruona/Daugherty motion to adjourn passed without a negative voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, Jayne M. Brand City Administrator