Parks, Property & Streets Committee Meeting — Agenda packet

POSTED ON: 9/4/2026 PARKS, PROPERTY & STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 , AT 1:00 PM Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Station – 2258 Mill Road, Large Meeting Room To access the meeting electronically, click: https://zoom.us/j/4439901723?pwd=yAVpi40M1OIqgNufcVUE8XWCUSkKaH.1&omn=97063638580 Meeting ID: 443 990 1723 Passcode: 304078 To connect by phone: 1-301-715-8592 - Meeting ID 443 990 1723# For additional information check: www.sisterbaywi.gov AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes: a) August 3, 2026; Regular Meeting b) August 19, 2026; Special Meeting 4. Comments, Correspondence, and Concerns from the Public 5. Discussion/Action Items a) Dog Park Improvement Discussion b) Village Refuse Discussion; Pizza Boxes at Waterfront Park c) Village Infrastructure; Spring Road Culverts 6. Parks and Streets Report 7. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee 8. Next Regular Meeting: a) October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM; Regular Meeting 9. Adjourn [Must Adjourn at 3:00 PM for 3:30 PM Walking Tour at Logerquist Property] Public Notice – PARKS, PROPERTY & STREETS COMMITTEE MEETINGS ONLY For questions regarding the above agenda items or to review the related files, call the Administration Office (phone number below) or email info@sisterbaywi.gov. To submit letters in support or opposition of an agenda item, email adminassist@sisterbaywi.gov by 4:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Letters received after the meeting packet has been mailed will NOT be sent to committee members but will be SUMMARIZED at the meeting. It is possible that members of, or quorum of, other governmental bodies may attend the meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body other than the body specifically referred to above. 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The Village of Sister Bay is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer 1 Committee Chair, Trustee – Louise Howson Department Director – Erik Linczmaier 3 Trustee - Nate Bell Village Administrator – Benjamin Andrews 3 Resident Member - Jerry Ahrens Administrative Assistant – Sarah Bertges 4 Resident Member - Mike Laszkiewicz 5 Resident Member - VACANT 1 PARKS, PROPERTY & STREETS COMMITTEE MINUTES 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 2 (Approval Pending) 3 4 5 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 6 August 8, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee was called to order by 7 Committee Chair Howson at 1:00 P.M. 8 9 Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Louise Howson and members Nate Bell, Mike 10 Laszkiewicz. Jerry Ahrens was excused. 11 12 Staff Members Present: Village Administrator Benjamin Andrews, Parks & Streets Director Erik 13 Linczmaier, and Administrative Assistant Sarah Bertges 14 15 Public Present: Erin Peddle, Abby Doobie, Sue West, Chris Roberts, Diane Hickey, Dale Stafslien, 16 Susan H., Rachel Stollenwerk, Brian Fitzgerald, Pat Wisner, Becca Weise. 17 18 2. Approve Agenda 19 Motion by Bell, second by Laszkiewicz, to approve the agenda. Motion carried – all ayes. 20 21 3. Approve Minutes 22 a. July 6, 2026, Regular Meeting 23 Motion to approve the July 6, 2026 minutes as presented by Bell, second by Laszkiewicz. Motion 24 carried – all ayes. 25 26 4. Comments, Correspondence, and Concerns from the Public 27 Several members of the public addressed the Committee regarding conditions at the Village dog 28 park. Concerns raised included: overgrown vegetation along the fence line and gate entries; 29 inadequate hose length creating a persistent mud area near the water spigot; safety hazards 30 including holes in the ground, gaps in fencing allowing small dogs to escape, and a deteriorating 31 entry gate secured only with a ratchet strap; drainage issues creating icy and hazardous conditions in 32 winter; and lack of accessible parking and pathways for individuals with mobility limitations. 33 Speakers also noted that the donation box proceeds should be directed toward dog park 34 improvements. 35 Laszkiewicz thanked the public for their organized advocacy and encouraged them to form a citizens' 36 dog park group and submit a prioritized letter of recommended improvements to both the Village 37 Board and the Parks Committee. Linczmaier acknowledged a recent volunteer mulch-spreading 38 effort at the dog park, organized with the assistance of Northern Sky Theater. 