Park and Recreation Committee

Village of Weston, Wisconsin MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, September 26, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. A. Opening of Session. 1. Meeting called to order by Trustee Ostrowski at 4:30 p.m. 2. Recording Secretary Meliska took attendance and roll call. Roll call indicated all Park & Recreation members present. Members Present Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey NO Porlier, Mark YES Village Staff in attendance: Guild, Osterbrink, Mroczenski, Donner, and Trustee White. 3. Request for silencing of cellphones and other electronic devices. Ostrowski requested the silencing of cellphones. 4. Correspondence and comments from the public. B. Presentations C. Consent Business Items 5. Approval of previous meeting minutes from: June 27, 2016. Motion by Esker, second by Clark. Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES D. Business Items for consideration, discussion, and action. 6. Discussion and Recommendation Misty Pines parkland dedication. Osterbrink discussed the fee for the Parkland dedication. He also talked about donating of one of the lots. Motion by Porlier, second by Esker to accept the fee. Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Village of Weston Park & Recreation Meeting Agenda for September 26, 2016 Page 1 of 3  Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES 7. Discussion and Recommendation Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. With the recent purchase of the Prohaska property and the possibly of developing a sports complex, Osterbrink discussed the few changes made to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Motion by Esker, second by Clark.to recommend to send the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan to the Village Board for approval. Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES 8. Discussion and Recommendation pool pass request from School Liason Officer Greg Schremp. Osterbrink stated at the Jr. High School they reward the students for good behaver. They reward students from a “store” – which are items the school gets donations from. We are looking if we can donate some Aquatic Center passes for this program. Motion by Porlier, second by Esker to donate 20 passes total to the program. Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES 9. Discussion and Recommendation pool prices 2017. Osterbrink discussed if raising the fee would make a vast difference for swim lessons. Talked about the prices have not been raised since 2003 and compared the prices of surrounding pools. Motion by Porlier, second by Clark to raise the fees from $15 to $25 (resident) and $20 to $30 (non- resident). Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES Village of Weston Park & Recreation Meeting Agenda for September 26, 2016 Page 2 of 3  10. Discussion and Recommendation joint purchase to play equipment for Machmueller Park. Osterbrink attended the town board meeting last month. They are still looking to move forward with some sort of play equipment, but have nothing specific in mind. With the little funds they have, they cannot do anything “fancy”. The Town wants something “unique”. Shawn attached 2 ideas in the packet. Motion by Esker, second by Clark to approve the Gravity Rail “Loop”. Yes Vote: 5 No Vote: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS Ostrowski, Kevin YES Clark, Katrina YES Esker, Rodger YES Lewitzke, Lindsey ------ Porlier, Mark YES E. Reports 11. Aquatic Center Manager – Brad Mroczenski • Gave an update on the hiring of the J1 students for the Aquatic Center. • Talked about Dog Day at the pool. • Mentioned to change pool hours on Sundays to later. • Selling items at the pool (goggles, sunscreen, etc.) 12. Parks Director – Shawn Osterbrink • Tree Planting project continues • Youth Football and Baseball is still going on • Wausau Area Home Educators are at Kellyland every Thursday – have plenty of lines to paint F. Report from Administrator on matters related to Parks & Recreation. • Wrapping up the budget • Still in contact with the Boy Scouts about the Ga Ga Pit idea • Received a request from frequent skateboarders who use the Skate Park about having more concrete on the top area of the Skate Park • Budget Hearing dates – October 12, 26 and November 9 G. Remarks from Committee; discuss items to be included for the next Park Committee agenda. H. Set next meeting date for Monday, October 24, 2016 I. Announcements J. Adjourn. Meeting was adjourned 5:35 p.m. Heather Meliska, Recording Secretary Village of Weston Park & Recreation Meeting Agenda for September 26, 2016 Page 3 of 3