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06.25.2024 Park Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF SHOREWOOD 20600 MANOR ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MANOR PARK TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 6:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Wenner convened the meeting at 6:04 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Wenner; Commissioners Garske, Bahneman and DiGruttolo; Mayor Labadie; City Council Members Sanschagrin, Callies; Park/Recreation Manager Czech Absent: Commissioner Hirner 2. PARK TOURS A. Manor Park Items that were discussed on the tour: Park Shelter - Overall, the shelter seems to be in great shape - Potential to add surveillance signs to help deter vandalism - Ensure camera placement is appropriate Pond - Looks to be in great condition - Suggestion of investigating potential solar lighting for rink use in the winter o Compare cost savings to current usage - Noted that routine treatment takes place on the pond area that has greatly helped keep the algae and scum problems at bay Playground - Overall, the playground is in really great shape - Railroad ties around the edge are starting to get worn and may need attention - Thistle on exterior of playground that needs to be removed Tennis Court - Condition of court is significantly better than years past o Noted recent work done on retaining wall o Trimming of surrounding branches, trees, etc. o Court surface in good condition PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 PAGE 2 OF 4 - Need for weed control on and around court - Pickleball lines need to be restriped NE Corner of Park - Noted brush pile that may reside on City property General Comments - Trees throughout park look to be in great condition - Overall, a lovely park! 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Southshore Park Items that were discussed on the tour: Potential Future Projects - Pickleball Courts o Parking lot area would need regrading o Cost to regrade & install would be high - Trail & Exercise Circuit o Stations would be placed along trail throughout park o Each station would need variety of difficulty levels to accommodate different skill levels & age groups o Higher expense than it would seem with quality equipment, trail implementation, etc. - Picnic area on east side of park with a shelter, grills, etc. o “Tot Lot” near picnic area, small playground designed for toddlers o Issue of Highway 7 not being fenced off is a concern ▪ Could fence the toddler playground area for safety - Splash Pad o High expense and high need for maintenance - Wildflowers for butterflies and pollinators could be a nice addition around community garden area - High engagement would be needed for public input on future plans Community Gardens - Remain popular, although 5 plots are unused this year General Comments - Park is not currently listed on Google Maps - Dead trees on east side of park PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 PAGE 3 OF 4 o Would be sensible to remove if picnic area was intent for that area - Noted some think community garden area is a dog park in the spring time o Potential to fence in ice rink during summer months at Cathcart? - Commission discussed the potential of leaving the park as-is as an option (no amenities added) C. Silverwood Park Items that were discussed on the tour: Playground - Newest equipment in the City – in great condition - Additional woodchips needed around slides Picnic Area - Noted popular gathering area with the nice playground - Portable restroom is hard to locate if unfamiliar with the park o Change in location needed? Proper signage to direct to restroom? Pond - Dead trees need to be removed - Stump grinding needed on trees already removed o Noted that park maintenance has plans to plant replacement trees - Buckthorn surrounding pond area - Concerns were expressed regarding a trail noted on the master plan that lead through wooded area o Noted that over time, master plans can change. Currently there is not funding allocated or an expressed desire to implement new trail. - Resident requested to mow thistle patches around the pond Basketball/Tennis Court - Preference for either full basketball or full tennis court expressed o Residents in attendance disagreed and noted the court sees heavy use for both sports General Comments - Surveillance of park? o Sign noted by well station, but no camera seen - Retaining wall behind well station looks to be leaning and may need attention - Idea to add a drinking fountain - Master plan needs to be reworked and updated PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 PAGE 4 OF 4 D. Badger Park Items that were discussed on the tour: Tennis Courts - Excellent condition - Garbage cans could be useful at court entrance - Noted that we need to ensure proper maintenance to keep court in excellent condition for as long as possible Picnic Shelter - Youth attendees expressed a desire for more electrical outlets - Lots of bikes were stored in the pavilion by park users o High need for bike racks throughout the park o Recommendation of rack at City Hall, Community Center, and nearby field o Potential to add electrical outlets near bike rack was discussed in an attempt to clear out pavilion General Comments - E-Bikes were very prevalent during the tour o Safety concern of riders on sidewalks, through parking lot, and in non- designated areas o Idea of no bikes in pavilion area and conversations with youth sports associations were discussed to correct behavior - Concerns of garbage in wooded area and water - Dead trees were noticed on the north side of the parking lot 3. ADJOURN Commissioner Garske moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of June 25, 2024, at 8:11 p.m. Commissioner DiGruttolo seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.