39 40 5. Discussion/Action Items 41 a. Sister Bay Advancement Association; Contract Review 42 Andrews introduced the annual review of the SBAA contract, noting the SBAA had proposed updates 43 including evergreen renewal language and a revised event list. Discussion centered on whether to 44 maintain the existing 12% of room tax formula or transition to a fixed annual contribution. The 45 Committee agreed that a flat fee approach offers more budget predictability and provides flexibility 46 for potential future collaboration related to Village Hall planning. The annual contribution was set at 47 $72,000 for the 2027 budget year. 48 The Committee directed that renewal language be modified to include a 60-day notice period for 49 either party to initiate renegotiation, and that termination notice be extended to 120 days. These 50 revisions are to be reviewed by Village legal counsel prior to submittal to the Village Board. If no 51 2 Minutes of the August 3, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee – unapproved 2 material changes arise from legal review, the agreement may proceed directly to the Board; 1 otherwise it shall return to the Parks Committee. 2 Motion to recommend the SBAA agreement to the Village Board pending legal review, with a fixed 3 annual contribution of $72,000, was made by Bell and second by Andrews. Motion carried — all ayes. 4 5 b. Village Facility Rental Agreement; Door County Century Bike Ride 6 Brian Fitgerald presented a request from the Door County Century Bike Ride organization to utilize 7 the Logerquist property as a rest stop for the 100-mile route on September 12–13, 2026, in lieu of 8 the previously approved Waterfront Park location. The organizer explained that after consultation 9 with the Door County Sheriff's Department, the Logerquist site was identified as a safer option that 10 eliminates multiple highway crossings, including the Flint Ridge crossing. The site requires no water 11 or power connections; portable restroom facilities will be brought in and removed by the organizer. 12 Motion to approve the use of the Logerquist property as a rest stop for the Door County Century Bike 13 Ride on September 12–13, 2026 was made by Howson and second by Laszkiewicz Motion carried — 14 all ayes. 15 16 c. Village Administration Building; Request for Proposal; Evaluation of Proposals 17 Andrews reported that 15 proposals were received in response to the Village's RFP for architecture 18 and engineering services. The Parks Committee had previously identified four finalist firms: 19 Birschbach & Associates, Boldt Company, Somerville, Inc. and Wold Architects & Engineers. Andrews 20 conducted an apples-to-apples comparison of the finalists and recommended Wold Architects and 21 Engineers based on competitive pricing and the breadth of in-house services, including civil 22 engineering, technology/security design, and interior design. 23 The Committee discussed the importance of communicating a firm budget ceiling to the selected 24 firm at the outset of design, noting that the $3.2 million total project budget must account for all 25 costs including IT/AV infrastructure, landscaping, furniture, and a contingency. The Committee also 26 directed that contract terms be reviewed carefully given the financial scope of the project, and that 27 the Committee expects to be involved in contract review prior to execution. 28 Motion to recommend Wold Architects and Engineers to the Village Board for selection as the 29 architecture and engineering firm for the Village Administration Building project was made by Bell 30 and second by Laszkiewicz. Motion carried — all ayes. 31 32 d. 2027 Parks and Streets Budget Review 33 Andrews presented the proposed 2027 Parks and Streets budget, including staff’s list of 34 recommended reductions and additions. The Committee raised significant concerns regarding the 35 overall proposed budget, which reflected approximately a 15% increase over the 2026 budgeted 36 amount across public works, culture and recreation, and development categories. Members noted 37 that several line items appeared inflated relative to actual spending trends, particularly in the areas 38 of personnel, health benefits, and accounts with no recent expenditure history. The Committee 39 expressed that the proposed budget, as presented, could not be forwarded to the Finance 40 Committee without further refinement. 41 The Committee also discussed CIP priorities, with Bell proposing two projects for potential inclusion: 42 (1) a Phase 2 extension of the Highway 42 sidewalk corridor of approximately 960 feet, and (2) a 43 long-term trail easement along the rear of properties from the pet clinic area to Fieldcrest Road, to 44 be considered in conjunction with the completion of the regional trail project. Both items were 45 supported for inclusion in future CIP planning discussions. 46 47 e. Sports Complex Facility Reservation Policy 48 This item was considered out of agenda order, having been moved ahead of Item 5d by Committee 49 vote. 50 Andrews presented a proposed Sports Complex Facility Reservation Policy designed to replace the 51 existing pickleball-specific policy with a comprehensive policy covering all facilities at the sports 52 3 Minutes of the August 3, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee – unapproved 3 complex, including tennis and pickleball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, the pavilion/picnic 1 shelter, and the ice rink building. The proposed policy was developed in coordination with Village 2 staff to align the current fee schedule with the online reservation platform being implemented. 