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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
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Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Stelmachers and VassarCity Council
Liaison Siakel; Administrative Assistant Grout
Absent: Commissioner Dietz and Commissioner Gooch-Hartmann
B. Review Agenda
Stelmachers moved to approve the agenda as written. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2015
Mangold moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2015 meeting as amended: Top of
Page 2, member of the audience change to Lacrosse Representative. Stelmachers seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. ARCTIC FEVER – FIREWORKS AT FREEMAN PARK
Jeremy Norman, representing Arctic Fever discussed the possibility of having fireworks at the
next Arctic Fever celebration. He stated it would be a very good draw. He discussed the cost
and noted they are $2500 short of the amount needed. He stated there would be additional traffic
controls needed. He stated they would be shot off around 5:15 – 5:30 pm. Vassar asked how
many viewers would be anticipated. Norman replied 800-1200 would be anticipated.
Mangold asked if there is lighting on the parking lot. Norman stated that would be why traffic
control officers are needed.
Vassar asked if any organizations would need to know about the fireworks. Norman stated for
sure, the retirement community would need to be notified.
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Siakel asked if the City has made a donation toward the event. Grout stated the City donated
$2,000. Siakel asked that the Council be kept updated on the fundraising efforts, and this could
certainly be brought back to the Council should more money be needed.
5.REVIEW MEETING WITH CHANHASSEN REGARDING CATHCART PARK
Mangold discussed the feedback from the Chanhassen Park Board.
Stelmachers indicated they didn’t want to pay any money toward upkeep of the park. They stated they
are struggling to meet their budget.
Siakel stated they didn’t appear to know what to do with our request and suggested we request help
with the future perimeter trail.
Mangold stated we should get a cost for the trail and ask Chanhassen to put it on their CIP for the
same year that we do. Vassar stated we would also need to determine if such a trail would meet their
standards. Stelmachers stated they would probably have more of a vested interest.
Mangold stated we should move as quickly as possible to get the cost information and trail concept
design. He recommended staff get this information for a future meeting.
6. DETERMINE LIAISONS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council meeting liaisons were discussed.
January – Mangold
February - Hartmann
March – Vassar
April – Dietz
7. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS
Mangold reviewed a list of Eagle Scout projects. A staff memo was provided discussing a request from
Andrew Gillespie for an Eagle Scout project. Siakel stated we don’t have anything that honors any
residents who have served. She suggested a “Buy a Brick” program at Badger Park or the flagpole idea
would also be a possibility. The flagpole could kick off the entire program. Siakel asked if Gillespie is
from the Silverwood Park area. Grout stated she was unaware if he was.
Mangold stated the only problem he sees is the timing of an Eagle Scout project. He stated he would like to
have the scout attend a meeting and discuss the details of his proposal. Grout stated she would find out if
he could attend the January meeting.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Siakel updated the Commission on recent City Council actions.
B. Staff
No report.
10. ADJOURN
Stelmachers moved, Vassar seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of December 8, 2015 at
7:26 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clare T. Link
Recorder