Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · July 31, 2024
Minutes
Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – 4:30 pm
Cravath Lakefront Room
312 W. Whitewater Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
Hybrid Meeting
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Present: Carol McCormick, Kurt Zipp, Ginny Coburn and Elvira Kau.
Absent: Geoff Hale and Gayle Stettler
Staff: Michelle Dujardin
Guests: Judy Wildermuth (online)
2. Approval of Agenda
McCormick moved to approve agenda seconded by Kau. . Ayes: Carol McCormick, Elvira Kau,
Kurt Zipp, Ginny Coburn . Absent: Geoff Hale and Gayle Stettler
3. Staff Reports
Dujardin showed drone video of both Trippe & Cravath Lake submitted to SEWRPC for shoreline
survey.
4. Hearing of Citizen Comments
No Citizens Comments
5. Considerations/Discussions/Reports
a. Discussion and possible action regarding Lake District Marketing Campaign Event
Is Lakes Marketing Campaign
Location: Whitewater Brewhouse 841
Date: Options: October 2, 2024
Time: Evening Hours 5:00pm-7:00pm ( Spot reserved 3:30pm-8:00pm)
Invitation to the Public:
o Social Media: Whitewaterbanner.com, Whitewater Paper (Kim), Facebook Pages ( City
of Whitewater, Whitewater Parks & Recreation), Playing on City Hall TV’s ( Testimonials)
o Printed versions in English & Spanish,
o Home mailings, Water Bills
o Street Banner
Invitations for table groups:
o SEWRPC
o DNR
o UW-Whitewater- Dale Splinter & Wes Enterline
o Whitewater Creek Coalition
o Park & Rec
o City of Whitewater Storm Water
o Eric Olson from UW-Extension Office,
o Rotary Club
o Tallgrass
o RLP Diversified Inc.
o Whitewater & Rice Lake District, Area for larger photo prints ( Dale Maas & Steve
Watson) Before & After Pictures
o Area for canvas pictures
Topics to have brochures available on:
o Lakes District’s
o Shoreline Restoration info for residents
o DNR Grants for residents
o Q & A:
Top 10 benefits of forming a Lakes District
Why do I want to back a Lakes District?
What is this going to cost me?
Thank you for attending ideas: Raffle for Rain Barrel
o Give out Raffle Tickets, keep other half to keep track of numbers
Name Ideas:
o Yes for Lakes District, Come to 841 Brewhouse
o Together For Healthy Lakes
Slogan Ideas:
o The most valuable gem right beneath our feet
1.
6. Considerations/Discussions/Reports
a. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a Lakes District Resolution.
Dujardin presented sample resolution obtained by Eric Olson. The committee directed Dujardin to
create resolution and send to City Attorney for review
7. Future Agenda Items
a. Storm Water Updates
b. Lake District Creation Discussion
c. Lake District Marketing Campaign
d. Geese Concerns
8. Adjournment
e. Motioned by Kau to adjourn, seconded by McCormick. Unanimous voice vote.
Adjournment at 6:00pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Dujardin
Agenda
Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 4:30 PM
1. Topic: Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting
Time: Jul 31, 2024 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89588002844?pwd=yS3tmaM1gL7699KNmoKClSLa9gZiGH.1
Meeting ID: 895 8800 2844
Passcode: 317158
Dial by your location
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however,
introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second,
and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting
even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
Staff Report
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda July 31, 2024 Page 2
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
2. Discussion and possible action regarding Lake District Marketing Campaign Event
3. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a Lakes District Resolution
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
4. August Meeting- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 4:30pm
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Get email alerts for Whitewater
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.