The meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM and roll call was taken.
Link/Jensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Land For Skate Board Park:
This was sent to the Plan Commission for Monday’s meeting. Kevin will get a map to Ron with the location of the park.
Director’s Report:
Update on previous events was given.
Upcoming events for the holidays.
Fitness class is coming after the new year.
New Computer: (Amended 11-19-07 at 1:45 PM)
Link/Snyder to approve the new computer. Motion carried. Will be sent to the Common Council for approval. Funds to appropriated from surplus Recreation funds.
New Business: None
Old Business: None
Set date and time for next meeting. January 16 th, 2007 at 4:45 at City Hall.
Link/Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Kevin Lauer
Members Present: Kathy Lamb, Mayor Ron Bosak, Jonathan Jensen, Kevin Lauer, Rodger Snyder, and JoAnne Link
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 PM, and roll call was taken.
Snyder/Jensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Link/Jensen to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Adjust Gail’s Wages:
Gail/s wages over the interim period was $12.78. The Mayor wonders if we can keep her at this wage rate permanently. Link/Jensen to keep Gail’s wages at $12.78 permanently. Motion carried.
Internet/Computer Update:
The current month amount is $24.99 for the internet. Kevin is looking into another computer in the range of $1,200.00 to $2,000.00 Kevin is to talk to Kurt in Horicon.
Skateboard Park:
Proposed area would be 120’ x 120’. Kevin talked to people in Delafield, Hartford and Watertown. JoAnne/Jensen to present this site to the Plan Commission for a skateboard park on Cross Street and Industrial Road.
Director’s Report:
Kevin presented his October and November calendar. So far 10 younger children have signed up for Dodgeball and two older ones.
December 2 nd is the Chicago trip. There is currently 30 people signed up to go.
Flag Football had 16 participants during the game last week at Dodgeland.
Last open gym 50 kids showed up.
Board game night had 7 people that showed up.
New Business:
Budget discussion and expenditures by Mayor Bosak. Suggestions for fund raising for the skate board park were discussed.
Old Business: None
Next Meeting: November 21 st, 2007 at 4:45 PM.
Jensen/Link to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
JoAnne Link
Members Present: JoAnne Link, , Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, Rodger Snyder, and Kevin Lauer
Members Absent: Signe Schecher and Mayor Bosak
Also Present: Gail Amsler
The meeting was called to order at 4:48 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Lamb to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Synder to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Charter Communications to Update Internet at the Recreation Department.
This is a big issue. Kevin doesn’t have access to e-mail right now from the office. Snyder/Lauer to get Charter Communications or SBC internet access for the Recreation Office. Motion carried.
Land for Skate Board Park/Aluminum Can Drop Off.
Roger spoke with Wayne to have barrels placed on the west side of the City Garage for aluminum cans. A public notice will be put out when we are ready for collection. To date $300.00 has been collected.
Budget.
Jo Anne presented the proposed budget. Small chest freezer would be nice to have during the baseball season in the concession stand. A $500.00 limit was set for this expense. Gail states her concerns about the men hitting home runs into the skateboard park. A man from Watertown states they have a sign stating that you are playing at your own risk and suggest proper protective gear to eliminate city liability.
Camera for surveillance in the park for security was discussed. Does this fall under the Recreation Department or the Public Works Department? Jensen/Snyder to accept the proposed budget. Motion carried.
New Director.
Kevin likes what he sees and has many opportunities. He questioned our rational for our fees. Can we charge more? General consensus is that things are fine. Kevin is requesting a charge card for the Recreation Department use. Dennis needs to discuss this with Kevin.
Document Director’s Needed Time Off.
Kevin is requesting December 7 th and then December 15 th to December 22 nd. Kevin’s wedding day is December 8 th, 2007. Gail has stated that she will cover during those times.
Set date and time for next meeting. October 17 th, 2007 at 4:45 PM at City Hall.
Link/Snyder to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Cathy Lamb
Members Present: JoAnne Link, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, Rodger Snyder, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: Gail Amsler
The meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM, and roll call was taken.
