1. Roll Call

Present - Glodosky, Okonek, Aldinger, Nealis, McDonald, Nash, Freckmann, Somers
Absent Unexcused - West, Phillips
Also Present - John Tomaszewski, Doug Cousin, Bernice Sevenich, John Kedrowski

2. Approval of the June 2, 1999 Minutes

Motion was made by Freckmann, seconded by McDonald to approve the Minutes of the June 2, 1999 Meeting.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

3. Request to Use Pfiffner Pioneer Park for "Tater Town National Rod & Custom Show" on July 21-23, 2000. (John Tomaszewski, Tater Town Nats Rod & Custom Show)

McDonald stated that she is opposed to renting out Parks and asked the following questions;
a. Was there a profit from the last show ? Answer by Tomaszewski was they actually ran in the red but did pay the $250.00 to the Parks Dept.
b. Is there an admission fee ? Yes in the amount of $3.00/person. They expect a crowd of 8,500 - 10,000 because it will be at Pfiffner Pioneer Park with a band, etc. to draw more spectators.
c. Has the city co-sponsored such an event in the past? Schrader said no but we do provide the use of snow fence which they have to put up.
d. Will the Green Circle trail be open during this event? Schrader said there will be a detour using the sidewalk around the Park.
e. We would need to collect a two day rental of the Pfiffner Building

Tomaszewski stated that they now have the backing of "Kustoms of America", a National Car Club based in Nashville, TN which would be doing additional advertising for them. He also stated that this show could become another Iola event with the exception that it would be more show oriented.

Freckmann wondered about the impact of traffic on the Park as to the recovery of grass, etc. and Schrader stated that it totally depends on the weather. Tomaszewski said they would be utilizing the Holiday Inn in the case of rain or wet grounds and would be putting the vendors on the road and off the grass as much as possible. That is one of the main reasons they would like part of Crosby Avenue blocked off from the bank parking lot driveway to Portage Street and included in the fenced area for Vendor parking.

Glodosky felt that shows like this bring in additional revenue for the City in the form of food sales, motel rooms, Mall shopping, etc.

Motion was made by Freckmann, seconded by Somers to approve the request for the use of Pfiffner Pioneer Park for "Tater Town Nationals Rod & Custom Show" on July 21 - 23, 2000 with the following stipulations; that they provide the help needed to reroute the Green Circle Trail down the Crosby Avenue sidewalk during the event, they erect the fence themselves, they pay, to the City, 15% of gross receipts for profit organizations and 10% of gross receipts for non-profit selling during the event, that a limited number of vendors may stay with their displays overnight (as per a sign condition of license) and that they pay for two days rental of the Pfiffner Building at a cost of $95.00/day.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

4. Request to Reduce Diamond Rental Fee at Iverson Park (Kristin Mertes)

Withdrawn by Mertes

5. Recommendation/Approval of Telephone Park Design

Freckmann liked the design presented by Schrader with the exact layout to be determined on site as the intersection work is completed. This way, the city forester and Schrader can do their best in designing, the new roadway around the existing trees. Freckmann said he was shocked to see how many trees are gone and wants to preserve as many trees as possible.

Kedrowski felt there will be a real traffic problem in the area with people taking short cuts and speeding. Also, there would have to be signage for no semi's. He was not in favor of the whole concept.

Nealis questioned whether there would be a turn lane and Schrader stated no.

Okonek felt that speed bumps could eliminate speeding if that presented a problem.

Motion was made by Somers, seconded by McDonald to approve Design B as outlined with staff making the final on site layout/design.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

6. Director's Report

- Riverfront Rendezvous was a success but the grounds were in bad shape because
of the rain.
- Riverfront Art Center has new exhibitors as of June 30, 1999.
- Willett Arena is closed for summer skating, with no major problems.
- The pool is having a great summer with the warm temperatures.
- A group will be working on the Michigan Underpass Plan to be submitted for the
year 2001 Capital Improvements.
- McDonald congratulated Schrader and staff for a great job again with Riverfront
Rendezvous. The fireworks were also a great success with many favorable comments.

7. Adjournment

There being no other business to come before the Commissioners, the Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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