1. Roll Call

Present - Glodosky, McDonald, Nealis, Phillips, Freckmann, Molski, Somers, Okonek, Sachs
Absent Excused - Aldinger
Absent Unexcused - West
Also Present - Todd Ernster, Scott Halvorsen, Amy Heart, Will Stites

2. Approval of the February 7, 2001 Minutes

Motion was made by Glodosky, seconded by Okonek to approve the Minutes of the February 7, 2001 Minutes.

Ayes, all; Nays, none. Motion carried.

3. Discussion and Recommendation on Weekday Public Skating Hours at Willett Arena

Schrader stated that the University students(women’s hockey team) will be getting their registration packets in March and will start registering for fall classes in April. A year is up since the public skating hours were changed from 11:30-12:50 p.m. to 9:30-10:50 am to accommodate the University of Stevens Point Women’s Hockey. The change of hours were approved last year with the understanding that the Commission review the changes before the 2001-2002 season. Schrader said they have only received two complaints (but the people complaining, continue to come). Schrader stated that both numbers and revenue is up compared to 2000-2001, see report prepared by Facility Supervisor Butkowski.

Motion was made by Phillips, seconded by Molski to keep the hours that we have right now.

Ayes, all; Nays, none. Motion carried.

4. Update on Westside Green Circle Loop

Schrader reported that work is being done on the new Westside Green Circle Loop with about 3 blocks being completed. In early Spring, we will be working on the whole trail.

Glodosky asked if we are doing all the work and Schrader said that Dave Ladick has been paid, through the parkland dedication money, and he is doing the hauling and we’ll do some hauling and final grading.

5. Annual Update on Bike Ped Plan

Schrader stated that this Plan was approved in 1997, but since the last update in 1999 nothing has been budgeted, therefore the plan has not been reviewed as requested by Alderman Rackow. Schrader reported that the city applied for State DOT Grant funds for the following projects; southside underpass, sidewalks Maple Bluff to Amber Lane (north) and Brilowski to Amber (southeast) and Michigan to Hoover (southside). However, we didn’t receive funding for any of the projects.

Glodosky felt that it should be noted to make Hwy. 10 east a priority and the sidewalks are very important in that newly developed area.

6. Directors Report

- Winter Sports area is done for the season (the longest season open since 12/14/00)
- The Mayor has signed with Consolidated and DOT on the Green Circle
- SPSA and Rettler & Associates are working on the Zenoff shelter to be finished in late spring
- Coke has two fronts, for their machines, that just say soda and is looking for nature scenes. They specified that we can use our own logo but the city would have to pay for that.
- Schrader handed out two articles on "Homes and Parks" and "Property Values" which he thought were interesting and informative reading material for the commissioners.
- Todd Ernster (Forester) and Scott Halvorsen (Park Supervisor) were introduced to the commissioners as taking the place of retired employees Mickey Simmons and Jerry Krueger, and to contact them with any questions they may have.

7. Adjournment

There being no other business to come before the Commissioners, motion was made by Molski, seconded by Phillips to adjourn meeting at 6:45 p.m.

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