October Parks & Rural Planning Meeting Packet

PARKS & RURAL PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA October 9th, 2023 – 11:30 a.m. Virtual/Remote Online via WebEx and in person https://marquettecounty.my.webex.com/marquettecounty.my/j.php?MTID=ma08e9117519400fa4afed12136ab36ca County Board Room – Services Center – 480 Underwood Avenue, Montello, Wisconsin Meeting Number (access): 2558 871 5725 Pass: : fPNJvDAM748 Join By Phone: 1-408-418-9388 Pass: 37658326 Note: A citizen wishing to address the Committee/Board and attending the in-person meeting shall place his or her name on a sign-in sheet before the meeting is called to order and indicate in which town, city, or village the citizen resides or owns property prior to making a citizen comment. Those citizens attending remotely will ask to be recognized under the citizen comment portion of the meeting and will adhere to the same reporting process as those attending on-site. Civil discourse will be observed at all times. Committee: Ken Borzick, Dave Benson, Jeff Frazer, Gary Doudna, Karen Wampler, Kathleen McGwin, Karen Christensen A ll Agenda Items Below Involve Potential for Discussion and Action. Agenda 1. C all to Order 2. R eview/Approve Agenda 3. R eview/Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting 4. C itizen Comments/Concerns 5. Mo nthly Report & Updates 6. N atural Playground Construction Update 7. B ird City Resolution 8. Jo hn Muir History Route Update 9. P arks Property Tour Discussion and Date/Time 10. R eview August/September 2023 Monthly Expenses 11. Ad journ This is a public meeting. As such, all members, or a majority of the members of the County Board may be in attendance. While a majority of the County Board members or the majority of any given County Board Committee may be present, only the Parks & Rural Planning Committee will take official actions based on the above agenda. Anyone requiring special accommodation because of disability please contact the County Conservationist’s office, (608) 296- 2815, 24 hours before scheduled meeting time so appropriate arrangements can be made. MARQUETTE COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 438 Industrial Drive ♦ Suite 1 ♦ Westfield, WI 53964 ♦ Phone (608) 296-2815 PARKS AND RURAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 7th, 2023, 12:30pm Virtual/WebEx or in Person at Services Center-Demo Room 480 Underwood Ave. Montello WI. Chairman Borzick called the meeting to order at 12:30pm. Members: Ken Borzick, Dave Benson, Kathleen McGwin, Gary Doudna, Karen Wampler Jeff Frazer (virtual) & Karen Christensen. Others: Patrick Kilbey, Ron Barger, Keri Solis Christensen, 2 nd by Benson, motion to approve Agenda. Motion Carried. Wampler, 2nd by Benson, motion to approve the July 2023 Meeting Minutes. Motion Carried. Kilbey gave Monthly Report. Recent windstorms have knocked down numerous trees especially in low lying areas previously underwater. Kilbey attended Playground Safety Training through County mutual. Snowmobile Grants have been paid to clubs for the 2022-23 season. All clubs underspent their allotted amount for the season. Usage at the Puckaway Landing has seen an increase since the repairs were done. Kilbey gave an update on the Marquette Park on Mont’Leau River. Dedication day was a success with 30-40 people attending with lots of positive comments for the park. The majority of park and trails are completed with finishing touches being applied. Kilbey has started reimbursement paperwork. Discussion followed on park usage and fall tour. Kilbey/Frazer reported on recent Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) work at Muir Park. Trail repairs and Boardwalk replacement were completed during the IATA “University” where they trained members on trail development and repairs. 305’of Boardwalk were replaced and also 20’ of bridge at no cost to Marquette County. Frazer reported on the Volunteers camping at Muir catered dinners in from local restaurants and shopped local for food they prepared on-site for the workers. Discussion was had on the positive impact to Muir Park and local economy the event provided. Kilbey presented 2024 Department Budget to Committee at a zero increase over 2023 budget. Line items and small cuts were discussed. Benson, 2 nd by Wampler, motion to approve 2024 Parks/Rural Planning Budget as presented with zero increase and forward to Executive and Finance for further Consideration. Motion Carried. McGwin reported that the John Muir History Route App. has seen 337 users in last 28 days. new Company is working on getting analytics easier. Discussion followed. Committee reviewed July expenses and Meeting was adjourned by Chairman. Vendor Invoice # Invoice Date Invoice Amt. Description VISA $389.92 Park Supplies, Blower SuperValu $26.66 Park Dedication Supplies Patrick Kilbey $108.73 Employee Expenses Morgan Kepler $85.15 Employee Expenses Daryl Christensen $3,500.00 Q3 Contracted Services Marquette Cty. Highway Dept. $448.28 Park Work, Truck Fuel News Publishing Company Inc. $194.25 New Park Ad #2 Virch's True Value $19.47 Park Supplies Oxford Lumber & Supply $97.00 New Park Supplies LRS $143.00 Lower Locks Portable Restroom Mid-State Supply $254.76 Fence Pipe LRS $143.00 Lower Locks Restroom-end of month Virch's True Value $3.95 Park Supplies Marquette Cty. Highway Dept. $2,930.97 Park Work GRG Playscapes $6,667.00 Natural Playground Design Work Total: $15,012.14 SCHEDULE OF VOUCHERS This is to attest that the vouchers listed above have been examined and the expenditure approved. Parks & R. Planning August 2023 Vendor Invoice # Invoice Date Invoice Amt. Description VISA $131.85 park supplies Oxford Lumber Supply $48.95 Lumber Buxton Toutant $28.03 Employee Expenses ProLine Printing and Signs $237.60 New Park Signs LRS $71.50 Lower Locks Restroom Marquette Cty. Highway Dept. $196.16 Natural Playground Work Daryl Christensen $3,500.00 Q4 Contracted Services Total: $4,214.09 SCHEDULE OF VOUCHERS This is to attest that the vouchers listed above have been examined and the expenditure approved. Parks & R. Planning September 2023