CITY OF BURLINGTON – PARK BOARD

Meeting Minutes
165 West Washington Street

Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt, Commissioners Clay Brandt, Tom Follis, Kelly Kamlager, Heather Kane-Terhorst, Todd Schalinske, Alderman Bob Prailes, DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel

Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.

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

Approval of January 16. 2008 Minutes: Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval of the January Minutes. Motion to approve made by Alderman Prailes. Seconded by Commissioner Follis. All voted aye, motion carried.

Citizens Comments: None

Aldermanic Report: Mayor Lois was not present to discuss the relocation of Echo Park pavilion, and Alderman Prailes had no new information.

DPW Supervisor Report: Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated there are several baseball tournaments already scheduled for the upcoming season. Mr. Gobel will also be contacting the various groups asking for their schedules.

Mr. Gobel also reported that the DPW crews have built several picnic tables over the winter months. Tree trimming and removals have not been done due the amount of snow.

Old Business

Relocation of Echo Pavilion: No new information available.

Relocation of City Dog Park: Holly Prailes Humphrey was present and expressed her concern regarding Dog Park fencing that had been removed by the developers at the Kohl's site. Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated he would find out why the fence was removed.

Ms. Humphrey also stated that the Dog Park Committee has collected approximately $3300.00, and the Committee is awaiting information on four estimates for fencing. Signs for fence will be ordered soon.

Blue Devil's Field Agreement

Mr. Gobel is working on an agreement for the Blue Devils. The Blue Devils provided a copy of their agreement with the School District, and Mr. Gobel has forwarded a copy to Racine County for their review.

Other Items

Commissioner Schalinske received donations from the various service clubs. He will give them to Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor for depositing when all have been received, and letter of thanks will be sent out to all.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion made by Commissioner Kamlager. Seconded By Commissioner Kane-Terhorst. Chairman Eisenhardt adjourned the meeting at 7:04 P.M.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works

 

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