Parks and Public Works Committee

CITY OF PRESCOTT, WISCONSIN AUGUST 16, 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, August 16, 2021, Municipal Building, 800 Borner Street, Prescott, WI 54021. Call to Order: Alderperson Ruona called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Members present were Rob Daugherty. Pat Knox arrived at 5:30 p.m. Parks and Street Superintendent Mike Kinneman, City Administrator Matt Wolf and City Clerk Jayne Brand represented staff. Also present Israel Haas, Freedom Park Director, Seth Hudson and Greg Adams representing Cedar Corporation. Daugherty/Ruona motion to approve the minutes for July 15, 2021 passed without a negative voice vote. The committee discussed grant opportunities for trails and riverfront projects. There are a number of different grants including the American Rescue Money which is a federal grant for economic development and stewardship with the DNR. It was also discussed the outdoor comprehensive plan would need to be updated. Seth Hudson stated Cedar would be able to provide a scope for doing the work. It was decided the scope would be sent to the next city council meeting. Seth Hudson, Cedar Corporation reviewed the riverfront plan. A timeline was provided to show a portion of the project would be completed by July 4th and the balance of the project would be completed by Prescott Daze. Parallel parking will be on the business side of Front Street. There will be no parking on the railroad side of the street but this is where the sidewalk will be. It was suggested that a fence be placed between the street and the railroad tracks. The old bridge embankment which is currently parking will be changed into grass. We would like to bid the project in February and work in phases. There was also discussion on bidding the Freedom Park Trail and the riverfront project together to get better bids. Signage, lighting and garbage were all discussed. There will be a meeting set up with business owners/renters for them to hear about the project on September 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm Ruona/Daugherty motion to adjourn passed without a negative voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, Jayne M. Brand City Administrator