3 Discussion confirmed that the fee schedule is not being changed; the policy provides an 4 interpretation of existing approved daily rates into hourly and time-slot increments for platform 5 compatibility. The pavilion daily rate of $150 and ball field/soccer field rate of $50 are each to be 6 defined as an 8-hour day for platform purposes. The Committee approved the policy with the 7 understanding that gaps may be identified during implementation and brought back for further 8 review. 9 Motion to approve the Sports Complex Facility Reservation Policy and the Sports Facility Club 10 Reservation Form as presented, replacing the existing Sports Complex Pickleball Policy, and to 11 authorize staff to implement the policy within the online reservation system, was made by 12 Laszkiewicz and second by Howson. Motion carried 2-1 with Bell opposed. 13 14 f. Donation Proposal; Sister Bay Lion's Club 15 Andrews presented a donation proposal from the Sister Bay Lion's Club to fund the purchase and 16 installation of a new flagpole near Waterfront Park. The Committee discussed and supported the 17 donation, recommending a 35-foot flagpole height to remain consistent with Village code (a 40-foot 18 pole would require a variance). The Committee reached consensus that the preferred location is 19 north of Village Hall, between the building and the path leading to the boathouse, to avoid 20 disrupting beach activity and to minimize erosion risk near the shoreline. Andrews noted that the 21 Lion's Club expressed interest in a dedicatory plaque and may request future landscaping assistance, 22 which would be subject to standard Village review processes. 23 Motion to recommend that the Village Board accept the Sister Bay Lion's Club donation for the 24 purchase and installation of a new 35-foot flagpole north of Village Hall near Waterfront Park, and to 25 acknowledge that any future requests related to a plaque or landscaping will be reviewed through 26 standard Village processes, was made by Howson and second by Laskiewicz. Motion carried — all 27 ayes. 28 29 g. Mill Rd Triangle Questions 30 Andrews addressed three outstanding questions related to the Mill Road Triangle/Village 31 Administration Building demolition and site project: 32 ● Demolition Timeline: Andrews noted that complications associated with a potential double 33 move of staff — first to an interim facility and then to the new administration building — are a 34 concern. The Committee reached consensus to consider shifting the Mill Road street and 35 demolition project to spring 2028, aligned with the anticipated completion of the new 36 administration building, in order to avoid two staff relocations. The project timeline shall not be 37 permitted to slip beyond early 2028. 38 ● Overhead Utility Burial: Andrews confirmed that a 2018 Village ordinance requires burial of all 39 overhead utilities within the right-of-way. This requirement is already captured within the 40 project scope. 41 ● Street Lighting: Andrews noted that existing streetlights are mounted on utility poles that will be 42 removed as part of the project, and that new pole-mounted streetlights must be included in the 43 design scope. The Committee confirmed that new streetlights should be included and directed 44 that warm-tone fixtures (approximately 3,000K or lower) be specified. 45 46 47 6. Staff Report 48 Parks and Streets Director Linczmaier reported that pothole patching throughout the Village has 49 been completed and crews have moved on to shoulder maintenance. Two locations — on Gateway 50 Drive and on Highway 42 near the hilltop driveway — are exhibiting unusual pavement and concrete 51 movement that began during the summer season. The Village's on-retainer engineer (Stan 52 4 Minutes of the August 3, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee – unapproved 4 Tech/Skyler) has inspected both sites and has been unable to determine the cause, citing possible 1 subsurface water movement. Linczmaier has contacted the Wisconsin DOT for further assessment 2 and is awaiting a response. 3 Linczmaier also reported that tree rings have been opened on three bur oaks near the pump shed to 4 address competition from surrounding sod, following recommendations from the DNR and a local 5 arborist. The same treatment is planned for the remaining three oaks on the opposite side of the 6 pump shed. 7 8 7. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee 9 The following items were identified for placement on a future agenda: 10 ● Dog Park Improvements — pending receipt of a prioritized letter from the public dog park group. 