04-09-24 Park Comm Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETINGSHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2024 7:00 PM
AG
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1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A.Ro
ll Call
Hirner ( )____
DiGruttolo ( )____
Garske ( )____
Wenner ( )____
Bahneman ( )____
Council Liaison Maddy (Jan-June)
Council Liaison Callies(July-Dec)
Welcome to New Commissioner Mary Bahneman
B.Review Agenda
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Minutes from March 12, 2024 Meeting
3.MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
This is an opportunity for members of the public to bring an item, that is not on tonight's
agenda, but related to the governance of the City of Shorewood, to the attention of the
Commission. In providing this limited public forum, the City of Shorewood expects respectful
participation. We encourage all speakers to be courteous in their language and behavior, and to
confine their remarks to those facts that are relevant to the question or matter under
discussion. Please make your comments from the podium and identify yourself by your first and
last name and your address for the record. Please limit your comments to three minutes. No
discussion or action will be taken by the Commission on this matter. The Commission may
request the issue be forwarded to the City Council or to staff to prepare a report and place it on
the next agenda.
4.NEW BUSINESS
A.Commissioner Assignment for Council Meetings
5.OLD BUSINESS
A.2024 Work Plan
6.STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A.City Council
B.Staff
7.ADJOURN
Item
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY,MARCH 12, 2024 7:00P.M.
MINUTES
1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
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A.Roll Call
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B.Review Agenda
DiGruttolo moved to approve the agenda as written. Wennerseconded the motion. Motion
carried 4-0.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Park Commission Meeting Minutes of February 13,2024
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Wenner moved to approve the minutes of the February 13,2024meeting as amended.
DiGruttoloseconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
3.MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A.Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
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Garske movedto appoint Commissioner Wenner to serve as Chair of the Park Commission
for 2024. DiGrutolloseconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
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Wenner moved to appoint Commissioner Garske to serve as Vice-Chair of the Park
Commission for 2024.DiGruttoloseconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
B.2024 Work Plan and Schedule
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5.OLD BUSINESS
6.STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS / UPDATES
A.City Council
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B.Staff
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7. ADJOURN
Garske moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting ofMarch 12,2024at8:27 p.m.
Wennerseconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Park CommissionMeeting Item
Title/Subject: Assign Commissioners for Council Meeting Presentations
Item
Meeting Date: April 9, 2024
4A
Prepared by: Marc Nevinski, City Administrator
Attachments: None
Background:
One Park Commissioner typically attends the second City Council meeting of the month to
provide the Council an update of the most recent Park Commission meeting. In order to plan
for the presentations, staff recommends the Commissioners select the Council meetings they
would like to attend. The 2024 meeting schedule is as follows:
April 22, 2024
May 28, 2024 (Tues)
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
Commissioners may changethe Council meetings they plan to attend but should notify City
staff by the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting so the agenda can be updated.
Action Requested:
Motion to approve the 2024 Council meeting assignments.
Park CommissionMeeting Item
Title/Subject: Park Commission 2024 Work Plan
Item
Meeting Date: April 9, 2024
5A
Prepared by: Marc Nevinski, City Administrator
Attachments: 2024 Work Plan
Background
At its March meeting the Park Commission discussed itsannual work plan to identify priorities for
the year and schedule activities. A work plan and schedule havebeen developed based on that
discussion and is attachedfor the Commission’s review. Once the Commission has adopted its work
plan, it will be forwarded to the Council for approval. This helps create alignment between the
Council, the Commission, and Staff.
Discussion at the March meeting was wide-ranging and included preparation for the annual park
tours, capital improvement planning, integrated pest management plan, as well as trees,
pollinators, and education. Further articulation of many of these ideas discussed in March is
needed to create actionable goals. Keep in mind that resources, such as funding and staff time, are
limited, so certain items need to be managed and identified for future years. Staff recommends the
Commissiondiscuss the items listedin the draft work planunder Additional Topics, agree on any
modifications, andprioritize its goals and objectives for 2024.
Additionally, it is important to remember that the Commission takes its direction from the Council
and its role is advisory in nature. This means that its focus shouldalign with goals and objectives
identified in adopted plans and fulfill the directivesof the Council. In practice, this might include
formulatingpolicy, settingproject or funding priorities, relayingresident and user feedback
regarding park facilities, and evaluating the City’s level of service.
City code identifies the Park Commission’s responsibilities as follows:
Consider, review, report, and advise on all matters which the Council may refer to the
Commission;
Plan, on a long-term basis, for the future park and recreational needs of the city and
recommend to the Council a feasible means of financing the long-term requirements;
Recommend to the Council operating policies and procedures for use of existing parks;
On or before July 15 of each year, develop and refer to the Council a recommended
operational and capital improvement budget for parks for the ensuing year;
Submit to the Planning Commission comments on any proposed subdivisions, as the same
may or may not affect the city’s park and playground requirements.
Review park maintenance and provide comments to the Council on the maintenance
program’s overall effectiveness in managing parkandopenspace amenities. (2023)
Action Requested
Motion to adopt the 2024 Park Commission workplan.
DRAFT
2024 Work Plan and Schedule
Meeting Topics Notes
April 9, Finalize Work Plan
2024
May 21, Park Tour I Prepare materials for reference prior to and during the tour:
2024*Park Master Plans, CIP, IPM Workplan, Specific notes about
issues/goals/points of interest.
June 11, Park Tour II
2024
July 9, Review Park Tour & Develop goals for park improvements; Consider cost and timing.
2024Draft CIP
Aug 27,
2024** Additional Topics
If Needed
Southshore Park Planning
Sept 10,
Community engagement was planned to be done by staff in 2024.
2024
$10K currently budgeted in CIP for 2025 planning work.
Schedule may need to be modified due to staff transition.
Oct 8,
2024
SCEC Fee Structure
New fee structure established for 2024.
Nov 26,
Council sets rates with Master Fee Schedule in November for the following year.
2024***
Staff recommends evaluating in late 2024.
Dec 10,
Athletic Facilities
2024
Review use of facilities and their conditions at end of sports seasons.
If Needed
Discuss possible near and long-term improvements, partnerships, or
Jan 14,
opportunities.
2025
Natural Area Plan
Feb 11,
Identify issues, prioritize locations, and consider approaches for maintenance
2025
and improvements.
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Review and evaluate 2024 practices and their effectiveness.
Identify possible goals or objectives for 2025 to guide IPM work plan.
Other
Trees, Pollinators, Education, Outreach, Awareness - These items were
discussed in March but need more clarity and definition.
*Meeting moved to third Tuesday due to election.
th
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**Meeting move to fourth Tuesday due to primary election Aug 13
***Meeting moved to fourth Tuesday due to Veteran’s Day Monday Nov 11 and City Council shifting to Tuesday Nov 12.