060821 Park Tour Minutes
CITY OF SHOREWOOD SILVERWOOD PARK
PARK COMMISSION PARK TOURS SOUTH SHORE COMM. PARK
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 MANOR PARK
BADGER PARK
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION TOURS
Chair Hirner convened the park tour meeting at 6:08 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Hirner, Commissioners Schmid, Heinz; Planning Director
Darling; Public Works Director Brown; Park and Rec Director
Grout; City Administrator Lerud; Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers
Callies, and Gorham
Absent: Commissioner Gallivan and Tauer
2. PARK TOURS
Silverwood Park:
Park Chair Hirner went over the playground improvements that will be taking place and
mentioned that work on the playground area should be starting in mid-July.
Chair Hirner suggested that the turf trail extending north from Silverwood Park be added
to an upcoming agenda for the Park Commissioners to discuss its long-term planning of
this trail.
The dead trees by the pond were requested to be removed.
South Shore Community Park:
There was discussion regarding what amenities can be at this park besides the
community gardens. Pickleball was a suggestion along with a picnic shelter. Other
suggestions included adult exercise equipment, dog park, or a splash pad.
Concern about the noise was raised. Staff will check into the requirements for a noise
wall.
Manor Park:
The Park Commissioners noted satisfaction with the pond cleaning project.
Public Works Director Brown stated that they are planning repairs to the water spigots.
With the playground being ADA compliant it was suggested that staff research to see
what the radius of another park like this is and put something on the website.
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Badger Park:
There was discussion as to what else needed to be done at this park. Park Director
Grout mentioned that the bleachers for the field should be arriving soon, but may not be
in place for the open house.
Public Works Director Brown mentioned that the restrooms should be open for the grand
opening.
Planning Director Darling mentioned that part of the trail had not been repaved as the
roots of the willows are coming in again. Re-paving is likely to occur this fall.
3. ADJOURN
Tours were completed at 7:33 pm.