CITY OF BURLINGTON – PARK BOARD

Meeting Minutes
165 West Washington Street

Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

September 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Tom Follis, Kelly Kamlager, Heather Kane-Terhorst, Clay Brandt, DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel and Park Board President Darrell Eisenhardt. Excused: Commissioner Todd Schalinske and Alderman Bob Prailes.

Approval of August 16, 2007 Park Board Minutes: Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion to approve the August 16, 2007 minutes. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Follis. Seconded by Commissioner Kamlager. All voted aye, motion carried.

Citizens Comments: None

Aldermanic Report: Below

DPW Supervisor Report:

Old Business

  1. Tennis Court Striping
    Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated the tennis court striping is completed.

  1. Wagner Park Playground
     Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated the equipment has been installed. Landscaping currently being completed.
  1. Devor Park Pavilion
    Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated his crews would be proceeding with demolition and site preparation.
  1. Further Discussion of Park Land For Recent Annexation
    Schaefer Farm Park Land Development
    Letter presented by Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor included five items for Park Board discussion.

  1. Extension of water and sanitary sewer laterals into this parcel, to meet future demands.

  2. Build a restroom/pavilion/concession (similar to Echo Park?).

  3. Grade and pave a parking lot adjacent to the roadway, within this parcel.

  4. Grade and seed the parcel to accommodate the creation of soccer and or baseball fields.

  5. Pave a ten-foot wide bike/ped path around the perimeter of the site.

All Commissioners were in agreement with items 1,2,3 and 5. Discussion regarding item four included soccer needs of 5 acres, different size fields for different ages, possibility moving BYSC there completely in addition to Little League needs for younger children.

Also discussed was the possibility of pee-wee football, playground equipment, electrical, and basketball asphalt surface.

  1. WWW (Extreme Wisconsin Wrestling)
    No representative was available for discussion. Previously they had been informed to seek a special event permit through the City Council.
New Business
  1. Discussion of 2008, 2009, 2010 Capital Improvements for Budget
     There was a brief discussion regarding Capital Improvement items for 2008, 2009 and 2010. Park Board Members were asking to bring back ideas for September Park Board Meeting.

Other Items

Commissioner Kane-Terhorst discussed the possibility of placing signage at the sledding hill at Devor Park.

Chairman Eisenhardt brought up requests made by Baseball 2000. They requested installation of foul poles. Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated the City could bore the holes, but does not have the equipment for placing the poles. Baseball 2000 also requested the City to find room for their portable batting cage. Gobel to check, but it probably would not be possible due to lack of space available. Baseball 2000 also considering an additional shed for field maintenance equipment. Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor directed them to Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for zoning issues.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Kamlager. Seconded by Commissioner Brandt. Chairman Eisenhardt adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works

 

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