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 6:32 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Commissioners
Tom Follis, Heather Kane-Terhorst, Todd Schalinske and
Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt. DPW Supervisor Larry Gobel
arrived at 6:35 P.M. Excused: Clay Brandt, Kelly
Kamlager and Alderman Bob Prailes.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman
Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval of the
February 21, 2008 Minutes. Commissioner Kane-Terhorst
noted correction on page two should state that
Commissioner Schalinske collected the money. Motion to
accept change and approve with change made by
Commissioner Schalinske. Seconded by Commissioner Follis.
All voted aye, motion carried.
Citizens Comments: None
Aldermanic Report: None
DPW Supervisor Report: Larry Gobel,
DPW Supervisor reported that an ad was being placed in
the newspaper for another Park Attendant and a Compost
Site Attendant. He also stated that parkway tree take
down had begun, in addition to landscape clean up.
Old Business:
Relocation of Echo Pavilion: Mayor Claude Lois
stated that Alderman Bob Prailes would be taking over
moving the pavilion. Bill Milatz representing the Fire
Department stated that they were concerned with the time
frame of moving the pavilion, since the Jaycee's tents
would no longer be available. Larry Gobel, DPW
Supervisor stated he would contact Bob Prailes to set up
a meeting regarding the pavilion.
Mayor Claude Lois distributed drawings
representing parking stalls for the Veteran's Parking
Lot once the new building is completed. There would be
additional parking once completed that would provide 101
Stahls, up from the current 56. Additionally, Tom
Stelling stated there would be 5 handicap parking
stalls.
Mr. Stelling also stated that final
tweaking would be needed due to the grade of the area.
After some discussion, Commissioner Schalinske motioned
to approve the parking lot extension as presented, but
they should come back with the final drawings. Seconded
by Commissioner Kane-Terhorst. All voted aye, motion
carried.
Mayor Claude Lois thanked the Park Board
members for all of the hard work they had provided for
the City during his terms as Mayor, and that he
appreciated all they had accomplished for the City.
Relocation of City Dog Park
Holly Prailes Humphrey presented estimate for
fencing from Kresken Fencing. Nick Kresken was also in
attendance. Total estimate for fence installation at the
new Dog Park location was presented as $7829.00. Ms.
Humphrey's indicated that the Dog Park Committee still
needed approximately $4500.00 to complete the fencing.
Ms. Humphrey's was hopeful the Park
Board would recommend to the Council approval of
borrowing the additional money for the fencing and
allowing the Dog Park Committee to pay it back through
additional fund raisers they have planned in the future,
through possibly a five year pay back plan.
After some discussion, Commissioner
Kane-Terhorst motioned to recommend approval of the
fencing as presented by Kresken Fencing in addition to
funds being burrowed for the Dog Park fencing. Seconded
by Commissioner Schalinske. All voted aye, motion
carried.
New Scoreboard/Beaumont Field
Rick Fettes was present for discussion for the new
scoreboard at Beaumont Field. Mr. Fettes indicated that
being placed left of center, as previously approved, and
would actually block the view for some homeowners. He
felt that it would be a better fit if it were put in the
same location as the existing sign. The new sign would
be 2 feet higher than the current sign and four six by
six support beams would be used where currently there is
two.
Mr. Fettes also stated the back of the
sign would be an advertising board for Mitsubishi.
Drawings were presented. The Commissioners were
concerned if the sign would meet current codes regarding
sign placement and advised Mr. Fettes that he should
seek that information from Pat Scherrer, Building
Inspector for the City of Burlington prior to
proceeding.
After additional discussion,
Commissioner Follis made the motion to allow the
scoreboard as presented, pending approval from the
Building Inspector. Seconded by Commissioner Schalinske.
All voted aye, motion carried.
New Business
Tyson Fettes from the Baseball 2000 Group was
present to discuss the possibility of placing signs in
various locations of Beaumont Field. Mr. Fettes stated
it would be a good source of income for the group. The
Commissioners felt that the principal was good, but
placement of the signs would need approval of the Plan
Commission in addition to approval of Pat Scherrer,
Building Inspector for the City of Burlington. The
Commissioners requested a sample of the sign for review.
Other Items
Chris Peschek from the Jaycees was present to
express her concern regarding the Echo Park Pavilion.
The Jaycees will be celebrating their 30th
year and since they no longer can use their tents, she
was hoping for a definite date when the pavilion would
be either moved or built.
Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor will make
contact with Bob Prailes for details on status of
getting volunteers for building, and get back to Ms.
Peschek when he has something definite.
Ms. Peschek also stated she had received
a request from the Boat Racers asking if it would be
possible to increase the water level at Echo Lake to
allow them to race larger boats. Mr. Gobel explained it
would not be possible to do so.
There being no further items for
discussion, Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for
adjournment. Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner
Follis. Seconded by Commissioner Kane-Terhorst. All vote
aye, and Chairman Eisenhardt adjourned the meeting at
8:22 P.M.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works
