HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07-27 PRC Minutes PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Minutes
JULY 27, 2009
APPROVED
Members Present: Maureen Bartz,Jason Eisold, Mike Eliason, Sandy Knight,Kevin Strayton
Staff Present: Tom Schuster,Paxks Supervisor and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary
Student Volunteer: Stephen Sawyer
Others Present: None
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None.
3. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 22, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Bartz to approve the minutes
of the June 22,2009 meeting. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. B�OCkWBy Pa�k P18yg�0Ut1d EqUlp111et1t—Schuster reviewed the bidding process and explained that only
traditional equipment proposals were submitted. Eight companies submitted 10 proposals. Two of the eight
companies submitted alternate proposals that acknowledged the former Brockway Glass Company or Brockway
Golf Course. Schuster,Eisold and Bartz met last week to review the proposals. They each scored the proposals,
and based on the scores, they chose the proposal submitted by Flanagan Sales. Schuster reviewed each of the
plans that was submitted,pointed out the pros and cons of each,and explained the criteria that were used to rate
them. The Commission agreed that the plan submitted by Flanagan Sa1es,using Little Tykes equipment,was the
best option. MOTION by Eisold to recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of play equipment
for Brockway Park as submitted by Flanagan Sales for Little Tykes Equipment. SECOND by Bartz. Ayes: 5
Nays: 0 Motion passed. The Commission agreed that the following colors should be used for the play
equipment: Burgundy posts,forest green canopy and slides,tan small climbing pieces and vertical panels,and
dark brown decks.
b. BI'OCkWBy Pel'k SU11 ShelteY—Schuster provided a photo of a shelter that will be similar to the one to be
built at Brockway Park and explained some of the details we axe looking at,i.e., it will have a steep roof pitch,
square steel posts (with decorative masonry to be added),and asphalt shingles over wooden decking. Six bids
were received,with the lowest being St. Croix Recreation at$26,984.00. Schuster provided a photo of the
community building in the development and mentioned that we are keeping this building in mind when
choosing the shelter design and colors,so that the two structures are complementary. MOTION by Strayton
to recommend that the City purchase the sun shelter from St. Croix Recreation who provided the lowest bid.
SECOND by Knight. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Bartz to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sonja Honl,
Recording Secretary
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