Park & Recreation Commission

CITY OF VERONA MINUTES PARK, RECREATION & FORESTRY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 1. The meeting was called to order by chairperson Jon Turke at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Present: Jon Turke, Heather Reekie, Paul Schmidt, Brad Stiner. Excused: Mark Giesfeldt. Also present: Dave Walker, Parks Director; Casey Dudley, Recreation Director, Jon Hochkammer, Mayor. 3. Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Reekie, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2016 meeting of the Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission. Motion carried 4-0. 4. The Commission reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Kettle Creek North. The Plat consisted of 176 single family lots and included two park areas totaling approximately 6.25 acres. The first area was a 3.5 acre neighborhood park along Hemlock Dr and the second area was a 2.75 acre wooded trail corridor running North-South through the middle of the plat. The proposed land dedication would satisfy over 85% of the park requirement with the balance in fees totaling approximately $60,000. After much debate it was decided that the wooded trail corridor would be of limited benefit and a large neighborhood park area with additional street frontage would be more desirable. 5. Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Reekie, to forego parkland dedication in Outlots 1 and 2 in favor of additional acreage and street frontage in Outlot 3. Motion carried 4-0. 6. The Park Commission considered a Professional Services Agreement with MSA for Master Planning improvements to Fireman’s Park. MSA would look at the existing layout and use of the park and recommend potential improvements including better parking, a new bathhouse, a splashpad, and better access to the water. MSA would prepare two concepts for discussion at the August Park Commission meeting and develop a final plan based upon input received. The planning would be completed on a time and material basis at a cost not to exceed $9,500. 7. Moved by Reekie, seconded by Turke, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services for Master Planning at Fireman’s Park at a cost not to exceed $9,500. Motion carried 4-0. 8. Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Reekie, to approve a special event request for a large cookout by Infinity Martial Arts at Festival Park on August 21. Motion carried 4-0. 9. Moved by Reekie, seconded by Turke, to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. Time 8:20 p.m. Jon Turke Chairperson