Board of Parks and Forestry Commissioners (inactive)

7725 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Board of Parks and Forestry Commissioners Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 18, 2023 7:30 AM Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETING INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: Members of the public may observe and participate in the meeting via Zoom only at the link below: Zoom Link: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89415047159> Zoom Phone: 1-312-626-6799 Zoom Meeting ID: 896 3002 3532 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 7:31 AM by Comm. Ertel ROLL CALL Absent Commissioner Jason Wilke, Commissioner Kiara Caldwell, and Commissioner Susan Shockey Remote Commissioner Eric Manges, Commissioner Stephen Delassus, Commissioner Steve Berg, and Commissioner Tom Ertel APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Manges, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 1. Approval of 05-16-2023 Meeting Minutes ..end 23-200 Attachments: Minutes 5-16-23 Park Board.docx RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Steve Berg SECONDER: Eric Manges Aye: Commissioner Manges, Commissioner Delassus, Commissioner Berg, and Commissioner Ertel Absent: Commissioner Wilke, Commissioner Caldwell, and Commissioner Shockey MONTHLY REPORTS AND PARK UPDATES This section includes monthly reports and updates on user groups, policies, and projects. Page 1 of 3 Board of Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 Commissioners 1. Monthly Report June 2023 ..end 23-201 Attachments: Monthly Report June 2023.xlsx Superintendent Krutch presented the monthly report to the board. Superintendent Krutch gave a brief overview of what the Forestry Department has accomplished with its yearly tree maintenance. RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY 2. July 2023 Park Board Projects Update ..end 23-202 Attachments: 116th Park Site Plan.pdf July 2023 Park Board Projects Update.docx Superintendent Krutch reviewed the attached memo with the board. RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to Convert Tennis Courts to Dedicated Pickleball Courts ..end 23-203 Attachments: July 2023 Park Board Pickleball Memo.docx Pickleball Courts 7.3.23.pdf Superintendent Krutch reviewed the attached memo with the board. Ald. David Lewis was present and spoke in support of the request. Wauwatosa resident Kathleen Ewald was present and spoke in support of the request. Wauwatosa resident Doug Sprague was present and spoke in support of the request. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED MOVER: Stephen Delassus SECONDER: Steve Berg Aye: Commissioner Manges, Commissioner Delassus, Commissioner Berg, and Commissioner Ertel Absent: Commissioner Wilke, Commissioner Caldwell, and Commissioner Shockey Page 2 of 3 Board of Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 Commissioners 2. Request to Move Planned Veterans Memorial Location ..end 23-204 Attachments: InSite_Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial Plaza_PD Binder_230712.pdf July 2023 Park Board Veterans Memorial Location.docx LSP1-1P-96_color_Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial.pdf Superintendent Krutch and representatives from Insight Landscape Design reviewed the attached plans with the board and addressed the questions and concerns they presented. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED Aye: Commissioner Manges, Commissioner Delassus, Commissioner Berg, and Commissioner Ertel Absent: Commissioner Wilke, Commissioner Caldwell, and Commissioner Shockey ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:43AM NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY Persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the Department of Public Works office at (414) 471-8422 or send an email to tparks@wauwatosa.net, with as much advance notice as possible. Page 3 of 3