Bill Milatz called the regular meeting of the Burlington Park Board to order on February 19, 2004 at 6:35 p.m., at the City of Burlington Fire Department on West Washington Street.

Present Commissioners: Bill Milatz, Kent Strong, Theresa Schuerman, Darrell Eisenhardt, Ken Kline, and Aldermanic Representative Peter Hintz

Absent: Larry Gobel and Cathy Hartzell (excused)

Guests: None

The minutes of the January 2004 meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Moved (Eisenhardt); seconded (Kline)

Disbursements: Monthly disbursements were reviewed and accepted.
Moved (Hintz); seconded (Strong)

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT: None

Additional paving will be done at the Bushnell Park ball diamond to accommodate more bleachers.

Although absent from the meeting, Mr. Gobel submitted a written update which was presented by Mr. Milatz.

The roof repair at Echo pavilion will be done this Spring. If the weather cooperates, the repairs should be completed prior to May 1.

The Beaumont field restroom renovation of sinks and toilets is progressing.

The repaving of the Devor Park parking lot will be included in the city’s 2004 street repaving bid. This will enable us to take advantage of better pricing.

The ice rink at Devor Park as well as the snow cleared area on Echo Lake have received good use this year.

Repairs to picnic tables, trash barrels, and grills have been taking place in anticipation of the Spring park openings.

Plans are in place to aerate and fertilize the area ball diamonds as soon as the weather permits.

The dugouts at Beaumont Field should be completed prior to the start of the baseball season.

The new concession stand will follow pending necessary architectural approvals.

USER FEES: Mr. Gobel provided a break down of field costs, as well as a copy of the Racine County Public Works Park User Fee Schedule for 2004 for review. Following review and discussion a motion was made by Mr. Eisenhardt that, "A user fee of $10 per game for field preparation, or $15 per game if lights were required for adult leagues" was made. There was no second, so the motion died.

A motion was then made by Mr. Hintz, "To charge $25 per night per field to adult recreation softball leagues for the use of Bushnell and Congress Street ball diamonds." The motion was seconded by Mr. Kline. A roll call vote was held and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor, 1 against.

On March 11 there will be a baseball "kick-off" meeting to confirm field usage and scheduling.

The Burlington Area Arts Council will be holding the Burlington Cookie and Culture Festival on October 2^nd and 3^rd at Library Park. This is in conjunction with the film festival being held at the Plaza Theater. A representative will be invited to a future Board meeting to provide additional details.

Motion to Adjourn: Hintz; seconded by Strong.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kent Strong

Secretary

Cc: Claude Lois

City Council

Park Board Members

Park Dept. Secretary

Submitted: 2/19/04