041222 Park Minutes
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Hirner convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Hirner, Commissioners Schmid, and Heinz; Parks and
Recreation Director Grout; Planning Director Darling
Absent: Commissioners Gallivan and Tauer; Councilmember Callies
B. Review Agenda
Heinz moved to approve the agenda as written. Schmid seconded the motion. Motion carried
3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2022
Heinz moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting as written. Schmid
seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Liaisons for Council Meetings
April – Commissioner Schmid
May – Commissioner Heinz
June – Chair Hirner
July – To be determined
September – Chair Hirner
B. Park Commissioner Heinz Park Presentation
Commissioner Heinz noted that he has lived in the City for 32 years and gave a brief overview of
his professional experience. He shared a brief presentation sharing his views on the City’s Parks
and possible future opportunities. He reviewed what he feels the City is and is not, and the
demographics of the residents. He reviewed what he considers opportunities and challenges for
the City including entry signage; parking; playground equipment; other amenities; picnic shelters;
ice rinks; vandalism; ground water/drainage; polices, rules and insurance coverage. He stated
that he had suggested the Park and Recreation Director Grout that the Park Commission hold a
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work session to brainstorm and prioritize what they feel is most important and make
recommendations to the staff and Council. He stated that as part of his research he spoke with
various members of City staff including Public Works and noted that they were all very courteous
and had great customer service. He asked that this report be shared with anyone the Commission
felt would be appropriate.
The Park Commission discussed what should be included and put on the list the next time they
take a look at the CIP, grants received for various projects including fence repairs, and seasonal
employees.
Planning Director Darling noted that Commissioner Heinz had brought up vandalism and
explained that the City had been experiencing increasing levels of vandalism in Badger Park and
noted that the restrooms are getting hit over and over with things like setting fires in the sinks,
and toilet paper pasted to the walls.
Commissioner Heinz asked if the City had cameras in place.
Planning Director Darling explained that they are looking into the purchase of security cameras
Chair Hirner suggested that the City or Park Commission get input from the police chief on the
vandalism issue. He asked if he could be invited to a future meeting in order to give the City
some suggestions on how to tackle this issue successfully.
Planning Director Darling stated that she felt this was a good idea and suggested that it be done
in July or August.
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS / UPDATES
A. City Council
Planning Director Darling gave an overview of recent Council activities.
B. Staff
Park and Recreation Director Grout noted that the park tours will begin in May with the meetings
beginning at 6:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. She explained that a notice had been sent out to
the sports organizations asking that they not use the fields for two weeks due to the frost and the
wet ground conditions. She stated that the Freeman Park Community Garden is full and there
are currently just two openings at the South Shore Community Garden. She noted that as soon
as weather permits, the fencing will be completed.
Chair Hirner asked if Public Works could check on the spigots at Manor Park to ensure that they
are functional.
7. ADJOURN
Schmid moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of April 12, 2022 at 7:52 p.m.
Heinz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.