12-12-17 Park Minutes
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
A. Roll Call
;
Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Vassar, Rock, Barr, and GorhamCity
Council Liaison Siakel; City Planner Darling
Absent: None
B. Review Agenda
Rock moved to approve the agenda as written. Gorham seconded the motion. Motion carried
5-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2017
Gorham moved to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2017 meeting written. Mangold
seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Playground for Badger Park
Darling reviewed options for creative playground structures. Three pirate ship designs were shown, and
the amenities were discussed.
Barr asked if there were options for colors. Darling believed there would be options. She stated she
would solicit competitive quotes for the final design. Barr stated it appears to her that the color purple
doesn’t last in the sun as well.
Mangold asked for input from the Commission members. Vassar liked the ship theme. Gorham stated
the structure that looks most like a ship does not have many amenities.
Mangold stated the second option has the most activities. He asked what the timeline is for construction.
Darling stated she would like to plan over the winter and have a neighborhood meeting in March. He
asked what kind of delivery there would be. Darling stated there aren’t any issues she is aware of.
Darling discussed the bidding process and budget for the park. Darling stated as the budget allows, there
would be opportunities to add rocks and small animal structures for climbing.
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Darling discussed swing set options. Rock suggested swings along the same theme. Barr stated they
could be the same colors.
Darling stated the landscape architects will design the area once the equipment is selected.
Commissioners discussed options for playground equipment. The decision was made to have more
swings and no merry-go-round. The second option was chosen for the pirate ship play structure.
B. Determine Liaisons for City Council
The following liaisons for City Council meetings were chosen:
January 8 Mangold
January 22 Gorham
February 26 Rock
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Council update was given.
B. Staff
1). Update on Badger Parking Lot Reconstruction
Final layer of asphalt and sidewalks will be added in the spring. The warming house will be removed
in the spring once lighting is moved. Mangold asked if the existing fill would remain on the site.
Darling stated some of it is needed on the site.
2). Update on Memorial Park Benches
Darling noted two benches have been donated for Badger and Freeman, staff ordered them and the
benches have arrived. They will be installed in the spring.
3). Update on Freeman Park Ice Rink
Darling stated the parking lot was prepared for the ice rink at Freeman Park. The concrete barriers
would be installed as soon as they arrive. The panels separating the concession areas from the area to
be used as a warming house have been installed.
4). Update on Other Spring Projects
Darling discussed park projects slated for the spring.
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7. ADJOURN
Barr moved, Gorham seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of December 12, 2017 at
7:42 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clare T. Link
Recorder