11 ● Recognition of Joy Lang — for her long-term volunteer contributions to Village floral displays. 12 Staff was also directed to remove the men's and women's restroom signage from the exterior of the 13 old schoolhouse, as the facility is no longer operating as a public restroom. 14 15 8. Next Regular Meeting 16 a. September 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM; Regular Meeting 17 b. September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM; Walking Tour Meeting – Logerquist 18 The Committee noted that the September 8 regular meeting must conclude in time to allow the 3:30 19 PM walking tour of the Logerquist property to proceed. Members were reminded that no formal 20 motions or actions are to be taken during the walking tour; observations will be compiled and 21 brought back for discussion at a subsequent meeting. 22 Note: A special budget workshop meeting is also scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM. 23 24 9. Adjourn 25 Motion by Laszkiewicz, second by Howson to adjourn the meeting at 4:14 PM. Motion carried all - 26 ayes. 27 28 Respectfully submitted by Sarah Bertges, Administrative Assistant. 29 5 PARKS, PROPERTY & STREETS COMMITTEE MINUTES 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 2 (Approval Pending) 3 4 5 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 6 7 August 19, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee was called to order by 8 Committee Chair Howson at 1:01 P.M. 9 10 Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Louise Howson and members Nate Bell, Jerry 11 Ahrens, and Mike Laszkiewicz. 12 13 Staff Members Present: Village Administrator Benjamin Andrews, Parks & Streets Director Erik 14 Linczmaier, and Administrative Assistant Sarah Bertges. 15 16 Public Present: None 17 18 2. Approve Agenda 19 Motion to approve the agenda was made by Bell and second by Ahrens. The motion carried - all 20 ayes. 21 22 3. Approve Minutes: N/A . 23 24 4. Discussion/Action Items 25 a. 2026 Parks and Streets Budget Review 26 27 The Committee reviewed the proposed 2027 Parks, Property, and Streets-related operating budget, 28 including Public Works, Culture/Recreation/Education, public transportation, and related support 29 accounts. Staff explained that the budget had been updated since the prior meeting to reflect 30 revised personnel information, line-item adjustments, and actual expenditure trends. 31 Committee members expressed concern that the revised budget remained materially above prior-32 year actual spending despite prior direction to return with a flatter spending plan. Discussion 33 focused on the distinction between mill rate impacts and actual departmental spending, with 34 members emphasizing that the Committee’s review was centered on expenditures and service costs 35 rather than levy capacity or mill rate reductions. 36 Members identified concerns with the format and presentation of the budget, stating that the 37 materials did not clearly isolate the principal causes of year-over-year increases. The Committee 38 requested clearer causal explanations for major variances, particularly in wages, benefits, services, 39 operating and maintenance, and special project-type items. 40 The Committee then reviewed selected line items and directed reductions or removals where 41 spending history, timing, or lack of current-year use did not support the proposed amounts. 42 Discussion included, among other items, seasonal decorations, weed and nursery control, other 43 contracted services, memorial bench-related budgeting, public transportation contracted services, 44 miscellaneous supplies, certain Culture/Recreation placeholder accounts, and Sports 45 Complex/Recreation Facilities line items. Members also directed that accounts with no expenditures 46 in both 2025 and 2026 generally be reduced to zero unless a clear need existed. 47 Staff stated that wages and certain fixed costs would limit how far reductions could go without 48 affecting service levels. Members responded that where service impacts were possible, those 49 impacts should have been presented clearly alongside recommended reductions. 50 6 Minutes of the August 19, 2026, meeting of the Parks, Property & Streets Committee – unapproved 2 By consensus, the Committee directed staff to revise the budget based on the reductions discussed 1 during the meeting and to further remove or reduce line items with no 2025 and 2026 expenditures, 2 except where fixed costs or clearly justified needs applied. Staff was directed to transmit the revised 3 figures to the Howson for review in advance of the Finance Committee packet deadline. 4 5 5. Next Regular Meeting 6 a. September 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM; Regular Meeting 7 8 The next regular meeting was noted as September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. 