1. Roll Call

Present - Aldinger, Freckmann, Glodosky, McDonald, Phillips, Sachs, Somers, Nealis
Absent Excused - Nash, Okonek
Absent Unexcused - West
Also Present - Walter Leppen, Sam Molski, Joe Baldarotta, Susan Kampmeier

2. Approval of the September 1, 1999 Minutes

Motion was made by Somers, seconded by Phillips to approve the Minutes of the September 1, 1999 Minutes.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

3. Request to Cancel Friday Night Public Skating Sessions at Willett Arena (P.C.Y.O.I.)

Walter Leppen explained to the Board that there is a crunch on ice time. He specified that because of a new girls team, more ice time is needed and felt that the low numbers for public skating, should justify the request. He felt more revenue would be obtained by them buying the ice ($500.00 public skating, $1,250.00 plus employee wages of $600.00 P.C.Y.O.I.)

Schrader stated that if they did cancel Friday night Public skating, who would get the ice time as other groups would also want that time slot? He also said that no one uses the rink from 5:30am to 7:00am or after 10:00pm and perhaps some practices could be done at that time. He feels that the Public is supporting the Arena and some time has to be allocated to them.

McDonald stated that she realizes there is a great need for ice time but feels that we do need time open for public skating. She asked if he knows when the second sheet of ice is going down in Parkland, and Leppen stated that next month they will be announcing the spokesperson for the fundraising, details, etc.

Motion was made by Phillips, seconded by Aldinger to not cancel the Friday night Public Skating Session per staffs request.

Ayes; Aldinger, Freckmann, Glodosky, McDonald, Nealis, Phillips, Sachs
Nays; Somers
Motion carried

4. Discussion and Possible Recommendation on Naming of Parks/Facilities

Schrader stated that he contacted 15 Park Directors and only 5 had a policy on the naming of Parks. Discussion followed on the drafted policy.
Somers had the following corrections, additions.
- #3. Under Responsibility, scratch subject to the Common Council’s approval.
- #4. Under Objectives and Goals - A. change the word must to should and cross off uncontroversial. B. cross off “if possible” and change word “or” to of facilities. Schrader added the following: C. add after “a name as being a part of that donation” or when a living person makes a substantial commitment of time and effort to improve the quality of life in the community.
- #13. Under Groundbreaking and Dedication, add web site

McDonald had the following edits;
- #6. Under Selection Criteria - E. Persons Name take out “war” in number 3 and 4.
-#10. Under Renaming - Scratch number 3.

Nealis stated that he didn’t feel that the donating of money should play a factor in the naming of a Park.

Motion was made by Somers, seconded by Sachs to approve the Public Park and facility Naming Policy with the corrections stated above.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

5. Approval of Seasonal Part-time Pay Scale

Motion was made by Somers, seconded by Aldinger to approve the 2000 pay rate schedule which would be an increase of .30/hour.

Ayes all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

6. Request to Sell Food in Bukolt Park Lodge for University Hockey Steak Fest (UWSP Blue Line Club)

Sam Molski (Board Member for Blue Line Club) requested to rent the lodge at Bukolt Park on August 5, 2000 for a steak fest for Hockey Alumni and fans.

Schrader stated that we have approved fund raisers such as Brat Fest and annual Democratic Party picnic in the past, and once approved (with no problems) only staff approval is necessary the following years.

Motion was made by Nealis, seconded by Phillips to approve the request to hold a Steak Fest in Bukolt Park for the UWSP Blue Line Club.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

7. Director's Report

- The Nancy Kerrigan event drew 1100 spectators with room for 400 more. Excellent show with a profit of $4000-$5000 for the Arena which was guaranteed. Promoters were happy with facility and plan more shows in the future.
- A large Xmas tree from Rhinelander, which is going to the capital building in DC, will be passing through Stevens Point. On November 17th at 2:30 at Pfiffner Park, the tree can be viewed and a card can be signed.
- Goerke Park stadium is hosting a lot of playoff games with possibly two more in the near future.

8. Adjournment

There being no other business to come before the Commissioners, motion was made by Somers, seconded by Phillips to adjourn at 8:00p.m.

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