1. Roll Call Present - Curtis, McDonald, Molski, Phillips, Aldinger, Somers, Freckmann, West

Absent Excused - Okonek

Absent Unexcused - Glodosky, Nealis

Also Present - Jack Barr, Dave Sowieja, Barb Martin (Journal)

2. Approval of the November 6, 2001 Minutes

Motion was made by Phillips, seconded by Molski to approve the Minutes of the
November 6, 2001 Meeting.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

3. Approval of Seasonal Wage Scale

Schrader presented Board with Memo from Joe Graceffa requesting a pay rate increase for officials. Phillips questioned the scorekeepers receiving a 19% increase and others not.

Motion was made by McDonald, seconded by Aldinger to approve the seasonal wage scale as presented by staff.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

4. Sale of Park Land Iverson Park for HWY 10 Reconstruction Project (WIDOT)

Schrader explained to Commissioners that by putting in the turning lane in front of the Hill Top, the WIDOT needs to move the existing bike path several feet to the south. (needs to pick up 7-8 feet). In order to do this, they will have to place fill along the slope. The fill will start at the entrance to the Girl Scout Lodge driveway and go west about 175 feet. The filling of the slope should cause very little, if any damage, to the trees in the park. When finished, the slope of the hill will be a little steeper in some areas, but most of the finished slope will match the existing slope. By Federal Law, the city can’t give the WIDOT a limited term easement, but must sell the land to them or accept land in lieu of, that is near the work site. Schrader recommends that motion include that staff would work with WIDOT on locating land near the site, to replace the land lost, as our first priority.

McDonald questioned where the filling would go and if there were trees on slope. Schrader said that the filling would go on the top and that there were no trees on slope. (some trees at the base but we shouldn’t get near them).

Freckmann would like to see the area protected from erosion during construction, as some damage was done on past HWY 10 projects and lotus were lost.

Motion was made by Molski, seconded by Phillips to approve the sale of Park Land in Iverson Park to the WIDOT for the proposed HWY 10 Reconstruction Project. That staff work with the WIDOT on replacing an equal amount of land somewhere near Iverson Park at the WIDOT expense and erosion protection be required to protect native plants in the park.

Ayes; all, Nays; none. Motion carried.

5. Director's Report

• Architect Brown is a little behind on the Bandshell renovation as he’s been sick.
• Schrader presented a time line for the request for proposals for architectural services as follows:

• December 4, 2001 Issue Request for Proposals for Architectural Services
• January 7, 2002 Deadline for RFP submission
• January 14/21, 2002 Committee/Council approve of Architectural Services
• January 22, 2002 Preparation of Architectural Plans and Specifications
• March 4/6, 2002 Plan & Parks Commission approval of design
• April 1, 2002 Bid out project
• April 15, 2002 Open bids and recommend contractor
• April 22, 2002 Common Council approval of contractor
• May 1, 2002 Start construction
• Sept. 30, 2002 Construction complete

• Santa’s Workshop now open with special thanks to Shopko, Gepetto’s and Modern Signs for
• their contributions.
• Capital Improvements approved for 2002 as follows:
• pickup truck
• van
• replace grinder pumps
• purchase fertilizer sprayer
• purchase fertilizer spread
• harley rake
• renovate bleachers
• irrigation repair/replace
• bath house rewiring
• Bukolt Park door replacement
• Park development - conifer
• update tree inventory

6. Adjournment

There being no other business to come before the Commissioners, Motion was made by West, seconded by McDonald to adjourn meeting at 6:50 p.m.

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