11-08-00 PROTSEGO PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2000 - 7:00 PM
1 Chair jef f Ba hale will call meeting to order_
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call:
Park & Recreation O mission: Jeff Bartheld, Tom Constant,
Tom Baillargeon, and Mike Day. Absent: Tony Faust.
Coun ilm mb rG: Council Representative Richard Nichols and
Councilmember Suzanne Ackerman.
ity Staff: City Administrator Mike Robertson.
Agenda Approval - Commissioner Baillargeon, seconded by
Commissioner Constant, moved to accept the agenda as
presented. Carried 4-0.
Se,otemb r 1 000 Minuteg - Commissioner Baillargeon,
seconded by Commissioner Day, moved to approve the minutes
as amended. Carried 4-0.
O ob r 11, 2000 Minutes - Commissioner Baillargeon,
seconded by Commissioner Constant, moved to approve the
minutes as amended. Carried 4-0.
Open Fn -rim - Commissioner Day introduced Steve Tatros and
Mark Hansen, two people interested in joining the Commission
who were present to observe.
Special Annoiinrement - Chair Bartheld announced his
resignation from the Park Commission effective December 13,
2000. Everyone present spoke of Jeff's dedication, energy,
leadership and how he would be greatly missed.
Administrator Rohertson Tjudate - Robertson updated
Commissioners on the park equipment and new developments.
Commissioners asked for an updated copy of the proposed 2001
budget.
Wriaht-Hennc=D n Plertrir.bid - Robertson noted he had not
found out the information the Commissioners wanted.
Council j�recenta iva Richard Nichols - Praised the effort
on the Haunted House and indicated that he was really
impressed by all aspects of it.
Haunted House wrap - Robertson indicated the Haunted
House made $3,500.71, a new record. Commissioners thought
that the people supplied by Community Recreation had
provided little help and were in agreement that next year
they would not seek any assistance.
There was much discussion of how to reduce the amount of
work required on the Haunted House. Commissioner Day noted
that they had more volunteer help this year and that they
have to aggressively keep this going. Commissioners
discussed the need to put dust control down before they
begin construction next year. Chair Bartheld said he would
provide a list of volunteer names and addresses to Robertson
and Robertson said he would draft thank you letters for
Jeff's signature.
Winterfest - Commissioners discussed whether or not to have
a medallion hunt, ice sculpturing, and a coloring contest.
Commissioner Constant said that the Otsego Snowmobile Club
had signed up the Rockford Club to help out with the Radar
Run, since they had experience putting one on.
Ice Skating Rink - Commissioners were in agreement if it did
not get colder in the next few weeks they probably would not
be able to create the rink this year. Commissioners asked
Robertson to obtain an adapter which would connect the
Prairie Park well to the fire hoses they have.
Park Shelter Update - Robertson indicated the shelter was
finished except for the roof ridge and the restoration. He
said he would call the contractor about the finish work.
Robertson said he would check around for the best kind of
picnic tables to order for the shelter.
Prairie Park Signs - Chair Bartheld said he thought that
some road signs for Prairie Park had been ordered and asked
Robertson to find out if they were stored somewhere.
Adjournment - Commissioner Constant, seconded by
Commissioner Day, moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Carried 4-
0.
Michael Robertson, City Administrator