MINUTES
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Present: Patricia Glatch, Janet Fluegel, Ann Lampe, Alderperson Tom Michalski, Marianne Dickmann, Paul Sigler & Peter Wagner
Absent: Dan Jahn
In Attendance: Resident Steve Wilding
The Thursday, January 10, 2008, Oak Creek Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Janet Fluegel.
Patricia Glatch made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 27, 2007 meeting. Seconded by Ann Lampe. All aye; motion carried.
The financial statements and claims November 2007 were approved on a motion made by Marianne Dickmann and seconded by Patricia Glatch. All aye; motion carried.
5-Year Park & Open Space Plan Update-Informational
Community Development is hoping to have a completed draft of the 5-Year Park & Open Space Plan for the next Commission meeting.
Abendschein Community Park-Park Facilities for Phase 1 Development-Review & Take Action
Steve Wilding asked who designed the Abendschein Park plan and if there was any citizen involved in the plan. The Director stated that the plan is an update of the original plan developed in 2000 which included public input but was never developed. The Commission felt the City still has the same needs and are putting more prioritization on the softball fields relocation because of the loss of the diamonds at East Middle School. The Director explained to Mr. Wilding the facilities that are projected to be in Abendschein Park and that citizen input was included in the original plan.
The Commission discussed proposed park facilities and some Phase 1 Development alternatives.
They decided to postpone any further action regarding Abendschein Park Phase 1 facility development for another month. Hopefully the City and School District can discuss the possibility of locating the Skate Park at the East Middle School site. The Director was instructed to look into the feasibility of developing the proposed Abendschein park facilities. This information will be presented to the Commission at their February meeting.
WPRA Ticket Program-Summary of Ticket Sales-Informational
Tickets sales decline on a yearly basis due to the large number of locations and vendors that sell discount tickets. The ticket sales do bring customers in to the Parks & Recreation Department.
Park Development-Update 2007/2008 CIP/CEP Projects-Informational
The Henry Miller Park Pavilion addition/renovation project is almost complete and it has been rented out twice. There are a few minor items that need to be addressed.
Final Fall & Preliminary Winter Recreation Program Report-Informational
The recreation report was included in the Commission Packets. There were no questions or discussion.
Communications
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:23 pm, Pete Wagner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Marianne Dickmann. All aye; Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Dickmann
Secretary