Link/Jensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Link/Jensen to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Jensen/Link to adjourn into closed session as per §19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation date of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion carried.
Review Job Applications.
Jensen/Link to reconvene into open session as per §19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any. Motion carried.
Computer IT needs at the Recreation Office
Will have information available at school registration 8-22
Set date and time for next meeting. August 16 th, 207 at 5:30 PM
Jensen/Lamb to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Jo Anne Link, Shelli Fernstaedt, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, Roger Snyder, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: Gail Amsler
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM, and roll call was taken.
Link/Snyder to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Link/Snyder to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Goals/Objectives of Recreation Director:
Committee asked Shelli if there are things we should or shouldn’t try. Week-ends are difficult as well as age groups, pre-school and middle school age. Snyder suggests a poll/survey to reach 12-16 year olds. What do you want and will you participate. Look into some more activities for senior citizens also. The Recreation Director does not have to be at events except for the first one.
Approve Help for Temporary Recreation Replacement - amended 7-24-07
Jensen/Link to appoint Mary Buhr as Gail Amsler’s Recreation Assistant. We must set up and approve hours per week for August. Motion carried.
New Business:
Recreation Director’s job description. Will change the wording from “recommend” to “should” for CPR training. Potential addition to the job description should state hours being days nights and week-ends. Jensen/Snyder to approve the above changes. Motion carried.
Received a $1,000.00 donation from the men’s softball league. Shelli suggested that the donation be used for the net on third base side on softball field. The league representative like this idea. This money will go into the recreation equipment fund.
Skateboard park was discussed. Rodger Snyder was curious about funding. Mayor stated a contingency fund could be set up for next year’s budget. Donations in material could be present in a letter form.
Old Business:
Wild Goose Park playground surfacing when is this going to be laid down?
Set date and time for next meeting: August 16 th, 2007 at 5:30 PM.
Jensen/Snyder to adjourn the meeting at 4:57 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Cathy Lamb
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Schecher to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Playground Equipment:
Shelli states it is ordered. The colors are sand, green and plum. June 29 th will install between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Will have 4 to 6 people per shift with free lunch and beverages. Link/Schecher to spend $300.00 to have Vera there to oversee the project.
Committee Responsibilities & Expectations:
Mayor notes changes to our status as a committee. The director is responsible for communication, follow through and new ideas.
New Business:
Shelli’s July calendar was presented.
Discussion on disk golf and skate board park. Shelli to check into prices for materials as Rodger referred himself as the fabricator. Shelli will also check into liability.
Old Business:
We can pick up bleachers on Monday or Tuesday next week.
Jensen/Link to adjourn into closed session as per §19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation date of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion carried.
Employee Evaluation
ensen/Snyder to reconvene into open session as per §19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any. Motion carried.
Present Kent with 12 years of service appreciation plaque.
Set date and time for next meeting. Thursday, August 16 th, at 5:30 PM at City Hall
Link/Snyder to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Shelli Fernstaedt, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, JoAnne Link, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Kent Saugstad and Robert Wegener
Also Present: Rodger Snyder
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Link to approve the amended agenda to reflect that Item #XII be tabled until next month. Motion carried.
Jensen/Link to approve the amended minutes from the previous meeting to reflect correction of Lee Recreation Proposal #2 price $11,996.00 not $111,960.00. Motion carried.
Playground Equipment:
Lee Recreation Proposal #1 with change to 4 swings (2 bays) $11,435.00
Sugar Island Proposal #1 = $13,165.00, Proposal #2 $13,661.00, Proposal #3 $14,157.00, Proposal #4 = $10,906.00, Proposal #5 $11,161.00 and Proposal #6 $9,121.00. Lee Recreation has a warranty that is different depending on the price. Jensen/Link to recommend to the Common Council Proposal #1 for $11,435.00 and using rest of playground equipment money for surfacing & any money needed should come out of the Rec. Equipment Fund for surfacing. Motion carried.
Notification to the public regarding installation of the playgrounds equipment. Thursday and Friday are the best days so we can utilize the Public Works staff to help and have the community volunteer.
