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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
;
Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Vassar, Rock, and BarrCity Council
Liaison Woodruff; City Planner Nielsen
Absent: Commissioner Kobs
B. Review Agenda
Rock moved to approve the agenda as written. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-
0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2016
Barr moved to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2016 meeting as amended: change
“suggested lighting” to “preferred permanent lighting, but temporary lighting option would be
alright”. Mangold seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. FREEMAN PARK ICE RINK DESIGN
Nielsen stated the City Council authorized staff to move forward with the ice rink proposal for Freeman
Park as recommended at the last Park meeting. He reviewed the proposed design for the winter. Lighting
will be installed the week of November 28, and the soil test will also be done. Mangold asked if we would
stay within budget with the split in the work. Nielsen stated we should still be under the $40,000, and
electrical work will be under budget.
Rock asked if disposal fees would be involved. Nielsen stated nothing will be removed from the site;
however, materials may have to be brought to the site.
Vassar asked how large the rink will be. Nielsen reviewed the oblong-shaped triangle proposed which
would still be okay for skating. The plan is to construct a rink people will want to use.
Mangold suggested a tie-in with Arctic Fever. Nielsen stated there will be free skating for sure in February
if the weather holds.
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Nielsen stated the future plan for a free skate track was discussed with the City Council, and they raised the
issue of having Plexiglas to keep hockey pucks away from the track.
Mangold recalled there would be netting on each end of the rink. Nielsen agreed.
Nielsen noted the location of the light fixtures.
Woodruff stated Council had a question about the transition in the spring from a rink back to the parking
lot and the timing for field usage. They were concerned about stabilization of the ground and possible ruts.
The Council wanted to make sure the parking lot was available soon after the rink season was over.
Nielsen stated the plan could be to barricade the rink area until the ground stabilizes.
Commissioners and staff discussed board removal and parking lot usage. Mangold asked if there is
anything scheduled in April. Nielsen stated he was unaware when the first practice would be scheduled.
He believed April was a little early for that.
Mangold asked what the next phase should be. Nielsen stated we could start looking at boards, board
heights, etc. Mangold suggested going back to the manufacturer to see what options are and where to go
from there.
5. REVIEW ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION FORM FEES
Commissioners reviewed athletic field reservation form fees and changes to be made for Badger Field.
Nielsen stated we were advised by the lacrosse league that our fees were very low. They suggested
$50/hour would be a good deal. We reviewed several other cities, and Plymouth has artificial turf. They
charge $50/hour or $210/day. Nielsen suggested the lighting fees remain the same at $30/hour. He stated
some cities differentiate between residents and non-residents. Staff recommended $50/hour or $210/day for
artificial turf. He stated we might want to look at the use of ballfields at some point.
Mangold moved, Barr seconded to recommend approval of the $50/hour or $210/day charge for
artificial turf.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
7. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Woodruff reported on recent City Council actions.
B. Staff
Nielsen reported on broken ties on the goal nets. He stated vandalism in the parks is an ongoing battle. He
discussed motion lighting or a streetlight near the new field which would be turned on nights when no one is playing
there.
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Commissioners and staff discussed park vandalism.
Vassar asked the status on the skate park. Nielsen stated he would check out the status.
8. ADJOURN
Vassar moved, Barr seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of November 22, 2016 at
7:35 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clare T. Link
Recorder