Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Present: Commissioners Clay Brandt, Heather Kane Terhorst, Todd Schalinske, and DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel. Excused: Commissioner Tom Follis and Alderman Bob Prailes. Commissioner Kamlager arrived at 6:35 P.M.

Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval of the September 20, 2007 Park Board Minutes. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Brandt. Seconded by Commissioner Schalinske. All voted aye, motion carried.

Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor reported the playground equipment is completed. All that remains is the finished wood chips.

Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor reported the new pavilion was moving along and should be completed soon.

The Commissioners discussed the possibilities of having a quality Little League ball field in addition to a soccer field. Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated all items could be put into the sub dividers agreement.

Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated the Park Board needed to complete a listing of the various projects they would like to see completed in the next year and a dollar amount would be needed to budget proposes.

The Commissioners discussed various park projects they would like to see completed. The following was determined:

Chairmen Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Schalinske. Seconded by Commissioner Brandt. All voted aye, motion carried.

Mayor Claude Lois, Bill Milatz representing the Fire Dept., John Merten Jr. representing the Lyons Club, Julie VerHagen representing the Jaycees and Jerry Ketterhagen representing the Knights of Columbus were present to voice their concerns regarding the pavilion at Echo Park. Mayor Lois stated the Vet's project is moving along and the pavilion will be removed in the near future.

All service organizations were concerned with facilities that will be available to them once the pavilion is gone. The tents previously rented from the Jaycees no longer meet state code fire requirements, and cannot be rented for large gatherings.

Bill Milatz stated his brother David had measured the area by the new pavilion and stated the area would be large enough to move the current pavilion to this spot. They also wished to enlarge it to a size of 100 X 40 (or 50) feet.

The Commissioners discussed the moving of the pavilion, and Mayor Lois indicated that Wanasek Corporation would be willing to lift the structure and move to a new location within Echo Park.

The Commissioners discussed the possibility of extending the current pavilion by extending the current trusses to extend to 100 ft. Mayor Lois stated he would check with Tom Stelling on the structural capabilities of what is currently there.

The Commissioners also discussed various ways they might extend each end of the current pavilion to obtain the 100 ft. length, in addition to the type of roofing, which all felt should match the roofing of other park buildings.

All representative of the various service organizations were concerned with having the move completed in a timely manner to allow for fundraisers scheduled for the spring of 2008. Mayor Lois stated he would contact Mr. Stelling the following day.

Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion to approve moving the current pavilion, as it would be in the best interests of the service organizations to move forward as soon as possible. Motion made by Commissioner Schalinske. Seconded by Commissioner Kamlager. All voted aye, motion carried.

There was additional discussion regarding the cement slab needed to be poured prior to moving the pavilion. Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated he would have his crews pour the concrete should the Commissioners decide to proceed with approval of the move, and once all information is received regarding exact size needed. Chairman Eisenhardt then entertained a motion to amend the original motion to include proceeding with the cement pad. Motion to amend made by Commissioner Schalinske. Seconded by Commissioner Kamlager. All voted aye, motion carried.

Fire Chief Dick Lodle came before the Park Board Commission stating that the tents currently used by the Jaycees do not meet the state fire code requirements and it was for this reason the service organizations were notified of this safety hazard. He indicated the tents could still be rented by individuals for private gatherings on their own properties, but not at large gatherings in City Parks.