Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt,
Commissioners Clay Brandt, Tom Follis, Kelly Kamlager,
Heather Kane-Terhorst, Todd Schalinske, Alderman Bob
Prailes, DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel
Chairman Eisenhardt called the meeting
to order at 6:36 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Commissioners
Kelly Kamlager, Heather Kane-Terhorst, Todd Schalinske,
Alderman Bob Prailes and Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt.
Absent: Tom Follis. Commissioner Clay Brandt arrived at
6:40 P.M. DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel arrived at 6:53
P.M.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman
Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval of the
November 15, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve
made by Alderman Prailes. Seconded by Commissioner
Kamlager. All voted aye, motion carried.
Citizens Comments: None
Aldermanic Report: None
DPW Supervisor Report
Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor reported the
DPW employees are currently building picnic tables.
Old Business
A. Relocation of Echo Park Pavilion -
Bill Milatz
Bill Milatz representing the Fire Dept.
presented a check of $2,000 for the relocation of the
pavilion at Echo Park. Mr. Milatz stated he felt
progress was not being made and that time was running
short. He stated the Fire Department members would be
willing to donate labor to help get the project
completed in a timely manner.
Alderman Prailes stated Mayor Lois would
be attending the February Park Board meeting and would
have additional information available then. However, he
thought actual drawn plans would not be available until
possibly March.
Chairman Eisenhardt and the
Commissioners thanked Mr. Milatz for the generous
donation made by the Fire Dept.
Relocation of City Dog Park - Up date
Holly Prailes Humphrey was present for
an update on the Dog Park signs. The signs would be
chocolate brown with hunter green lettering on the
bottom. A sample was presented and all Park Board
members were in favor.
Ms. Humphrey stated she was waiting for
pricing on a permanent fence from Kresken Fencing. The
Dog Park group reported taking in $3207.00 in donations.
$42.81 paid out for bins and $43.11 for the parade. They
will spend between $675 -$700 for signs. Signs are being
sold for $100.00 for businesses and $50.00 for patrons.
The will also be participating in the Pet Fair on April
12th at BHS where they will be selling candy
bars and provide a jar for donations.
Ms. Humphrey stated the cost for the
fencing could possibly be less than the original $6000,
which was based on 5 acres. Actual acreage of the new
Dog Park location is 3.5.
New Business
Tom Hawkins - Blue Devils - Field Needs
Mr. Tom Hawkins was present to
discussion regarding Park Board approval of the Blue
Devil foot ball team using Bushnell field. Mr. Hawkins
discussed the use with Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor, and
Mr. Gobel thought Bushnell would possibly be the best
choice.
Mr. Hawkins stated they had played on
the BHS high schools fields and there was a written
agreement. Larry Gobel asked Mr. Hawkins to provide a
copy of the agreement for the Park Board's review.
Mr. Hawkins stated the Blue Devils would
be willing to do whatever it takes, weather it would be
fund raisers or reseeding and/or re sod if necessary.
Spring Baseball/Softball - Schedule
Meeting for February 2008
Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor will
schedule a meeting with the various baseball groups to
determine scheduling for 2008.
Park Funds Financial Report
Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor presented
the Trail Balance for the City Parks Fund and the
Wehmhoff Fund Accounts. Cash Available from the City
Parks Fund: $35,449.74. The Wehmhoff Trust Fund has a
balance of $52,977.84.
Other Items
There being no further items for
discussion, Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a meeting
for adjournment. Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner
Kamlager. Seconded by Commissioner Kane-Terhorst.
Chairman Eisenhardt adjourned the meeting at 8:37 P.M.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works
