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031020 Pk Minutes ITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Gallivan convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call ; Present: Commissioners Vassar, Hirner, Gallivan and SchmidCity Council Liaison Sundberg; Park and Recreation Director Grout Absent: Commissioner Mangold B. Review Agenda There was a general consensus to approve the agenda, as presented. C. Introduction of New Park Commissioner Joanne Schmid Commissioner Schmid introduced herself and stated that she had lived in Shorewood for 56 years. Gallivan moved to move item 4A to earlier on the agenda as item 1D. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. D. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair Hirner moved to appoint Justin Mangold as Chair for the Park Commission. Vassar seconded. Motion carried. 4-0. Gallivan moved to appoint Commissioner Hirner to serve as Vice-Chair. Vassar seconded. Motion carried. 4-0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2020 Vassar moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2020 meeting as written. Gallivan seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair – (Moved to earlier on the agenda) PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 4 PAGE 2 OF B. Determine Movie in the Park Commissioner Gallivan read aloud the recommended movies and asked whether the movies like Lion King and Doolitle were the older versions or the more recent versions. Commissioner Vassar stated that she is assuming it is the older versions since the theme is throwbacks. She stated that she likes the idea of doing an older movie because most of the cities around Shorewood are doing the newer movies. The Commission talked about possible dates for the event. Vice-Chair Hirner stated that he felt it was a nice way to end the first week of school last year by having a Movie in the Park. Commissioner Vassar stated that she has never gone because by that Friday, her kids are a mess and they are in bed by around 6:00 p.m. She stated that she would like to see what would happen if the event is held at the end of August. Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that she can try to find other movie options if the Commission didn’t care for any of her choices. Commissioner Gallivan stated that he likes the idea of E.T. Vice-Chair Hirner stated that his only hesitation with choosing an older movie is that most of them are readily available to be watched on Netflix or other streaming services and thinks that the newer movies may create more of a draw. Commissioner Gallivan stated that the two that stood out to him from the choices presented were Frozen 2 and E.T. He asked the Commissioners which movie they would be more likely to bring their kids. Commissioner Vassar stated that between those two, she would probably bring them to E.T. Vice-Chair Hirner stated that he also likes the idea of Back to the Future. Commissioner Vassar stated that was also her first choice. Vassar moved to recommend Back to the Future for the Movie in the Park on Friday, August 28, 2020. Hirner seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. C. Determine Liaisons for City Council Meetings Park and Recreation Director Grout gave an overview of the liaison duties for the City Council meetings. May – Chair Mangold June – Commissioner Hirner July - Commissioner Gallivan PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 4 PAGE 3 OF 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Bleachers at Badger Park Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that the football association would prefer a 54-seat bench and are willing to contribute up to $3,000. She stated that she has not heard back from the lacrosse association yet to see what they may be willing to donate. She stated that if they were willing to donate the same about as the football association, that would cover the costs for the rest of the bleachers as well as shipping and edging material. Vice-Chair Hirner asked if there would be any issues with the watershed district since we are planning to add gravel. Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that has all been settled. She showed the proposed location of the bleachers and the donated bench. Vice-Chair Hirner asked if a pathway needs to be put in to help people get to the bleachers more easily. Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that they would not. Commissioner Vassar stated that it looks like a large area on the map, but in actuality, is not. Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that she will bring this back to the next meeting after she hears back from the lacrosse association. B. Fire Lane Visits Vice-Chair Hirner stated that based on the last Council meeting he attended, this is a hot topic. Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that Planning Director Darling will send out information prior to the fire lane visits about the public access points and a map of the areas. The Commission discussed the Park Commission and Planning Commission roles in looking at the fire lanes. 6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS / UPDATES A. City Council Park and Recreation Director Grout gave an update from the Council meeting held on February 24, 2020, as outlined in those minutes. B. Staff a. Update on Badger Park Tennis Courts Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that the Council voted to prepare plans and specs for the tennis courts and are currently surveying Badger Park. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 4 PAGE 4 OF Commissioner Vassar asked that a note be included for Planning Director Darling to consider adding a bench on or near the courts. 7. ADJOURN Vassar moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of March 10, 2020 at 7:32 p.m. Gallivan seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.