9 10 b. September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM; Walking Tour Meeting – Logerquist 11 The Walking Tour Meeting – Logerquist was noted for September 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. 12 13 6. Adjourn 14 Motion by Bell, second by Ahrens to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 PM. Motion carried all - ayes. 15 16 Respectfully submitted by Sarah Bertges, Administrative Assistant. 17 7 Page 1 STAFF REPORT Date: September 8, 2026 To: Parks, Property and Streets Committee Re: Dog Park Improvement Discussion Author(s): Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator POLICY ISSUE(S) “What level of maintenance, improvements, and financial structure should the Village establish for the dog park, and which of the user‑requested items should be prioritized for budgeting, staff action, or future agendas?” BACKGROUND INFORMATION • The Parks, Property, and Streets Committee met on August 3, 2026. • During the agenda item titled “Comments, Correspondence, and Concerns from the Public,” several residents spoke regarding conditions at the Village dog park. Their comments centered on safety concerns, maintenance needs, and accessibility issues within the park. • Later in the meeting, under the agenda section “Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee,” the Committee agreed to place the dog park discussion on a future agenda. This referral was contingent on receiving a prioritized list of concerns from the public dog park user group. • A letter was received on August 19, 2026, outlining the group's key maintenance and improvement priorities. AGENDA ITEM OBJECTIVE This agenda item was requested by the committee. Village Staff framed the issue: it is intended to give the Parks Committee an opportunity to provide policy direction on dog park maintenance priorities and determine whether any of the requested improvement s should be incorporated into future budgeting, referred to staff, or placed on future agendas. It is important to consider that larger capital improvements (such as paving the lot or accessible pathways) would require future budgeting or external funding. 8 Page 2 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC REQUESTS The following items were identified by dog park users as their highest priorities: 1. Fence and Gate Repairs Users report that small dogs can escape through gaps in the entry gates and mower-access gate. They request repairs or patching to eliminate escape points and improve safety. 2. Ground Surface Safety Senior users have difficulty navigating uneven terrain and holes throughout the park. Filling holes with dirt or gravel is requested to create a safer walking surface. 3. Weed and Grass Trimming Overgrown vegetation along the fence line and around trees makes it difficult to locate and remove dog waste. Users request more regular trimming to support cleanliness and usability. 4. Accessible Entrance Improvements Users with mobility challenges would benefit from a smoother and more accessible entryway. Suggestions include adding concrete or compacted gravel at the entrance and potentially installing an accessible pathway leading to the picnic table. 5. Parking Lot Conditions The unpaved parking lot becomes difficult to navigate during wet conditions. Users describe future paving as a “dream” improvement that would substantially enhance access. 6. Donation Box Funding Structure Donations currently enter the Village’s general fund before allocation to the dog park. Users prefer a dedicated Dog Park account to encourage more direct and transparent contributions. 7. Little Library Installation A small free library near the park entrance is proposed as a community-building amenity. 8. Communication With Users Because no single spokesperson represents all dog park users, the group suggests posting notices at the park gate when communication with users is needed. 9 Page 3 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS For 2026, the dog park’s ground maintenance budget is $0, with a total dog park operating budget of $2,095. Dog park donations received to date total $1,228.73. 10 Page 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION Village Staff recommends that the Parks Committee: 1. Review the prioritized list submitted by dog park users. 2. Provide direction to staff regarding short-term maintenance actions, long-term improvement planning, and donation management. 