Parks and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2011 8: 30 A. M

Parks and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 – 8:30 A.M.

Paul J. Bertschinger Community Center

7860 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Present: Chair-Bruce Hill, Don Helm, Pam Wegner, Lisa Van Laanen, Josh Van Lieshout, Jeff Meyer, Kelly Popp

Absent: Tom Conley

Also Present: Tom Kispert-McMahon

1. 
   Call to order and adopt agenda
   

Chair, Hill called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. Van Laanen moved to adopt the agenda as was presented, Wegner seconded.

2. 
   Approval of May 4, 2011 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes
   

Van Laanen asked that the minutes reflect agenda item 6, Capital Projects as a Lookout Tower at Village View Park.

Hill stated there wasn’t a quorum at the May 4^th meeting, so approval of the minutes could not be completed.

3. 
   Open Session
   
4. 
   Capital Projects Planning Roundtable
   

Hill apologized for missing the last meeting. He touched on the Capital Projects wish list.

Hill’s suggestion was to place Church Street improvements to the Parks and Public Works wish list. He would like to see curb and gutter along the street. Traffic calming and chicanes were discussed for Church Street.

Hill asked for review of committee members’ suggestions.

Helm arrived at 8:44 a.m.

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  Wegner and Van Laanen briefly expressed the importance of finishing the walking paths/trails throughout the Village. Van Laanen also expressed the Village View Park Look-out Tower.
  
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  Wegner mentioned hanging baskets and flowers along the walkways, hanging from the large street lights and in other areas as well. Wegner commented that directional signs, completed walking paths, and large floral light post hanging baskets would give direction to visitors and add completion. Interconnection of everything and placement of large flower baskets on the light posts would make the Village a destination spot. Necessary easements to complete some of the walking trails were discussed briefly.
  
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  More directional signage for destination areas within the Village was discussed. Hill suggested completing trails with signs stating each trail and the length of trail.
  
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  Hill mentioned Village Beautification. Wegner’s idea fits under this. He stated that this idea of Wegner’s may be an idea that can continually be done.
  
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  Van Lieshout would like to see the village improve the north and south corridors to the Village, including the Hwy 42 corridor north and south and Hwy G. More effort being placed into the properties along the main corridors would be preferred.
  
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  Meyer’s suggestion was a storage facility to house all the Marina, Waste Water Treatment Plant, and Parks & Public Works equipment together. The sizes of the current two building were discussed briefly.
  
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  Helm’s wish list item was to upgrade the signs coming into the village on the north and south ends of Hwy 42; he also mentioned upgrade of the sidewalks. He noted the Village is one of the first places north of Sturgeon Bay and one of the last places before heading south towards Sturgeon Bay that people see. Van Lieshout stated that permeable pavers will be placed in the area between the street and the sidewalk along the public spots. Extra pallets of bricks were ordered already.
  
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  Hill asked for Popp to bring an idea back to the Committee next meeting.
  

Hill would like to put something together for the Village Board to show that the committee is being proactive. Hill stated he would like to come in to the Village Board with a list of some long-term, rational ideas for the village. He would like to take this list to the July Village Board meeting, after going over the list again at the next Parks and Public Works Meeting. A 40 X 60 building was discussed and Hill asked Kispert to come up with a rough cost estimate. He also asked if Kispert could come up with a rough cost for Church Street. Kispert stated if the width, among other wishes is given to him, he can come up with a rough cost.

5. 
   CTH G & 42 Intersection (May 9, 2011 Village Board Meeting)
   

Van Lieshout reported that dissatisfaction has been expressed that Hwy County G and Hwy 42 is still an unimproved intersection. The lack of pedestrian accommodations and the blighted appearance of the area do not maintain the same conditions as the other prominent entrances in the village. Packet attached options 1 and 2 along with the opinion of Probable costs were discussed. Kispert stated that the Coordination with the County and State for construction is significant and would be necessary to install sidewalks, turning improvements and landscaping along this intersection.

Hill stated he would like to see the problem solved for the cost. He will place this on the list of improvements to be made in the village and will see where this suggested improvement falls within the list. Van Lieshout stated he would take the proposal and place it in his file until they see where everything comes out on the list of village improvements.

6. 
   Update to works in progress
   
   1. 
      Streets and Highways
      
      1. 
         South Trail and Widened Shoulder
         

Lee Bacon’s comments regarding South Trail and inadequacy for Biking and walking were briefly discussed. The comment was made that the village achieved the overall goal of an off-road pedestrian area permitting safety.

1. 
   Parks
   
   1. 
      Harbor View Park
      

1. 
   Stone Steps
   

Hill stated that Harbor View looks great. Meyer commented the steps are about 90% complete. Flagstone has to be placed yet.

2. 
   Terrace
   

ii) Beach Park

a) Parking Lot Improvement Project

The comment was made that the parking lot looks wonderful. The pulse’s recent Published piece regarding Egg Harbor’s Beach Park improvements were mentioned. A response to the Pulse was recommended by Committee members to Van Lieshout. Van Lieshout asked Kispert to make some interpretive signage for the permeable pavers at Beach Park.

b)Concession/storage building

The pad is down for the concession/storage building; it needs to be moved into place. Meyer stated Smith offered some of the marina staff to help with the painting.

7. 
   Next Meeting
   

The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at the Paul J Bertschinger Community Center in the small meeting room.

8. 
   Adjourn
   

Helm Moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 a.m., Wegner seconded. Motion carried.
Reported by,

Kelly A Popp

Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant