1. Roll Call

Present - Glodosky, McDonald, Nealis, Phillips, Freckmann, Molski, Somers, Sachs, Aldinger

Absent Excused - West, Okonek

Joint meeting in progress - Aldinger, Nealis

Also Present - Bernice Sevenich, Dave Sowieja, John Brown

2. Approval of the March 7, 2001 Minutes

Motion was made by Glodosky, seconded by Phillips to approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2001 Minutes.

Ayes, all; Nays, none. Motion carried.

3. Election of Officers

Glodosky nominated Somers for President.
Phillips closed nominations.

Phillips nominated McDonald for Vice-President
Glodosky closed nominations.

Phillips moved, Sachs seconded to unanimously elect Somers and McDonald.

Ayes, all; nays, none. President Somers Vice-President McDonald

4. Update on Arts Council Grants and Poet Laureate

Schrader stated that at the May Council meeting, the Mayor will be appointing the first Poet Laureate for the City of Stevens Point. That the Arts Council had three poets apply, and recommended Lynda Reichert to the Mayor.

Schrader also reported that the council granted funds to the following organizations for their 2001 granting Cycle; Monteverdi Master Chorale $1,500.00, Central WI Symphony Orchestra $5,000.00, Central WI Children’s Museum $1,500.00, Central WI Area Community Theatre $6,500.00, Mission Coffee House Poetry Series $500.00.

5. Request to Hire Architect/Engineer to Design Addition to Bandshell

Schrader said that after talking to the City Attorney, he recommended that the Commission grant the Director permission to hire an architect/engineer to design the addition to the bandshell. Schrader thought we may look for requests similar to the ones we received when we developed the restrooms in the Central Company. After the design is complete, it will come back to the Commission for approval; in that this isn’t like purchasing a shelter package, but an addition to a nice looking, highly visible, park structure. Schrader stated that he would recommend that, if the bandshell addition, because of the existing building lines, couldn’t be added onto with a good look, the project shouldn’t happen. The Commission agreed that the look of the addition, needed to fit well with the look of the building. Also, if the current bandshell was altered in any way, there would be a need to analyze the affect that changes on the existing structure, would have on the sound quality.

Schrader stated that we may want to look at changing the existing siding during the addition, in that the existing wood siding is high maintenance. The project will be done this fall.

Motion was made by Phillips, seconded by Glodosky to approve staff to hire a architect/engineer to design an addition on the Bandshell. Final design to come back to the Commission for approval.

Ayes, All; Nays, none. Motion carried.

6. Directors Report

- Schrader reported that next month we need to address the two houses we own on Bush St. Do we want to rent out the homes or have the homes moved (sell) off the property and turn it into green space.
- Cell towers is up in Zenoff Park. Tower in Goerke will be arriving on June 9. Building addition for Goerke tower is nearly complete.
- Schrader stated that in reference to the Open Letter about opening the wading Pool during Learn to Swim, it would be difficult to offer both swimming lessons and open pool at the same time.

7. Adjournment

There being no other business to come before the Commissioners,
Motion was made by Phillips, seconded by McDonald to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.

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