Minutes of Park Committee Meeting March 15, 2006
Attendance: David Nelson, Joyce Gullickson, Don Mork, Mary Lou Stanley
David Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.
Ed Gullickson, Town Chairman, reviewed with the committee the meeting in Madison with the
Wisconsin Department of Resources and Diane Conklin. The results of the meeting granted
receipt of $236,000.00 to Garfield for the Wapogasset Park. The SFR Grant should bring $60 –
70,000.00 and the Stewardship Grant another $40,000.00, resulting in $346,000.00 toward the
rebuilding of the park. He showed the committee the construction plans for the park, noting that
changes can be made.
Mr. Gullickson recommended our reviewing a launch fee (DNR recommended $7), pavilion
design, walking path locations, park hours, rules for the park use, type of restrooms and a
possible storage area.
The minutes of the October 12th, 2005 meeting were read. Don Mork moved that the minutes be
approved. Mary Lou Stanley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Discussion of Old Business:
It was discussed to have a Spring Clean Up Day at the park on either April 22nd or 29th, May 20th
or June 10th. June 10th was decided on so that we could get the word out to volunteers and the
weather would be much better.
Fencing for the boundary between the trailer park and the park was discussed. It was decided
that a 6’ chain link fence with perhaps white spruce trees for further barrier. We need to find out
regulations on the placement of the fence – property line versus 1 ft over. There was some talk
about fencing the property line running north & south along the trailer park.
Discussion of New Business:
Launch fees of $5.00 -$7.00 were discussed. An envelope with tabs was recommended by the
DNR. Mary Lou Stanley made the motion that we assess $5.00 launch fees. Don Mork
seconded. No further discussion – motion passed.
A pavilion with a poured concrete floor – 20’ X 40’ and 20’ X 30’, green treated posts & beams
and a metal versus shingled roof was discussed. Don Mork made a motion that we use the
straight roof with shingles. Mary Lou Stanley seconded. Motion passed.
Park hours & rules – Mary Lou Stanley motioned that we have the hours from 5 AM to 10 PM
except for the fishing opening the first two weekends, when the gate would be open throughout.
Don Mork seconded. Motion passed.
Posting of park rules was discussed. These should include the launch fees, $25.00 violation fine
for not displaying tag on dash and further fines if in violation. There should be one billboard at
the entrance to the park and one by the launch site. It was decided we would table the rules until
we have researched as to what other parks actually do. Mary Lou Stanley will check with Amery
and Don Mork will check with Osceola as to what rules are enforced and how they are posted,
what is charged for pavilion use, storage setups, etc.
The plans for the park were reviewed by the committee in regards to the walking paths. Dave
Nelson made a motion that we accept the plans as draw except where there may be a tree located
and the path would go around. Don Mork seconded. Motion passed.
Porta- potty need was discussed as to when one should be placed in the park. This is the Garfield
Town Boards decision, but we will recommend that one be there for fishing opener. Don Mork
said he would arrange for this.
A storage area for the tables, waste containers, etc. was next on the agenda for discussion. David
Nelson suggested “curtains” of some sort at one of the pavilion or in the restroom area for
storage. Other parks were discussed.
The hydrants were discussed briefly. How they would actually work, if they would have to be
“blown out” in the fall.
Next Meeting: Next meeting was set for April 12, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Adjournment:
Mary Lou Stanley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Don Mork seconded the motion.
Motion carried. 8:39* PM