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CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PARK 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COMMISSION WORK SESSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Dahlberg; Councilmembers: Champa, Garfunkel, and O’Neill; Park
Commissioners: Arnst, Dallman, Puzak and Themig; Park Planner: Mark Koegler;
and Administrator Hurm
Absent: Councilmember Stover and Park Commissioner Bensman
B. Review Agenda
Mayor Dahlberg reviewed the Agenda for September 21, 1998. The Agenda was approved as
submitted.
2. PRESENTATION BY MARK KOEGLER, PARK PLANNER, AND DISCUSSION
ON PARK/TRAIL REPORT
Mr. Koegler reviewed with the Council and Park Commission the current issues of the trail
system and the various community involvement sessions held with the residents. He noted there is
a strong interest in a trail system and in the usage and improvement of City parks. He stated that
the information gathered from the community to date, leads the trail system development to be a
“process.” He noted that this process would allow for more flexibility and greater citizen input.
Mr. Koegler stated that staff and the Park Commission have come up with a mission statement
and a ten step process (attached and made a part of these minutes) for the Council to review.
Mayor Dahlberg stated that the process that is being proposed gives ownership to the people
involved, which is what the City of Shorewood desires. He thanked the Park Commission and all
those involved for their effort and input.
Councilmember O’Neill questioned what parameters the Council should be setting for the trail
system. Mr. Koegler stated that this involves setting standards on items such as width, materials
used, landscaping issues and location of trails.
Chair Puzak stated that the Commission does not want to dictate the development of the trails.
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Rather, the Park Commission would like to leave the definition of the trails up to the
neighborhoods while the Council would oversee the comprehensive management and
coordination.
Chair Puzak stated that the Commission understands that this process will be time consuming but
believes that the end result will be a better trail system. Mayor Dahlberg and Councilmember
O’Neill both agreed that this is a great end result for the City and its residents.
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Councilmember Champa asked to review the mission statement as a group. Mayor Dahlberg
asked for comments on the statement. Hearing none he stated that this item would be placed on
the next Council agenda for any future comments and approval:
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ECOMMENDED TATEMENT OF OMMITMENT
The Shorewood City Council and Park Commission recognize that residents have
a substantial interest in establishing a trail system in the community. As a result,
both groups are committed to establishing and carrying out an on-going process
that with continuing public involvement, will identify opportunities and address
concerns resulting in the construction of trails were deemed appropriate by the
community.
Mr. Woody Love, a resident involved in the citizen’s review group, stated that this was a very
worth while process and that he was honored to be a part of the process. He suggested that the
trails be developed in two phases. The first being a citizen input session for a decision and then a
second phase for the actual design of the trail. Mr. Koegler stated that this is the process that is
being proposed.
Administrator Hurm noted this process does not guarantee 100% of the residents will be satisfied
with the trail system process. Mayor Dahlberg agreed and stated that often times resistance
results in compromise and consideration. Administrator Hurm stated that if any difficult situations
did arise, mediation services could be used.
Councilmember O’Neill questioned the next step for the trail system process. Mr. Koegler stated
the trail plan will go to the Park Commission to fill in the holes and address potential problems
that were brought up by the residents. Commissioner Themig asked who would handle the brunt
of the work for these issues. Councilmember Garfunkel stated that he would like to see the
community and the Park Commission working together on any issues that arise.
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3.ADJOURN
O’Neill moved, Champa seconded adjourning the work session at 7:47 p.m. Motion
passed.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Heidi Wirth, Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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ATTEST: TOM DAHLBERG, MAYOR
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JAMES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR