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PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CONVENE PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING
Chair Arnst convened the meeting at 6:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Arnst; Commissioners Callies, Davis, Meyer, Young, and Farmok; City Engineer
Brown; City Council liaison Liz6e; and Technician Bailey
Absent: Commissioner Gilbertson
B. Review Agenda
2. PARK FOUNDATION
Commissioner Callies indicated that she requested this meeting, as Park Foundation liaison, to discuss the
relationship between the Park Foundation and Park Commission. Many members of the Foundation were
concerned about what they were raising money for, and how the Park Commission perceived them.
Callies stated that the by-laws do identify what the connection between the Foundation and Commission is,
in that the Foundation serves the Park Commission. Since the Park Foundation is raising money for park
purposes, it makes sense that the Park Commission shares its vision with the Foundation.
Callies stated that it is the Foundation's intent to promote what the parks have and to promote the idea of
generating endowments for the parks. She emphasized that ongoing communication needs to continue to
promote the park vision.
Meyer indicated that the Commission had recently supplied the Foundation with a numbered list of
priorities in January.
Meyer asked whether it is legal for the Park Commission liaison to be a voting member on the Park
Foundation. Liz6e stated that Attorney Keane indicated that the Foundation by-laws do allow for a voting
member from the Park Commission on the Board of the Foundation. The Commission requested a formal
opinion from the City Attorney on this item.
Chair Arnst asked for a directive and clarification from the Council as to the role of each organization.
Liz6e stated that at the last meeting, the Council discussed the fact that the Foundation is meant to be a
fundraising vehicle for Shorewood parks. She stated that the Foundation's connection to the Commission is
to work with the Commission to get ideas from the Commission and be able to promote them. Ultimately,
the Council must make the decisions, as the Commission is a recommending body and the Foundation is a
fundraising body of volunteers. Liz6e stated that, although separate, the two groups should work together.
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Discussion ensued regarding the role of the Park Commission liaison to the Parks Foundation, and
cooperation between the two organizations.
Callies had to depart; however, suggested the Commission continue to discuss the role of the two entities.
Chair Arnst asked for definition or clarification regarding interaction between the Commission and the
Foundation to be given to the Commission by the Council at the next meeting.
Speaking for herself, Lizee stated that the Foundation is a group of volunteers whose mission is to raise
funds for park purposes in Shorewood. The Commission is a planning group that works with the parks, has
visions for the parks, gets ideas, and generates plans. She stated that she did not view the Commission as a
fundraising arm of the City and, in fact, the two groups are two distinct organizations that work together
towards the same goals of improving parks in Shorewood made up of volunteers. She agreed that
clarification of these rules was necessary to move forward.
The Commission requested to see a copy of the by-laws for their review.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission adjourned to their Regular Park Commission Meeting.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recording Secretary