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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: March 4, 2019
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Capital Planning for 2019
Background:
At the July 2, 2018 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, members reviewed a listing of items
identified by the Committee as park priorities for 2019 and suggested a recommended budget
amount for each of the parks. At the February 4, 2019 PRC meeting, Committee members reviewed
the capital projects for 2019 for the following parks and identified the status of each of the projects:
T -ball field and Wojtowicz skate park: $10,000
Creating a path from Community Center, tree removal, stump grinding and grading to expand
pleasure rink.
Plan is in place and being pursued.
Hay Lake Shelter: $15,000
Doors on the shelter and water fountain.
There is a need to better define doors—drop blinds? barn doors? wind barrier? protect from rain?
Is there support?
The last update for a proposed water fountain questioned the quality of the well and the need for
the well to be cleaned and tested. Committee uncertain of status of water fountain. Lee will follow
up with Administrator Soltis. It was suggested a need for a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Historical Society regarding maintenance of the water fountain.
Lighted Ball Field: $10,000
Two concrete pads.
Gorham advised $13,400 was allocated for concrete pads from another fund and the $10,000 could
potentially be used to support increased skate park equipment expenses.
Settlers Monument: $5,000
Light on flagpole; create a path to the monument.
The Committee agreed to pursue the light on the flagpole. It is required that raised flags at night
need to be lit. Lee agreed to trim oak branches from his property to allow the solar attachment to
be operational.
Committee members plan to visit the site to assess the path. Hawkinson suggested a limestone path
to the monument for handicap accessibility.
Lilleskogen: $10,000
Wetland restoration, trails and council ring(s).
Subcommittee has been formed to pursue a DNR grant.
Natural park clearing and trails: $10,000
(Bone Lake, Big Lake, Orwell)
Committee to determine volunteer opportunities. Ray to request assistance from Bone Lake
Association members. Land surveys maybe necessary. Costs are yet to be determined.
Issue:
What is the current status of the projects?