3. Identify which items should be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Letter from Dog Park Group 2. Photos from Dog Park Group 11 Page 5 DOG PARK LETTER 12 Page 6 13 Page 7 DOG PARK PHOTOS 14 Page 8 15 Page 9 16 Page 10 17 Page 11 18 Page 12 19 Page 13 20 Page 1 STAFF REPORT Date: September 8, 2026 To: Parks, Property and Streets Committee Re: Village Refuse Discussion; Pizza Boxes at Waterfront Park Author(s): Erik Linczmaier, Parks and Streets Director Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Village of Sister Bay ’s restraint businesses offer take -out options ; patrons of those businesses also utilize the park and dispose of the take-out containers at the Village parks and use the Village garbage rec eptacles. The Village/Village Employees are responsible for maintaining garbage rec eptables and taking out the garbage . Most items of garbage are manageable; however, Pizza Boxes present specific problems . Due to the shape and size of the Pizza Boxes, the lead the Village-provided garbage receptables to fill up quickly and over-flow. This has been a long-standing and reoccurring issues, which Village Staff are seeking to resolve. PROPOSAL The Parks and Streets Department is seeking committee approval to purchase five (5) pizza box recycling receptacles to be placed around Waterfront Park: Two (2) near the Performance Pavilion Two (2) near the Playground One (1) near the Waterfront Bathroom Facility 21 Page 2 PRODUCT DETAILS An outdoor plastic can for 8 –20-inch pizza boxes. Receptacle is sold by CleanRiver. Product weighs 84lbs. Product is available in ten different colors. One-unit costs $1,195.00 plus surcharge & shipping. Lead time is 7-8 weeks. Total cost for five bins $7382.25 Link: Excel Pizza Bin | Quick Service Restaurant Recycling FINANCIAL IMPACT This item was not budgeted for the 2026 calendar year. Village Staff are in favor of procuring this product , either through use of unreserved fund balance or through inclusion in the 2027 budget. 22 STAFF REPORT Date: September 8, 2026 To: Parks, Property and Streets Committee Re: Village Infrastructure; Spring Road Culverts Author(s): Erik Linczmaier, Parks and Streets Director Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File Eric to provide verbal report regarding the Spring Road infrastructure issues: 23 Page 1 PARKS & STREETS DIRECTOR’S REPORT Date: September 8, 2026 OPERATIONS UPDATES Shouldering: • Staff have continued to fill in low spots along roadway. Infrastructure- Seismic shift: • The DOT could not provide an exact reason for the movement that is happening on the hill. They feel that the sidewalk pinching upward was caused by washout or heat expansion. As for the asphalt getting pushed upward on Gateway Dr, they are at a loss. • I reached out to the Town of Fish Creek to see if they had ever dealt with a situation on their Hills. They did have sidewalk pinch upward, but they haven’t had asphalt bubble up like Gateway Dr. • The sidewalk has come down enough to be grinded. This will help prevent a tripping hazard and help with snow removal. Staff will continue to monitor the area. • After talking with the DOT, Northeast Asphalt and the County about Gateway Dr. I feel the best course of action would be to grind down the hump and apply mastic sealant over the area. This will be a cost-effective treatment while providing a safe roadway for vehicles and snow removal. o Refer to Figure (s) 1- Infrastructure; Seismic Shift for Visual Burr Oak in Distress: • After consulting with the DNR and a local tree professional. They both advised installing a mulch ring around the base of the distress tree. Installing this ring will allow water to penetrate deeper into the soil, bringing more nutrients to the tree and prevent Chlorosis. • Staff have begun to install rings throughout the parks. o Refer to Figure (s) 2- Burr oak in Distress Village Sign painting: 24 OPERATIONS UPDATES Continues • Peninsula Painting has completed their work. o Refer to Figure (s) 3- Village sign painting Beach hazard- Cable in the Water: • On August 14th a lady was swimming at Waterfront beach when she stepped on a half inch thick cable sticking straight up out of the sand 40 ft out in the water. • Efforts to remove the cable bye hand didn’t work. • Staff marked the location with buoys and pushed the end of the cable into the sand. • Pier and Waterfront solutions were hired to come in with a barge and cane to pull the cable out of the water. They had engine problems at the boat lunch and could use the equipment. • The following day they attempted to pull the cable out from the shoreline but failed. The cable snaped and now needs to be relocated. • I will be contracting their competitor (Summerset Marine) to handle the extraction moving forward. There mobilization fee is less and both have barge availability after Labor Day. PROJECT AND PROGRAM UPDATES Waterfront Gazebo Stone bench and counter: • Staff reach out to Franke Masonry to see if they were still inserted in the project. They are; however, they do have a large winter project that may run into late spring. Would the committee have any issue with this project starting in late Spring or early summer? 25 REPORT FIGURES Figure (s) 1- Infrastructure; Seismic Shift for Visual Figure (s) 2- Burr oak in Distress 26 Figure (s) 3- Village Sign painting 27