051022 Park Tour Minutes
CITY OF SHOREWOOD BADGER PARKPARK
COMMISSION MEETING 5745 COUNTRY CLUB RD
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 CATHCART PARK
ND
26655 WEST 62 STREET
FREEMAN PARK EDDY STATION
6000 EUREKA ROAD
6:00 P.M.
DRAFT MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Hirner convened the park tour meeting at 6:14 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Hirner, Commissioners Schmid, Cohen; City Planning
Director Darling; Public Works Director Brown; Park and Rec
Director Grout; Councilmember Callies
Absent: Commissioner Gallivan and Heinz
Determine Liaison for City Council Meeting on July 25 – Park Commissioner Schmid
volunteered to report on the July 12 Park Commission meeting.
2. PARK TOURS
Badger Park:
Items that were discussed during the tour:
Supplying a bin for people to dispose of the charcoal when they are done using the
grill
Planning Director explained that the city will be doing a soil correction and try
seeding again
Public Works Director mentioned that they are looking into purchasing a hydro
seeder. He also talked about the vandalism that has taken place at the park and that
they are securing quotes for a security camera.
Put new signage at the three entrances at the tennis courts regarding no cleats, no
lacrosse balls inside of the courts due to the damage to the fences. Staff will also
reach out to other communities to see how they handle these types of situations.
Public Works Director mentioned that he will be exploring substituting LED lights in
the park.
Cathcart Park:
Items that were discussed during the tour:
A gaga ball pit was discussed again. Resident Guy Sanschagrin mentioned reaching
out to Boy Scout Troop 424 as a Eagle Scout project.
Adding additional chips in the swing set area
Update the postings in the memo boards
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TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
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Freeman Park:
Items that were discussed during the tour:
Planning Director updated the trailhead update would take place in 2024. That the north
playground is on the CIP for 2030.
Public Works Director Brown mentioned that there is 10 miles of trails and that they are
looking at rating them to determine replacement/repairing of the trails.
Look at the website to see if the correct acreage is listed for Freeman Park.
Public Works Director Brown explained that they are working with IPM group on organic
solutions for weeds in the parks.
Parking lot by field 3 the potholes need to be repaired
Center car here signs are fading and should be replaced
Paint the posts on the volleyball court
Discussed whether parking supply was adequate
3. ADJOURN AT 7:45