TOWN
OF
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Tues. May
10, 2011 5:30 pm
Park Site
Tour of Cove Boat Ramp, Pemble’s Access,
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Members Present: |
Jill Berke, Jim Freund, Charlie Macdonell, Eric
Starr, Suzanne Van Mele |
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Members Absent: |
Supervisor Jason Kjos (excused), Greg Small (excused) |
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Others Present: |
Park Rangers Ron Schock and Ron Roen; Maintenance Crew
Supt. Gary Parent; Wayne Huhnke, Prairie Enthusiasts; and Tim Wegner, Trail
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Call to Order
Chair Berke called the meeting to
order at the Cove Boat Ramp area at 5:40pm.
Agendas were distributed.
Attendees observed the dock and
gangway that is temporarily placed on the shoreline north of its permanent site
due to high water. Member Macdonell
pointed out repairs made to equipment by Windmill Marina and the town
crew. The water level is up approx. 8 ft. presently, and Windmill Marina will
monitor level and move to permanent location.
Boat ramp area generally looks
very good, and the rip rap stones added last year north of the ramp greatly
improves functionality and appearance.
Board observed the badly faded white
striping that designates the parking stalls, and it was decided that the town
crew would re-paint this summer, using paint striping equipment belonging to
Ron Roen. Per the recommendation of the
Park Rangers, each parking stall will be consecutively numbered to assist with
identifying potential parking violators.
Plan is to use manufactured markings for numbers and handicapped symbol,
and if not available, stencils will be used.
B.
Pemble’s Access
Board and
others observed high waters well above the normal beach area, and after
discussion decided that gate will continue to be closed until the Memorial Day
weekend, pending the water level.
Temporary sign to be displayed on
Town crew
will pick up accumulated debris, perform other routine maintenance duties, and
re-install smaller sign that were forced out of the ground due to winter
weather conditions. Ranger Schock will
coordinate with Darryl’s Septic the installation of portable restroom, and
Berke will contact Helgeson’s to begin gate opening Saturday, May 28.
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2.
Prairie Remnant – Wayne Huhnke of local
Prairie Enthusiasts chapter met board and others at prairie remnant site on
Eagle Trail near farm gate next to neighbor Starr’s property. He identified plant material from original
prairie, and suggested that the “no-mow” policy continue over the summer and
fall to determine if additional prairie species can be restored. Discussion to have DNR Forester meet with
members Freund and Starr to continue plan to mark trees that should be removed
to maintain a healthy forrest. Town crew
to add more stakes to identify “prairie remnant area.”
3.
Ball Field Signs – Town crew to install new
signs that identify the two ball fields.
4.
Trail Maps and Eagle Recognition Project -
Discussion about updating the laminated trail maps for both the northwest trail
shelter and pavilion bulletin area. Plan
to use current artwork that Mark Daun developed for the kiosk on the southwest
corner of Eagle Trail, marking each trail in matching colors on the maps to
coordinate with the actual color markers that identify each trail. Consensus to move forward on this project and
not to use the wood engraved maps.
Discussion led by Freund to move
original trail map to NW Trail Shelter, and replace with laminated trail map
and new recognition sign.
5.
Trail Surface Improvements – Tim
Wegner, Trail Source reviewed areas that need Class 5 crushed limestone on
trails. He will contact one or two local
gravel plants to find the best material.
Due to compression and use, the trails need to be restored with
de-berming, grade reversals to decrease erosion, and trail clearing. This project will begin this summer or fall,
depending on Tim’s schedule.
6.
Oak Trail improvements –
Discussion and review of options related to water run-off and deterioration of
trail section. Wegner suggested a
boardwalk/bridge structure (8-10 ft. long) and possibly 8 inches of raised
gravel material (class 5) rather than a culvert in the wettest section. Berming will help to handle sentiment issue,
and he is considering a small “well” to hold some of the water near the
structure. We reviewed the budget, and
Wegner is able to complete the projects within his project estimate of
$3,555.00. The class 5 material is an
additional cost.
7.
Other observations – Playground digger may
need to be replaced in the future due to its popularity and high use. In late summer, Gary and Al to work with
Berke to identify correct placement of two former playground play events within
code, and crew will install. Repair will be made to bench along path on Eagle
Trail near the farm gate. Freund and
Macdonell to continue with clearing under the walnut trees near the North Field.
May meeting - To be determined if
Park Board meets on May 31 at Town Hall after checking status of park
projects. Supr. Kjos and Chair Berke to
attend county’s long range parks planning exercise in
Submitted
by: Jill Berke, Acting Secretary