Bleachers:
Brad Mueller of Leroy, WI. Two sets for $700.00. Kenny Franke states they are aluminum and look new. They are 15’ long with four rows. Jensen/Link to purchase the bleachers. Motion carried.
Banners / Signs @ Addie Joss Field:
Dan Jahnke states they are not pursuing this action. Jensen/Link recommends that action will be taken if issue arises and this committee will give approval on all motions. Motion carried.
Approve Soccer Instructor Wage - Kevin Klueger:
Last year Kevin was paid $575.00 between May and August. Kevin is the instructor and coach. He also has 11 years of experience with the City of Juneau. Jensen/Link to approve paying Kevin $650.00 for May to August, 2007 as soccer instructor and coach. Motion carried.
Approve Hiring Summer Help:
Public Works handled this last evening.
New Business:
Former representative will be taking care of the tennis courts this month. Will have 2-4 days of paint set up. Will get notice in the paper to ask people to stay off the surface.
Old Business:
Employee Evaluation - Adjourn into closed session as per §19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation date of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Reconvene into open session as per §19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any.
Fitness Center is open on Wednesday. Five people came in. Saturday 10 people came in. There is a fee of $1.00. Mayor stated that on May 8 th plaques will be presented to Bob Wegener for 30 years of service and to Kent Staugstad for 12 years of service.
Set date and time for next meeting. June 14 th, 2007 at 5:30 PM at City Hall.
Link/Jensen to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Shelli Fernstaedt, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Robert Wegener, Cathy Lamb, JoAnne Link, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Kent Saugstad
Also Present: Howard Zubke, Ryan Lee and Steve from Sugar Island
The meeting was called to order at 5:17 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Wegener to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Wegener/Schecher to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Rock River Baseball: Jensen/Wegener to approve Howard Zubke and Mike Scher to hold a softball tournament scheduled for May 18 th-20 th. The fee is $100.00 per day. Motion carried. The Rock River Baseball League may possibly hold another tournament at the end of July or early August. Can Howard have approval through Shelly to accept another league to use our field rather than going through committee for a fee of $10.00 for the lights. Wegener/Link to approve $40.00 for stand fee with a total of $50.00 per game. Motion carried.
Playground Equipment – Lee Recreation @5:20 PM Ryan Lee a representative for Lee Recreation presented many stand alone units such as swings (4-unit) and slides. Proposal #1 was $11,986.00 and proposal #2 was $111,996.00. See diagrams.
Bleachers: The budget has $3,000.00 available and was suggested by the Public Works Committee that they be permanent. Shelli is to call Brad Mueller of LeRoy regarding bleachers they have for sale. Price perhaps is $300.00. Team benches can be installed so long as fields remain as is.
Banners/Signs @Fields: No one has brought this matter up so will leave it alone.
Playground Equipment – Sugar Island @6:00 PM Steve Weyhrich a representative for Sugar Island gave the attached suggestions. The x-wave would be $5,499.00. Page 44 and 45 The hiking quest Phase #1 and #2 with discount with swings, 4 seats would be $10,200.00. Steve to send Shelly another proposal, drawing and price quote. The hiking quest and 2 bay swing set with 2 bucket seats and 2 regular seats. 3-4 week delivery.
New Business: Update on fitness center. Next week it will open to the public. Public release to be put in local newspapers. See attached. Watertown wellness Center wil start classes in September. Shelli shared her May calendar with us.
Old Business: None
Set date and time for next meeting. May 16 th, 2007 at 5:15 PM at City Hall.
Wegener/Schecher to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By: Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Kent Saugstad, Shelli Fernstaedt, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, and Ron Preskar
Members Absent: Robert Wegener and Mayor Ron Bosak
Also Present: Howard Zubke
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM, and roll call was taken.
Schecher/Jensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schecher/Jensen to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Rock River Baseball – Howard Zubke:
Schedule presented for Sunday only. A couple of other days on the schedule because of tournaments. He has a desire to pay for security on the building.
Job Description:
Mayor wanted Shelli’s job description to be updated. Changes include:
Regarding to first aid/CPR/AED training Jensen’s will pay up to $1,000.00 toward the initial trainees.
