Chairman Eisenhardt called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.

Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Clay Brandt, Tom Follis, Kelly Kamlager, Heather Kane-Terhorst and Chairman Darrell Eisenhardt. Also present: Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor.

Excused: Commissioner Todd Schalinske. Alderman Bob Prailes arrived at 6:35 P.M.

Approval of March 20, 2008 Minutes: Chairman Eisenhardt entertained a motion for approval of the March 20, 2008 Minutes. Commissioner Follis noted one change to be made on page two, with the word burrowing, to be changed to borrowing. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Follis. Seconded by Commissioner Kamlager. All voted aye, motion carried.

Citizens Comments: None

Aldermanic Report: Follows below (Relocation of Echo Pavilion)

Larry Gobel reported that there was substantial flooding at Congress Field that has now been pumped out. Mr. Gobel also reported that applications are being accepted and reviewed for seasonal employees. The new tennis nets and posts have been installed at Devore Park. Mr. Gobel also reported that the Eagle Scouts along with the Racine County Conservation Club would be working together on the pier at Rockland Lake.

Alderman Bob Prailes reported he had received a quotation for preliminary costs to construct a 50 X 100 pavilion in Echo Park with concrete pillars and pad would be $64,000.00.The Commissioners discussed the possibility of reducing size or possibly connecting two buildings to contain costs.

Alderman Prailes will contact Tom Stelling for ideas. All Commissioners were in agreement that the final building should be one that is aesthetically pleasing for Echo Park. Where the dollars would come from to construct the pavilion also need to be determined.

Holly Prailes Humphrey was present to report a profit of $1103.41, from the Pet Fair held on April 12, 2008. A copy of the Pet Fair Ledger attached to Minutes.

The fencing has been installed with a total cost of approximately $7800.00. The Grand Opening of the Dog Park will be on Saturday; May 3, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Ms. Humphrey invited all members to attend.

Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor reported that the Sign Committee had spoken with Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for the City of Burlington. The scoreboard would be allowed, with signage on the back, and replaced in the same location as the current scoreboard, after approval is received from the Plan Commission.

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Chris Peschek from the Jaycees was present regarding the pavilion at Echo Park. She stated it would be too expensive to rent tents for their fund raisers and that cost they obtained for rental of a 40 X 100 tent would be $1700.00 to $1900.00. The cost of rental would take away from the profits that the Jaycee's make.

Ms. Peschek stated this could possibly be the Jaycees last year due to the cost of having to rent a tent. Approval to use their old tents would be needed from the Fire Inspector. Alderman Prailes would speak with the Fire Inspector to see if anything could be done.

Larry Gobel, DPW Supervisor stated he would speak to the Chocolate Fest Committee to see if possibly a tent could be rented at a discount price through the same company that Chocolate Fest would be using.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works
Streets/Parks/Engineering