Include in the job description Shelli’s involvement with change with the progress of the fitness center.
Will review quarterly.
Playground Equipment @ Wild Goose Park:
Sugar Island play systems & Lee Recreation both came up with some possible ideas. Play World swing, rock climbing and slides is $11,000.00. Will ask Lee Recreation and Sugar Island to make presentations to us in April.
Tennis Courts:
The Common Council approved$13,000.00. Cost to clean and seal is $12,170.00 from Fahrner Asphalt. Two paint colors are available? Schecher/Saugstad to spend the $12,170.00 for repair of the courts. Motion carried.
New Business:
Office hours for Shelli on April 5 th, 2007. Dodgeland dosn’t have school. Can Shelli be available for open gym?
Old Business:
Committee change, referring to last months ordinance change will be read into the Common Council records for the second time on April 10 th, 2007 and will be in place at our May meeting. Can Bob Wegener chair the meeting in April, Per Kent Saugstad.
Set date and time for next meeting. April 18 th, 2007 at 5:15 PM at City Hall.
Schecher/Jensen to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Kent Saugstad, Shelli Fernstaedt, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, Ron Preskar, Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Robert Wegener
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Lamb to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schecher/Jensen to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Park Equipment @ Wild Goose Park:
$12,000.00 budget contingency fund. Mayor wants families to be aware of this park. He is asking for permission to check into prices for playground equipment. Jensen/Schecher to follow up on this. Motion carried. The Utility Commission may be able to help financially.
Ordinance Revision & Chair Changes:
Having read the enclosed letter #1 requesting “Ordinance Change”. Jensen/Schecher to accept this change and send it to the Common Council. Motion carried.
Approve Summer Fees:
Jensen/Schecher to approve fee structure. Motion carried.
Update on School Grant:
Discussion with Marcia Modaff, Sue Kuhn and Tina Graves from WAHS. March 7 th, 2007 training on CPR and AED for supervisory staff. Goal is to have a membership program for 2007-2008 school year. Summer hours will be looked into. Family programs are planned for the future.
New Business:
Please review Recreation Director’s job description for next month’s discussion.
Dodgeball is cancelled. There were not enough signed up to commit to the program. Shelli added time to other days to make up for that lost time.
Old Business:
Kent made a remark regarding the following:
Parent/Teacher Conference – Recreation Director representation at school on March 5, 2007. Shelli to be made aware of those dates for the next year.
Ice rink size that is set up now is not adequate in size. Can we freeze over the parking lot?
Set date and time for next meeting. March 21 st, 2007 at 5:15 PM.
Schecher/Jensen to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:Cathy Lamb
Members Present: Kent Saugstad, Shelli Fernstaedt, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Cathy Lamb, and Ron Preskar
Members Absent: Mayor Bosak and Robert Wegener
Also Present: Marcia Modaff
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Saugstad to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Saugstad/Lamb to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Discuss School Programs/Grant with Marcia Modaff:
11 cardio and 15 strength – New Equipment pieces the school installed over the holiday break.
Fitness Center is open from 3-5 PM for students/staff
The school is receiving bids on small units for strength building.
The Fitness Center will include:
Turtle Dome
Conditioning bands
Steps for Aerobics
Electronic Dance – Dance, Dance Revolution
Mountain Bikes
Indoor Climbing Wall – More Horizontal than vertical
The ultimate goal is to improve a healthy lifestyle.
Tina Grave of WAHS wants to partner with them. They may be giving a donation. May be able to provide training instructor.
Ice Rink:
MSA Quotes – See attached
Is freezing over the parking lot feasible in the Wild Goose Trail Park? Now that it is cold perhaps the ice rink will be made.
New Business:
Shelli talked with Mike Kurtz of the TAG Center to discuss the possibility of contracting out the service of a fitness instructor or instructors. He’s looking into it and will get back to Shelli if something could be worked out.
February calendar was handed out.
Old Business:
Set date and time for next meeting February 21 st, 2007 at 5:15 PM at City Hall..
Jensen/Saugstad to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By: Cathy Lamb